Class Descriptions
Please contact the teacher of your course directly via the email provided.
Creating Gourd Art
Student will choose a gourd from many sizes and shapes and I will guide you to design your own creation
Karen Currier has been working and designing gourd art for over 20 years and has learned many methods over the years . She dyes, carves, burns, and adds embellishments to her works.
Class slots : 4
Price : $95
Date and Time : 3/18/2025 10am-3pm
Contact : kmcavon@yahoo.com
Polymer Necklace
Create a necklace using polymer clay.
Brenda Nevue‘s art page is called “Oooh Look, Squirrel!” because she is always interested in trying new things. Join her for your chance to learn something new, or revisit something you have tried before.
Class slots : 4
Price : $40
Date and Time : 3/21/2026 3pm-6pm
Contact : brenda@frameandart.com
Kath’s Krazy Kats
Using acrylic inks, create crazy, colorful and whimsical cats (or dogs or…). You will go home with one or two small framed paintings! Teens welcome with an accompanying adult.
Kathie Rogers says: Once I discovered how crazy and colorful acrylic inks are, I couldn’t stop. I made and sold a number for The Cat’s Meow fundraiser and sold them all.
Class slots : 4
Price : $45
Date and Time : 3/19/2026 3pm-5.30pm
Contact : kathierogers@hotmail.com
Creative Writing: Poetry
Robert Frost said, “the ear is the only true writer and the only true reader.” In this generative poetry class you will learn to write poems and read poems with your ear.
Tim Staley has been described as a “poster boy for poetry”. For a complete bio visit PoetStaley.com
Class slots :8
Price : $40
Date and Time : 3/29/2026 1.30pm-3.30pm
Contact : poetstaley@gmail.com
Soda Can Earrings
Choose from a variety of styles and create one or two pairs of lightweight earrings in your favorite colors (or your favorite soda).
Gabriele Teich is an engineer by trade and an artist by choice. Mostly print making, but dabbling in a wide variety of mediums, always curious about something new.
Class slots :4
Price : $40
Date and Time : 3/16/2026 9am – 11am
Contact : gabriellle@gmail.com
Decorative tile painting
Explore tile decorating with stencils, paint and decals. Participants will be able to make two tiles in which they can decorate with materials and use techniques provided. The tiles will be fired in a kiln to finish them.
Linda Sanchez received an M.A. in Ceramic Art at NMSU. She has won numerous awards for her work and now has a gallery and studio at Duende Arte.
Class slots : 8
Price : $10
Date and Time : 3/17/2026 1pm – 3pm
Contact : reederlinda1@gmail.com
Landscape Drawing
In the workshop you will practice textures, control, and stability in using ink pens of different thicknesses. Then, you will create a complete landscape drawing with the pens.
Aliza Ashkenazi is a visiting artist from Israel. She graciously offered to teach a class, making our group an international one. Her expertise ranges from drawing to webdesign and art installations.
Class slots : 4
Price : $20
Date and Time : 3/24/2026 9am – 12pm
Contact : gabriellle@gmail.com
Polymer Clay Coasters
You will make 2 coasters out of polymer clay, bamboo wood base and resin sealed. I will have different designs to choose from, so the time it takes will depend on the design you choose.
Brenda Nevue‘s art page is called “Oooh Look, Squirrel!” because she is always interested in trying new things. Join her for your chance to learn something new, or revisit something you have tried before.
Class slots : 6
Price : $40
Date and Time : 3/29/2026 10am – 1pm
Contact : brenda@frameandart.com
Intro to Photogravure
In this 4 hour class you will turn your favorite photograph into a limited edition print. At the end of the workshop you will take home 4-6 prints. All supplies included.
Diane Alire has a Masters Degree in photography and has taught photogravure workshops for over 20 years.
Class slots : 4
Price : $75
Date and Time : 3/16/2026 1pm – 5pm
AND: 3/23/2026 1pm – 5pm
Contact : artserf@fastmail.com
Felting
Learn to felt a nuno-felted scarf using soft merino wool and silk. Price of the course will depend on the size of the scarf you choose. Shown in the image is the larger scarf.
Svea Peterson has been felting for many years! It’s relaxing and fun! she says.
Class slots : 2
Price : $45 / $65
Date and Time : 3/16/2026 10am – 1pm
AND: other dates available, please contact Svea directly for availability
Contact : mendedthread@gmail.com
Intro to Glass fusing
Learn the basics of fusing glass in a kiln to create beautiful art pieces. You will learn the unique properties of glass, the different types of fusing, and how to cut, break and arrange pieces of glass into a beautiful piece of art.
Cindy Tooke-Dexter says: In 2013 I fell in love with glass fusing and it’s creative potential. It has been my hobby since that time.
Class slots : 4
Price : $100
Date and Time : 3/19/2026 12pm – 4pm
Contact : rowanisla@gmail.com
Light Up Your HeART’s Fire!
Slip into a rhythm of compassion and delight through a fiery introduction to yoga’s heart chakra. The yoga practice will lead you to design your own paisley pattern with symbols and colors reminiscent of ancient stories and roots, then to create together a mural full of fire and light.
Bring yoga mats, blocks, straps if you have.
Beth LeBlanc , 200hr RYT, teaches at Downtown Yoga in Las Cruces and is certified in 12 areas of practice.
Margaret Bernstein writes, makes and teaches art in Las Cruces.
Class slots : 12
Price : $20
Date and Time : 3/19/2026 10am – 12.15pm
Contact : margaretpaints@yahoo.com