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  • A Hybrid Painting Course - Working with Watercolor and Pastel with Pamela Barcita (Tuesdays)

    • 04/01/2025
    • 05/20/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
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    Join Pamela Barcita on this new studio adventure combining the wet medium of watercolor with the dry medium of pastel. There is a depth and richness that can be achieved when experimenting with and pushing the boundaries of these two painting mediums. Students will explore creating compositions using transparent watercolors as underpainting and completing them with the brilliance of soft pastels. Throughout the course, Pamela will introduce painting techniques with both mediums. Several texturizing treatments on watercolor paper and other surfaces will be demonstrated that will aid in the paper accepting the pastel for the best final effect. Students are sure to be delighted with the end results.  Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.


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  • Introducing Colored Pencils with Betsy Greenlee (Tuesdays)

    • 04/01/2025
    • 05/20/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
    • 3
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    Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced artist wanting to expand your drawing skills, colored pencils are a wonderful medium for learning how to incorporate color into your work.  Colored pencils have long been known as a perfect tool for preliminary sketches, but only recently have they become recognized as a respected medium in their own right.  The class will begin with a review of the basic elements and principles that are integral to all visual art.  From there you will learn how to use both wax-based and water-soluble colored pencils to enjoy the experience of drawing and painting simultaneously.  Even more important, through the practice of your new skills you will be learning how to see the world in ways that will enhance your appreciation for your creativity in whatever form it takes. Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.


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  • Express Yourself with Color! with Allison Jones Hunt (Tuesdays)

    • 04/01/2025
    • 05/27/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
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    Tired of playing it safe with color? Join artist Allison Jones Hunt for an 8-week painting class designed to elevate your artwork through bold and personalized color palettes. Using acrylic painting and collage, we’ll go beyond basic color theory and explore how to create truly vibrant and expressive paintings that resonate with the way you view the world. You'll discover the hues that speak to you and learn how to apply them effectively to evoke mood, tell a story, and develop a signature style. Through mood boards, weekly exercises, and group discussions, you'll gain the confidence to experiment and break free from color conventions. This class is perfect for artists of all levels who are ready to embrace a more personal and expressive approach. Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.


    NO CLASS APRIL 15


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  • Introduction to Painting - Finding Your Own Path with Maria Cole (Wednesdays)

    • 04/02/2025
    • 05/21/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
    • 0
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    The objective of this class is to acquaint students with traditional and contemporary techniques in drawing and painting that will give them the solid background needed to develop their own individual style. Class will progress to the introduction of traditional drawing and painting techniques and fundamental principles of design including composition, perspective and color. Classes will begin with a short lecture and demonstration, after which students will explore these techniques working from still life arrangements or their own photographic material. Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students. 


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  • Painting the Landscape in Oils with Waid Griffin (Wednesdays)

    • 04/02/2025
    • 05/21/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
    • 3
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    Students will learn how to paint in oils using the time tested methods of the masters. Color theory and its app-lication to landscape painting will be a central focus as Waid helps each student develop greater skills of observation. Meeting each artist at their individual level of skill, Waid encourages self-expression and individual interpretation of the subject while incorporating the fundamentals of composition, depth of field and balance in landscape painting. Class size is limited to 12 students; please sign up early.


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  • Devoted to Drawing - What's Next with Susan Roden (Thursdays)

    • 04/03/2025
    • 05/22/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
    • 2
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    The objective of this course is to approach drawing as an art form unto itself. To be able to draw, one must learn to see first and then to build on learned drawing skills. Drawing is the absolute foundation of so many approaches to creating, allowing us to both depict and interpret the world around us. We will apply essential concepts such as composition, proportion, positive/negative space and perspective as well as techniques like innovative mark making and texture to create more complex and finished drawings. Through a series of exercises this class will move through unique approaches to working with a range of drawing mediums that will energize and inspire students to explore new directions in drawing. We will be working from life, observing still lives, landscapes and portraits. Students will refine their observational skills while developing their personal artistic vision through a variety of subject matter and projects. Don’t miss this eye-opening course! Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.


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  • Painting with Gouache Inside and Out with Cynthia Inson (Thursdays)

    • 04/03/2025
    • 05/22/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
    • 2
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    Gouache! It’s the new thing in plein air painting!  Join Cynthia Inson for an exploration into this vibrant and immediate painting medium.  Students will discover the characteristics and advantages of using gouache.  Gouache is a wonderful medium with fast drying times that works well with painting on location and for quick small studio studies.  Gouache is opaque and water soluble.  It acts and dries differently from oils or acrylic and has a wonderful graphic quality to it.  Color characteristics of gouache will be introduced and developed throughout the class.  Each day will start with a short discussion, sometimes with a quick demo.  There will be plenty of one-on-one time spent with each student.  As weather permits we will venture out en plein air for two class sessions.  The emphasis will be on learning, having fun, and developing skills to paint with this incredible medium.  You will be hooked! Please sign up early; Class size is limited to 10 students.


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  • Visual Storytelling in Mixed Media with Laura Balombini (Thursdays)

    • 04/03/2025
    • 05/22/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
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    Join artist, Laura Balombini, as she guides you through her extraordinary path of visual storytelling. Utilizing a variety of 2-dimensional mediums, you will learn to tap into your own narrative while creating works of art. Combining imagery with paint, collage, and layering techniques, Laura will help you find YOUR symbolism. As your imagery begins to take shape so will your story. Plan to have fun and enjoy the fabulous results; a small series of finished pieces ready to frame! Student at all levels are welcome! Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.



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  • Abstraction - Drawing and Painting with Michael Ottersen (Fridays)

    • 04/04/2025
    • 05/23/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
    • 0
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    Tired of drawing the same old apples and oranges?  How about creating a shape or presenting a color relationship that has never been seen before? This 8-week class will examine the infinite possibilities of abstraction using various dry drawing materials and water based paint and/or through the painting mediums of oil or acrylics.  Each student will have the option to decide what materials to use and when. The exception being the homework assignments which will always be done on paper. Class can be as structured or as open as desired to enable the creative voice to have its say.  Students who prefer more structure will work on in-class assignments while others may choose to treat the class as an open studio, pursuing individual projects. Contemporary artists as well as artist from history will be discussed to remind us of what is happening and what has happened, renewing our connection to world culture. Class critiques will provide a window into ideas, process and intent. This class will be both challenging and fun as you discover the infinite freedom of abstraction! Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.




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  • The Endless Possibilities of Acrylics with Maria Cole (Fridays)

    • 04/04/2025
    • 05/23/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
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    Join Maria Cole in this deep dive into the exploration of the versatile medium of acrylics.  We will start with the very simple techniques of applying paint and becoming familiar with its fast drying properties.  Each week we will approach a new technique, one method leading to the next, inspiring creative freedom and inspiration for future works.  Students will discover how to stretch their creative wings experimenting with washes, transparent layers, opaque color as well as impasto utilizing a range of tools to achieve texture and interesting surface treatment. Some weeks will include homework that is related to the subjects explored in previous classes.  Instruction will be through demonstrations and personal attention, and Maria will work to help each student develop their own personal style.  Please sign up early, class six is limited to 12 students.

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  • Independent Study - All Media with Alice Webb (Saturdays)

    • 04/05/2025
    • 05/24/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
    • 0
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    This class is for intermediate artists who want to go to the next level. If you are asking yourself “Where do I go from here?”, this class will give you the direction you are seeking. Alice will be working with each student individually to determine how to build on your strengths and how to turn weaknesses into assets. Together you will clarify your visual voice and understand how your personal creative vocabulary is already apparent in your work. Alice will encourage an investigation of the imagery, color choices and composition you are presently using and guide you to a strong individual path in your painting.  

    Please bring your preferred materials. All media, charcoal and pencil, pastels, oils, acrylics and watercolors, are welcome. 


    Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.






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  • Portfolio Building for Teens with Susan Roden (Saturdays)

    • 04/05/2025
    • 05/24/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
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    Do you love to paint and draw? Are you interested in studying art in college or becoming a profes-sional artist one day? Join artist and teacher, Susan Roden, for a comprehensive, skill building course covering many areas of study in two and three dimensional art. Students will have fun exploring multiple painting, drawing and design projects, and finish with artwork that could be included in a portfolio for admission to a university art program. As well as making your own work, you will look at and learn from artists of the past and present to fuel your own unique art. Come ready to ask questions, share ideas and create. This is a no-pressure environment where all levels are welcome. Individual guidance and constructive feedback will be give. Please sign up early; space is limited.

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  • Sunday Afternoon Life Drawing - No Instruction

    • 04/06/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Art League Studios
    • 9
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     The New Mexico Art League holds Sunday Life Drawing Sessions each week with either a clothed or nude model.

    We will begin with quick warm-up poses so artists can capture the figure in motion and move to extended poses during the 3 hour session. These drawing sessions are open to artists of all levels. Artists should bring their own materials and drawing surface. Easels and drawing benches are provided for your use. 



    These sessions do require advance registration.  


    Please check your calendar! Payment is not transferable or refundable.

    Please sign up early; each group is limited to 10 artists.

    Payment must be made at the time of registration in order to hold your place.

    Without payment your place will be cancelled.

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  • Expressive Portraits in Watercolor with Dave Cook (Mondays)

    • 04/07/2025
    • 06/02/2025
    • 7 sessions
    • Art League Studios
    • 2
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    This 7- week class with artist Dave Cook will study loose watercolor techniques that interpret the expressions and moods of people’s faces. We will review the basic elements of design: composition, shade and shadow, proportion, and color to strengthen our paintings and convey a compelling image. We will explore the way light falls across the features of the face, creating a warm glow and shade while casting cooler shadows, highlighting the texture of hair, head coverings, and clothing. We will allow the blending of water and pigment on the paper to let watercolor amazingly do what it does – spread, puddle, bloom, run, drip, splatter and streak. We will create and use reference photography that emphasizes the contrast of light and dark, with subject poses that show disposition, attitude and mood. Class instruction will include painting demonstrations, with ample studio time for individual student painting and positive critique. This course is for artists at any level who desire to learn or improve their abilities to capture facial expressions and produce impressive watercolor images. Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.

    NOTE:  There will be no class on May 19 or May 26


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  • Drypoint Etching with Maria Lilly (Mondays)

    • 04/07/2025
    • 05/26/2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Art League Studios
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    Join artist/printmaker extraordinaire, Maria Lilly, for this fun adventure into the world of printmaking! Drypoint etching is a printmaking technique that is closer to drawing as opposed to carving with woodcuts and linocuts. Rembrandt, Picasso, Goya and Mary Cassatt were just a few artists that enjoyed this method. A scribe is used to draw the image onto the plate. Ink is then applied with a spatula or knife. Next, we take tarlatan or cheesecloth to wipe the ink down into the drawing. The print is then made with slightly damp paper and put through the press. Variations can be made on this process using different tools and inks. Prints can be water colored when dry. You will be hooked once you see your first print come off the press! Artists at all levels are welcome! Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.


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  • Wednesday Evening Life Drawing - No Instruction

    • 04/09/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Art League Studios
    • 10
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     - SOLVENT FREE STUDIO -

    The New Mexico Art League now holds Wednesday Life Drawing Sessions each week with a  different classical nude pose.

    We will begin with quick warm-up poses so artists can capture the figure in motion and move to extended poses during the 3 hour session.

    These drawing sessions are open to artists of all levels. Artists should bring their own materials and drawing surface. Easels and drawing benches are provided for your use. 

    These sessions do require advance registration.  

    Please check your calendar! Payment is not transferable or refundable.

    Please sign up early; each group is limited to 10 artists.



    Payment must be made at the time of registration

    in order to hold your place.

    Without payment your place will be cancelled.

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  • Quick Sketch with Watercolor: Studying Flowers with Marjorie Leggitt (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) ONLINE ZOOM COURSE

    • 05/16/2025
    • 05/18/2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Online Zoom Course
    • 4
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    Come in from the garden and pick up your paint brush! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to work with award winning botanical illustrator and artist, Marjorie Leggitt. Joining you from her studio in Boulder, Marjorie will show you how to capture the gestural lines and transient color of spring flowers whether you're inside or outside! Starting with demos and drawing exercises, discover the simple lines, basic shapes and geometric forms that build the foundation for your sketches. Learn how to capture values and shadows before the light changes and apply simple watercolor layers to create that colorful spark. Have fun as you follow the twists and turns of a flower using expressive line work while developing solid techniques that will make future sketching and painting a breeze. Before you know it, you'll be out in the garden again filling your sketch book with nature's floral bounty. Please sign up early; class size is limited.



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