Grounded Color: Earth Pigment Workshop with Celine Gordon

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll create watercolor paints made from earth pigments. Earth pigments are natural colorants derived from rocks, minerals, and soil, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic paints. 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 begin with a foraging hike in Placitas to collect rocks and other natural materials. In addition to foraging, we’ll explore a variety of natural resources sourced from across New Mexico. 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 watercolors to learn various watercolor techniques, exploring both abstract and landscape painting styles.

When

Saturday 1-4p & Sunday 12-5p

March 14,15

Where

This class meet will meet at the Stripmine Trailhead in Placitas, NM on the first day and then will take place indoors and outdoors in our Dining Hall in the main Harwood Building and in the courtyard, weather permitting; 1114 7th St. NW 87102 and also

Accessibility: Harwood is a 1925 registered historic building. The Dining Hall is fully ADA accessible, via a ramp to our main entrance. Access to the darkroom is limited. From our main entrance the darkroom is accessible via two sets of stairs; from a private entrance, available upon request, accessible via one set of stairs. General parking is available on the South side of the building in a lit lot; accessible parking is reserved in front of the main entrance. Armless chairs are available in the Dining Hall. Bathroom access is down the hall from the Dining Hall.

Who

YOU are welcome!

This class is open to adults ages 18 and up, teens under the age of 18 with parent permission (please email hallee@harwoodartcenter.org). This workshop is appropriate for people of all experience levels.

What to Bring

All materials are provided. A $35 material fee is included in the class registration fee.

Illness Policy

If you are feeling ill, please do not come to this class. This class is held in a large indoor space, participants are welcome to wear masks.

Questions?

If you have any questions please email hallee@harwoodartcenter.org

Refund Policy

Class Fee refunds will be issued on a case-by-case basis, Harwood will retain a 10% administrative fee. Requests must be emailed to Hallee (hallee@harwoodartcenter.org) at least ten days prior to the start date of the class.

The Class Fees will not be refunded if students request to withdraw from the workshop less than ten days before the start date of the class or after the class has begun.

If the class is canceled by Harwood Art Center for any reason, Harwood will offer you two options: either refund the Class Fee in full OR issue a class credit in the full amount paid to be used within a year towards a Harwood Art School workshop.

About the Teaching Artist :

Celine Gordon (she/her) is an artist and educator whose work blends printmaking, painting, and earth pigments to create nature-inspired art, fostering a deep connection to the landscape through hands-on workshops and unique, sustainable practices.

Website: www.celinegordon.com; Instagram: offgridstudionm