Join us as we examine the nature of inspiration, the eleven traits that contribute to creativity, visualization techniques and goal-setting. Why does the artist paint, sing or write? What inspires passion? How does creativity take possession of the soul, causing other fascinations to fade? And how do you sustain a creative life while living in [...]

Come tell your unique story using images from media, advertisement, and diverse magazines. By selecting and isolating images from typical context each student will develop their own personal cinematic story. Learn a variety of techniques to make visible not only the constructed nature of images but also the potential to change them. This class will [...]

located in Rowe, New Mexico on 10 wooded acres, (20 miles north of Santa Fe ). The art center is a space for local art classes and destination workshops for visitors.  Artists and visitors may attend open studio sessions at the center, where you can come together and simply create and collaborate in a beautiful [...]

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 [...]

My Name is Patricio Chavez. I am 34 years old and have lived in Chimayo, New Mexico all my life. I have a deep closeness to El Santuario de Chimayo. I am a direct descendent of Francisco Chavez. He was the caretaker and landowner around the Santuario. My family has lived in Chimayo for five [...]

  Take a drive north to the town of  Chimayo and experience a custom guided tour with Chimayo native tour guide, Maria Lorraine Vigil. Maria’s ancestors have lived in this community for hundreds of years. Chimayo, and the other tiny communities along the High Road to Taos, offer so much more than what can be [...]