PROGRAMS
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.
Workshops and retreats at Ghost Ranch go beyond traditional learning. They offer a chance to dig deeper, connect meaningfully, and explore new perspectives in a place where curiosity and courage thrive.
Our programs span a wide range of topics, all rooted in our mission to nurture the human spirit and mind, discover the sacred, and care for creation. Here, you can engage with the fine arts, develop a creative practice, explore the natural sciences, and gain a more profound insight into yourself and the world around you. Each summer, we also offer unique, low-cost programs for children, teens, and families.
Program registration and lodging may be secured online. If you require further assistance with registration, feel welcome to contact us at reservations@ghostranch.org or 505.685.1000.
If tuition is a barrier to attending, you may apply for a scholarship by submitting this form at least one month before the program start date. Please note: those who have received a scholarship in the past are not eligible for another.
July 2025
Centering On & Off the Pottery Wheel with Barbara Campbell – G25060504
Participants in this fun and intense course will learn to “center”, metaphorically as well as literally. Our first few days will be centered on the process of a well thrown pot; coming from our core, participants will learn the power of control at the potter’s wheel. Participants will also be encouraged to set their minds […] ...
Introduction to Southwest Silversmithing with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin – G25070101
Learn the basic skills of Southwest-style silversmithing in the awe-inspiring Ghost Ranch jewelry studio. Experience hands-on work in sawing, soldering, stone-setting, and finishing beautiful jewelry. Techniques are demonstrated but learning will come from actually doing the work. Problem solving is a significant part of this learning process. Studio work will be supplemented by demonstrations and […] ...
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 […] ...
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. […] ...
Journaling Through Watercolor with Antonio Darden – G25070105
Using a journal, a small pallet of fourteen paints and a few brushes, students will learn how to capture objects like southwest gates, ristras, entryways and beautiful adobe buildings. Students will create journals to note color mixes, location, best times of day and the information of the subject that was just painted. Course participants will learn the art of traveling (by foot) to […] ...
Fire It Up! Art Welding with David Kadlec & Connie B Burkhart – G25070106
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 […] ...
Ghost Ranch Chorale with Adam Waite, Barbara Hulac & Leena Waite – G25070107
2025 GHOST RANCH CHORALE : THE ROAD HOME Both long-time and first-time participants in the Ghost Ranch Chorale often remark how much Ghost Ranch feels like “home.” And indeed, there is truly something special about the land, the people and the music making that fosters a deeply rooted connection to the ranch and to each […] ...
Plain Weave in Multiples with Sarah Noggle – G25070108
There is beauty, simplicity and variety in plain weave which is a simple weaving pattern that creates a fabric with a criss-cross pattern. The instructor, Sarah Noggle, has been a weaver for decades and is constantly delighted at the possibilities hidden in this simple, useful, and beautiful weave structure. This class is for beginning weavers […] ...
Adult Service Corps with Martha Murchison and Art Myers – G25070109
Please call 505.685.4881 or 505.685.1019 to register for this workshop. We are excited that you are considering Adult Service Corps for summer 2025! ASC is an opportunity to help Ghost Ranch with both our labor and spirit. If this is your first time in the Corps, please know that you have a great week ahead […] ...
Summer Venture – G25070111
SummerVenture is an opportunity for youth ages 4-14 to have more fun than their parents! While parents and guardians spend mornings and evenings in workshops of their choosing, youth spend time experiencing all types of activities all over the ranch. Our Summer Staff is never far away, guiding and offering encouragement. Participants will explore, create, […] ...
Tuning to the Desert with Brandon Wert and Cameron Newell – G25070112
Every day of our lives we are immersed in the physical world, yet how often do we notice our surroundings or reflect on the experience of our environment? Tuning to the Desert offers participants daily opportunities to engage in a very particular environment: The red-rock-high-country desert surrounding Ghost Ranch, NM. Each day we will spend […] ...
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 […] ...
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