Pocket Sketchbook “not a day without a line” | View from my window in Taos (left) Desert-dream imprints (right) © Laurie Doctor
When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.— The Peace of Wild Things, Wendell Berry
The day-blind stars remain waiting with their light, always. The sky and stars that float over the desert touch us and pollinate our work and our community in the classroom. There is nothing like the vastness of a night sky filled with stars to ignite your imagination. The night sky will be our palette for words, color, poetry and books: ultramarine, cerulean, indigo, firmament, cobalt, heavens, atmosphere….
This atmosphere permeates our classroom in Taos. We protect this space as a rare gift of uninterrupted time by being willing to leave phones, watches and other interrupters outside the classroom.
Join us for writing, painting, and bookmaking. This class is open to all levels of experience.
Taking a walk at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos, where we stay:
Book cases from our class in New Mexico
Workshop Logistics
Workshop Fee
The workshop fee includes the class, your room, and all meals. All rooms have a private bathroom, and the meals are large and delicious.
Double room: $3,600
Single room: $4,200
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. The balance is due January 15, 2027. You may make payments in the Store or send a check to: Laurie Doctor, 8116 Wolf Pen Branch Rd. Prospect, KY 40059.
Workshop Scholarships
We are committed to making this workshop accessible to people of all income levels, including younger students. To this end, we are happy to announce the Martin Ray Young at Heart Scholarship to help make this possible.
To apply for a scholarship, click here. We will make scholarship award determinations on a rolling basis.
Workshop Location
This workshop is held at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, which borders Pueblo land and is within easy walking distance to the heart of Taos, NM. Those traveling by air can fly into Albuquerque or Santa Fe, then take a private shuttle or public transportation to Taos.
Please note that Mabel’s is an historic site and is not handicap accessible. Taos is at an elevation of about 7,000 feet above sea level.
Cancellations and Refunds
If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, please let me know as soon as possible: kayscribe12@gmail.com. If someone fills your spot, your payment will be refunded, minus your $500 nonrefundable deposit. If no one fills your spot, you will not receive a refund.