Classes @ UNM::
I am currently teaching a variety of arts and humanities courses through the University of New Mexico Continuing Education department, as well as through my own studio at the Factory on 5th Artspace. This page lists courses that are available through the UNM. For my in-studio classes, visit this page.
These classes are taught in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Class sizes stay fairly small so that all students get plenty of group interaction. Summer Semester, 2008 is CLOSED.
New classes coming this fall:
Artist Trading Card Workshop
Dragon’s Delight - Intro to Chinese Mythology and Folk Tales
Sun, Moon, and Sea - Intro to Japanese Mythology and Folk Tales
Tao and Zen
“Tao” literally means ” the path” or “the way.” Find your own way through the deep, philosophical world of Taoist thought as you learn about cultivating inner peace, going with the flow, and practicing compassion, simplicity and patience. Taoism is the oldest form of Chinese philosophical and religious thought and it still brings enlightenment and peace to millions in the modern world. Tao and Zen will introduce students of all interest levels to the world of Taoism; concepts, history, schools of thought, modern practice, the Taoist arts (Qi Gong, Tai Chi, etc.), tales, artwork, and heroes. This course is open to anyone, regardless of age, spiritual experience, or personal religious choice. The journey of a thousand miles begin with one step….
Fall, 2008 listing (not open for enrollment yet): Thursday, September 25th - Thursday, November 13th, 2008 (8 week course, 2 hours per session).
Tea Appreciation
Tea has been enjoyed for thousands of years. From the high mountain Oolong of China and Taiwan to the dark, robust Indian Assam and delicate African Honeybush - the consumption of true tea and herbal tea is meditative, relaxing, invigorating, and reflective. Tea brings health benefits and stress relief. It’s used as medicine, as a beauty product, and even in art and douse cleaning. Delve into this lush class, which offers you the chance to taste, sample and discuss tea from all over the world. It’s an ideal class for those seeking something beyond supermarket tea bags, or for those wanting to learn more about (or to sample) world teas. Proper brewing methods, tea tasking, tea grading, and even some tea tales will be discussed. Note: $10 materials fee due to the instructor at the first class.
Fall, 2008 listing (not open for enrollment yet): Saturday, September 6th, 13th, and 20th, 2008 (2 hours per session).
