“Your shadow joins everything” — William Stafford
Handmade book in Harrison Collection, San Francisco, CA © Laurie Doctor
Everything Blossoms from Within
This class is full.
This title, “Everything blossoms from within”, is inspired by the poet, Galway Kinnell, with whom I had the privilege of working with in my exhibit “Another Night in the Ruins”. In his poem, Saint Francis and the Sow, he puts these two words together: self and blessing: self-blessing. Our work blossoms from within, with dedicated time and place. When we reach within, the place and the work reaches back.
In this class we will focus on putting unlikely words together — self-blessing, mind-weeds, shadow-practice — in visual, auditory and poetic ways. We will be using ink, watercolor and graphite and incorporate this work into a handmade book.
Join us for a week of writing, visual experiments and bookmaking in a contemplative atmosphere. This class is made for those of you who are willing and able to leave phones and watches outside the classroom. No exceptions. All levels of experience welcome.
When our work blossoms, we blossom with it.
“Where the piano meditates” — William Stafford
Handmade book in Harrison Collection, San Francisco, CA © Laurie Doctor
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: $2995
Single room: $3,500
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. The balance is due February 1, 2025.
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 of 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.
Workshop Registration
Deposit
A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your place in the class. Students are registered in the order in which their deposits are received. Click on the button below to register and pay your deposit.
Attendance Policy
Due to the meditative and structural nature of Laurie's classes, classes are reserved for students who are able to attend the entire time. Cell phones, smart watches, and other pesky gadgets are forbidden in the classroom. (No exceptions.)
Cancellations and Refunds
If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, please let my studio manager know as soon as possible by sending an email to laurie@lauriedoctor.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.