{"product_id":"common-ground","title":"Common Ground: Paint Making Workshop","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if the colors you paint with carried a story?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this two-day workshop, you'll learn how to transform natural and meaningful materials into handmade watercolor paints. Together, we'll explore the idea of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esentimental pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—paints made from materials that hold personal memories, histories, or emotional significance—and use them to create artwork rooted in personal experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWorking Classroom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e423 Atlantic Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, August 15 | 1:00–4:00 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday, August 16 | 1:00–4:00 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this workshop builds over two sessions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattending both days is strongly encouraged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If you're interested in participating but cannot attend one of the sessions, please contact me before registering. If space is limited, priority will be given to participants who are able to attend both days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay One: Earth Pigment Paint Making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the first session, participants will learn the fundamentals of natural paint making. We will explore how pigments are created and how different materials can be ground, processed, and mixed with binders to create watercolor paints. This session introduces the basic tools, techniques, and possibilities of working with handmade pigments.\u003c!-- notionvc: ce5e19ce-862a-44a8-84cc-30dfeac7fcbf --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay Two: Sentimental Pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the second day, you'll create additional paints from materials you bring from home—objects connected to a meaningful memory, place, or personal story. We'll experiment with transforming these materials into pigments before using them to create a finished artwork that reflects the stories they carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease bring one or more small, meaningful materials that you would like to incorporate into your artwork. Examples include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirt or rocks from a special place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried flowers, leaves, or other plant material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld makeup (such as eyeshadow or blush)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren's art supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea or culinary spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal or ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials should be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompletely dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant material must already be dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot contain oils or grease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will be processing these materials with a mortar and pestle. Items that are super hard (such as a piece of granite) may be labor-intensive to work with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall quantities are all that's needed—a tablespoon of loose material or a few small rocks is plenty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo prior experience is necessary, and all additional materials and tools will be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollaborative Zine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the workshop, each finished artwork will be photographed and included in a collaborative zine documenting the project and the stories embedded in the pigments. By registering for this workshop, you consent to having your completed artwork photographed and reproduced in the publication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted copies of the zine are available to preorder for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thanks to the generous support of the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund and Working Classroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Off Grid Studio","offers":[{"title":"Workshop Only","offer_id":49185402257716,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Workshop + Zine Preorder","offer_id":49185402290484,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/6741\/8164\/files\/IMG_6203.jpg?v=1783454946","url":"https:\/\/offgridstudio.net\/products\/common-ground","provider":"Off Grid Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}