Art

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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Drawing from Nature: Bones and Blooms with Helen Byers – G25050107

Please call 505.685.4881 or 505.685.1019 to register for this workshop. At Ghost Ranch, Georgia O’Keeffe found inspiration in the desert around her. Flowers and animal bones were among her favorite subjects—often in combination. Here is your chance to explore how the same subjects inspire YOU. Refine your realistic drawing skills with a week in residence […] ...

04 - 09 May

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High Desert Watercolor with Sean Hudson – G25050108

Join me to master the fundamentals of painting the high desert landscape in watercolor. Over three days, I’ll guide you in creating your own unique vision of the enchanted New Mexico landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. You’ll learn simple techniques to paint colorful skies, distant vistas, and desert flora. By the end, you’ll have several […] ...

09 - 11 May

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Drawing from Nature: Bones and Blooms with Helen Byers – G25050201

At Ghost Ranch, Georgia O’Keeffe found inspiration in the desert around her. Flowers and animal bones were among her favorite subjects—often in combination. Here is your chance to explore how the same subjects inspire YOU. Refine your realistic drawing skills with a week in residence at historic Casa del Sol, amid the spectacular landscape where […] ...

11 - 17 May

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Plein Air with Natasha Isenhour – G25050401

This course is full. 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 temperature (color) are at the core […] ...

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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“Look Closer” Watercolor Cloudscapes + Botanicals with Jean Cate – G25060406

Join Chicago-based artist Jean Cate for “Look Closer” a cloudscape and botanical watercolor workshop. Dive into the world of watercolors as Jean guides you through an exploration of local botanicals, natural ephemera, and skyscapes. Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s philosophy of “looking closely”, we will study the natural wildness of our subjects before creating our portraits. […] ...

27 - 29 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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Intro to Stained Glass with Michelle Levy – G25070110

Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of stained glass, taught by Michelle, a third-generation stained glass artist with 25 years of experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some prior knowledge, this class is the perfect opportunity to dive in and refresh your skills. By the end of the course, you’ll […] ...

06 - 12 Jul

All Day

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