" On
the Trail of O'Keeffe at Ghost
Ranch"
© Jan
Hart
Some
Common Questions and Answers.
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Watercolor Workshops at Ghost
Ranch
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Ghost House
with Kitchen Mesa beyond |
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Painting
at Echo Canyon |
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Price
Includes it all!
Historical review of Ghost
Ranch and artist, Georgia O'Keeffe, all instruction, 24 hr access to studio,
double-occupancy rustic room atop the Mesa, all meals at the ranch, tour
of Georgia O'Keeffe's Abiquiu home (if possible), visits to Plaza Blanca,
Echo Amphitheater, Rancho de Chimayô, opportunities for hiking,
photography, horseback riding, massage and always sunshine during the
day, coyote chorus at night!
You'll be able to immerse
yourself into your creative and spiritual play in a truly profound place.
Come join us for an unforgetable experience..
Jan
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2
Sessions
SPRING
• May 13 - 20, Spring,2005
cancelled, minimum number of students (6) not achieved. Fall will be a GO!
FALL
• Sept. 16 - 23, Fall 2005 (confirmed dates)
6 days & 7 nights $1125 plus tax
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What
is a typical day like?
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A
typical day at Ghost Ranch begins with breakfast in the dining hall and
then meeting in the studio at 9. I usually have a lesson with slides and
demo followed by painting, outside or inside, depending upon the individuality
of the group. More advanced students may want to go off and paint where
they wish; others will paint nearby where I can answer questions, etc. After
lunch in the dining hall, we paint or hike, or..... We generally meet again
in the studio late afternoon before dinner for positive critique. Some days
we'll pack our lunches and carpool to nearby places - Echo Canyon, Plaza
Blanca, Abiquiu... It is pretty informal - and always respectful of the
individual participant's preferences. Carol will be availalble to thake
those who wish out for her favorite way to paint - en
plein aire. |
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Chimney
Rock, as seen from the cabins on the Mesa in the morning sunlight. And,
yes - the sky is this blue! |
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Can
I bring along a non-painting friend?
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Certainly!
You can bring along a friend to share your double-occupancy room. The charges
are the same per person except for instruction, which is subtracted from
the total amount. There are plenty of things to do at Ghost Ranch and nearby
- photography, museums, horseback riding, hiking, 24 hour access to Ghost
Ranch's wonderful library, climbing, etc..... |
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Are there vegetarian meals available?
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Yes.
The Dining Hall and cooking staff at Ghost Ranch do a wonderful job providing
healthy and tasty food, which always includes a Vegetarian entree. Fresh
salads from the garden for lunch and dinner and homemade yogut and granola
at breakfast are generally offered. |
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How
large is the workshop?
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I limit the
number of participants to 15 maximum so that I can give one on one attention
to all. Included in the workshop is a voluntary private consultation devoted
entirely to your special strengths and weaknesses.
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the
old pool at the Ranch - with the Pedernal O'Keeffe painted so often...beyond.... |
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Is it possible to get private accommodations
at Ghost Ranch?
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Yes.
Ghost Ranch charges an additional $20/person/night for a private cabin on
the mesa in the camp style cabins with shared toilets and showers. If you'd
prefer to have semi-private (shared with another room) or private bathroom
- we try to find you accommodations in the main area of the Ranch. The charges
are an additional $20 to $40/night/person respectively. I generally prefer
the accommodations on the mesa for the incomparable 360 degree views and
quiet, but make every effort to be sure you have the accommodations you
prefer when possible. |
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Morning
on the Mesa... |
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What
about transportation to the Ranch?
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Most
workshop participants arrive at the Ranch in a car which they have driven
from home or rented for the week at the Albuquerque airport. Whenever a
person prefers not to drive, we find others in the workshop who are willing
to share their vehicle. |
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What
kind of painter do I need to be?
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Any kind
of painter you already are. This workshop is for those who want to take
the next step, whatever it is. If you are a beginner, you start there.
If you are an experienced painter, you'll find plenty to challenge and
excite you here. My job is to guide the process and make it safe to
experiment and explore with lots of fun included. If you paint in oils
or pastels, you are still welcome to join us and enrich all of our experiences
in this wondrous and magic place! Carol will be available to take those
who wish - out en plein aire.
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Echo
Amphitheater nearby... |
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(left)
Just as the sun goes down in the badlands, below the cliffs. (middle) painting
and relaxing at Rancho de Chimayo before dinner (right) the dry arroyo at
Plaza Blanca |
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All photographs
by Jan Hart, ©2003 |
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How do I
register?
Just email
me to be sure there are openings in the workshop. Then, to insure
your space, mail a $200 deposit to my
address. I also take Visa/MC. Be
sure to include the following information:
Full Name,
Addresss, Phone, E-mail Address.
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