Welcome to Bluebird Studios
“The Atelier of the West”
Art Classes for All!
Our Mission:
Bluebird Studios is “The Atelier of the West” located in Santa Fe, New Mexico and our goal is to provide our guests with a warm, welcoming gathering place in an open, comfortable, and well-equipped studio space for the study of traditional fine arts under the guidance of professional artists. Our mission is to host art classes beyond the traditional workshop and offer our students a memorable experience to soak up the history, culture, and ambiance only Santa Fe can offer.
“This place was better than I thought it could be.
The hosts, Beth and Billy, were helpful and friendly in every way.
Creativity is in the air here - just breathe.”
— Letty Roller
Bluebird Studios of Santa Fe is on a wonderful family ranch complete with horses and very gracious hosts, Billy and Beth Cooper.
The studio is huge with plenty of room for a variety of different art workshops with renown nationally recognized artists. Each of the workshops I have taken were inviting, informative, inspiring and enjoyable
Food and drinks are provided so participants can concentrate on the instruction of demos, and one’s own work. We also visit art studios, galleries, museums and have a big family dinner in town.
This is a positive experience not to be missed.
- Harriet Huff
Our Focus:
At Bluebird Studios, we offer art classes for guests of all levels, from total beginners to experienced professionals. We provide an enriching experience that leaves you feeling invigorated and confident in your artistic abilities. We believe that art is a journey that never ends, and we want to help you develop the skills and knowledge to take your work to the next level. Join us at Bluebird Studios in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico for an opportunity to slow down and explore the basics of creating beautiful art, as well as gain new ideas and techniques to incorporate into your own work.
A Premiere Bluebird Chat with Albert Handell, Michael Chesley Johnson, and Roberta Remy
Watch here for an exclusive chat we had with three esteemed artists.
2024 Art Classes
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Adding Figures to Your Work in a Natural Way with Michele Byrne
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(SOLD OUT!) From Wire to Whinny with Lynn Fraley
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(SOLD OUT!) Painting and Drawing the Horse & Still Life with David Leffel and Sherrie McGraw
May 29 - June 1, 2024
Materials: all mediums are acceptable (oil, pastel, watercolor)
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(SOLD OUT) Breaking Free: Mood & Atmosphere with Tony Allain
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Confident Watercolor with Richie Vios
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Painting and Drawing Horses from Life with Laurie Kersey
August 23 - 25, 2024
Materials: oil, acrylic, pastel, and gouache are acceptable
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Mastering Pastel Landscape Painting with Doug Dawson
August 28 - 30, 2024
Materials: pastel, but open to oil painters
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(SOLD OUT) Connecting Eyes, Heart, Hand: The Value of Value, from Start to Finish with Natasha Isenhour
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Design and Composition in Painting with John Taft
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Fresh and Direct Landscape Painting with Aaron Schuerr
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Capturing the Moment in Plein Air Watercolor with Geoff Allen
Testimonials
“I was completely excited and pleased. Excited to be able to enjoy the instruction and practice with the other artists under the help of such an acclaimed artist. It’s more than met my expectations and I would recommend this studio as a perfect workshop experience.”
— K. McClendon
“This was such a wonderful workshop venue. Beth and Billy are such gracious hosts. The BBQ was a homey touch. Thank you for having coffee and snacks as well as meals. This made it so much easier and less stressful for those of us who traveled a long distance.”
