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• Sunday Afternoon Life Drawing - No Instruction

  • When
    07/13/2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Art League Studios
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   The New Mexico Art League holds Sunday Life Drawing Sessions each week with either a clothed or nude model.

  We will begin with quick warm-up poses so artists can capture the figure in motion and move to extended poses during the 3 hour session. These drawing sessions are open to artists of all levels. Artists should bring their own materials and drawing surface. Easels and drawing benches are provided for your use. 

  
  

  
  

  These sessions do require advance registration.  

  
  

  Please check your calendar! Payment is not transferable or refundable.

  Please sign up early; each group is limited to 12 artists.

  Payment must be made at the time of registration in order to hold your place.

  Without payment your place will be cancelled.

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• Classical Figure Painting in Oils with Toby Hall (Monday through Friday)

  • Start
    07/14/2025
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  • End
    07/18/2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Art League Studios
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Don’t miss the wonderful opportunity to work with Santa Fe based artist, Toby Hall, in person!In this five-day oil painting workshop, students will work from direct observation to develop a figure painting.  The course will begin with the analysis of the global light effect via a quick, abstract "poster study" exercise.  From there, students will begin by blocking-in the drawing foundation for the figure before transitioning to painting directly on a toned ground.  Both perceptual and conceptual drawing & painting strategies will be discussed and employed during instructor demos and student feedback to help reinforce the process.  Though some material techniques will be covered, the goal of this workshop is for us to focus on ideas that will help us grasp the visual experience as it applies to nature and the human form.   Please sign up early, as class size is limited to 10 students.

  
  

  
  

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• Painting With Felted Wool with Kimberly Sewell (Saturday)

  • When
    07/19/2025
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Art League Studios

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  Learn how to create a beautiful landscape made entirely out of wool! During this one-day session, you will learn how to needle felt a two-dimensional image.  Bring your own landscape photo for inspiration, or use one of the provided images.  Instructor and artist, Kimberly Sewell, will guide you through how to apply and mix your wools to create different shapes and textures that will result in an impressionistic piece with personality and dimension.  You will walk away from this class with two small felted “paintings” along with the tools necessary to continue felting at home.  This class is suitable for beginners (but not recommended for children).  In addition to learning basic needle felting techniques, the class will also discuss art elements and principles including: color, texture, line, shape, contrast and balance.  You can utilize these skills to further your artistic pursuits regardless of medium. Please sign up early; class size is limited.

  Materials:  All materials will be provided and the materials fee is included in the workshop price.

  
  

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• Sunday Afternoon Life Drawing - No Instruction

  • When
    07/20/2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Art League Studios
  • Spaces left
    11

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   The New Mexico Art League holds Sunday Life Drawing Sessions each week with either a clothed or nude model.

  We will begin with quick warm-up poses so artists can capture the figure in motion and move to extended poses during the 3 hour session. These drawing sessions are open to artists of all levels. Artists should bring their own materials and drawing surface. Easels and drawing benches are provided for your use. 

  
  

  
  

  These sessions do require advance registration.  

  
  

  Please check your calendar! Payment is not transferable or refundable.

  Please sign up early; each group is limited to 12 artists.

  Payment must be made at the time of registration in order to hold your place.

  Without payment your place will be cancelled.

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• Expressionistic Still Life Painting with Mildred Grossman (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

  • Start
    07/22/2025
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  • End
    07/24/2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Art League Studios

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  In this workshop you will explore the use of color and how to block in the still life subject matter.  You will be shown how to interpret the still life subject matter in terms of visual design.  You will learn positive and negative space and how it affects the design in your painting.  With the use of the color palette you will be able to create a visually pleasing work of art.  In expressionism it is how you interpret what you are seeing.  The use of color creates a dynamic esthetics to your art.   There will be demonstrations as to how to achieve this goal.  You will learn the use of background in relation to the subject matter.   My inspiration comes from the still life paintings of Cezanne and Gaugin.  There is a beauty of richness in their colors that is masterful.

  
  

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  Originally from New York, Mildred Grossman has long considered New Mexico home, following her parents’ move to the Southwest many years ago. She earned a BFA in painting from New Mexico State University, and she continued her education at the School of Visual Arts and the Art Students League in New York City. Her most recent work was exhibited at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, New Mexico. In addition to her studio practice, she has shared her knowledge through teaching life drawing at the University of New Mexico's Continuing Education program and through private lessons. Before fully dedicating herself to fine art, she spent nearly 20 years working in advertising, with a career in art direction and design in both New York City and Los Angeles. Her artistic inspiration is drawn from the everyday—people, places, animals, and ordinary scenes. Through her work, she seeks to reflect the time in which she lives, capturing the essence of her experiences and observations. For her, painting is a way of absorbing life visually and expressing its dynamics on a two-dimensional plane.
  

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• Travel Sketching in Watercolor with Dave Cook (Monday through Friday)

  • Start
    07/28/2025
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  • End
    08/01/2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    In the Art League Studios

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  Join watercolor painter Dave Cook in this workshop exploring techniques of sketching travel photos in watercolor to create colorful compelling watercolor images.  Whether your interest is colorful landscapes, city-scapes, water-scapes, gardens & parks, or people, we will review basic drawing, design and composition principles using pencil, pen with ink, and watercolor.  By studying light values and practicing simple watercolor brushstroke techniques, you will improve your self-confidence and learn how to immediately achieve striking high contrast images. We will produce finished color sketches of our travels to enhance our cherished memories.

  You will enjoy learning how to discover and express your inner creativity.  Each class will include progressive instruction and demonstrations, with time for individual student painting, with positive feedback. This course is useful for students at any level, although prior ability to draw and sketch is recommended. 

  Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.

  
  

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• Color in the Minimal Landscape in Pastel with Susan Roden (Monday through Thursday)

  • Start
    08/04/2025
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  • End
    08/07/2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Art League Studios
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  Break away from traditional realism and dive into the expressive world of color with artist Susan Roden. In this four-day workshop, you'll explore pastel techniques that channel the spirit of Wolf Kahn—where bold, vibrant hues meet atmospheric landscapes.

  Through a series of demos, guided exercises, and small studies, you’ll experiment with emotional expression using exaggerated lines, a limited contrasting palette, and intentionally distorted forms. The workshop will culminate in the creation of a larger pastel piece that reflects your own inner vision.

  Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a supportive environment for creative exploration. Class size is limited to 12 participants to ensure personalized guidance.

  
  

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• The Business of Art with Allison Jones Hunt (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

  • Start
    08/08/2025
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  • End
    08/10/2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Art League Studios

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  Are you ready to take your creative career to the next level? Join Albuquerque artist Allison Jones Hunt for an intensive 3-day workshop designed to equip you with the essential tools for a thriving art business. This workshop goes beyond the canvas, focusing on the crucial aspects of presenting and promoting your work. We'll begin by exploring your artistic identity, crafting a compelling artist statement that truly reflects your vision and connects with your audience. Next, we'll delve into the art of presenting your work, from using photography to capture high-quality images, understanding framing techniques, and knowing when to leave your work unframed. Finally, we'll navigate the world of social media, email newsletters, and websites, learning how to effectively promote your art without sacrificing your creative energy. Discover practical strategies for building your online presence, connecting with collectors, and managing your marketing efforts. This workshop is perfect for artists of all levels who are ready to take control of their careers and share their art with the world. Learn how to articulate your unique perspective and present yourself with confidence. All materials provided, feel free to bring a notebook and pens to take notes. Please sign up early, as space is limited.
  

  
  

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• Experimental Mixed Media and Collage with Lea Anderson (Monday through Friday)

  • Start
    08/11/2025
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  • End
    08/15/2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Art League Studios

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  Would you love to learn new ways to create dynamic, visually exciting art? Come and learn the secrets of compositional design with all kinds of interesting materials in this playful, yet information-packed workshop! Exploring the limitless potential of collage and mixed media, artists will make their own set of unique, colorfully-textured collage papers and experiment with an exciting array of mixed media collage techniques. Bring your own images, patterned papers, fabric scraps, etc. to use or share. Layering, tearing, and surface development combined with exciting materials such as acrylics, found objects and ink will inspire creative play and pure FUN!  Students will come away with new ideas for material possibilities and conceptual inspiration. Students at all levels are welcome. Materials:  All materials provided for a $45 materials fee, which will be paid directly to Lea on the first day of class. Please be sure to bring lunch, an apron and your imagination!

  
  

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