Classes & Events
Join us at the farm for art, nature, and community. All skill levels and ages welcome.
Esperanza Open House
Come Tour the historical 7 acres of rich farm land from the Boulder Cliffs down past the old Adobe homestead ( now our art studio ) past the spiral garden and tipi, cross down over the Acequia(historical water ditch) bridge down to the irrigated hoop houses through the long hay alfalfa field to the Pecos River. We will gather in the art studio to see examples of art offerings that will be happening this summer. Mary has been teaching farm art camps for 14 years before settling here and renovating this homestead. 155 County Road B41F, Ribera Parking lot on the nw side of the property.
Grand Opening - Open House
Join us for food, fun, art and community! See you on the farm!
Adult Plein Air Painting
Paint the stunning landscapes of northern New Mexico en plein air. Guided by Mary, these classes welcome all skill levels and connect artists with the natural world.
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Six Tuesday morning sessions along the Pecos River. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own supplies or borrow from Mary.
Children's Art Summer Camp
A joyful week-long immersion in creative arts for children ages 6-14. Painting, sculpture, nature journaling, and more on our beautiful seven-acre farm along the Pecos River. Daily art projects, nature walks, and creative exploration. All classes are taught by Mary Magdalena Limited to 10, 5-12 yrs old 10-2 pm, bring a lunch and water bottle Wear appropriate shoes, sun hat, sun screen and bug repellent
Clay Structures
Bring your family and created a miniature adobe village!
Creating a Power Shield
Painting, Beading, Drumming
Totem Pole Building
Creating totem poles from objects from nature.
Scarecrow Building
Scarecrow Building & Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Landscape Painting
How to create depth, dark and light contrast, acrylic on canvas
Clay Structures
Building creative structures with clay.
Cresting Dragon Flies
Embossing into Metal