DIY Santa Fe – A Creative Way to Discover Santa Fe Special workshops, classes and lodging offers in March, 2013 www.diysantafe.org Santa Fe is helping everyone help find their inner artist this spring by experiencing, first hand, what makes Santa Fe, New Mexico a nationally recognized center of creativity. Abundant visual arts fill the city with galleries, [...]

This is a luxurious 2 1/2 hour experience designed to help you playfully and soulfully jump into intuitive painting with artist and creativity coach Julie Claire as your guide. Painting large scale with acrylics, you will be surprised at what happens when you open yourself to color and creative process.

DIY: A Creative Tourism Journey features exclusive savings on lodgings during the entire month of March. *Guests book their accommodations directly with the hotel, bed and breakfast, or inn of their choice. *Guests reserve all workshops directly with the artist of their interest. Please contact artist(s) prior to booking your room reservation to ensure workshop [...]

DIY: A Creative Tourism Journey features exclusive savings on lodgings during the entire month of March. *Guests book their accommodations directly with the hotel, bed and breakfast, or inn of their choice. *Guests reserve all workshops directly with the artist of their interest. Please contact artist(s) prior to booking your room reservation to ensure workshop [...]

Join us for two hours and create your own Glass Chile Ristra, enjoy New Mexico chile delights and tour Casa de Vidrio. New Mexico artists use hot glass to sculpt these chile peppers while the glass is over 2,000 degrees. No experience necessary but we do need a minimum of six participants to make this [...]

Texture adds contrast, beauty and interest to art works. In this workshop students will learn how to create a variety of textures in their artworks using natural materials from New Mexico, found objects and painting mediums. Students may also sign up for a full-day excursion to collect colored sand and mica from various areas in Northern New Mexico

DIY: A Creative Tourism Journey features exclusive savings on lodgings during the entire month of March. *Guests book their accommodations directly with the hotel, bed and breakfast, or inn of their choice. *Guests reserve all workshops directly with the artist of their interest. Please contact artist(s) prior to booking your room reservation to ensure workshop [...]

Texture adds contrast, beauty and interest to art works. In this workshop students will learn how to create a variety of textures in their artworks using natural materials from New Mexico, found objects and painting mediums. Students may also sign up for a full-day excursion to collect colored sand and mica from various areas in Northern New Mexico

Texture adds contrast, beauty and interest to art works. In this workshop students will learn how to create a variety of textures in their artworks using natural materials from New Mexico, found objects and painting mediums. Students may also sign up for a full-day excursion to collect colored sand and mica from various areas in Northern New Mexico

We will paint landscapes with acrylic, iridescent and glow in the dark mediums, and will use art glitter or diamond dust, a stick, or butterfly wing, on watercolor paper, in my historic Canyon Road Gallery. The painting will let you know where it wants to go as it unfolds. No experience required.

Texture adds contrast, beauty and interest to art works. In this workshop students will learn how to create a variety of textures in their artworks using natural materials from New Mexico, found objects and painting mediums. Students may also sign up for a full-day excursion to collect colored sand and mica from various areas in Northern New Mexico

We will paint landscapes with acrylic, iridescent and glow in the dark mediums, and will use art glitter or diamond dust, a stick, or butterfly wing, on watercolor paper, in my historic Canyon Road Gallery. The painting will let you know where it wants to go as it unfolds. No experience required.

Join us for two hours and create your own Glass Chile Ristra, enjoy New Mexico chile delights and tour Casa de Vidrio. New Mexico artists use hot glass to sculpt these chile peppers while the glass is over 2,000 degrees. No experience necessary but we do need a minimum of six participants to make this [...]

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.

An introduction to new ways of working with acrylics. Students will learn to use a variety of non-traditional tools with acrylic mediums, to create textures and mark making that inspire an abstract expression. This workshop, for all levels, covers the basics of abstract painting …

This is a luxurious 2 1/2 hour experience designed to help you playfully and soulfully jump into intuitive painting with artist and creativity coach Julie Claire as your guide. Painting large scale with acrylics, you will be surprised at what happens when you open yourself to color and creative process.

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.

Fun-filled 1 day photo and encaustic workshop. For everyone, from novice to seasoned pro. Whether you use a smart phone, point-and-shoot or professional camera. We start out in the morning photographing objects like vibrant flowers, wooden doorways, quirky relics and many other hodgepodge details during a stroll down famous Canyon Road and art community.

  Experience the Santa Fe in a truly hands-on manner while getting to know the city’s art, culture, history, heritage and people. Santa Fe Creative Tourism presents DIY: A Creative Tourism Journey / March 2013, fabulous workshops, classes and experiences taught by local artists in vibrant studios and other settings. From painting and glassworks, writing [...]

An introduction to new ways of working with acrylics. Students will learn to use a variety of non-traditional tools with acrylic mediums, to create textures and mark making that inspire an abstract expression. This workshop, for all levels, covers the basics of abstract painting …

The workshop will cover the following techniques: multiple plate monotypes, stencils, calligraphs, viscosity monotypes, chine colle’, and mixed media. The class includes a discussion on various papers, inks, and tools for the monotype printing. Each person will explore their own creative visions while solving artistic and technical problems.

Winners of the Landscape Dreams Photo Contest will have an opportunity to win a weekend photography workshop in Santa Fe with the Eloquent Light Photography Workshops and 4 nights lodging during workshop courtesy of Two Casitas Vacation Rentals.

An introduction to new ways of working with acrylics. Students will learn to use a variety of non-traditional tools with acrylic mediums, to create textures and mark making that inspire an abstract expression. This workshop, for all levels, covers the basics of abstract painting …

The land and light of New Mexico, which have drawn poets, artists, painters, and photographers for more than a century, will be our focus for the week. You will walk the enchanted land with photographer Craig Varjabedian, photographing a unique environment in an atmosphere of adventure and discovery.

The land and light of New Mexico, which have drawn poets, artists, painters, and photographers for more than a century, will be our focus for the week. You will walk the enchanted land with photographer Craig Varjabedian, photographing a unique environment in an atmosphere of adventure and discovery.

DIY: A Creative Tourism Journey features exclusive savings on lodgings during the entire month of March. *Guests book their accommodations directly with the hotel, bed and breakfast, or inn of their choice. *Guests reserve all workshops directly with the artist of their interest. Please contact artist(s) prior to booking your room reservation to ensure workshop [...]

DIY: A Creative Tourism Journey features exclusive savings on lodgings during the entire month of March. *Guests book their accommodations directly with the hotel, bed and breakfast, or inn of their choice. *Guests reserve all workshops directly with the artist of their interest. Please contact artist(s) prior to booking your room reservation to ensure workshop [...]

Microwave Dyeing Yarn and Roving Instruction with Robin Pascal / March 18th 5-Day Painting Package with Cathy Carey / March 19th-23rd Couples Glass Paperweight Making Workshop /Every Weekend in March There’s a Transfer in My Texture with Sandra Duran Wilson / March 19th & 20th Painting with Paper: Abstract Still Life with Mickey Bond /March [...]

We will learn about mixing colors with the eye, iridescence, which and how colors “vibrate” against each other, how light and dark affect the “look” of colors. This will be a lot of experimenting and learning how to create the colors one wishes. No previous experience necessary.

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.

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.