Grounded Color: Earth Pigment Workshop

Workshop Description: In this hands-on workshop, we'll create watercolor paints made from earth pigments--natural colorants derived from rocks, minerals, and soil. By using materials directly sourced from our environment, we’ll create a unique palette that captures the essence of the landscapes around us. We’ll explore a variety of natural resources sourced from New Mexico and Utah. Using a mortar and pestle, we’ll grind these raw materials into fine pigments, transforming them into our own handmade paints. We will use our earth pigment paints to learn various watercolor techniques. 

Instructor Bio: Celine Gordon is a full-time artist and educator from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She studied Art History and Architecture at Barnard College and has worked in architecture, graphic design, and arts education. A SURFACE Emerging Artist (2020) and current UETF Resident, she teaches earth pigment workshops and classes at FUSE Makerspace and Harwood Art Center. Her work blends illustration, painting, and printmaking, often inspired by nature and the Southwest. Celine has completed public art commissions for the City of Albuquerque, UNM, APS, and more. She remains committed to creating art that fosters community and honors place. 

Age 15+

Workshop will take place in the Stage Room