Ethereal Pastel Skies with Susan Roden
Schedule
Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Harwood Art Center | Albuquerque, NM
About this Event
Learn the characteristics of New Mexican pastel skies with the unlimited possibilities of this vibrant medium. Through extensive layering, high contrasts with an emphasis on complimentary colors and controlled mark-making, creates three-dimensional imagery.
The two, half day sessions will be devoted to a group interactive exercise, demonstrations and one-to-one assistance. The class is appropriate for all levels.
Experience the thrill of creating skies that breathe of life!
When
Sundays, 12-4p
February 15 and 22
Where
This workshop will be taking place in the Dining Hall in the main building of Harwood Art Center, as well as outside if weather permits ; 1114 7th St. NW 87102.
Accessibility: Harwood is a 1925 registered historic building. The Dining Hall is fully ADA accessible, via a ramp to our main entrance. Access to the darkroom is limited. From our main entrance the darkroom is accessible via two sets of stairs; from a private entrance, available upon request, accessible via one set of stairs. General parking is available on the South side of the building in a lit lot; accessible parking is reserved in front of the main entrance. Armless chairs are available in the Dining Hall. Bathroom access is down the hall from the Dining Hall.
Who
YOU are welcome!
This class is open to adults ages 18 and up, teens under the age of 18 with parent permission (please email [email protected]). This workshop is appropriate for people of all experience levels.
What to Bring
- Optional: Students may want to bring gloves and / or an apron, but not required.
- Materials will be provided to students. A material fee of $25 in cash or check made out to Susan Roden is due on the first day of class.
Illness Policy
If you are feeling ill, please do not come to this class. This class is held in a large indoor space, participants are welcome to wear masks.
Questions?
If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Refund Policy
Class Fee refunds will be issued on a case-by-case basis, Harwood will retain a 10% administrative fee. Requests must be emailed to Hallee ([email protected]) at least ten days prior to the start date of the class.
The Class Fees will not be refunded if students request to withdraw from the workshop less than ten days before the start date of the class or after the class has begun.
If the class is canceled by Harwood Art Center for any reason, Harwood will offer you two options: either refund the Class Fee in full OR issue a class credit in the full amount paid to be used within a year towards a Harwood Art School workshop.
About the Teaching Artist :
Susan Roden is recipient of Medal of Honor from Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club. She conducts classes at New Mexico Art League and OASIS/ABQ. Her art is collected by Petrified Forest National Park, UNM Hospital and Women’s Museum of California.
Website: susaneroden.com
Where is it happening?
Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th Street Northwest, Albuquerque, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 120.00 to USD 150.00



















