Materials Lab Workshop: Remaking Egyptian Blue Pigment
When:
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026 10:00a -
1:00p
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026 10:00a -
1:00p
Where:
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Admission:
$15
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Art, Classes, History
Event website:
https://bit.ly/4rr7bkF
- How to join: Register here.
- Fee: $15, paid at registration (materials will be provided)
- Age restrictions: Age 14 and older
- Where to go: Materials Lab, Lower Level
- Accessibility accommodations: Email [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance, including the name and date of the program in the subject line.
- General info: The museum visit page has general guidelines for your visit.
Egyptian blue, the first synthetic pigment, evolved through pyrotechnological advancements in ancient Egypt over 5,000 years ago. In this workshop, you’ll learn about related scientific research and exciting art historical discoveries from conservator Lisa Barro; observe ancient examples of Egyptian blue in objects from the museums’ collections; and experience the unusual physical characteristics of the raw ingredients of Egyptian blue by creating the pigment yourself, guided by conservator Carolyn Riccardelli. You’ll also combine Egyptian blue pigment with gum arabic to make your own blue watercolor paint!
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