Join Marilee Nielsen in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico for a week of sketching, sightseeing and personal, on-site art instruction in this unique town.
THE 2025 WORKSHOP
June 8 - 12, 2025
Photo by Kathy De La Torre
Photo by Kathy De La Torre
Santa Fe is known for its rich, earthy tones, unique culture and history, and architecture that is quintessential to the Southwest. Dive deep into the rustic landscape with a four-day immersive urban sketching workshop held at the Drury Plaza Hotel, focused on teaching you the skills of sketching on location. See what some participants had to say:
“The Santa Fe Workshop was far beyond my expectations. I gained confidence and learned something new every day. Thank you so much for this great art experience! “
“We were challenged every day in new ways, and were delighted to see our accomplishments under Marilee’s guidance. This workshop has been well thought out and meticulously executed.'“
All Photos by Kathy De La Torre
“I liked the Drury Hotel with its central, convenient location, spacious rooms and nice, rooftop rest area. Having breakfast included and the happy hour light meal were a big plus.“
“Marilee’s positive attitude and energy were reflected in the group, and many of us came away with wonderful friendships. If you ever have an opportunity to attend a Marilee workshop, do not hesitate to grab a spot.”
Upcoming urban sketching workshops
June 8 -12, 2025
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Registration is open for the 2025 workshop. Please use the button to register or the form below to send me an email with questions. It is open to beginners and registration includes a free link to my UDEMY Urban Sketching Classes for preparation.
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$650 workshop fee*
$300 deposit due for registration before 1/2025. $350 due 1/2025.
Estimated hotel costs at Drury Plaza Hotel: $208/night
*does not include hotel tax and fees
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This workshop will be split between experiencing the magic of Santa Fe, meeting and making new friends with, and be an educational art activity. Generally, mornings will be spent sketching or site seeing and afternoons will be spent in the classroom on the hotel premises.
Tentative schedule:
Monday: Private visit to Georgia O'keeffe Museum. Sketching and getting to know Santa Fe . Lunch provided at Santa Fe Restaurant. Afternoon instruction in conference room.
Tuesday: Sketching Santa Fe with afternoon instruction in conference room. Picnic lunch provided along Santa Fe River park.
Wednesday: Provided transportation up Canyon Road stopping to photograph sites, ending at an historic site for plein air painting. Picnic lunch provided. Afternoon instruction in conference room.
Thursday: Transportation to the historic town of Chimayo for sketching and final lunch at Rancho de Chimayo.
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A signed copy of the Workshop Terms and Conditions Policy Formmust be submitted with payment.
