Materials Lab Workshop: Remaking Egyptian Blue Pigment
By
Harvard Art Museums
Learn about and remake the first synthetic blue pigment in history with art conservators Lisa Barro and Carolyn Riccardelli.
Sign-up Information
- Ages: 14 to Adults.
- Wheelchair accessible.
Age restrictions: Age 14 and older
Email am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance, including the name and date of the program in the subject line.
Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
Cost
$15, paid at registration (materials will be provided)
Location
- In-person only.
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Dates and Times
Wednesday, March 25 10AM – 1PM
Additional information
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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Last updated March 13, 2026.
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