July 7-11, 2008
All the Elements: Metal, Wood, Stone & Books
In my case it was love at first sight. This desert, all deserts, any desert.
EDWARD ABBEY

What draws us to this place? A magical thread winds through the desert southwest and pulls us in. This landscape offers bounty for the artist, and we will use those offerings as an inspiration for the art we create in this class. Spend a week celebrating the colors, textures and elements of this area and come away with shrines, books, trinkets and treasures. We will work with metal, stone, wood, found objects, painting and drawing, polymer clay and paper. We will share the poetry of the desert, and use its symbolic language to add context to our work in a contemplative, supportive environment.

July 14-18, 2008
Layers: Collage, Books, & the Abstracted Landscape
with Gwen Fox

Two artists, friends, and enthusiastic teachers are offering a collaborative workshop in beautiful Taos, where the light is divine. Experience five days working, living and breathing art! We will spend the first half of the week making collage with Gwen, who is renowned for her luminous abstract collage paintings. You will learn new techniques in collage and how to make each one glow. Mid-week we will transition to working with Jill, making artistic structures that showcase the abstract landscape. Starting with the fundamentals of bookmaking, we will cover various artists' book forms that envelope the landscapes they hold. Both classes for all levels of experience.