Art

Pastels: Finding Form for Inspiration with Maureen O’Neill – G25030402

Give your spirit the gift of time for creative exploration! Through guided exercises with themes of process and play, meditation, and mark-making, plein-air and personal journaling, participants will be encouraged to uncover new insights, inspiration, and form with the beautiful medium of soft pastel. The workshop will include reflective drawing exercises, plein-air landscape experiences, and […] ...

23 - 29 Mar

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Desert Inspired Mosaics with Kathy Thaden – G25030404

Explore modern mosaic art through the beauty of the desert landscape! Creating with materials inspired by the colors and textures of the Southwest, this is an opportunity to give voice and depth to your mosaic. Through demonstrations, be guided through using miscellaneous glass, ceramic, stone and other random objects. One-on-one instruction will help cultivate your […] ...

23 - 29 Mar

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A Comprehensive Approach to Landscape in Watercolor with Sean Hudson – G25030406

Join Sean Hudson for an immersive seven-day watercolor course designed to elevate your landscape painting skills. With five hours of daily instruction split between morning and afternoon sessions, you’ll engage in a mix of demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and plenty of time for painting—both in the studio and outdoors, en plein air. Group discussions and one-on-one […] ...

23 - 29 Mar

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Soul Journal: Art, Poetry, Prayer, and Prose with Rosemary Kaszans – G25030504

Enhance your life through art journaling, to transform your energy into creativity, inspiration, and joy!  Take Journaling from daily writing into the realm of joyful creation! We will explore using art through drawing, use of color/painting, found poetry, prayer prompts, flowers, bio portraits and landscapes, collage, and other creative adventures to enhance the expression of […] ...

02 - 06 Apr

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Stained Glass Suncatchers with Michelle Levy – G25030507

Step into the world of stained glass and create your own beautiful suncatcher while soaking in the breathtaking views of Ghost Ranch, a place that has inspired artists for generations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking to try something new, this class is for you—no prior experience is necessary! In this hands-on workshop, […] ...

02 - 06 Apr

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Intermediate Landscape Watercolor with Patsy Welch – G25050109

This is a class for people who have already taken an introductory watercolor class. The Intermediate class will give students a chance to learn more advanced techniques. We will be using salt, alcohol, sea sponges as well as candle wax to find new ways to create the wide array of textures we see at Ghost […] ...

04 - 10 May

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Plein Air with Natasha Isenhour – G25050401

Please call 505.685.4881 or 505.685.1019 to register for this workshop. What better place than Ghost Ranch to hone your plein air chops with the grand vistas and beautiful, endlessly interesting skies? Prepare to spend a week, learning how to capture the essence of your view through demonstration and one on one guidance. Composition, value and […] ...

26 May - 01 Jun

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Painting the Ghost Ranch Desert at Casa Del Sol with Michelle Chrisman – G25060401

Please call 505.685.4881 or 505.685.1019 to register for this workshop. Landscape is a year-round inspiration, especially among the Red Rocks and Aqua Chamisa that were cherished subjects of the well-known artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. Ms. O’Keeffe lived at Ghost Ranch and in Abiquiu for most of her later life, and it inspired countless of her paintings. […] ...

22 - 28 Jun

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Ghost Ranch Family Week – G25060600

  Do you like mysteries? Join a scavenger hunt. Prefer a musical? We have singing and dancing. Action-adventure more your speed? Try hiking or canoeing. And for sports fans, we have swimming, basketball, a ga-ga pit and 9-square in the Air, frisbee, and kickball.  Whatever option you choose, we have it. Spend the first part […] ...

29 Jun - 04 Jul

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Painting Still Life and Landscape with KB Jones – G25070103

This workshop is for all levels. Demonstration and instruction will be given at the beginning of each day. We will alternate between working outdoors in nature and indoors in the studio. Lectures and critiques will be offered in the evening. Students will compose paintings in the tradition of O’Keeffe, as well as female painters working […] ...

06 - 12 Jul

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Teen Venture: Arts & Adventure! with Chauncey Foster – G25070102

Ghost Ranch’s Teen Venture is a 5-day immersive experience that combines creative arts with outdoor adventure. Participants will engage in papermaking, fiber arts, and journal creation, alongside activities like hiking, kayaking, and camping. Key features include hands-on art workshops, exploration of the natural landscape, teamwork in collaborative projects, and opportunities for personal reflection through expression. […] ...

06 - 12 Jul

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Ghost Ranch Tin Types: Wet Plate in the West with WilL Wilson – G25070104

Will Wilson offers an exploration of the wet plate collodion process through the contemporary tintype. Participants will work with Will to develop a working knowledge of the tintype process from the equipment necessary to make tintypes to various options for final output, including the digital editing and printings of high resolution scans of the tintypes. […] ...

06 - 12 Jul

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