Classes and Workshops
Thousands of people travel to Santa Fe each year in order to take our unique classes and workshops. With so many gifted artists, writers, chefs, body workers and other teachers in town, Santa Fe has become an appealing destination for inspired learning.
Make your visit fun and meaningful by getting to know the city's art, culture, history, heritage and people. Visit the Santa Fe Creative Tourism website and scroll down for their calendar full of workshops, classes and experiences taught by local community members.
If you long to explore your artistic side, there's no better place to do so. Dozens of classes in oil painting, watercolor, photography and more can unlock a hidden talent or help you take a developed skill to new heights. Take a writing workshop and express yourself through poetry, journaling and memoir writing. For artistry in the kitchen, learn to prepare delicious meals using traditional ingredients of the Southwest in a class taught by one of the city's finest chefs.
Santa Fe is also a major center for healing modalities focused on the mind, body and spirit. Relax and rejuvenate yourself with classes in yoga, Pilates and meditation or celebrate life's rites of passage through Southwestern ceremonies.
Get connected to nature with lessons in wilderness survival skills and hands-on classes in sustainable gardening and natural building techniques.
You'll be amazed by the range of Santa Fe classes and workshops. But it's not surprising--this is a place where creativity thrives.
St. John's College
1160 Camino Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
505.984.6000
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
505.984.6000
The Art of Life
Summer Classics in Santa Fe will transform you: rigorously reading great books with others leads to unexpected discoveries and exhilarating dialogue. At St. John’s we believe that combining rational thought, imaginative experimentation, and expressive communication is truly the art of life. Join us and see what you’ve been missing.
Summer Classics in Santa Fe will transform you: rigorously reading great books with others leads to unexpected discoveries and exhilarating dialogue. At St. John’s we believe that combining rational thought, imaginative experimentation, and expressive communication is truly the art of life. Join us and see what you’ve been missing.
STEPOLOGY
4312 Jaguar Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-467-8370
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-467-8370
In 2003, STEPOLOGY began with a goal to preserve and propel the American art form known as tap dancing. Through instructional workshops, performances, a youth scholarship program, and other activities, STEPOLOGY aims to enrich the local and global communities with an increased understanding and appreciation of tap.
STEPOLOGY's annual Santa Fe Tap Festival features New Mexico and visiting performing artists from across the country in a world-class concert performance at the Lensic Performing Arts Center,
STEPOLOGY's annual Santa Fe Tap Festival features New Mexico and visiting performing artists from across the country in a world-class concert performance at the Lensic Performing Arts Center,
and workshop classes hosted by National Dance Institute of New Mexico. STEPOLOGY also provides ongoing tap instruction throughout the year.
The Darkroom Santa Fe
901 W. San Mateo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-820-7777
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-820-7777
Community darkroom offering workshops in black & white photography and alternative processes with a photo space to show and sell the work of its clientele which includes some of Santa Fe's most talented photographers. Day photo tours for all levels available. Mastercard and Visa accepted.
The Gilded Page
163 Paseo de Peralta DeVargas Center
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-0098
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-0098
The Gilded Page is a papercrafts store specializing in handmade papers, journals, unique greeting cards, collage and calligraphy supplies, origami, and design books and CD's.
We are now offering 2 hour arts and crafts classes taught by local and regional artists and craftsman. Monthly classes include calligraphy, origami, pastels, collage and journaling
Please check out website for updated listings at www.thegildedpage.com
We are now offering 2 hour arts and crafts classes taught by local and regional artists and craftsman. Monthly classes include calligraphy, origami, pastels, collage and journaling
Please check out website for updated listings at www.thegildedpage.com
The Scherer Institute of Natural Healing
1091-A Siler Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-982-8398 or 866-505-2006
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-982-8398 or 866-505-2006
Come to the Scherer Institute and become a certified massage therapist! You will learn a range of bodywork modalities, including our unique Swedish-based Nurturing and Therapeutic Massage. Additionally, you will learn a powerful structural modality we call Connective Tissue Bodywork. We also offer a groundbreaking energywork curriculum including the Healing Qualily of Touch,
Polarity, Cranio-sacral, Shiatsu, and The Subtle Body. We excel in the sciences with our Anatomy and Pathophysiology for bodyworkers. Our pass rate on the NCE has been 100% for the past four years running! The range and depth or our training will help you discover your deeper potential and become a successful massage therapist.
Upaya Zen Center
1404 Cerro Gordo Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-986-8518
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-986-8518
Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre De Christo mountains, Upaya Zen Center is a Zen Buddhist practice, service, and training center. Our unique compound features charming, old Santa Fe style adobe buildings gorgeously renovated and decorated in cozy and unusual, Asian - Southwestern fashion. We offer guest accommodations and beautiful organic vegetarian meals for individual personal and group contemplative retreats as well as our own unique spiritual and social action workshops,
retreats and hosted facility rentals. Our vision focuses on the integration of practice and social action, bringing together wisdom and compassion.
Valdes Art Workshops
1006 Marquez Place
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
505-982-0017
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
505-982-0017
We offer week-long art workshops, weekly art classes, and are an art supply store and full-service custom frame shop.
Wayne Wesley Johnson, guitarist dba Wannadu, LLC
505.771-8701
"Wayne Wesley Johnson is a fine guitarist and a fine drummer, too" Living Legendary Guitarist, Les Paul at the Iridium NYC.
"World Class Guitar Music" tm...Internationally recognized, this award winning guitarist performs on acoustic, electric, nylon and steel string guitars and guitar synthesizer in a variety of musical styles and genres. A pioneer of the "New Sound of Santa Fe" and "Jazzamenco" ,
"World Class Guitar Music" tm...Internationally recognized, this award winning guitarist performs on acoustic, electric, nylon and steel string guitars and guitar synthesizer in a variety of musical styles and genres. A pioneer of the "New Sound of Santa Fe" and "Jazzamenco" ,
the artist performs in thumbpicking, fingerstyle and flatpicking styles...playing jazz, world, new age, latin and rumba flamenca and with classical techniques. Wayne performs either solo or with others for small venues, holiday and private parties, weddings, trade shows, art gallery openings, resorts and hotel lounges and restaurants, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Anniversaries, cruises, business banquets, opening sessions, festivals, fairs, corporate conventions, political events, shows and concerts.
Bio, testimonials, reviews, song list, photos, CDs, mp3's, performance calendar available at websites...www.wannadu.com & www.gigmasters.com/jazz/waynewesleyjohnson
Bio, testimonials, reviews, song list, photos, CDs, mp3's, performance calendar available at websites...www.wannadu.com & www.gigmasters.com/jazz/waynewesleyjohnson
Wordharvest Writers Workshops
Hotel Santa Fe
1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 471-1565
1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 471-1565
Wordharvest Writers workshops offers intensive one-day writing workshops with faculty who are published authors. The programs, held at La Tienda (Eldorado) focus on all aspects of writing. The summer 2012 series includes writing and publishing fiction, non-fiction, memoir and travel writing. The workshops include hands-on writing, and welcome beginners as well as seasoned writers.
Most faculty come from the Santa Fe area. We offer a summer series and usually a spring series. In addition, Wordharvest presents the Tony Hillerman Writers Conference, scheduled Nov. 8-10, 2012 at the Hotel Santa Fe. The event includes two writing contests. The Hillerman Prize, originated in 2006, honors a first mystery set in the Southwest, and is co-sponsored by St. Martin’s Press. The Tony Hillerman Mystery Short Story Contest is co-sponsored by New Mexico Magazine.
WORDHARVEST was established in 2001 by two energetic Santa Fe women, Anne Hillerman and Jean Schaumberg. A native Santa Fean, Jean Schaumberg has a life- long interest in books. Her career includes work as an acquisition and reference librarian, a bookstore owner and manager, and a writers’ conference coordinator, and work in development for a Santa Fe nonprofit. WORDHARVEST springs from her continued interest in the written word and the desire to promote it by assisting budding authors.
Anne Hillerman is a journalist, author, writing coach, freelance writer and avid reader. After a 25-year career in newspapers, including work as an editorial page editor, Anne and Jean launched WORDHARVEST in 2001. Anne is the author of several published books including Gardens of Santa Fe, Tony Hillerman's Landscape, Santa Fe Flavors, The Insiders’ Guide to Santa Fe and Children’s Guide to Santa Fe.
WORDHARVEST was established in 2001 by two energetic Santa Fe women, Anne Hillerman and Jean Schaumberg. A native Santa Fean, Jean Schaumberg has a life- long interest in books. Her career includes work as an acquisition and reference librarian, a bookstore owner and manager, and a writers’ conference coordinator, and work in development for a Santa Fe nonprofit. WORDHARVEST springs from her continued interest in the written word and the desire to promote it by assisting budding authors.
Anne Hillerman is a journalist, author, writing coach, freelance writer and avid reader. After a 25-year career in newspapers, including work as an editorial page editor, Anne and Jean launched WORDHARVEST in 2001. Anne is the author of several published books including Gardens of Santa Fe, Tony Hillerman's Landscape, Santa Fe Flavors, The Insiders’ Guide to Santa Fe and Children’s Guide to Santa Fe.
Wordharvest Writers Workshops
Hotel Santa Fe
1501 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, N.M. 87501
505-471-1561
1501 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, N.M. 87501
505-471-1561
Offering the annual Tony Hillerman Writers Conference at the beautiful Hotel Santa Fe. Nov. 10-12, 2011. Featuring Douglas Preston, David Morrell, Sandi Ault, and more! For writers of all abilities, including hands-on practice and information on the craft and business or writing.
Yoga 1
83 Placita de Oro#1
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-7224
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-7224
Personalized yoga instruction from experienced yoga instructor, Susan Voorhees.
Susan's style is slow-paced, with good verbal cues and attention to body alignment in the various poses. Classes begin with a silent five minute meditation, followed by stretches and strengthening postures involving the entire body. Props such as chairs and blocks are used. All equipment is provided.
Restorative Yoga Workshops for Women are offered.
One hour private class for 1-4 people may be scheduled, or public classes (hour and a half) may be attended.
Susan was trained by B.K.S. Iyengar in Pune, India, and has been teaching Yoga for 34 years. She is also a Massage Therapist.
Please visit Susan's website at www.yogasponge.com
Susan's style is slow-paced, with good verbal cues and attention to body alignment in the various poses. Classes begin with a silent five minute meditation, followed by stretches and strengthening postures involving the entire body. Props such as chairs and blocks are used. All equipment is provided.
Restorative Yoga Workshops for Women are offered.
One hour private class for 1-4 people may be scheduled, or public classes (hour and a half) may be attended.
Susan was trained by B.K.S. Iyengar in Pune, India, and has been teaching Yoga for 34 years. She is also a Massage Therapist.
Please visit Susan's website at www.yogasponge.com
Yoga Santa Fe
1505 Llano Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
1(505) 982-6369
Santa Fe, NM 87505
1(505) 982-6369
Yoga Santa Fe was inspired by the vision of community: A vision to create a center of healing practices that are based on Kundalini Yoga philosophy as taught by Yogi Bhajan, to uplift the human spirit and consciousness. As part of a network of over a thousand centers worldwide, Yoga Santa Fe is committed to create a sustainable and supportive environment for those who seek spiritual wisdom.
Our ultimate goal is to cultivate individuals who serve the planet and assist in creating global consciousness. We offer Kundalini Yoga classes for all levels. Our yoga room is designed to be cozy, serene and peaceful where people gather to relieve stress, increase vitality, balance the mind and uplift the spirit through yogic practice and knowledge.
YogaSource
901 West San Mateo Road, Suite B
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
info@yogasource-santafe.com
505-982-0990
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
info@yogasource-santafe.com
505-982-0990
Founded by Tias & Surya Little and located in the Second Street Business District. Offers traditional Iyengar and traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa classes; all classes stress the importance of building a strong foundation for a sound and stable practice. Classes include meditation and a rich variety of inspirational readings from classical yoga texts and poetry.
Stephen Yadzinski
1721 Santa Fe River Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-699-7184
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-699-7184
Stephen Yadzinski is an artist working in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. His primary medium is photography combined with elements of printmaking and sculpture.
