Grounded Color: Earth Pigment Workshop with Celine Gordon
Presented by: The Harwood Art Center
Dates: Saturday, March 14 & Sunday, March 15, 2026
Times: Saturday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Day 1 – Stripmine Trailhead, Placitas, NM | Day 2 – Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tickets: Registration fee includes $35 materials cost
Refund Policy: Case‑by‑case with 10% administrative fee (requests due 10+ days prior)
About the Workshop:
Create watercolor paints from earth pigments. These natural colorants come from rocks, minerals, and soil. They offer a sustainable, eco‑friendly alternative to synthetic paints. Using materials directly from our environment, we’ll build a unique palette that captures the essence of New Mexico’s landscapes.
Day one begins with a foraging hike in Placitas. We’ll collect rocks and other natural materials. We’ll also explore additional resources sourced from across the state. Using mortar and pestle, we’ll grind these raw materials into fine pigments and transform them into handmade paints.
Day two focuses on technique. We’ll use our earth pigment watercolors to explore abstract and landscape painting styles.
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