Places are still available in two upcoming Mancos School of the West art classes. Workshops are held at artists’ studios in the Mancos Valley. For more information and to register for classes, visit
Students will learn how to construct and decorate an ocean drum out of a large canteen gourd in this one day class. Play an ocean drum for wellness, bring in the summer solstice with the meditating sound of waves crashing onto the beach. These sounds are created when rolling a gourd ocean drum side to side and in a circular motion. Cost for the workshop is $85.
Participants will learn camera basics, the use of light, aperture, shutter, and ISO speed. We will cover composition and design tips. Find your voice in photography by exploring and applying what you learn in the beautiful surroundings of the Mancos Valley. You will acquire a better knowledge of the basic operations of your camera and learn about the elements of good composition. Cost for the workshop is $125.
