The teachers are very supportive and genuine people. I've taken four classes and always learn a lot and always come home with a great painting. read more

Artful Soul Santa Fe I took a Saturday night painting class here and had such a great experience. I worked on a landscape inspired by the hills of Taos, and what really stood out wasn't just the painting itself--it was how the whole evening felt. Laura and Mickey are wonderful teachers. They guide you step by step in a way that's clear and supportive, but never rigid. There's a real encouragement to follow your own vision, to experiment, and to not take it all too seriously. It creates this relaxed, creative energy where you can actually enjoy the process instead of worrying about getting it "right." The whole space feels warm and welcoming, and it's easy to settle in and just paint. By the end of the night, I felt both proud of what I made and inspired to keep going. If you're looking for a fun, supportive place to explore painting, I'd definitely recommend checking out a class here. read more

Traditional Yoruba Tie-Dye with Gasali Adeyemo was a fun experience! We learned various ways of folding and wrapping fabric to create traditional shapes. Gasali was a great instructor who not only taught the process well but also shared stories from his culture. read more

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My husband and I signed up for Mickey's mixed media painting. She was absolutely awesome and had so much patience with a couple of beginners. We painted our dogs in bright colors and they turned out pretty well. The studio is so cute and we had access to any colors paint, pens, markers, brushes we wanted to experiment with. Wish I lived here as I would be there monthly for lessons and just a fun experience. We'll definitely sign up again when we return to Santa Fe, and we have our paintings at home to remind us of our fun afternoon with Mickey. read more

The classes are so much fun, it's a great experience and you come away with a wonderful piece of art. I'm looking forward to the next class.

This was our favorite experience in Santa Fe. Laura was amazing! We learned so much, had so much fun and left with beautiful paintings. We highly recommend and can't wait to come back. read more

Artful Soul was a great initiation into the world of painting! We took a three-hour afternoon acrylic painting class that luckily didn't require any previous painting as we had none. Our instructor, Laura, provided us with the freedom to choose our own subject matter and guided us through each step of the process. Time flew by and before we knew it, we each had our own unique painting to admire. If you're looking to appreciate the art of Georgia O'Keeffe, I recommend trying to recreate one of her works through this class. read more

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I recently visited SanteFe and decided I wanted to take an art class. I went online online and found the "Artful Soul" studio. I signed up for an acrylic class with Laura. It was a wonderful experience. Laura is so knowledgeable and she is also very kind, calm and encouraging. I never felt rushed even when my time was over. I learned so much about painting and blending with acrylics. I know have a very cute coyote painting to remind me of my wonderful trip to such a beautiful city. Laura thank you so much. Can't wait to revisit. read more

I had a great time and a lot of fun at Artful Soul! Laura has a talent for explaining and guiding you through your artistic journey. As a result you will walk away with a masterpiece regardless of your artistic background. Highly recommended! read more

My friend and I purchased a 2.5 hour acrylic class. Laura was great to work with. The studio is adorable. She offered a lot of options for us to paint. She inspired creativity, and told us a lot about Santa Fe while we painted, as it is our first time visiting. I am very satisfied with my painting, and now feel inspired to keep doing it!! read more

My 10-year-old daughter (Evette) and I had an amazing time at our art class! Evette loves art and she absolutely loved the painting lesson. I'm a lawyer with a lopsided analytical brain with barely any creative experience... and I absolutely loved the experience too. While painting, it was like my mind was unplugged from work or life stress. Laura was an excellent teacher, patient, encouraging and insightful. I would highly recommend this to anyone! read more

Great class and glad they have something like this in Santa Fe. A very fun creative and friendly environment. Thank you again.

We had an awesome mother-daughter paint and sip afternoon at Artful Soul! And it just so happened that another mother and daughter booked the class as well. After chit chatting over mimosas and pastries we learned about the Van Gogh painting that we were going to replicate. Not having any painting experience owners Laura and Mickey walked us through the steps of building up the composition. From there we were let loose with the paints to interpret the masterpiece as closely or as loosely as we wanted, with Laura and Mickey cheering us on. The studio is a quirky quintessential Santa Fe space perfect for inspiring your creative self. We can't wait to go do it again! read more

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Laura provided us with the BEST sister painting class ever! We had so much fun, learned a lot of Laura provided the BEST sister painting class ever! We had so much fun, learned a lot of colors and perspectives, and came home with a beautiful momento from our trip to Santa Fe! read more

Two wonderful Santa Fe artists( Mickey and Laura) run this charming art studio. It is bulging with creativity on every wall! Your art journey will definitely be enhanced and joyful. And you will take a hand made piece of art home that you created!!! read more

Artful Soul was such a fun experience. Laura and Mickey are very knowledgeable and provide a comfortable space to create along with others.

LOVED this class. Laura was super helpful and talented. She gave us clear and detailed instructions for both beginners and those with a little bit more experience. She has lots of different landscapes to chose from (even some from O'Keefe). Throughout the course, she gave us plenty of time and really great tips to pull the art together. Overall a great experience and something fun to do with family or friends. Will be back the next time I'm in Santa Fe. read more

My daughter and I took a private painting class with Laura. We had such a fun time together and ended up with great masterpieces. I highly recommend artful soul. It would be a fun family outing or great ladies night out! read more

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Laura, co-owner of Artful Soul, recently guided me through a beginning watercolor lesson, and I consider the experience THE highlight of my vacation in Santa Fe. She was able redeem all of my fumbling attempts in the past with watercolor and really drill down into what makes watercolor enjoyable and different. She's a gifted instructor in art and paced out my lesson with support and encouragement--and I should mention all the evidence of her preparation. I came away with two finished works that I felt proud of, and I left our time excited to practice my new watercolor skills when I return home. I look forward to popping into to Artful Soul with my teenage daughters and friends on future trips to SF because everyone would benefit from Laura's relaxing and fun teaching style...and of course, her artful soul. Five stars! read more

Sunday afternoon I went to a "Mimosas and a Masterpiece" event at Artful Soul: Creative Experiences, Santa Fe - the masterpiece of the class was "Red Hill, Ghost Ranch" by Annie O'Brien Gonzales (love this painting and others by this artist - so beautiful!). Laura and Mickey (along with Karen) were our hosts and led us through a fun time recreating this art from our own perspectives (and from our own skill levels too - lol). Enjoyed some mimosas and some yummy snacks (they provide along with all supplies)! I had a great time and, taking into account I've never considered myself artistic and I've never painted in acrylic, I'm actually pleased with my final piece (of course I think I need to tinker with it more, and maybe I will at one their open paint nights). It was a great experience!! Check out their site and offerings - love it!! read more

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Fun group, great instructors. Encouraging and joyful experience! All materials provided. Snacks and libations also provided. Hands on instructions. Historic atmosphere to encourage creativity. read more

My wife Linda, twin cousins with their spouses were able to spend some time in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Finally able to take our dear childhood friends painting class with low expectations on performance but high expectations on fun. I was absolutely blown away by the experience, Laura is a truly great teacher and can get non painter's like me to actually paint something that amazed me. If any of you are in Sante Fe I highly recommend you give this a try. You too will be amazed. My wife, cousins and their spouses came away with the same feelings. The area is awesome too, a trip there is definitely worth it. THANKS LAURA FOR AN EXPERIENCE I WILL REMEMBER EVERY TIME I SEE MY MASTERPIECE!! read more