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Our workshops and retreats often go beyond traditional classroom style teaching by creating a space where participants explore in a non-competitive, supportive, and hands-on learning environment.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to call us to purchase a meal plan for any roommates who are not taking a program workshop!
August 2024
Writer’s Round Up with Lesley Poling-Kempes and Robin McLean – G24080401
Please call 505.685.1019 or 505.685.4881 to register for this workshop! A retreat/workshop for experienced writers who want to dig deeper into a book project or explore and organize a new one, and to reconnect with the writing life while part of a community of writers at Ghost Ranch. The purpose of this focused time in […] ...
Gun Violence Prevention
Gun Violence Prevention Training for Clergy and Lay Leaders With every event of gun violence, does the Spirit tug at you to do something? Yet what? And how? Or… I’ve been working on this –how do I become more effective? If these questions call to you, the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship invites you –and perhaps others from your church—to attend the inaugural James Atwood […] ...
September 2024
Photo Fundamentals with Sandy Kaplan – G24090403
Unlock the secrets of stunning photography with Sandy Kaplan, an experienced photographer and longtime friend of the ranch, known for capturing the beauty of nature and the essence of human moments. This workshop, “Photo Fundamentals,” is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts looking to enhance their photography skills. Explore and learn camera basics, composition, lighting mastery, […] ...
Portrait Photography Amid Nature’s Beauty with David Rider – G24090404
What role does the human portrait play in today’s visually saturated culture? Why do we photograph another person, allow ourselves to be photographed by others, publish selfies, or examine portraits of strangers on Instagram? Have you ever photographed a friend, only to be disappointed with the results? This workshop harnesses the mystical beauty and splendor […] ...
A Splash of Chaos: Painting Ghost Ranch with Antonio Darden– G24090408
I will show you how to create paintings with splashing colors on. This technique requires studio work only. I will be providing daily, reference photos, that we will use to paint or subjects. Please do not bring your own photos. Antonio Darden leads studio and plein air workshop for all levels artists who want to […] ...
Fundamentals of Chimayo Weaving with Lisa Trujillo – G24090409
The workshop is primarily an introduction to the fundamental techniques of shuttle and tapestry weaving that are necessary to weave in the Chimayo style. The workshop also introduces concepts underlying the logic of Chimayo designing. ...
Contemporary Southwest Silver with Bill Derrevere – G24090410
This course is designed to develop skills related to making silver jewelry. We will introduce jewelry tools and how to use them. We will explain silver soldering and discuss the torch. Surface embellishment (stamping, hammer techniques and hand engraving) will be demonstrated. Looking forward to your designing and problem solving! Students can expect to complete […] ...
Pastels: Finding Form for Inspiration with Maureen O’Neill – G24090412
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 […] ...
Printed, Stitched and Bound with Alanna Austin– G24090414
In this week long workshop, students learn several techniques in printmaking along with the Coptic stitch in bookmaking to create one of a kind books. Participants will have time to fill handmade books with pieces of nature from outside through learning relief printmaking and monotype printmaking, using a small Speedball press. The mornings will be […] ...
High Desert Watercolor with Sean Hudson – G24090413
Join me to learn the fundamentals of painting the high desert landscape in watercolor. In this three-day course, I will guide you step-by-step in creating your own unique vision of the enchanted New Mexican landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. Using straightforward watercolor techniques, you’ll explore colorful skies, distant vistas, and the flora of the high desert. At the end of the […] ...
Welding for Women with Connie B. Burkhart – G24090501
Join our “welding-in-the-round” circle of women and experience the thrill of metal art welding surrounded by the incredible beauty of Ghost Ranch. Metal design artist Connie B. Burkhart will teach the basics of oxygen acetylene welding, brazing and plasma cutting to make metal sculpture inspired by the feminine fire within. We will focus on some […] ...
October 2024
Healing Grief Around The Sacred Wheel with Cheryl Downey- g24100101
This course is entitled “Healing Grief Around the Sacred Wheel” for many reasons. The Sacred Wheel and the powers of the four directions are ancient and profound tools for deepening self-awareness and bringing healing balance to the flow of life energies. Movement around the Wheel honors each one’s uniqueness of culture, personality, and faith perspective; […] ...
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