In this transformative workshop visionary artist Lisa de St. Croix will provide a safe and sacred space to paint from the deep inner wisdom that resides within you. Using guided meditation and classic shamanic technique of the heartbeat drum, Lisa will lead you into a trance journey where your spirit guides and totem animals reside.
Begin your excursion visiting an artist studio to watch a stimulating demonstration and then participate in a glass workshop. Continue with lunch and learn along with dealers, docents or curators who describe an exhibit or show, its genesis and particular details and material applications in selected works. Afternoon activities pick up the pace with studio visits…
All landscapes, even highly realistic ones, capture only a tiny portion of nature’s panorama of detail. One form of abstraction is to focus attention on only two or three details. We’ll investigate simple under-painting techniques & mapping strategies that capture nature’s essential forms.
How can tree-fiber paper serve as paint? Explore the world of abstract self portraits while learning the layering and “mixing” capabilities of banana, mango and mulberry tree fiber paper. Participants make their own small painting. No previous experience needed.
This two day class will have your head spinning with all the possibilities for creating mixed media textured surfaces. You will discover fun and innovative ways to transfer images into your paintings and collage. We will work with acrylic mediums, paints and unique tools to create depth and texture.
The land and light of New Mexico that has drawn poets, artists, painters, and photographers for over a century will be our focus for the weekend. In this semi-private workshop, you will walk this enchanted land with photographer Craig Varjabedian.This workshop is terrific for all digital photographers.
All levels are welcome from the total beginner to the trained artist. Art materials are provided, just bring yourself! Study individually or in a small group, in Jane’s beautiful Santa Fe Studio or outdoors (weather permitting). Express your response to the beauty of the Southwestern landscape— from canyon sunsets to adobe architecture.
DIY Santa Fe – 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012. Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online. Guests reserve all DIY workshops and [...]
Escape to the tranquil and beautiful village, with its breathtaking mountain views, surrounding gardens and Santa Cruz River. Discover Medina Gallery, meet the artist, and enjoy a fixed menu at the Cafe. Includes yoga, tea, lunch and a hands on workshop (based on day chosen). Tues: Retablos & Murals, Wed & Fri: Tin Smithing, Thurs: Oil Painting
Theo Helmstadter teaches wheel-throwing, hand-building, glaze formulation & application, and firing techniques for cone 10 reduction. Want to learn to throw & assemble large pieces? Dig & process local clay? Explore new teapot designs? We’ll begin with a discussion of what you’d like to learn.
Be prepared to learn about Santa Fe Art in a whole new and fun way! This 3-hour event will have you hopping all over Santa Fe; exploring galleries, historical sites, and museums. Before the race begins, partners will be given information on the art sites they may want to explore in Santa Fe.
Hike in the beautiful Santa Fe National Forest with author and educator Cinny Green and discover new creativity and connectivity with the pulse of Mother Earth. Cinny will provide a journal, pen, and a copy of her book, Trail Writer’s Guide. Cinny Green is a trained Sierra Club hike leader and an award winning author.
Create rich dimensional surfaces as layers are built up with the mediums and media. Any theme or subject matter can be explored or developed on paper or other surfaces such as canvas or wood. The goal of the class is to experiment with ideas through layers of information that will lead to discovery and surprise. All materials included
You’ll learn how to apply wax to a wooden panel and how to build your image, even incorporating collage techniques. Learn the basics of Encaustic painting and take home a finished piece of your own creation.All supplies are included.Encaustic is a process of using melted beeswax mixed with Damar resin (for hardening) and pigments to create a very versatile medium.
Nationally Acclaimed oil painter Daryl Urig will provide a unique presentation of rich Instruction on the benefits of having an actionable plan and proven step-by-step procedure for capturing great Plein-Air paintings. From creating dynamic compositions, mixing rich colors, and capturing light with lively paint. Will we use a brush or a painting knife? All mediums [...]
The light in Santa Fe is pure and direct. The colors are rich and saturated. The atmosphere is pristine, clear and dry. At 7,000 feet above sea level, Santa Fe offers challenges to photographers, as well as amazing opportunities to take pictures.
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 hand spinning 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 Onate in 1598.
2 hour private class in traditional and folkloric Middle Eastern Belly Dance for all levels, beginner through professional, by master teacher Joan Kafri.In addition to teaching in Santa Fe since 1980, Joan has taught and performed throughout Europe, and in Israel, Tunisia, and Turkey.
Learn more about drawing, values, edges, and color as we visit several locations in Santa Fe and capture some of the most interesting settings in the Southwest. DIY Santa Fe – 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.
DIY Santa Fe – 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012. Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online. Guests reserve all DIY workshops and [...]
Spend the day with a family of artists, at the beautiful and tranquil village of Chimayo at Medina’s Chile Shop * Cafe* Gallery. Enjoy the sound of music, the smell of home cooking, and the inspiration of traditional art! Meet the artists, and discover the hidden treasures that for centuries have made this village a [...]
DIY Santa Fe – 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012. Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online. Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes [...]
Name: Diane G. Rolnick Where did you grow up : New York City, Long Island, NY Dream job: Working Full-time in my studio Favorite Santa Fe hangout: Pranzo www.pranzosantafe.com Favorite Santa Fe Gallery or Museum: Site Santa Fe www.sitesantafe.org Favorite New Mexico Artist: I have many favorites What is your favorite part of Santa Fe: Sanbusco area www.sanbusco.com Favorite [...]
This art-culinary experience is fun and informal, leaving you with the opportunity to sample an array of sushi and your own treasured glass sushi plate to enjoy time and time again.Join us for an afternoon art experience where you will make your very own glass sushi plate and then partake in the culinary delight of delicious sushi exquisitely served on artisan-rendered glass.
DIY Santa Fe – 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012. Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online. Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes [...]
Nature visual journaling is an opportunity to slow down and observe the natural world while sketching, painting and writing outdoors.Visual journaling combines both art making and the written word. Travel journals record the ambiance and personal experiences of the places you visit in an explosion of color and rich textures using found imagery such as maps, postcards and brochures as well as painting and writing.
Participants will create three paintings or more a day in the subject matter of their choice. Other topics will include under-painting techniques, the joys of a limited palette, composition & tips for critiquing your own work.
Learn how glass beads are made and spend 2 hours in a lampworking studio learning this ancient art form. This glass beadmaking experience will introduce the student to beginning glass beadmaking. Students will also learn basic torch safety. All materials are provided.
This fun filled, five hour hands on class is typically one-on-one instruction, but we will take couples. You will learn how to use the tools of the trade to make 4-6 beautiful paperweights, which are yours to keep. Working in a “hot shop” is a rare and unique experience, so come and have some fun. We play with lava!
One Day Workshops –oh my! March 10 in El Rito March 24 in Santa Fe 10-5pm / $125 includes everything A wonderful way to take time for yourself, even amidst a busy schedule. I began offering these one day experiences last summer and really enjoyed them – participants did too! It turns out you can [...]
Make your work more personal by controlling the language of color, creating focal points, and discovering your unique creative voice. Students will work on location, do studio work, and paint from photos to create a truly unique process of putting paint on paper. Students can work in medium(s) of their choice.
Workshop Date: Friday, March 16, 2012 Time: 3-Hour (5:30 PM-8:30 PM) Level: All Levels Technique: Metalsmithing, Design Classroom: O’KEEFFE (Conv. Center) Description: Start by texturing the sheet metal using a rolling mill, then design your earring shapes and cut them out. Make the holes with a drill press and add the final touch of custom ear wires with a balled [...]
A workshop for people who love nature, want to express this love in creative ways, deepen their perceptions and intuition and share their beauty and passion for life with others. This course is approved for 24 continuing education units. Outdoor activities include pastel sketching, mixed media and expressive writing. The emphasis is on the creative [...]
New Mexico is a state of extraordinary creativity and culture, and the heart of the cultural economy is in the Rio Grande Valley, framed by mountains and mesas. There is no cultural destination in the US that surpasses the Rio Grande corridor; our Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures and their many expressions through art, [...]
Friday Febuary 24. Kiln Opening and Functional Ceramic Exhibit – Micaceous Pit Firing demonstration Friday evening. Come and see our beautiful studio and gallery where 8 potters have their work. We have sculptural stoneware, and micaceous clay pieces too. Many items on sale. Friday Opening, from 4pm till 7p Saturday Febuary 25. Functional Ceramic Exibit [...]
