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What a great year of painting classes in 2006! Even complete beginners had fun and were excited about their work. Many past workshop students returned to explore and take advantage of a week of intensive painting. “Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties”---Erich Fromm

"I was surprised at my evolution, in only 5 days!"

Leigh gives "a good balance between giving attention and leaving (me) alone"

April 23-27, 2007     
 "EXPRESSION THRU PLEIN AIR"  
Join Leigh for a week of painting outdoors among the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona! We’ll be painting at a different location morning and afternoon, so the focus will be on getting your scene onto the canvas quickly and vibrantly. Leigh will do a demo at each site. All levels and all mediums welcome, though the demonstrations will be executed in oil. $550* for the week, please contact the Sedona Arts Center 888 954 4442 or www.sedonaartscenter.com

May 30-June 3, 2007  
"PAINTING WITH COLOR AND PASSION"
Paint Taos landscapes outdoors on location, incorporating subject matter such as horses, sheep, old trucks and adobe churches. Two afternoons in the studio will give us space to look at our creations and work on finishing them. We will also be usingbreath and yoga poses to find our quiet, still place from whichto create. All levels welcome. 10 students max. $450

September 16-22, 2007  - SORRY, THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL!
"PLEIN AIR PAINTING AT GHOST RANCH"
We'llspend 5 days together at Georgia O'Keefe's Abiquiu NM home, painting the tri-colored cliffs and old twisted cedars. GhostRanch is a remote retreat center where we can stay in modest dorms, and be fed 3 good meals a day! To find out more aboutthe facility and its surroundings, check out www.ghostranch.org. Cost for tuition, lodging, and meals for 6 days and nights will be $875, $850* if you register before June 16. 10 students max.

September 24-28, 2007  
"THE PAINTING CONTINUES!"
A week of outdoor landscape painting in Taos, NM. We will begin eachpainting session with breathing and movement to center and ground our energies. Leigh will do a demonstration paintingat each site, and we'll have 2 afternoons in the studio to critiqueour creations and work on finishing them. All levels welcome. Tuition $450.* 10 students max. Tuition costs do not include materials or supplies. To register,or for more information, email Leigh at leegee@newmex.com or call 505 751 3402. $150 deposit is required at time of registration, except for the Ghost Ranch workshop, where the deposit at registration will be $300. *

*Supplies not included. Click on the following links for more information on where to purchase art supplies in Taos, Taos lodging, and our Taos artist workshop cancellation policy.