Events
Please call or email to register or if you have any questions.
505-364-3256
ronny@artschoolsantafe.com
December Winter Workshop - Fantasy Creature Design
*** Workshop is Full ***
Do you love nature, animals and the elements? Imagine a polar bear with dragon fly wings coasting over a twinkling snowy world. In this workshop, students ages 7 and up will learn true animal anatomy, textures, and shading while they let their imagination take on fantastical themes by combining their creations with one of their favorite elements and other animal parts.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
December 30th : 11am - 2:30pm
Tuition: $55
December Winter Workshop - Landscape Watercolor Painting
*** 1 spot left! As of 12/6***
In this workshop students will learn watercolor painting techniques by creating landscape art. Kids ages 7 and up will learn how to use perspective with color and line, brush work, color combinations and personal voice.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
December 31st : 11am - 2:30pm
Tuition: $55
January Winter Workshop - Pet Portrait Acrylic Painting
*** Workshop is Full ***
Come to class ready with a photo of your favorite fuzzy friend, or we can choose one together when you get here. Students will learn how to use composition, proportions, texture and shading to create a lovable animal portrait full of emotionality and fur, or scales.. Ages 7 and up.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
January 2nd : 11am - 2:30pm
Tuition: $55
January Winter Workshop - Small Portrait Oil Painting
*** Workshop is Full ***
Students ages 10 and up will create a small portrait oil painting. This is a follow along style class and we will all be painting the same subject. Students will learn contrast, values and depth, facial proportions, and warm and cool color combinations.
Kids workshop (ages 10+)
January 3rd : 11am - 2:30pm
Tuition: $55
November Art Pop-up - Acrylic Landscape Painting
In this "follow along" style art class we will all be painting the same landscape together, while learning how to mix warm, cool, and complimentary colors, understanding perspective, brush work, composition, and personal voice.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
November 30th : 11am - 2:30pm
Tuition: $55
October Art Pop-up - Goblins, Monsters, & Creature Design
Let's celebrate this transitional time of the year with fine art techniques by creating some of our favorite whimsically dark characters from books, poetry, films, or our own imagination.
Prompts, one on one instruction, materials, and seasonal snacks, both healthy and wicked, will be provided for this social art event..
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
October 26th : 11am - 2pm
Tuition: $50
October Art Pop-up - Witch & Villan Design
Let's celebrate this transitional time of the year with fine art techniques by creating some of our favorite whimsically dark characters from books, poetry, films, or our own imagination.
Prompts, one on one instruction, materials, and seasonal snacks, both healthy and wicked, will be provided for this social art event..
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
October 19th : 11am - 2pm
Tuition: $50
Summer Art Camp - Oil Painting (Camp Full)
*** This camp is full. Waiting list is available ***
In this painting art workshop for students ages 10 and up students will all work together on the same art pieces for the first two days giving everyone a chance to get acquainted with this magical yet complicated medium. As they develop a deeper understanding of how this medium works artists will work on individually chosen art pieces and delve into color theory, light and shadows, textures, composition and harmony.
Kids workshop (ages 10+) July 29 - Aug 2 : 11am - 4pm Tuition: $280
Discounts (one discount per family): Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2024) - 10% discount on total tuitionMultiple Children - 5% discount on total tuitionRegister for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of my summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
Summer Art Camp - Portraits & Figures (Camp Full)
*** This camp is full. Waiting list is available ***
In this art camp for artists ages 10 and up students will gain fundamental and classical techniques of the old masters in understanding anatomy, proportions, the human head and hands. Emphasis will be placed on shading, sketching and personal voice. There will be a clothed model for some of the classes.
Kids workshop (ages 10+) July 22 - 26 : 11am - 4pm Tuition: $280
Discounts (one discount per family): Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2024) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of my summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
Summer Art Camp - Fantasy & Creature Design
*** This camp is full. Waiting list is available ***
In this art camp for students aged 10 and up students are invited to tap into their imagination by combining it with elements of nature, mythical lore and true animal anatomy. By merging together the realistic with the fantastical artists will gain skills in creating new creatures that no human has ever witnessed, anything from winged flying lizards to mermaids with purple hair, or magical bewitched amphibians.. Only your imagination will set the limit! Materials include: color pencils, pen and ink, watercolors, acrylic paints, and pastels.
Kids workshop (ages 10+) July 15 - 19 : 11am - 4pm Tuition: $280
Discounts (one discount per family): Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2024) - 10% discount on total tuitionMultiple Children - 5% discount on total tuitionRegister for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of my summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
Summer Art Camp - Manga & Anime Characters (Camp Full)
*** This camp is full. Waiting list is available ***
In this super fun camp artists will learn amazing character design techniques from master animator and storyteller Hayao Miazaki and creator of Studio Ghibli. Students can recreate loveable characters from iconic films, books and comics, or learn how to design their own characters in chibi, anime or Kawaii style with nature scape backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on correct manga anatomy, proportions, and emotional expression using pen and ink, color pencils or watercolors.
Kids workshop (ages 7+) July 8 - 12 : 10am - 2pm Tuition: $250
Discounts (one discount per family): Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2024) - 10% discount on total tuitionMultiple Children - 5% discount on total tuitionRegister for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of my summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
Summer Art Camp - Yokai & Kaiju
*** This camp is full. Waiting list is available ***
In this very exciting art camp artists will learn how to create their own monsters and mischievous characters by acquiring an understanding of scale, perspective, sketching, character design and emotional expression, movement and action. Also, students will learn about the history of the Kaiju and the mythology behind Yokai. Watch out for toasters chasing buttery steaming toast or giant orange cats who loudly stomp around watching as a village of farmer mice scatter! Yikes!
Kids workshop (ages 7+) June 17 - 21 : 10am - 2pm Tuition: $250
Discounts (one discount per family): Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2024) - 10% discount on total tuitionMultiple Children - 5% discount on total tuitionRegister for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of my summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
Summer Art Camp - Acrylic Painting
*** As of 5/20 there are 4 spots left ***
In this painting camp emphasis will be placed on how to use acrylic paints, color theory, composition, contrast and personal voice. The first few days students will all paint the same subject together in a follow along style instruction. In the second half of the camp they will venture out and paint what they wish after having acquired new skills in their artistic tool belt.
Kids workshop (ages 7+) June 10 - 14 : 10am - 2pm Tuition: $250
Discounts (one discount per family): Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2024) - 10% discount on total tuitionMultiple Children - 5% discount on total tuitionRegister for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of my summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
Summer Art Camp - Fantasy & Anthropomorphic Creatures
*** As of 5/20 there is 1 spot left ***
In this creative camp students are invited to tap into their imagination by merging it with elements of nature, mythical lore and true animal anatomy. By mashing together the realistic with the fantastical students will gain skills in creating new creatures or animals that enjoy everyday human activities such as sipping tea while wearing a bowl gown! Students are encouraged to find the humorous and sometimes odd world around them for inspiration. Materials used include: color pencils, pen and ink, watercolors and pastels.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
June 3 - 7 : 10am - 2pm
Tuition: $250
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2024) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of my summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
Winter Workshop - Acrylic Painting
Warm up with our Acrylic Painting workshop.
All supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks.
Please bring a snack and water.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$55 or $200 for all four workshops
Spaces are limited, please register early
Winter Workshop - Illustration
Warm up with our Illustration workshop.
All supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks.
Please bring a snack and water.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$55 or $200 for all four workshops
Spaces are limited, please register early
Winter Workshop - Watercolor Landscapes
Warm up with our Watercolor Landscapes workshop.
All supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks.
Please bring a snack and water.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$55 or $200 for all four workshops
Spaces are limited, please register early
Winter Workshop - Figure and Portrait Drawing
Warm up with our Figure and Portrait Drawing workshop.
All supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks.
Healthy-ish treats will be served!
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$55 or $200 for all four workshops
Spaces are limited, please register early
Halloween Workshop - ArtTober Spooky Doodles
Witches, ghosts, pumpkins, and more! Get into the Halloween spirit with our ArtTober Spooky Doodles workshop.
All supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks.
Healthy-ish treats will be served!
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$40
Halloween Workshop - ArtTober Spooky Doodles
Witches, ghosts, pumpkins, and more! Get into the Halloween spirit with our ArtTober Spooky Doodles workshop.
All supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks.
Healthy-ish treats will be served!
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$40
** FULL ** Summer Camp - Watercolors and Acrylics
! THIS CAMP IS FULL !
In this camp artists will use different water media techniques to create individualized art work. This camp can only host 6 students.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
July 31 - August 4 : 9am - 1pm
Tuition: $225
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2023) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
**FULL** - Summer Camp - Kaiju Design
! THIS CAMP IS FULL !
In this class students will learn how to create giant monsters in the popular Japanese art.
Other skills gained will be sketching, animal anatomy, use of basic shapes and action.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
July 24 - 28 : 9am - 1pm
Tuition: $225
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2023) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Summer Camp - Inspired by Studio Ghibli ** TWO (2) SPOTS LEFT **
! TWO (2) SPOTS LEFT !
Students will learn how to create characters in the Miyazaki style by learning to sketch, color and shade expressive and loveable creatures ranging from soot sprites to giant speaking trees and everything in between.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
July 17 - 21 : 9am - 1pm
Tuition: $225
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2023) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Summer Camp - Kawaii and Chibi Illustration ** THREE (3) SPOTS LEFT **
! THREE (3) SPOTS LEFT !
Participants will gain basic artistic skills such as composition, anatomy and sketching, while learning how to use this cute art style creating lively artwork with costumes, back story and expressive emotionality.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
Tuition: $225
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2023) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
**FULL** - Summer Camp - Fantasy and Creature Illustration
! THIS CAMP IS FULL !
In this freestyle art camp students will learn how to create an original creature by combining different elements of various creatures. Students will learn correct animal anatomy, action, textures and colors.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
June 26 - 30 : 9am - 1pm
Tuition: $225
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2023) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Summer Camp - Inspired by Studio Ghibli - ** TWO (2) SPOTS LEFT **
! TWO (2) SPOTS LEFT !
Students will learn how to create characters in the Miyazaki style by learning to sketch, color and shade expressive and loveable creatures ranging from soot sprites to giant speaking trees and everything in between.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
June 19 - 23 : 9am - 1pm
Tuition: $225
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2023) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
**FULL** - Summer Camp - Watercolors and Acrylics
! THIS CAMP IS FULL !
In this camp artists will use different water media techniques to create individualized art work. This camp can only host 6 students.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
June 12 - 16 : 9am - 1pm
Tuition: $225
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2023) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
**FULL** - Summer Camp - Kawaii and Chibi Illustration
! THIS CAMP IS FULL !
Participants will gain basic artistic skills such as composition, anatomy and sketching, while learning how to use this cute art style creating lively artwork with costumes, back story and expressive emotionality.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
Tuition: $225
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 5/1/2023) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 5% discount on total tuition
Register for 3 or more weeks - 10% discount on total tuition
Winter Workshop - Watercolor Painting
A winter workshop to dive into watercolors.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$55 - Discounts offered for 3 or more Winter Workshop classes or for multiple students.
Winter Workshop - Inspired By: Calvin and Hobbes
A winter workshop to be inspired by the art of Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$55 - Discounts offered for 3 or more Winter Workshop classes or for multiple students.
Winter Workshop - Inspired By: Studio Ghibli
A winter workshop to be inspired by the art of Studio Ghibli
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$55 - Discounts offered for 3 or more Winter Workshop classes or for multiple students.
Winter Workshop - Manga and Anime Design
A winter workshop to explore design concepts in manga and anime.
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$55 - Discounts offered for 3 or more Winter Workshop classes or for multiple students.
Winter Workshop - Inspired By: Calvin and Hobbes
A winter workshop to be inspired by the art of Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes
Kids workshop (ages 7+)
$55 - Discounts offered for 3 or more Winter Workshop classes or for multiple students.
Spookfest Doodles and Donuts
A fun social gathering offering local artisan donuts as treats while we doodle. Artists will be given fun, humorous, and short spooky prompts for creative doodling!
Kids workshop (ages 8+)
$30