Events Calendar
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Marbled & Collaged Art with Brent Hedstrom
Week of February 21, 2026
Where creativity and color flows. Step into the peaceful calm of the art studio and check in with your creative self. When we’re surrounded by...
Diane Arkin | Mexican Art
Week of March 21, 2026
Giants of 20th Century Mexican Mural Art Mexico has long been a magnet for an international community of avant-garde intellectuals, writers, poets, and artists, but...
Art Projects with Linda Weill
Week of March 28, 2026
Join Linda Weill for these fun art projects: Painting or drawing birds on cigar boxes Decorating a book cover with pressed plants Constructing a Japanese...
The Artful Mind with Carrie Geraci, BA
Week of April 4, 2026
The Artful Mind: Creativity for Cognitive Wellness. Presentation. Unlock the power of creativity for a sharper, healthier brain. This engaging presentation explores how creative activities—whether...
Listening Deeply and Looking Closely with Dr. Jeff Lee
Week of April 11, 2026
What Your Body Wants to Tell You: The Compelling Science Behind Your Week At The Ranch We all come to the Ranch with the hope...
ART and Nature with Lynda Reeves McIntyre
Week of April 11, 2026
Earth Art, Environmental Art, Art and Nature! Throughout time the power and beauty of the natural world have inspired artists, shamans, everyday people and they...
Color Journals: Learning to See Color with Fresh Eyes with Clayton Merrell
Week of April 18, 2026
For anyone interested in color, this workshop will focus our attention on the color environment in and around Rancho La Puerta with the aim of...
Color Journals: Learning to See Color with Fresh Eyes with Clayton Merrell
Week of April 25, 2026
Sunday Color Journals: Learning to See Color with Fresh Eyes Focusing our attention on color in and around Rancho La Puerta, we will increase our...
Silk Serenity: The Art of Painting on Silk with Roberto Colangeli
Week of May 2, 2026
Painting on silk has a rich and diverse history that spans over two millennia. This program is targeted for guests who prioritize creativity as a...
Creative Expression – Art with Lena Rivkin
Week of May 9, 2026
Henri Matisse Collages: Create your own colorful and striking collage in the vibrant style of Henri Matisse. Creative Expansions: Collaborate with famous artists by combining...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of May 16, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of May 23, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
Art as a Way of Life: An Unconventional Approach
Week of May 30, 2026
Frank Lloyd Wright, My Art and Me: An Unconventional Approach Pamela Smilow’s presentation is about the unconventional way she has made art her way of...
ART and Nature with Lynda Reeves McIntyre
Week of June 6, 2026
Earth Art, Environmental Art, Art and Nature! Throughout time the power and beauty of the natural world have inspired artists, shamans, everyday people and they...
Art Workshops with Jessica Colvin
Week of June 20, 2026
Embossing Your Own Set of Stationery Decoupaging Coasters, Frames and Journals Jessica Colvin, MSW, MPH is a national leader in the school wellness movement, with over...
ART Through A Designer’s Eye with Christi Willford
Week of June 27, 2026
Standalone workshops blending design thinking and fine art to spark creativity, reflection, and soulful connection through traditional materials. - Accessible to all skill levels -...
Watercolor Landscape Sketching of the Ranch with Eddie Omens
Week of July 4, 2026
Watercolor Landscape Sketching of the Ranch Join Eddie for a relaxed and inspiring introduction to watercolor landscape sketching. He believes that creativity is innate—something we...
Awaken the Artist Within with Erin Gafill
Week of July 18, 2026
Awaken the Artist Within (Presentation with slide show) – Saturday 8:00pm Olmeca Gym Awaken the Artist Within – Sunday through Thursday 9 am ART Studio...
Hand-Stitching and Group Quilting with Emily Birmingham
Week of July 18, 2026
Sunday through Thursday 1 pm ART Studio The act of Group Quilting opens the door to designing in community. Over the course of our week...
I Can’t Draw and You Can Too! with Tom Birmingham
Week of July 18, 2026
Sunday through Wednesday 4 pm ART Studio I have a secret to share. If you’ve been telling yourself that you can’t draw since you were...
A Creativity Boost Week
Week of July 18, 2026
Ignite your imagination during Creativity Boost Week at The Ranch! Join us for an inspiring celebration of art, expression, and innovation featuring incredible artists from...
Weaving and Natural Dyes with Alana Nydorf
Week of August 8, 2026
Weaving and Natural Dyes. Learn to weave a small textile from recycled materials naturally dyed with ingredients sourced from the Ranch. Weaving is one of...
Weaving and Natural Dyes with Alana Nydorf
Week of August 22, 2026
Weaving and Natural Dyes. Learn to weave a small textile from recycled materials naturally dyed with ingredients sourced from the Ranch. Weaving is one of...
Art Projects with Linda Weill
Week of September 12, 2026
Join Linda Weill for these fun art projects: Painting or drawing birds on cigar boxes Decorating a book cover with pressed plants Constructing a Japanese...
Exploring Assemblage and Collage in Art with Irma Sofía Poeter
Week of September 19, 2026
Exploring Assemblage and Collage in Art: A Workshop Overview 1. Found Objects and Materials: We’ll incorporate a variety of found objects and diverse materials, each...
Creative Expression – Art with Lena Rivkin
Week of October 10, 2026
Henri Matisse Collages: Create your own colorful and striking collage in the vibrant style of Henri Matisse. Creative Expansions: Collaborate with famous artists by combining...
Art as a Way of Life: An Unconventional Approach
Week of October 17, 2026
Frank Lloyd Wright, My Art and Me: An Unconventional Approach Pamela Smilow’s presentation is about the unconventional way she has made art her way of...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of October 31, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of November 7, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
The Artful Mind with Carrie Geraci, BA
Week of November 14, 2026
The Artful Mind: Creativity for Cognitive Wellness. Presentation. Unlock the power of creativity for a sharper, healthier brain. This engaging presentation explores how creative activities—whether...
Listening Deeply and Looking Closely with Dr. Jeff Lee
Week of November 21, 2026
What Your Body Wants to Tell You: The Compelling Science Behind Your Week At The Ranch We all come to the Ranch with the hope...