Artistic Activities
With Boynton Canyon as your inspiration, spend time expressing yourself through an artistic experience at our Artist Cottage. Open your mind, heart, and spirit to the energy of the canyon and the beauty of the high desert landscape. All classes have an option to pair your experience with a glass of our sommelier’s favorite wine.
Classes offered daily, 24-hour advanced reservation required.
Please contact the Artist Cottage at 928.203.8470 or dial 8179 from your guestroom phone.
Wheel Thrown Pottery
Feel the clay come to life in your hands as your imagination takes shape on the wheel. Explore essential techniques from centering clay and pulling up walls in this memorable, hands-on experience with expert instruction for all skill levels. All pieces will be carefully dried and fired by our team upon completion. This class is designed for guests ages 16+.
Southwest Pottery Glazing
In this pottery glazing class, you'll explore various glazing techniques learning how to apply different colors and textures. Choose from a variety of hand thrown or molded bowls, plates, mugs and figurines.
Please note the firing process can take
from 16-24 hours to complete.
Creativity in Clay
Discover the origins of pottery making by learning traditional techniques such as pinch pots, coils, and slabs. In this workshop, you’ll develop your skills in shaping and molding clay by hand.
Please note, your piece will be shipped to you after the firing process is complete.
Creativity in Mixed Media
Explore the many possibilities of expression through mixed media. Learn techniques to blend different mediums, creating depth, contrast, and visual interest in your work.
Exploring Acrylics
An ideal class for beginning painters, allow our artist instructors to teach you how to work with this versatile, bright and bold medium. Learn beginner to advanced acrylic painting methods including underpainting, glazing and textural effects.
Beading
Set an intention and select a gemstone that embraces your goals and dreams. Create a beaded bracelet as a vacation keepsake and reminder of your time in the canyon.
Pastels
Explore the magic of creating art with pastels. Your instructor will guide you through various techniques to help you find your individual style, while enjoying the magic of blending and color exploration.
Watercolors
Capture the beauty of the canyon through brush strokes. Be inspired by the orange hues as the sun dips below the horizon or the many shades of green of the high desert flora.
Tree of Life
Transform copper wire and crystal and stone chips into a tree of life pendant. Explore detailed wire working skills using jewelry pliers to bend, twist and shape copper wire into intricate designs.
Sketching from Nature
Explore the beauty of nature from an artist’s perspective. Meander along Enchantment’s pathways to discover the elements and textures of the high desert. From the towering sandstone red rocks to cacti and juniper bark, connect to nature while building your observation and drawing skills.
Gourd Decorating
Using locally grown gourds, learn how to transform them into stunning works of art using various techniques, such as painting, staining, and embellishing. Discover how a humble gourd can become a canvas for self-expression, storytelling, and cultural exploration.
Paw Print Impressions
Create a lasting keepsake of your furry friend’s paw print in this fun and heartwarming art class! In this session, you’ll gently impress your dog’s paw into soft, pliable clay, capturing their unique print forever.