A DISTANT FAMILIAR | In-Person Workshop
Sat, May 16
|Casa Daphne
Join us for a hands-on soil painting workshop at Casa Daphne. Inspired by the ideas explored in A Distant Familiar, this workshop is led by artist Sandra S.K. Amoabeng. She invites participants to engage with soil as both material and memory.
May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Casa Daphne, 1420 Washington St, Laredo, TX 78040, USA
About
Soil Painting Workshop
Celebrating Laredo through land, memory, and place
In honor of Laredo’s birthday weekend, join us for a hands-on soil painting workshop inspired by A Distant Familiar. Using soil gathered from around Laredo, participants will explore how land carries memory, history, and connection.
Learn how to prepare soil into paint, experiment with texture and mark-making, and create your own small painting rooted in nature, memory, and home.
No prior art experience required. Supplies are provided.
Pricing:
Adults: $30
Kids 12 and under: $15
Donations Welcome
Participants will leave with:
A completed soil painting
Prepared soil pigments to continue creating at home
A deeper understanding of how material, place, and memory intersect
Reserve your spot today.