Learn to paint abstractly in a private two-hour studio class a block from Canyon Road in downtown Santa Fe. Supplies are included and you leave with a finished acrylic canvas and new techniques to expand your creativity.
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Step into a downtown Santa Fe studio and the city’s light changes the room—clear, high-desert sun pours through a west-facing window, dust motes drifting across primed canvases. The instructor sets out palettes and brushes, then guides you through a two-hour exercise in abstraction that emphasizes process over perfection. Expect color mixing demos, mark-making techniques, and layered acrylic effects that reveal texture when dry.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for most mobility levels
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History
Santa Fe blends Pueblo, Spanish colonial and Anglo art traditions; the city’s art colony grew around the clarity of high-desert light and a thriving gallery scene on Canyon Road.
Conservation
Support local artists by buying small works and framing locally; studios in historic districts ask that visitors respect spaces and minimize waste—use provided materials rather than bringing disposable supplies.
Reserve your spot on the Abstract Painting Class today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive in comfortable, paint-ready clothes
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on; aprons are provided but accidents happen.
Book morning slots for natural light
Morning light is cooler and steadier in Santa Fe—better for judging color and value.
Check accessibility and parking
The studio is wheelchair accessible; check the host’s parking note if driving downtown.
Give yourself extra time for Canyon Road
Plan 30–60 minutes after class to stroll nearby galleries and digest techniques you just learned.
Comfortable, paint-friendly clothing
Easier to focus on technique if you’re not worrying about stains—aprons are supplied.
Notebook or sketchbook
Jot down techniques, color mixes, and instructor tips to replicate later.
Camera or phone
Photograph your work and in-process layers for reference when paint dries and colors shift.
Light jacket or layers
Santa Fe temperatures can swing; a light layer keeps you comfortable before and after class.
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