In the spirit of the Christmas season, visitors can view Tesoros de Devoción: Treasures of Devotion, a collection of religious bultos, retablos, and crucifijos dating from the late 1700s to 1900, on exhibit at the Palace of the Governors. The exhibit demonstrates how European stylistic traditions and iconography were combined with new palettes, different styles, […]
In the spirit of the Christmas season, visitors can view Tesoros de Devoción: Treasures of Devotion, a collection of religious bultos, retablos, and crucifijos dating from the late 1700s to 1900, on exhibit at the Palace of the Governors. The exhibit demonstrates how European stylistic traditions and iconography were combined with new palettes, different styles, […]
Tough economic times hardly faze the folks ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Mountain Man Rendezvous in the Palace of the Governors Courtyard. From Aug. 5-9 (see daily schedule below), craftspeople, re-enactors, authors and musicians will share a wealth of know-how on the “simple life” of another era – the early 1800s, to […]
For this Third Sunday, join us to learn about painting with a natural dye, cochineal. This dye powder is made from the bodies of dried female cochineal insects, found in Mexico, Central America and some parts of the southwestern U.S. Make your own watercolor paints in reds, pinks and purples and experiment. Seating and materials […]
Learn the basics of electricity, simple circuitry, and sewing during this introduction to electronic textiles. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own custom light up textile with conductive thread and sewable LED’s using patterns from circuit boards and Navajo textiles as inspiration. Recommended for 9 years and older. Space limited, for reservations call […]
During Santa Fe Indian Market, come inside and learn about the craft of finger weaving. Practiced by Southeastern U.S. tribes and indigenous communities in Mexico, these colorful pulseras became popular as friendship bracelets. Seating and materials are limited. Free.
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