Art

Look Closer Watercolor Cloudscapes & Botanicals with Jean Cate – G26050403

**Please note: This workshop is FULL! Please contact Heather Taylor at heathert@ghostranch.org to be placed on the waiting list. 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 […]

29 May - 01 Jun

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Traditional Yoruba Adire Eleko & Tie-dye with Indigo with Gasali Adeyemo – G26060303

Learn the traditional Yoruba adire eleko and tie-dye techniques in this workshop with master craftsman Gasali Adeyemo. Experiment with intricate patterns while learning the history and meanings behind the traditional designs. Students will learn how to prepare an indigo vat and cassava paste resist. As you dye your finished pieces in deep blue indigo learn […]

21 - 27 Jun

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Drawing From Nature: Bones & Blossoms with Helen Byers

At Ghost Ranch, Georgia O’Keeffe found inspiration in the desert around her. Flowers and animal bones were among her favorite subjects. Here is your chance to explore how the same subjects inspire YOU. Refine your realistic drawing skills with 5 days & 6 nights in residence at historic Casa del Sol, amid the spectacular landscape […]

21 - 27 Jun

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Color & Composition With Sean Hudson – G26060301

PLEAE NOTE: This workshop is FULL! Please reach out to Heather Taylor at heathert@ghostranch.org to be placed on the waiting list! Discover how to approach color and composition with ease, intention, and confidence. In this three-day workshop, we’ll learn how to express light, space, and mood in landscape painting. Through demonstrations and personalized instruction, you’ll […]

26 - 28 Jun

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Ghost Ranch Family Week – G26060400

  Cost is $260 per person, not per family. Children 4 and under are free. Family Week is a beloved annual tradition where your family comes together to explore, create, and connect amidst the breathtaking beauty of Ghost Ranch. More than just a getaway, it is a chance to unplug from everyday distractions and find […]

28 Jun - 03 Jul

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Watercolor I with Patsy Welch – G26070101

Please note, this workshop is FULL! Please contact Heather Taylor, heathert@ghostranch.org to be placed on the waiting list. Watercolor I This is a fun introduction to painting with watercolors that will start at the very beginning. There is no need to have any prior art experience whatsoever. We will learn various ways to create the […]

05 - 11 Jul

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Fire it Up! Art Welding with Connie Burkhart & David Kadlec – G26070103

Join our “welding-in-the-round” community and experience the thrill of metal art welding surrounded by the incredible beauty of Ghost Ranch. Learn the basics of oxygen acetylene welding and brazing, MIG & stick welding, plasma cutting and other metal cutting and forming techniques to make functional pieces and metal sculpture. Create your pieces using scrap metal […]

05 - 11 Jul

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Plein Air Oil Painting with Juliana Crownover – G26070105

Come paint on location in the glorious landscapes of Ghost Ranch! Through demonstration and individual instruction, you’ll be guided through a process designed to help you gain confidence and joy in painting both outdoors and in the studio. Together we’ll capture the dramatic clouds, skies, sunsets, and ever-changing light of Ghost Ranch through thoughtful attention […]

05 - 11 Jul

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Weave the Colors of Ghost Ranch with Sarah Webster and Sarah Noggle – G26070108

**Please note: This workshop is FULL! Contact Heather Taylor at heathert@ghostranch.org if you would like to be placed on the wait list. Weave dishtowels with the colors of cliffs and mesas, turquoise, sky, sun, sand, and rock.  Pick your pattern of stripes or plaids, then select your colors: brilliant, muted, or the myriad hues you […]

05 - 11 Jul

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Eco Printmaking: Milk Carton Intaglio with Alanna Austin – G26070112

Explore a hands-on, non-toxic printmaking technique that transforms repurposed milk and juice cartons into unique printing plates. In this workshop, participants will learn to carve into the foil surface to create expressive lines and textures inspired by traditional intaglio—without the need for acids or solvents. Using Akua inks, we’ll highlight how everyday materials can become […]

05 - 11 Jul

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Painting Strategies for Invention & Inspiration with KB Jones – G26070113

This workshop is for all levels. Demonstration and instruction will be given to the group at the beginning of each day, followed by substantial time to work independently, with optional one-on one-guidance. Lectures and critiques will be provided, and we will look at a wide variety of inspiration, from traditional landscape painting, to early animation, […]

05 - 11 Jul

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Finding Joy with Watercolor with Sean Hudson – G26070201

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is FULL! Please contact Heather Taylor at heathert@ghostranch.org if you would like to be placed on the waiting list. Finding Joy with Watercolor introduces the expressive possibilities of painting the landscape while learning essential skills to cultivate confidence and intuition. Together we will explore fundamental techniques: composition, value, color theory, and […]

12 - 18 Jul

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