Adventure Brief
Celebrate Frida Kahlo's creativity with a unique painting and culinary experience in Santa Fe. Enjoy finger foods inspired by Frida while creating your own art masterpiece!
2–3 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Celebrate Frida Kahlo's creativity with a unique painting and culinary experience in Santa Fe. Enjoy finger foods inspired by Frida while creating your own art masterpiece!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No exceptional physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
Wildlife
History
Santa Fe is one of the oldest cities in the U.S., rich with Native American and Spanish colonial history, influencing its vibrant arts scene.
Conservation
Local organizations encourage sustainable tourism practices to preserve Santa Fe’s natural and cultural heritage.
Santa Fe School of Cooking
Celebrate Frida Kahlo's creativity with a unique painting and culinary experience in Santa Fe. Enjoy finger foods inspired by Frida while creating your own art masterpiece!
Santa Fe School of Cooking is a culinary education and event company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school offers a diverse schedule of hands-on and demonstration cooking classes, themed dinners, and collaborative musical dining events. Classes range from technique-focused demonstrations to hands-on sessions that teach traditional New Mexican, Mexican, and border-region recipes. Students learn dishes such as chilaquiles, corn pudding, cream of green chile soup, carne tampiqueña, tacos al pastor, and salsa macha, and explore ingredients like achiote, lime, apricot, eggplant, and green chile.
The school partners with local venues and cultural organizations to present unique dinner concerts and festival collaborations. Featured events include jazz evenings at Dave’s Jazz Bistro with performers such as Delbert Anderson, Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim with the John Rangel Trio, Robby Beasley, Dr. Chris Buckholz, Eddie Daniels, and Lee Musiker. The program has also collaborated with the Santa Fe Indian Market and the New Mexico Jazz Festival, pairing live music and poetry with menus inspired by Native culinary traditions.
Instruction is led by experienced chefs and culinary professionals who design curated menus for holiday dinners, healthy seasonal menus, vegetarian offerings, and culturally rooted tasting menus. The school emphasizes authentic regional flavors, practical techniques, and convivial dining experiences. Visitors and students can expect clear instruction, thoughtfully sourced recipes, and opportunities to taste and take home new skills. Santa Fe School of Cooking focuses on culinary education, cultural connection, and memorable food-centered events. Classes accommodate home cooks and visiting travelers seeking authentic regional cooking experiences and techniques.
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Experiences
11 unique classes & events
Hands-on and demonstration formats
Collaborations
Dave’s Jazz Bistro & Festivals
Live music and cultural partners
Culinary Focus
New Mexican & Mexican cuisine
Healthy, vegetarian, and holiday menus
Book a hands-on class, demonstration session, or a live-music dinner event to taste regional New Mexican cuisine.
Arrive Early to Settle In
Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time to get comfortable and prepare your materials.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Dress in layers and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on.
Notify of Dietary Restrictions
Inform the staff ahead if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions to ensure a safe experience.
Bring Your Creative Spirit
No prior painting skills are necessary — come ready to experiment and enjoy the process!
Comfortable Clothing
Wear clothes that allow freedom of movement and can handle paint splashes.
Apron or Smock
Optional but helpful to protect your clothing during painting.
Sunscreen
If attending any outdoor segments or walking around Santa Fe, sunscreen will protect your skin.
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Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the session and your visit to Santa Fe.
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