Casa de la Noche, Mexico
The Alchemy of Ink: painting and encaustic in San Miguel de Allende
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Who runs the workshop
- Taught by
- Gabriela Sánchez and Elizabeth Schowachert
About this opportunity
The space
Spend a week in San Miguel de Allende making work with ink, wax and handmade tools. Gabriela Sánchez and Elizabeth Schowachert guide a small group through Zen painting, encaustic monotypes and brushmaking, with demonstrations, individual guidance and time to work in the studio. The programme also includes visits to local galleries and historic sites before a final group exhibition. No previous encaustic experience is required; both new and experienced makers are welcome.
Surroundings
The retreat takes place at Casa de la Noche, a restored historic property near the central Jardín in San Miguel de Allende. The itinerary includes visits to Atotonilco, Fábrica La Aurora and local galleries.
Life during a stay
The fee includes seven nights at Casa de la Noche. Rooms are shared by default; a private room costs an additional USD 800 according to the organiser's published information.
Good to know
The published fee covers tuition, guided materials, seven breakfasts, meals specified in the itinerary, cultural visits and a return airport shuttle. Flights, some dinners and personal expenses are excluded. Participants should check current availability, room arrangements and cancellation terms directly with Gabriela before booking.
What's included
Included
- Zen painting, encaustic monotype and brushmaking instruction
- Materials for the guided practices
- Seven nights at Casa de la Noche in a shared room
- Breakfasts and the meals named in the itinerary
- Cultural visits and return airport shuttle
- Final group exhibition
Itinerary
Arrive and begin
Settle into Casa de la Noche on 5 November and meet the group at the welcome gathering.
Work with ink and wax
Use demonstrations and studio time to explore Zen painting, encaustic layers and individual pieces.
Make tools and visit local art
Experiment with handmade brushes and visit Atotonilco, galleries and Fábrica La Aurora during the week.
Bring work together
Continue studio practice, prepare the final group exhibition and depart after breakfast on 12 November.
Practical details
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Cost
USD 3,800 per participant with a shared room; private occupancy is available for an additional USD 800. A USD 500 deposit is described on the organiser's site. Ask Gabriela to confirm current availability and payment terms.
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