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 : $25

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 (hurry, only 2 left!)

Price : $20

Date and Time : 3/26/2026 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 Photo gravure

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 photo gravure 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

Painting with Passion

Join us for “Painting with Passion”, an immersive art event where you can unleash your creativity and explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting. Discover the joy of self-expression through colors in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Carlos Goebels is a fine artist who specializes in acrylic landscape and still life painting. He has 20+ years adult education and teaching experience.

Class slots : 6

Price : $45

Date and Time : 3/28/2026 10am – 12.30pm

Contact : carlosgoebels@gmail.com

FORM IT! DARN IT!

Kick off your shoes and dance your body through shapes and angles with Brandi Johnston, then decoupage on wood your interpretation of form and movement with Margaret Bernstein.

Brandi Johnston teaches dance, fitness, and flamenco in her studio. With BrainWorks, she is a board certified Neurofeedback provider. Margaret Bernstein writes, makes, and teaches art.

Price : $40

Class slots : 8

Date and Time : 3/15/2026 2pm – 4.30pm

Contact : margaretpaints@yahoo.com

Clay Play

Discover a love for clay or refresh your skills with a professional potter who wants to share her studio and love of clay.

Cally Williams says: Making pottery has been my profession for 50 years. I work mostly on the wheel, and my functional work is for use around the house.

Class slots : 4 (each day)

Price : $40

Dates and Times : 3/21/2026 1pm – 3pm AND 3/25/2026 4pm – 6pm CHILDREN’S CLASS 3/28/2026 1pm – 3pm

Contact : callywill@hotmail.com

Color your garden with Flowers

Color your garden using flowers. A discussion of color in the garden, includes a list of native and drought tolerant flowers by color and free packets of seeds.

Jackye Meinecke is a local native plant expert, garden designer and former owner of Enchanted Gardens, a native plant nursery.

Class slots : 20

Price : $10

Dates and Times : 3/19/2026 2pm – 3.30pm

Contact : gardens@zianet.com

Chine Colle printing

Chine colle is a fancy word for a simple method to add color to single color linocuts. Join us both days to create your linocut first or join only the second day to print your own linocuts, adding the color.

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 : 3

Price : $25 for each day

Dates and Times : 3/17/2026 9am – 12pm (carving the linoleum) AND 3/18/2026 9am – 12pm (printing only)

Contact : gabriellle@gmail.com