Join artist Sarah Pinkerton on a color and pattern adventure in Bucerías, Mexico. Discover a simple color mixing method to create your own harmonious palette while learning the art of pochoir (French for stencil). By the end of the workshop you’ll have created a frame-ready print inspired by the patterns, architecture, and flora of Mexico.

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About the Workshop

  • Cost: $2700 MXN | (50% non-refundable deposit due at registration)
  • Dates: Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8, April 12
  • Time: 10am - 3pm (5 hours)
  • Location: Diseño Natural gallery
  • All supplies provided (including a variety of stencils)
  • Final artwork will measure 11" x 14"
  • All skill levels welcome | Adult/teen appropriate
  • Max 12 students | Min 6 students
  • BONUS: Access to private online community for continued learning

Techniques

  • Color mixing using three hues (+ a “magic mix”)
  • Creating harmonious color palettes that have depth
  • Pairing colors to create balance and contrast
  • Pochoir printing techniques (separate and in combination)

The Instructor

Sarah is the founder and creative director of See Three Studios, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Bucerías, Mexico. After a 20 year career in art education, she made the transition back to her first love: surface pattern design. She studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, graduating with a BFA in Fine Arts with an emphasis on Textile Design.

Why this Workshop is for You

  1. You want to finally understand color theory - no more mixing muddy colors.
  2. You want to learn how to better combine colors so they play nice together.
  3. You want to add a new technique (pochoir printing) to your creative toolbelt.
  4. You learn best hands-on in a laid-back, supportive environment.
  5. You enjoy nurturing your creative spirit (and want to spend the afternoon with folks who feel the same way).