Photographing Animals at The Horse Shelter in Cerrillos
The Horse Shelter is home to horses that have been rescued from abuse and neglect. They love visitors and attention and are willing models. You will have the opportunity to photograph both group and individual portraits.
You do not have to be a photographer to participate. Feel free to bring a sketchbook or simply enjoy and interact with the horses in this beautiful setting. Fee includes travel and instruction in photographing animals.
Saturday, March 8, 8 am - 5 pm
Enroll online here or use course # 00382 RCH
Acoma Pueblo & Cultural Center
Join us for a visit to Acoma Pueblo and its beautiful new Cultural Center. Acoma, situated high on a mesa west of Albuquerque, is the USA’s oldest continually inhabited settlement. Following the tour, participants will have the opportunity to meet with Acoma artisans and see their work. Then you may walk down the cliff path or take the bus to the Pueblo’s new Cultural Center. Fee includes transportation, tour guide and entrance fees.
Saturday, March 15, 9 am - 5 pm
Enroll online here or use course # 00283 RAN
El Paso Pilgrimage and Hal Marcus
We will travel to El Paso, where we’ll meet Hal Marcus, an artist who has graciously invited us to visit his home and his studio, where he has beautifully incorporated his vibrant folk art style. The next day, Good Friday, join the pilgrimmage to the top of Christo Rey. (The first 200 yards are a bit difficult, but the remainder of the two-mile journey is not.) Stories of this location and the people who live here impart a sense of the sacred. Fee includes travel and lodging.
Note: image © Hal Marcus, detail, Hija del Sol
Departs: Thursday, March 20, 8 am
Returns: Friday, March 21, 8 pm
Enroll online here or use course # 00384 REP
Chaco Canyon - children welcome!
Chaco Canyon, once a peaceful, agrarian-based society, is an amazing archaeological and anthropological wonder which attracts tourists from all over the world. Impressive stone structures are aligned nearly perfectly with the seasonal skyward paths of the sun and moon. Feel free to take your children or grandchildren on this extremely educational tour. Fee includes transportation, tour guide, Bill Neuwirth, and boxed lunch.
Saturday, March 29, 8 am - 7 pm
Enroll online here or use course # 00262 RCC
Tularosa: Historic Homes & Artists’ Studios
The tour includes the home of folk artist Jean McDonnell, once part of the original farm land surrounding the historic district; the home of weaver Glen Zoch and his wife, children’s author, Susanne, with historical connections to the Buffalo Soldiers; and mixed media and folk artist Karen Lerner’s home, surrounded by a flower garden and acequia system that covers an entire town block.
Fee includes travel and tour guide, Cynthia Prelo-Riedlinger, who enjoys hometown roots in Tularosa.
Saturday, April 5, 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Enroll online here or use course # 00390 RHT
