DIY Santa Fe - 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

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Between the Cowboy, Native American, and Spanish culture, there is a rich history of shared symbols. Learn from one of the best egg painters in the country how to use those symbols to decorate a unique, Southwestern egg. With beeswax and candles, you will paint an egg using pysanky, a process that is 4,000 years old. In addition to having beautiful artwork you made, you will be educated about all the symbols you see in Santa Fe.

Fee: $142.00 + accommodations (The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March 2010:

• Saturday March 3rd, 2012
• Saturday March 10th, 2012
• Saturday March 17th, 2012
• Saturday March 24th, 2012

Time: 9:30 am- 12:00 pm

Max students for each class: 12

Phone: 505.795.8137

URL: www.nmartistsforhire.com

Address: Santa Fe, NM (TBA)

Note: People ages 7-12 must be accompanied by a parent.

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DIY Santa Fe - 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

www.diysantafe.com

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Want to know how to make the colors you want for dyeing or painting? Learn about the basic primary colors used to create any color in the spectrum. Create a color wheel. We will use liquid fabric dye and watercolor paper to create color wheels, mix bright colors, mix subdued colors. We will learn about mixing colors with the eye, iridescence, which and how colors “vibrate” against each other, how light and dark affect the “look” of colors. This will be a lot of experimenting and learning how to create the colors one wishes. No previous experience necessary. Participants can also purchase dye kits with all the necessary chemicals and dyes to take home.

Fee $50.00 + accommodations (The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March:

• Saturday March 3rd, 2012
• Saturday March 10th, 2012
• Saturday March 17th, 2012

Max students for each class: 10

Time: 1:00 – 5:00

Phone: 505-286-1783

URL:www.PerfectButtons.com

Address: 58 Moriarty Rd, Edgewood, NM

NOTE: Day Trip / Road Trip from Santa Fe - 60 miles

NEED OWN TRANSPORTATION

Materials to bring: rag, newspaper, 2 water containers (i.e. butter bucket), plastic ice cube tray (preferably white), watercolor paint brush soft (1/2”), eye dropper, pencil

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DIY Santa Fe - 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

www.diysantafe.com

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In this transformative workshop visionary artist Lisa de St. Croix will provide a safe and sacred space to paint from the deep inner wisdom that resides within you. Using guided meditation and classic shamanic technique of the heartbeat drum, Lisa will lead you into a trance journey where your spirit guides and totem animals reside. Remaining in a light trance you will intuitively paint your visions. Includes materials and a light lunch.

Fee: $190 + accommodations (The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March 2012:

• March 21st

Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm.

Max students for each class: 6

Phone: 505.995.9909

URL: http://www.lisadestcroix.com/workshops.html

Address: 2377 Brother Abedon Way, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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DIY Santa Fe - 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

www.diysantafe.com

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Begin your excursion visiting an artist studio to watch a stimulating demonstration and then participate in a glass workshop. Continue with lunch and learn along with dealers, docents or curators who describe an exhibit or show, its genesis and particular details and material applications in selected works. Afternoon activities pick up the pace with studio visits and intimate discussions with artist teams specializing in glass casting, kiln-formed sculpture and flame worked glass for jewelry, home decor or outdoor art. Given the determination to fill every moment of your safari, we visit additional artist studios to experience art as the earth turns and the Santa Fe sunset approaches. Optional dinners are available at select Santa Fe private dining locations. Scheduled activities are generally not open to the public and are lead by extraordinary private tour guides and art docents.

Fee: $ 295 per person + accommodations

(The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March:

• March 16th, 2012

• March 22nd, 2012

Time : 9 am to 4 pm

Max students for each class:24

Phone : 505.424.8799

URL: www.glassnm.org

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DIY Santa Fe - 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

www.diysantafe.com

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All landscapes, even highly realistic ones, capture only a tiny portion of nature’s panorama of detail. One form of abstraction is to focus attention on only two or three details. We’ll investigate simple under-painting techniques & mapping strategies that capture nature’s essential forms. Participants make their own small painting. No previous experience needed.

Fee: $75 + accommodations (The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March:

• March 8th, 2012
• March 15th, 2012

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Max students for each class: 10

Phone: 505.660.4085

URL: www.mickeybond.com

Address: 960 Camino Oraibi, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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DIY Santa Fe - 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

www.diysantafe.com

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How can tree-fiber paper serve as paint? Explore the world of abstract self portraits while learning the layering and “mixing” capabilities of banana, mango and mulberry tree fiber paper. Participants make their own small painting. No previous experience needed.

Fee: $75 + accommodations (The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March 2012 :

• March 13th, 2012
• March 22th, 2012

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Max students for each class: 10

Phone: 505.660.4085

URL: www.mickeybond.com

Address: 960 Camino Oraibi, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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DIY Santa Fe - 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

www.diysantafe.com

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This two day class will have your head spinning with all the possibilities for creating mixed media textured surfaces. You will discover fun and innovative ways to transfer images into your paintings and collage. We will work with acrylic mediums, paints and unique tools to create depth and texture. No experience is necessary, in fact beginners mind is a great place to start. Isn’t it wonderful when you can walk into a fully stocked art studio, everything is set up and you don’t need to bring a thing? Yes, it is. You will go home with 2-3 finished works of art. This is a real treat to enjoy this small class with author, artist and international workshop instructor, Sandra Duran Wilson. Please bring your imagination and I’ll take care of the rest. Includes all materials, taxes and snacks.

Fee: $275 + accommodations (The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March:

• March 15th & 16th, 2012 (Class is Full)
• March 19th & 20th,2012 (Space Available)

Max students for each class: 8

Time:10am to 5 pm (hour break for lunch)

Phone: 505.438.3775

URL: www.sandraduranwilson.com

Address: 2816 Calle Dulcinea Santa Fe, NM 87505

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DIY Santa Fe - 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

www.diysantafe.com

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The land and light of New Mexico that has drawn poets, artists, painters, and photographers for over a century will be our focus for the weekend. In this semi-private workshop, you will walk this enchanted land with photographer Craig Varjabedian, photographing a unique environment in an atmosphere of adventure and discovery. Craig has explored and photographed New Mexico for over thirty years and will share his favorite places with you. You will receive one-on-one instruction on the field trips and attention at your camera, along with constructive image sharing sessions. This workshop is terrific for all digital photographers that have a good understanding of their camera and are able to edit images on their laptop computer.

Fee: $595 + accommodations (The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March 2012:

• March 8-11, 2012

Schedule/Time:

Thursday March 8th - Meet & Greet - 6pm -9pm

Friday March 9th - 9am til sunset

Saturday March 10th - 9am til sunset

Sunday March 11th - 9am til 1pm

Max students for class: 10

Phone: 505. 983.2934

URL: www.eloquentlight.com

Address: 903 W. Alameda Street, No. 115, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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DIY Santa Fe - 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

www.diysantafe.com

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Express your response to the beauty of the Southwestern landscape— from canyon sunsets to adobe architecture. Whether you are traveling solo or here with friends and family, join us for a fun and educational art adventure. All levels are welcome from the total beginner to the trained artist. Art materials are provided, just bring yourself! Study individually or in a small group, in Jane’s beautiful Santa Fe Studio or outdoors (weather permitting).

Fee:

Option 1: $145 for 3 hour group session (9:30am – 12::30 pm) + accommodations

Option 2: $250 for 3 hour private session (2:30 -5:30 pm) + accommodations

(The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March 2012:

• Friday March 2, 2012 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (group class)
• Friday, March 2, 2012 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm (private class)
• Friday, March 9, 2012 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (group class)
• Friday, March 9, 2012 2:30 - 5:30 pm (private class)
• Friday, March 16, 2012 9:30 am – 12:30 pm FULL
• Friday, March 16, 2012 2:30 – 5:30 pm FULL
• Friday, March 30, 2012 9:30 am -12:30 pm (group class)
• Friday, March 30, 2012 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm (private class

Max students for group class: 6

Phone: 505-986-1108

URL: www.skyfields.net

Address: 2800 Camino Del Bosque, Santa Fe, NM 87507

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DIY Santa Fe – 2012 Spring Break Package features exclusive lodging savings of 20% on the Inn’s accommodations during the entire month of March, 2012.

Guests book their hotel accommodations directly with the Inn and Spa at Loretto at our Reservations Toll Free phone number: 866-582-1646 or online.

Guests reserve all DIY workshops and classes directly through the artist of interest. It is recommended that you contact the artist prior to booking your room reservation to ensure class availability.

www.diysantafe.com

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Explore the world of abstract still life through beautiful patterns found in local Native American pottery while learning the layering capabilities of banana, mango and mulberry fiber paper. Participants make their own small painting. No previous experience needed.

Fee: $75 + accommodations (The Inn and Spa at Loretto)

Dates available in March:

• March 6th, 2012
• March 20th, 2012

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Max students for each class: 10

Phone: 505.660.4085

URL: www.mickeybond.com

Address: 960 Camino Oraibi, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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