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✨ THE ANCIENT ART OF SILVERPOINT ✨Before the graphite pencil, there was silverpoint.
Step into centuries of artistic tradition with artist Leslie Lienau for an immersive three-hour workshop exploring one of art history’s oldest and most elegant drawing techniques.
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
📍 Artisan ABQ
Silverpoint and other metalpoint techniques were used by some of history’s most celebrated artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Albrecht Dürer, Raphael, Rembrandt, and Hans Holbein the Younger.
Now, you can experience this extraordinary medium for yourself.
The workshop begins with an engaging look into the history and evolution of metalpoint, followed by a live demonstration from Leslie. You’ll discover the different metals traditionally used by artists, learn why specially prepared drawing surfaces are essential, and see how traditional gesso grounds are created.
Then it’s your turn to draw.
✍️ Create your own silverpoint artwork
✨ Explore delicate and precise mark-making techniques
🎨 Learn about traditional gesso grounds and prepared surfaces
🏛️ Discover the history behind this centuries-old medium
🤍 Experience lines that are permanent and develop a beautiful patina with time
Silverpoint rewards patience and observation, producing a luminous quality unlike conventional pencil drawing. Whether you love drawing, art history, traditional techniques, or simply want to experience a medium few artists have had the opportunity to try, this workshop offers something truly special.
All skill levels are welcome.
Come experience the same remarkable drawing tradition that has fascinated artists for centuries.
🎟️ Reserve your place:
https://www.artisanabq.com/events/the-ancient-art-of-silverpoint/
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3017 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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