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Step inside the studio for a rare, full-day exploration of how real gemstones and minerals become artist-grade watercolor paints.
Working from my collection of more than 37 gemstone pigments, you’ll select your own palette and learn the process of transforming mineral pigment into paint, from traditional grinding and mulling to the chemistry of binders and the behavior of each stone.
Part geology, part chemistry, and part centuries-old paint-making tradition, Rare Gems brings together science, cultural history, material knowledge, and creative practice before putting your newly made colors to work in a guided painting experience.
You’ll leave with your own collection of up to six handcrafted gemstone watercolor paints, formulation guides, and a deeper understanding of the extraordinary materials behind the art.
From gemstone to pigment to paint. Made by you.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
BlueSoul Creative Studio at Alma Azul Ranch | Tucson, Arizona
$250 per person | Limited spaces | All materials included
https://www.bluesoulcreative.com/product-page/rare-gems-the-art-of-gemstone-paint-making
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