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The Art of Soil


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 10/03/2026
DATE: Saturday, October 3 TIME: 1-3PM Location: High School Park, Tookany Creek Outdoor Classroom DESCRIPTION: Prehistoric humans made their paint from rocks and soil, and we are still creating art with these rich colors today. In this workshop, you will learn how to make pigments from soils gathered in High School Park, and can try painting with soil watercolors! Free! REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/arsVXsgQ3QVeiXZq8

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DATE: Saturday, October 3
TIME: 1-3PM
Location: High School Park, Tookany Creek Outdoor Classroom

 DESCRIPTION: Prehistoric humans made their paint from rocks and soil, and we are still creating art with these rich colors today. In this workshop, you will learn how to make pigments from soils gathered in High School Park, and can try painting with soil watercolors! Free!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/arsVXsgQ3QVeiXZq8

Location: 
High School Park, Elkins Park, PA, USA
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Contact name: 
Amanda Schreiber
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
10/03/2026
Time: 
1-3PM
Price: 
FREE

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