New Mexican Tinwork Workshop with Artist Cindy Broughton
Sunday, March 15 | 1:00-3:30 PM
Desert Spoon, 222 Granado Street
Step into the rich tradition of New Mexican craftsmanship and create your own piece of tin art!
Join artist Cindy Broughton of Tularosa, New Mexico for an afternoon exploring the time-honored art of New Mexican tinwork—a craft that has flourished in the Southwest since the mid-1800s. Cindy has studied under two master tin workers, Richard Gabriel and Fred Lopez and enjoys sharing her craft w others.
Originally born out of resourcefulness during the American occupation of 1846, tinwork became a beloved folk art form as Hispanic artisans transformed humble tin containers into beautiful frames, nichos, lamps, and devotional pieces. Though the craft waned during the Industrial Revolution, it experienced a revival in the 1930s during the Pueblo Revival era and remains a treasured part of New Mexico’s cultural heritage today.
In this hands-on workshop, Cindy will share her passion for the craft and guide participants through traditional techniques using hand tools such as tin snips, punches, and hammers. You’ll learn how to cut, emboss, and assemble your own tin creation to take home—no experience necessary!
✨ Details:
Date: Sunday, March 15
Time: 1:00p-3:30P
Location: Desert Spoon, 222 Granado Street
Instructor: Cindy Broughton, Tularosa, NM
13 years or older
All materials provided, light refreshments provided
We look forward to sharing this special afternoon with you!
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