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June 22 - 26

Oh, Those Ears! -- Making a Clay Donkey Sculpture

Location: Taos, New Mexico

This sculpture experience is fortunate to have a rare heritage breed of donkey as our full time model. Called Andalusion Mammoths, they were first imported by George Washington from Spain thru the diplomatic permission of the King of Spain, and have been treasured ever since.

Oh, Those Ears! -- Making a Clay Donkey Sculpture
Cooking with Traditional Foods
Beginning Oil Painting
Art in the Fields and on the River

At Taos Art School, we believe that place and practice shape the artist. Our approach blends rigorous craft and tradition with experimentation and individual vision, so every student finds their voice while learning in the light and landscape of Northern New Mexico.

Real student stories, brought to life through creativity, practice, and exploration.

Testimonials

"The week I spent at Taos Art School changed how I see color and light. The faculty met each of us where we were and pushed us just enough. I left with work I’m proud of and a real sense of what I want to do next."

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Sarah Johnson

Workshop participant, Austin, TX

"I’d been painting for years but felt stuck. Here I found a community that cared about craft and honesty. The landscape and the instruction together gave me permission to take risks I’d been avoiding."

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Michael Chen

Expedition participant, San Francisco, CA

"I came for the Georgia O’Keeffe country expedition and got so much more—new ways of looking, lasting friendships, and a clearer sense of my own voice. Taos and this school are a rare combination."

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Emma Rodriguez

Expedition participant, Santa Fe, NM

"The small groups and hands-on focus made all the difference. No one was hiding behind theory; we were all making, looking, and talking. I left with skills I use every day in my practice."

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David Park

Workshop participant, Portland, OR

"I’d never been to New Mexico before. The light, the land, and the way the school structures the days around both studio and place made it feel like one continuous learning experience. I’ll be back."

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Lisa Thompson

Workshop participant, Seattle, WA

"What stands out is how seriously they take both tradition and experimentation. You get real technique and real freedom. The faculty and the setting make it possible to push further than you thought you could."

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Robert Martinez

Workshop participant, Denver, CO

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