Art Making

Retablo Workshop

Painting with two kneeling figures facing a central, holy figure who sits on clouds in the sky.

Artist unrecorded, Retablo of José Cruz Soria, 1960. Princeton University Art Museum. Gift of Jorge Durand and Patricia Arias (2020-270)

Laporte Family Creativity Lab
November 30, 2025 2–3:30 p.m.

Explore the world of Mexican retablos with artist Veronica Olivares-Weber.

Make your own retablo—a painted personal expression of gratitude—with local artist Veronica Olivares-Weber. Drawing inspiration from the retablos on view in the Museum’s galleries, this workshop invites participants to paint and write personal stories on panels, connecting individual experiences with this deeply rooted practice of artistic expression. 

$35 per participant | Registration required | Open to ages 14+

 

This series is part of Arts and Health Mercer, a month-long collaboration between Mercer County arts and cultural organizations that celebrates the vital role art plays in our health and wellbeing. Visit the Arts and Health Mercer website for a full listing of related events.