BEWARE: the workshop presentations are not downloadable and are only available for one month after…read morethe workshop.

I recently attended a lighting workshop with Joe McNally. You can't go wrong working with Joe in…read morethe first place, as he is one of the most talented photographers and gracious instructors you will find. Also, he is very, very passionate about photography in general and passing on his immense wealth of knowledge and wisdom to other photographers. The Santa Fe Photographic Workshops is an outstanding program. It is run about as smoothly and professionally as I have experienced for this type of program or size of an operation. The staff is uniformly friendly, supportive, and professional. The campus is beautiful, and the facility and equipment on hand are all of high quality. And of course Santa Fe is a photographer's playground. There is soooo much to shoot in and around town. And the Workshops has an extremely diverse, attractive, and interesting stable of models that they work with. I can't wait to get back and take another workshop there!

We attended an art class at Santa Fe Art Classes as a part of our corporate retreat and loved it!…read more Robbi is engaging, entertaining and instructive. And, our painting came out amazing! We appreciate our time at the studio and will return when we are in town again!

I love Santa Fe Art Classes! This is one of my family's…read morefavorite activities to do together! My wife and I bring wine and the kids love to explore their creativity. We've painted with Robbie, Jil and most recently, Angelina. All three are amazing women and gifted artists. Highly recommend to locals and visitors!

NMSA earned an "A" last school year from the New Mexico Public Education Department. Not only does…read morethis say a lot about this charter school, but also the students achieved a 96% graduation rate [ http://www.nmschoolforthearts.org/2013/05/may-31-2013-nmsa-seniors-achieve-96-percent-graduation-rate/ ] in 2013. If both of these things do not really impress you, then I can personally say that I am fully inspired by this school from the current 2014-15 school year students because not only were they happy to see their friends again, but they were excited, truly elated, to be back in school. Wow! Authentic leaners are what more schools need. My daughter fits right into the NMSA pupil population because she herself is a natural student, and I anticipate her flourishing here for many reasons. Some of those reasons include the learning environment, teachers, scholars, and overall educational embrace. The admissions department selected the perfectly motivated children, and I am amazed with their selection. I fully support the New Mexico School for the Arts. I want to volunteer here as much as time allows. I cannot wait to help. Congratulations NMSA! Well done.

What a fun outing with friends! I learned so much about color theory, layout, textures, tools, and…read morerotating the canvas to see things from a fresh perspective. The space is beautiful and right in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. Andrea was a lovely teacher. This would be a perfect outing with a group of friends and a bottle of wine.

Andrea made abstract painting so approachable and fun! We had a blast and the creative rush lasted…read morefor hours afterward, made the whole day great.

I am so excited to have been able to get to Miriam's Well, which is a beautiful shop full of…read moregorgeous squishy yarn and kNitted samples. Miriam knits all her samples, which are amazing. Miriam designs the most beautiful designs and has a wonderful eye for texture and color. Miriam was so kind to me that she even showed me how to purl continental style. Great shop not far from the plaza.

I was driving down Paseo de Peralta and saw a bright yellow "Yarn Etc." sign poking out of a yard -…read moreso I drove around trying to figure out where to park and didn't find anything obvious, so I went about my day. Later while looking up yarn stores on Yelp I found the listing for Miriam's Well and saw the location was right where that sign was, so I called to ask about parking. Miriam answered and told me where to park (the first driveway past the sign while going clockwise on PdP, you have to go down the alley to the end then turn right and then you'll find her shop and a couple places to park in front of it. She has a great little yarn shop with supplies for weavers as well as knitters and crocheters. Miriam is a very nice lady with a great selection of yarns - standards like Berroco, Cascade, Plymouth, Noro as well as a lot of more hard-to-find and more local options as well. Some really gorgeous stuff! She has many sample garments prepared, I'm not sure if they were for sale but there were so many I suspect that some of them are. I myself came out of there with a skein of Great Adirondack sock yarn and a skein of Plymouth Yarns "Happy Feet". Prices were pretty standard compared to other similar shops, she did have a couple specials as well. I will be sure to visit every year when I'm in town!

Got my Master's in the Liberal Arts (Western Classics) at St. John's and it changed my life…read more THRILLED that they also offer a Master of Arts in Eastern Classics and that they just launched their Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Classics!! Seriously considering returning for one of these to get back to these important and restorative conversations.

My second child has graduated from SJC with an exceptional education. I was disappointed that the…read morecollege allowed him to share a dorm with his girlfriend, though. This does not seem appropriate.

This is the best Indigenous Culture University in the Nation. IAIA has a Muesum and several…read moreprograms that teach students about Indigenous arts and cultures.

As of January 2007, the beginning of School of American Research's 101st year, the name of this…read moreeducational non-profit organization was officially changed to the "SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH ON THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE." I only knew this research facility when I lived in Santa Fe as SAR. I did contract archeological cartography for them for a couple of years. The cartography wasn't difficult, but getting each drawing and map approved was. They had a reputation for never approving the first work submitted. Always wanting everything perfect. Deadlines weren't the primary motivation, perfection was. There were always changes. But producing maps and drawings for some of the Grand Canyon Series of publications made me feel a real part of this prestigious institution and worth the trouble of working for perfectionists. This 100 year-old institution was initially established to study and research the archaeology and ethnology of the American Southwest. In the late 1960s the focus became more of a global one. The programs and activities of SAR today include research and study to advance archeology, anthropology and similar related disciplines. The School's many programs include a scholars-in-residence program, seminars and public lectures, and extensive Native American Indian Arts research programs. SAR has an annual Lecture Series and also provides field trips to noted archeological sites to its members. Membership is inexpensive and the benefits are enormous. 100 years of research is at your fingertips through their extensive library collections (the librarian was the librarian in the Laboratory of Anthropology for many years) and many research programs and publications. (Plus they always welcome volunteers.) Check out www.sarweb.org for complete information on this research institution that has been moving the anthropological study of the American Southwest and other areas of the world forward for over 100 years.

From the owner: SAR supports innovative research and public education through seminars, lectures, and residential…read morefellowships focused on the comparative study of human societies; promotes Indigenous creativity through artist residencies; and stewards one of the world's finest research collections of Southwest Native American art. Founded in 1907, SAR is a residential center focused on the cultivation of innovative research in anthropology, broadly defined, as well as the work of Native American artists and writers. SAR offers residential fellowships to scholars and Native American artists through a competitive process. We host research seminars for scholars undertaking comparative, historically informed research that addresses critical issues of human social life. SAR's Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) stewards and makes available to scholars and artists one of the world's finest collections of Native American art from the Southwest. SAR Press publishes path-breaking books in anthropology, archaeology, Indigenous studies, and Native American art. The Catherine McElvain Library provides access to a significant collection of anthropological works and archival material related to Santa Fe history. Our membership program offers frequent lectures, field trips, and campus tours to the general public.

Great experience - a must do in Santa Fe…read more Here's a review for Prairie Dog Glass in Santa Fe: I recently had the pleasure of visiting Prairie Dog Glass in Santa Fe, and I can't recommend it enough! The glass-blowing experience was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable. They guided us through the process, making it both fun and educational. The facility itself is inspiring, filled with beautiful pieces of art created by talented artisans. I was amazed by the variety of colors and techniques used in the glass-blowing process. The hands-on experience allowed us to create our own unique pieces, which was a thrill! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, the instructors were patient and supportive, ensuring everyone felt comfortable. It's a fantastic way to spend an afternoon, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! If you're in Santa Fe, make sure to stop by Prairie Dog Glass for an unforgettable experience!

Took a class here in January 2024, and it was so fun! There are many good things to say about…read morePrarie Dog Glass. - The 1 hour experience was easy to schedule (and reschedule) - The class felt very safe. - The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. - We left thinking, how cool was that! And had made a couple of cool items to take home the next day. I would recommend an experience here to anyone who wants to try out something new! I love this kind of thing, and even my husband (who generally doesn't gravitate towards artistic hobbies) had a fantastic time! Loved it!