Cyanotypes are one of the earliest forms of photography, and they offer an opportunity for a unique creative dance with nature. We will use local plants, including some from the Olive Rush garden, and beautiful objects to create beautiful cyan prints directly with the sun. Cyanotypes offer an opportunity to let go of control and be surprised by the beautiful variations and effects that are achieved with natural exposure to sunlight. There will even be negatives of drawings by Olive Rush that you can embellish with flowers, grasses and meaningful objects, then print on high quality watercolor paper using the sun to make your own special keepsake. All materials will be supplied to create three prints on paper and one napkin or scarf. No cameras required! ($70 for a 2.5 hour class with Carol Schrader)

Observe inside and out.  Take note of old beauty.  Watercolor your personal autumn with inspiration from trees and leaves surrounding this old adobe house on Canyon Road.  Paint weathered gardens layered and loose. Play with value and translucency to capture vibrant glow with your palette.  Save practice pieces into a folio. ($70 for three hour class with e klingner)

What happens when you take in the ordinary?  The everyday of what is here.  What is familiar?  What is new? What surprises?  Explore the expressive nature of watercolor in a calm and encouraging way. Prompts and techniques to inspire Use your observations and feelings of this place to inspire your watercolor sketches. ($70 for three hour class with e klingner)

Observe watercolors by Olive Rush and Georgia O’Keeffe.  Look closely.    Become a spectator.  Observe details and  paint your version of New Mexico.  Sharpen your use of color and water with techniques to inspire. Explore the expressive nature of watercolor.  Remain inspired from Olive and Georgia. ($70 for three hour class with e klingner)

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