When it comes to knowing what will grow in New Mexico, few people have more experience than Bob Pennington, owner of Agua Fria Nursery for more than 20 years. This class will focus on plants and flowers that do incredibly well in our soil and harsh conditions. Some plants, like people, thrive in this special [...]
In Santa Fe, each generation teaches the next how to make tamales. These corn-husk wrapped treats can be filled with meat, cheese or vegetarian ingredients. Making tamales takes time and care in the kitchen and is terrific for getting families together. Michelle Roetzer, head of the Culinary Lab at SFCC, will teach newcomers and old-timers [...]
Haiku — it’s more than five-seven-five. The traditional haiku verse involves an aspect of nature or the seasons. Students will create haiku poems using prompts provided by the instructor. Join poet Marcia Davis for this brief and fun workshop. Davis graduated from the University of Colorado with a major in English. Saturday, 9 a.m. to [...]
Image Transfers Workshop Love photos of your travels, family or things and didn’t know how to get them in your art without ruining the original? You will earn about different image transfer techniques, create a variety of transfers, work with them on traditional and alternative surfaces and learn how to merge them with your surface. [...]
Join me in my beautiful studio on the Old Santa Fe Trail to explore the fun of creating an assemblage using your special objects, memorabilia or photos. I will help you realize how to attach and combine these pieces for a finished work. I will supply: 12″ x 12″ x 3″ wooden box (you may [...]
Learn to blog! Set up your own site in a weekend with expert help and lots of fun. Blogshop is a 6-hour, 2-day interactive, hands-on, weekend blogging workshop led by an expert in blogging and marketing. You will purchase a hosting package (through Hostgator.com), install WordPress on your self-hosted site, and learn the WordPress interface. [...]
Want to know how to make the colors you want for dyeing or painting? Learn about the basic primary colors used to create any color in the spectrum. Create a color wheel. We will use liquid fabric dye and watercolor paper to create color wheels, mix bright colors, mix subdued colors. We will learn [...]
Using visualizations and meditation, and other fun exercises, tap into what you want and clear away any mental or emotional obstacles in the way. Taught by Lisa Pelletier at The Center for Inner Truth. When: Feb. 1st , 2012 (Wednesday) Where: 826 Camino de Monte Rey, #A1 Santa Fe 87505 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Phone: (505) 927-5407 [...]
As life keeps changing and shining the light on our shadow aspects to heal individually and collectively, it’s an excellent time to have some tools to handle the energy. Become practiced in releasing the heavy stuff so you can have some amusement while riding the waves of change. Learn a form of meditation using psychic [...]
This workshop will teach participants how to prepare and spin raw wool into warm, delightful and beautiful skeins of yarn, ready to knit or weave. History of handspinning and use of different fibers will be discussed. Emphasis will be on the history and use of Navajo-Churro wool, which was brought here by Don Juan de [...]
This workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn the ancient art of encaustic painting from a master (for beginning & advanced). Day One: A thorough introduction to the basics of encaustic techniques, including formulas for medium, applying, fusing, scraping and blending the medium. Various tools and methods will be shown allowing the students [...]
2012 Workshops Only one spot left! Spring Break Escape March 15-16 Santa Fe, NM This is a two day class in my Santa Fe Studio where we will cover textures, backgrounds and transfers. You may also register by emailing me. Register Soon- filling up fast March 30-April 1 Austin, TX Dragonfly Gallery I love going [...]
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Learn how to select ingredients, measure, mix, bake and correctly follow great recipes for mouth-watering, get ‘em-out-of-bed baked goods. Join us for a fun day of making light muffins, flavorful scones and perfectly tender and scrumptious Danish. You’ll also learn about challenges and adjustments for baking at high altitudes. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., [...]
The Repeatable Mark is the second of three short workshops. In this 3 day program beginning and advanced participants will learn contemporary plate making processes using UV light and non-toxic developing solutions without traditional grounds and acids to produce repeatable intaglio images. With Solarplate and ImagOn participants may draw, paint, collage, photocopy, or use computer [...]
The Monotype Mark is the first of a series of three short workshops. It covers a wide range of techniques possible in the monotype process including additive and subtractive approaches, ink rolling methods, stencils and templates, the use of the ghost, contact monotype, viscosity, plate and paper registration and continues through the use of chine [...]
Glass etching is the abrading or roughening of a piece of glass in selected areas in order to produce a design. It is a way to produce a “frosted” design on the surface of a piece of glass, but it is much more than that! It can also be used to carve a design deep into the glass or to produce a shaded design that looks like delicate airbrushing but is permanently etched in the glass.
Creative juices are flowing at Ghost Ranch for two weeks in March at the annual Spring Festival of the Arts. Classes in silk painting, papermaking, building birdhouses, weaving, beading, writing, photography, jewelry making, painting, stone carving, landscape drawing and artistic welding are all offered on the land that inspired the art of Georgia O’Keeffe. Classes [...]
Sometimes bread making is not only productive, it’s fun, like when learning to make a variety of bakery rolls. There are rolls appropriate for every occasion and each baking sheet is a batch of little successes. The instructor will lead you through crusty European rolls, butterflake rolls, hamburger or hot dog rolls and, as an [...]
Learn to blog! Set up your own site in a weekend with expert help and lots of fun. Blogshop is a 6-hour, 2-day interactive, hands-on, weekend blogging workshop led by an expert in blogging and marketing. You will purchase a hosting package (through Hostgator.com), install WordPress on your self-hosted site, and learn the WordPress interface. [...]
Learn to love your home and how it is decorated. Don’t be frustrated putting together your eclectic mix of furniture, decor and collections. Proudly welcome friends and family into your inviting home. Discover the five simple steps to design a put-together home using your existing furniture and accessories. Jennifer Nollette, a local professional, will offer [...]
Make tasty gluten-free breads and begin to enjoy the “staff of life” once again. We will discuss the tastes, textures and qualities of gluten-free grains and flours from which these alternative breads can be made. In this class you will learn how to make Italian focaccia, a wonderful sandwich loaf and French baguettes. Mark is [...]
Make fabulous and flavorful pastries to satisfy your morning cravings. The instructor will discuss the varieties, properties, tastes and textures of gluten-free grains and how to make balanced and tasty desserts. You will make a coffee cake, zucchini bread and blueberry muffins. Mark Sciscenti is a self-taught, professional pastry chef who has been baking wheat-free [...]
Spend a day rock climbing with other women at a natural rock-climbing site. Learn the basic techniques of this breathtaking sport. Face your fears and gain self-confidence while realizing the power of getting and giving support. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 5, 1 day. Course #HF382 01/CRN 31495 Teamwork In Action, Fee $69 [...]
If you hike during the summer, you could learn to snowshoe! This workshop will cover clothing and equipment choices, being prepared for the outdoors in winter and techniques specific to snowshoeing. Practice your skills on a Saturday field trip (moderate exertion). Snowshoes are not provided for the field trip, but rentals are available at retailers [...]
Learn to love the smell and taste of fresh-baked bread and don’t bother with all that kneading and rising. Make flatbreads instead! Flatbreads are the world’s oldest breads. There are flatbreads for every occasion: sweet, savory, spiced, filled, crisp, soft, yeast-free and wheat-free! Come make several varieties, like Afghan naan, Swiss spelt breakfast bread, Norwegian [...]
If you are an experienced skier who wants to refine and expand your basic skills, this clinic is for you! Throughout the afternoon, brief reviews of the basics, skill development and error correction during games and exercise will sharpen your abilities. Practice turns on gentle to moderate hills, efficient poling and striding, skating and telemark [...]
Every family has stories. Whether we write for publication, for a family gift or simply for ourselves, we all experience an innate urge to share stories. This class will provide a supportive setting in which new writers and “non-writers” will learn to hear their authentic writing voice and find the heart of their story. Claudette [...]
Learn how to measure, mix, knead, proof and bake delicious, artisan European-style bread. We’ll make classic French bread, 100% whole-wheat hearth bread and struan, a delectable Scottish bread made with oats and brown rice. You’ll also learn the leavening process, how to substitute other grains, and different bread forms such as boules, baguettes, sandwich loaves [...]
With the guidance of tinworker Richard Gabriel, create your own bird feeder or birdhouse in this lively one day workshop. The results will be an attractive addition to your garden and landscape. Tinwork is a Santa Fe tradition that has been handed down for generations. Join in the fun with Gabriel, one of SFCC’s most [...]
Are your cakes not rising? You are not alone. Amazing baker Tanya Story will share her secrets to successful high-altitude baking. Baking in Santa Fe’s high altitude means taking science into account. Learn how to adjust formulas and ratios between rising agents, liquids and dry ingredients to produce quality cakes, pastries and cookies that fill [...]
Haiku — it’s more than five-seven-five. The traditional haiku verse involves an aspect of nature or the seasons. Students will create haiku poems using prompts provided by the instructor. Join poet Marcia Davis for this brief and fun workshop. Davis graduated from the University of Colorado with a major in English. Saturday, 9 a.m. to [...]
The Tin Man traveled down the perilous yellow-brick road to get a heart. This valentine class is much easier. Work with noted artisan Richard Gabriel to create a wonderful tin valentine that your loved one will cherish. No previous experience is needed to create a beautiful tinwork that declares the love in your heart. Thursday, [...]
Open publication – Free publishing – More classes Creativity involves options-discovery, exploration and curiosity. As we become exposed to a new technique or medium, it is a time for questioning: why we work the way we do, why we are attracted to a certain form, line, or design and why we start designing with the [...]
Students build a rocking chair and leave with the finished product. Each participant is provided with templates to expedite the process and execute each step of the project. Students work on their own chair and have some choice about size and design.
