Michael Hensley Drawing Workshops

Free Workshops at the Millicent Rogers Museum

Join artist and instructor Michael M. Hensley at the Millicent Rogers Museum for a unique opportunity to explore drawing in a setting that’s both welcoming and inspiring. Whether you're a teen just starting out or an adult looking to reconnect with your creative side, Hensley's workshops offer a chance to learn, create, and grow.

From lively demonstrations to hands-on practice, each session is designed to build confidence and sharpen your skills—all in the beautiful surroundings of the museum. Keep scrolling to learn more about upcoming sessions, what to expect, and how to join in!

Realistic Wildlife: All Creatures Great and Small

Every Sunday Beginning September 13th through October 4th

Location: Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos, NM
Sessions: Sundays from September 13th - October 4th.
Time: 1:00–2:30 PM
Ages: Adults (18 and older)
Cost: Free

The Millicent Rogers Museum is excited to offer free adult wildlife drawing workshops with artist Michael M. Hensley this fall. Through live demonstrations and guided instruction, these sessions will explore the fundamental principles of observation, proportion, structure, and value, offering insight into the universal language of drawing for both beginning and advanced art students. All sessions are offered free of charge and are open to participants seeking to deepen their understanding of form through direct study.

Materials will be available, but you may contact Michael at hensleyfineart@yahoo.com for a list of recommended materials to bring.

Open to adults (18 and up) - Sundays from 1PM to 2:30PM - 4 Sessions - Free

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Realistic Wildlife: All Creatures Great and Small

  • Sunday, September 13: SESSION 1: Afrotheria: Divergent Forms, Shared Origins - Elephants, Manatees, Dugongs, Hyraxes, Elephant Shrews, Aardvark, Golden Moles, Tenrecs

  • Sunday, September 20: SESSION 2: Felidae, Power and Precision, Predatory Design, and the Art of Camouflage - Snow Leopard, Jaguar, African Leopard, Clouded Leopard

  • Sunday, September 27: SESSION 3: Giraffidae: Nature’s Architecture of Form and Proportion - Giraffe, Okapi

  • Sunday, October 4: SESSION 4: Perissodactyla: Engineering Strength, Speed, and Stability - Rhinoceros, Tapir, Wild Horse, Plains Zebra, Wild Asses

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