Dates: Sunday August 21, 2011 – Saturday August 27, 2011

Leaders: Kathy Skura, MFA, and Barry Skura, Ph.D.

Costs: $779 with a double occupancy room. $995 with a single occupancy room. Package includes workshop tuition, accommodations for 6 nights (7 days), 6 gourmet breakfasts, 5 bag lunches, 1 on-site hot lunch, easels, tour of O’Keeffe’s home and tour of Taos Pueblo.

Art Supply Charge (optional): $35 If you select this option, all necessary art supplies will be provided, including canvases, good brushes, easels, palettes, acrylic paints, oil paints and pastels.

For More Information: Contact Barry or Kathy Skura at 914-779-0936 or via e-mail at Bskura@optonline.net. You can also visit Barry and Kathy’s web site, www.hikingandart.org

Reservations: Charles or Pam of San Geronimo Lodge at 575-751-3776

Thank you for your interest in our workshop, “Painting and Hiking with Georgia O'Keeffe in Northern New Mexico.” We will be based at the historic San Geronimo Lodge in Taos. Barry and Kathy will lead moderate hikes of one to six miles to sketching and painting locations in and around the Taos area. There will also be a trip to Ghost Ranch and to O’Keeffe’s home and studio in Abiquiu. Kathy will provide instruction in painting, sketching and photo composition, assisted by our San Geronimo host, Charles Montgomery.

This is Georgia O'Keeffe country. O'Keeffe spent a considerable amount of time in Taos and her history is interwoven with the art history of Taos. O'Keeffe was captivated by the northern New Mexico landscape. "The color! The Color!" she exclaimed upon first seeing the bright rocks and clear air of the region.

During this workshop, you will learn about Georgia O'Keeffe’s life and art. You will also have a chance to develop your own artistic vision by walking, sketching and painting the landscape that inspired her so much. We think that you will agree that Northern New Mexico has some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. Depending on your interests and background, you may work independently or receive basic as well as more advanced instruction.

Our itinerary will vary from day to day. The basic plan is to hike to a scenic location after breakfast, carrying light weight portable easels, art supplies, and lunch. We will spend several hours at our destination learning art techniques, sketching, taking photos, or painting. On-site instruction will be different for participants who are at different levels or have different goals. Participants may also work independently. The average hikes with be 2 – 4 miles, round trip. On some days, those who wish to hike a little further will be able to join Barry on an optional side trip.

When we return to the lodge, there will be time to reflect and relax – swimming in the lodge pool, walking the mediation path, sharing experiences, as well as visiting local points of interest. In the evening, we will offer other activities, including talks on Georgia O’Keeffe’s life and painting style, discussions on the nature of creativity, or a sunset walk.

The workshop is open artists at all levels -- both the developing artist who wishes to work independently and the novice who is looking for instruction in basic techniques. We also welcome those who simply want to increase their appreciation of fine art, or are primarily interested in photography.

We will be staying at the AAA-rated 3-Diamond San Geronimo Lodge, an historic, adobe Bed and Breakfast with studio space, Wi-Fi, pool and hot tub. The address is 1101 Witt Road, Taos, New Mexico. Pictures of the lodge can be found at www.sangeronimolodge.com.