You can make your Santa Fe trip a life enhancing experience. Take home a centered, revitalized and empowered self with a new ability to make your life your work of art. This Santa Fe experience involves a brief series of personal encounters with Dr. Leona Stucky-Abbott, along with generative exercises and brain training techniques. Share in a transformational experience
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culminating in a new ability to utilize your best self. With Dr. Stucky-Abbott's help, you may create a personalized meditation resource that encapsulates your learning. Take it home and use it a few minutes each day to keep the effect of this experience with you forever.
Return home with more than good memories, souvenirs, and re-entry blues. Return home invigorated and ready, with an updated image of yourself, an experience of realistic changes, and a meditation tool.
Barbara Kingsolver says that every one of us is called upon, probably many times, to start a new life. As you come alive to Santa Fe, come alive to yourself also. It’s a fun and revealing process that takes a few hours interspersed among your Santa Fe activities. Call 505-820-2433 to make an appointment.
With over 25 years of wisdom gathering experiences as a therapist, consultant, post-graduate instructor, and director, Leona brings a wealth of insight, compassion, and skill to her work with people. She has developed specific and attuned methods for helping people build confidence and live in their best selves.
Does listening to ghost stories work up your thirst? Then come on this tour which combines visits to bars, brothels and haunted places and sometimes all three at the same place! Stop at one of these spirited watering holes for a sip of spirits while on the tour.
When: Fridays 8PM or by arrangement Reservations Required
Try this adult alternative to ghost tours and explore some of the city’s more famous watering holes and hangouts, past and present, in the downtown and Guadalupe area. End the tour at one of these “colorful” places!
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays 7:30PM winter: 8:30 summer Reservations Required
Improve and advance your drawing abilities to empower your portfolio presentation for art schools! Start now to polish your skills. Pre-college workshop will focus on perspective, form and line as well as tonal studies.
Ai Krasner lived and worked in Rome, Italy and earned her Master’s of Fine Arts from Tyler School of Art.
For Details
267 269 8962
aikrasner@yahoo.com
Offerings change frequently, please let us know the dates you will be visiting and we will let you know what is on the schedule.
Aikido or the way to harmonize with the universal energy is the latest of the "Martial" arts created by Morei Ueshiba. Also called the art of peace, Aikido aim at resolving conflicts in a non violent manner and in doing so accomplishing the wish of Spirit to reunite human beings as a whole family under the laws of the universe.
The location of Santa Fe in the high desert
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mountains make any spiritual practice more meaningful and effective. Although born in Japan the teaching of Aikido embraces the teachings of Native Americans about Love and Harmony with nature.
When: Monday through Friday 7:45am-8:45am and 6pm-7pm . Saturday 10am-11am
Time: Every day - Morning & Night Classes
Cost: $80 per month or $10.00 a class
Healing the Self Through Self Portraits - A Workshop
Amy Stein is a professional artist, living and working in Santa Fe. She is internationally known for her inspiring art workshops--Healing the Self through Self Portraits-a journey in self-discovery. No previous art experience is required to participate in these workshops.
She is available to participate in any conference and to display her vibrant prize-winning
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Santa Fe prints and originals. For more information please call Amy at 505/983-2069 or go to her website, www.amysteinart.com.
Santa Fe! What a perfect place to "Embrace Your Essence"
In this two day Transformational Workshop you will be guided through a spiritual process of"Metanoia" - emptying the old to put in the new.
You will work with a hammer, a sheet of copper, an acetylene torch, and small hand tools. At the end of day 2 you will take home a sculpture; a piece of art that
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represents the process of embracing your essence.
We welcome couples and families to share in this process together.
Offerings change frequently, please let us know the dates you will be visiting and we will let you know what is on the schedule.
Acrylic, Pastel and Mixed Media Workshops; All Styles
The natural beauty of Santa Fe and northern New Mexico has long attracted artists and students of art. The clarity of the light, grandeur of the views, and cultural amenities of the region all serve as magnets for the romantic and aesthetic at heart.
Jakki Kouffman specializes in acrylic and pastel painting, and she will share her painting technique and ideas with
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you in this inspiring environment. Join her for weekly classes, five-day workshops, small group critiques or hands-on painting sessions.
Participate in her scheduled five-day outdoor landscape workshops in Abiquiu during May and in Taos during September. Or you may arrange private customized workshops and individual classes. All skill levels are welcome. See Jakki’s website for details.
Jakki Kouffman has been teaching painting for more than 25 years. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Brandeis University, received a Sachar International Fellowship from Brandeis for one year of art study in Italy, and studied at the Art Students League of New York for four years with Daniel Greene. She has taught popular weekly painting classes at Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education for the past 10 years.
Kouffman is a Signature Member of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico and the Pastel Society of New Mexico, and she is a Master Pastellist with the Pastel Society of America. She has also taught workshops and classes, juried shows and won awards in many venues. View her portfolio, teaching schedules and student testimonials at her website.
Offerings change frequently, please let us know the dates you will be visiting and we will let you know what is on the schedule.
Banish fear and perfectionism with this intensive, weekly craft class for writers of all stripes. For two hours a week we'll do exercises to develop character, narrative, and style. Whether you are a professional writer, southwestern historian, hobbyist, novelist, journaler, or would-be writer who has never put pen to paper, you will get your juices flowing and stay
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in practice with this down and dirty work out for writers.
Santa Fe has a rich history stemming from the oral traditions of the pueblo people to the memoirs of Georgia O'Keefe, the contributions of beat poets who made Santa Fe their home in the sixties, and the celebrated authors such as Natalie Goldberg, Tony Hillerman, Michael McGarrity, Cormack McCarthy, and others whose lives or spirits exist among us today. Let us become the next evolution of Santa Fe authors who bring the southwest into the forefront of the literary scene!
In this class, we first use oral exercises, derived from improvisational story-telling games, to warm up the creative mind. We'll explore using truth to create fiction, spontaneously generating stories, and telling lies as a form of good clean fun. Then the class will move on to short, guided writing exercises based on imagination and memory. We'll finish with a longer exercise that allows you to put into practice what you have developed so far.
The work we do is focused on learning techniques for developing narrative, character, and style. These three elements are essential for writers in every genre or experience level. You should come away from class feeling inspired and refreshed in your writing and eager to keep up the work throughout the week.
Bio:
Katie Mehrer studied writing with New York Times best selling author and MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient, the late David Foster Wallace. In New York City, she studied writing with the late William Packard, founder and editor of New York Quarterly. There, she also attended the acting school of Robert McCaskill, former actor/director with Chicago City Limits and award-winning screen writer. She has taught creative writing and drama to students of all ages and is published extensively in books, magazines, and literary journals. Katie ghostwrites and co-writes books with her clients in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Offerings change frequently, please let us know the dates you will be visiting and we will let you know what is on the schedule.
TOUR SANTA FE - A wonderful way to see the "City Different," and to learn about its 400 years of Western culture and history, and over 1000 years of Native American heritage. Visits to major historic landmarks are enhanced by the fact, fiction, lies and legends shared by the guides.
HISPANIC CULTURE - Travel to Chimayo to learn why the Santuario de Chimayo is called
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the "Lourdes of the Southwest." Hear stories of the miraculously healed. Visit weavers and artisans who have revived the techniques of their Spanish ancestors. Journey along the "High Road to Taos" and visit mountain villages tucked into the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
NATIVE AMERICAN ANCESTRAL SITES and MODERN PUEBLOS - Tours of historic and pre-historic sites offer fascinating and different looks into the ancient lives of the Native Americans. Bandelier National Monument on the Pajarito Plateau abounds with caves carved into the soft volcanic tufa; and Pecos National Historic Park is one of New Mexico's most interesting Pueblo ruins resting beside the ruins of an old Spanish Mission. A trip to Taos Pueblo and the Taos Plaza area combines the historic with the modern.
HISTORY AND CULTURE - Travel to Museum Hill and revel in spectacular exhibits of international folk art, Indian artifacts, and life in Spanish Colonial New Mexico. A visit to the Palace of the Governors, built in the 17th Century as Spain's seat of government for what is today the American Southwest, has exhibits that chronicle the history of Santa Fe, New Mexico and the region.
Passport New Mexico, Inc. is the premier full-service destination management company for corporate groups, meetings and incentives, event planning and production in Santa Fe and New Mexico.
We specialize in custom tours, unique events, program development and comprehensive planning services.
Offerings change frequently, please let us know the dates you will be visiting and we will let you know what is on the schedule.
Encaustic Monotype, Painting, Collage Beginning through Advanced Levels
The beauty and light of Santa Fe has attracted artists for ages. Santa Fe, with world-class galleries and museums, is a mecca for contemporary artists. Paula Roland is renowned for her encaustic works and workshops which have attracted artists from four continents and all across the US. Santa Fe galleries and land are a great resource for Paula's innovative encaustic
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(beeswax and pigment) classes for all levels of learners.
Information on INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOP 2010
Sixteen miles north of Santa Fe, The Pojoaque River Art Tour, known for its tri-cultural nature, professionalism and the quality, freshness, and variety of its exhibitors, is a terrific small tour of the artists and artisans of the Pojoaque Valley, doable in a day, by car or bicycle. The route includes homes and studios and vineyards from Pojoaque Pueblo to San Ildefonso Pueblo,
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through the traditional farming communities of Nambe, Pojoaque, Jacona, Jaconita, and El Rancho, along and off of County Road 84 in northern Santa Fe County. It incudes pueblo arts, traditional Spanish tinwork and weaving, contemporary and traditional pottery, traditional and abstract painting, metal and bronze sculpture, in other words, a true reflection of the full spectrum of the artistic traditions of Santa Fe, set in the inspiring autumn beauty of northern New Mexico.
Offerings change frequently, please let us know the dates you will be visiting and we will let you know what is on the schedule.
Are you interested in trying glassblowing? Come get a hands-on experience in the art of glass blowing. These experiences are quick introductions to glassblowing. They are fun, and are wonderful gifts for loved ones, and friends. The pieces you create will be ready for pick-up two days after your event or can be shipped to you. You will be able to make, with the help
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of an instructor, several pieces of handblown glass during your session.
• One instructor for each session
• Minimum age for student is 13. Parent or guardian must be present during session for children.
• Gift Certificates are available for Glass Art Experience Session.
Suggested attire: Casual comfortable cotton clothing (t-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans) closed-toe shoes and sunglasses. Please pull back and tie up long hair. HOT STUFF!.
Offerings change frequently, please let us know the dates you will be visiting and we will let you know what is on the schedule.
Has the incredible hand crafted silver work in Santa Fe's galleries,shops and plaza inspired you to try your hand at making silver jewelry?
This is a fast pace two day workshop covering basic silver smithing for jewelry making. Each student learns how to silver solder, bezel set a stone, texture and shape metal, use a jewelers saw and more. This is a hands on
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experience of fabricating an original piece of your own. Designed for the beginner but not limited! A fun and focused way to get a taste of working with silver, stones and fire.
Offerings change frequently, please let us know the dates you will be visiting and we will let you know what is on the schedule.
Where: Santa Fe, NM Local Santa Fe Book Stores / Amazon
Creative Tourism: A Global Conversation
This book tells how to provide unique creative experiences for travelers worldwide. But what is Creative Tourism, how is it different from other types of tourism, why is it needed, and how do you go about developing it? You'll find answers to these questions and more in this book which is based on and draws from the proceedings of the 2008 Santa Fe & UNESCO International
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Conference on Creative Tourism. Held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, from September 28 to October 2, 2008, this first-of-a-kind conference brought together delegates from 16 countries around the world to engage in a global conversation about how best to leverage the tourism sector for community and economic development. In other words, how can tourism be best organized and practiced to enhance economic benefits to cities, provinces, and countries globally?
* Paperback: 226 pages
* Publisher: Sunstone Press; Full-color First Edition edition (August 1, 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0865347247
* ISBN-13: 978-0865347243
* Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
* Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Santa Fe Mountain Adventures offers exceptional destination management and customized vacation experiences for groups and families.
Our innovative adventure programs are designed for parties of four or more seeking any—or all!—of these ingredients in a vacation or meeting:
* Experiences that foster group bonding or teambuilding experiences
* An exhilarating
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combination of adventure, culture and education
* A rejuvenating retreat from the stressful pace of life
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* Opportunities to try new or challenging sports or activities
* Explorations of northern New Mexico and the alluring
southwestern culture
* Dinners and events with a distinctive touch
The Santa Fe Mountain Adventures experience is about playing hard and nourishing your mind, body and soul. All your adventures are seamless—we handle the logistics, transportation and gear so you can focus on what’s really important.
Whether you're traveling with a group of a half-dozen college friends or 250 business colleagues, look to Santa Fe Mountain Adventures to provide a unique active vacation or group program.
Offerings are customized around your needs, so please let us know the dates you will be visiting so we can customize a program for you.
Taos....clean air, blue sky, creative interesting people, scenic vistas, beautiful rainbows and sunsets.Taos has more creative and cultural activities per capita than any place in the world.
Check out our workshop schedule at www.XperienceTaos.com.
Workshop categories include: VISUAL ART (Fiber art, Fine Art, Photography), CREATIVITY (Culinary, Literary
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Arts, Song Writing), HISTORY, ENVIRONMENT, NATIVE CULTURE, SELF IMPROVEMENT, SACRED and HEALING ARTS, ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLES (EarthShip and Straw Bale Houses, Grow Your Own Food, Solar Power).
