Las Cruces 2026 Artists’ Workshop Week

Class Descriptions

Creating Gourd Art

Student will choose a gourd from many sizes and shapes and I will guide you to design your own creation

I’ve been working and designing gourd art for over 20 years and have learned many methods over the years . I dye, carve, wood burn, and add embellishments to my 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 :

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!

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 : $50

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

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