IN-PERSON CLASSES:
Pottery Open Studio
October 16-December 11, 2025 • Thursdays • 5:00-7:30 pm
Fee: $360 • NNMC El Rito campus, El Pueblito Building / Ceramics Studio
Pottery open studio practice time with basic instruction provided. Course includes
firing of work for Cone 5-6 pottery. Wedging, coiling, hand-building and wheel instruction
provided.
The wheel is available with some basic instruction but the class will be mainly focused
on hand-building. Instructor: Janeen Singer. Supplies included.
A Weekend Workshop in Letterpress Greeting Cards
November 22-23, 2025 • Saturday & Sunday • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fee: $50 • NNMC El Rito campus, El Pueblito Building / Ceramics Studio
Instructor Andrew Furse at El Pueblito Bldg will be teaching a weekend workshop Nov
22-23. $50 with supplies included.
A Card-Making workshop to help spread messages. It provides a unique, hands-on experience
in the art of letterpress printing, focused on creating beautiful and original thank
you cards, greeting cards, get-well-soon, sympathy cards, etc. Learn about typesetting
and arranging typefaces, images, and other design elements to create unique, one of
a kind cards. An engaging, beginner-friendly learning environment with access to vintage
letterpress equipment and a variety of materials to help realize your ideas. You'll
leave with a set of personalized, handcrafted cards to share with friends and family.
Register / Info: https://bit.ly/4gwJnrN • carolina.alegre@nnmc.edu • (505) 500-9201
Heritage Arts Woodworking
August 6 - December 17, 2025 • Wednesdays • 8am- 12pm & 12pm -4pm
$100 • Espanola Campus • See details below!
By Philip Sanchez
This class explores the tradition of woodworking, honoring techniques passed down
through generations.The program is led by instruction that is deeply rooted in historic
methods, committed to preserving and evolving the unique artistic and cultural expressions
of Northern New Mexico. Projects include: retablos,wooden crosses, bultos, tables,
benches, and more.
Spanish Colonial Woodworking
August 4- December 16, 2025 • Mondays & Tuesdays • 8am-5pm
$150- one day session per week • $299- two day session per week
Española Campus • See details below!
By Tony Gallegos
An introductory course in the art of Spanish Colonial Woodworking where students will
learn the basic carving techniques, as used for centuries in Northern New Mexico and
throughout Latin America and Spain.
Rio Grande Weaving
August 23- October 25 • Saturdays • 10am-4pm
$179 • Espanola Campus • See details below!
Students will learn the 4 basic shuttle techniques used in Rio Grande Weaving. Students
will learn shuttle placement, balancing a pattern, and keeping edges straight. Students
will create samples of each technique with instructions to create a weaving portfolio.
August 19- October 14 and October 14-December 9 • Mondays & Tuesdays • 8am-2pm
$179 • Espanola Campus • See details below!
By Karen Martinez
Students will learn the 4 basic shuttle techniques used in Rio Grande Weaving. Students
will learn shuttle placement, balancing a pattern, and keeping edges straight. Students
will create samples of each technique with instructions to create a weaving portfolio.
Entry-Level Driver Training, CDL Permit Prep
September 2-12, 2025 and October 20-31, 2025 • Monday-Friday • 5:30pm-8:30pm
$500 • Espanola Campus • See details below!
By Donald Griego
- Federally mandated ELDT training in accordance with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Association)
- 35 ELDT chapters will be taught, and as well as general knowledge, air brakes, and
combination vehicles, in accordance with the NM CDL Manual
- Guidance on meeting all requirements to obtain ELDT training and a CDL permit
Introduction to Linux Administration
September 22- October 29, 2025 • Mondays & Wednesdays • 6-7:30pm
$175 • online class • See details below!
This class will teach students to navigate the file system utilizing command line
tools for file management, understanding user permissions and basic system administration
tasks like software installations and network configuration. You will also learn how
to write basic shell scripts and basic security concepts.
Yoga Basics - 4 week series
Tuesdays, October 7–28 • 9:30–10:30 AM
$30 • El Rito Campus, Alumni Hall • See details below!
Yoga teacher Joy Nagle will be conducting at the El Rito Campus (Alumni Hall Building)
this four-week series which offers a supportive introduction to yoga, designed for
beginners, those returning to their practice, or anyone wanting to deepen their foundation.
Classes include, essential postures, gentle stretching, balance work, breathing exercises,
meditation and relaxation techniques. Relevant yoga concepts and principles will also
be discussed. Students need to bring their own mat, block, strap and blanket. More
info on Joy is @ soulfireyogawithjoy.com
Register / Questions: Lina Alegre, carolina.alegre@nnmc.edu • (505)-500-9201
Micaceous Pottery I (Community)
October TBA • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9am-10:30am
$180 • Espanola Campus
By Ruben Olguin