Featured Events in Albuquerque in February, 2025 (February Updated)

Have you wanted to draw faces but been unsure of where to start or how to capture a likeness? Whether you have previous drawing experience or not, this class will teach you fresh ways of seeing and skills for drawing a human face with confidence. Drawing is a skill that be can be learned through structured practice. We'll learn how to use basic drawing materials (charcoal) for maximum ease and effect, break down the structure of the face into simpler components, hone our observation skills by practicing new ways of seeing, and develop confidence in our ability to draw what we see. While developing a discerning eye is important to drawing accuracy, negative self-talk can get in the way of doing our best work. A compassionate and encouraging environment invites you to relax and enjoy the experience of drawing as you expand your skills. This class will teach you a fun and expressive structured process for making a portrait drawing in charcoal – working from both a live model and photo reference. You'll leave with a completed portrait drawing and an understanding of how to enjoy the process of drawing itself.WhenSaturday & Sunday, 12p-3p February 15,16 WhereThis class will be indoors in our Dining Hall in the main Harwood Building; 1114 7th St. NW 87102. Accessibility: Harwood is a 1925 registered historic building. The Dining Hall is fully ADA accessible, via a ramp to our main entrance. Access to the darkroom is limited. From our main entrance the darkroom is accessible via two sets of stairs; from a private entrance, available upon request, accessible via one set of stairs. General parking is available on the South side of the building in a lit lot; accessible parking is reserved in front of the main entrance. Armless chairs are available in the Dining Hall. Bathroom access is down the hall from the Dining Hall. WhoYOU are welcome! This class is open to adults ages 18 and up, teens under the age of 18 with parent permission (please email hollie@harwoodartcenter.org). This workshop is appropriate for people of all experience levels. What to BringNOTE : a $15 model fee is included in the class registration fee • vine charcoal sticks - 1 pack, choose the thickest sticks you can find • Peel and Sketch charcoal pencils - at least 1 medium and 1 soft • sandpaper - fine grit for sharpening pencils • kneaded eraser • Pentel click eraser/mechanical eraser - 1 regular size (and a skinny one too if you can find it) • drawing board larger than 18x24 - (or masonite panel cut to same size) • painters tape - the cheep blue kind works well • drawing paper, 18x24 - Stonehenge rag paper recommended (drawing paper, NOT sketch paper. Stonehenge rag paper is sold in individual sheets at Artisans) • newsprint or large scrap paper for padding your drawing surface Illness PolicyIf you are feeling ill, please do not come to this class. This class is held in a large indoor space, participants are welcome to wear masks. Questions?If you have any questions please email hollie@harwoodartcenter.org Refund PolicyClass Fee refunds will be issued on a case-by-case basis, Harwood will retain a 10% administrative fee. Requests must be emailed to Hollie (hollie@harwoodartcenter.org) at least ten days prior to the start date of the class. The Class Fees will not be refunded if students request to withdraw from the workshop less than ten days before the start date of the class or after the class has begun. If the class is canceled by Harwood Art Center for any reason, Harwood will offer you two options: either refund the Class Fee in full OR issue a class credit in the full amount paid to be used within a year towards a Harwood Art School workshop. About the Teaching Artist: A Helene Wurlitzer Foundation fellow and international BP Portrait Award exhibitor, Natalie Voelker (she/her) has been drawing and painting people for more than 20 years. She has a BFA from the University of Wisconsin. Website : nataliedvoelker.com Information Source: The Harwood Art Center | eventbrite

The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older. Members of our National Instructor Staff will lead instruction throughout the academy, using thoughtful, engaging, and interactive instructional strategies to provide a high-quality, highly comprehensive training event that equips and encourages umpires of all ability and experience levels. The National Instructor Team meets regularly to discuss best teaching practices, to remain current on all modern trends in umpiring, and to review and understand the Little League Umpire Development Curriculum so that we can provide an unmatched learning experience at each of our training events, especially each of our Umpire Academies across the program. Training materials and lunch will be provided for all attending umpires, and umpires will be responsible for making their own lodging arrangements, along with breakfast and dinner arrangements. Additionally, umpires are required to bring all umpire equipment and gear and are requested to dress in uniform for all sessions unless communicated otherwise by the training staff. Umpires should also bring a glove with them for cage work, drills, and simulations throughout the event. As a Little League Umpire, all umpires are reminded to complete a background check on the Umpire Registry for $5.00 in addition to completing the Abuse Awareness Training via USA Baseball and SafeSport. Attendees may be required to provide a copy of the certificate indicating completion of this Abuse Awareness Training prior to participating in the training event. The Abuse Awareness training is free and can be completed here: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/. (Note: Certificates must be dated after October 1 of the previous year to be valid and will be necessary should live games or simulations be used during the event.) Whether new to the umpiring ranks or many years of experience, our Academies will ensure you have the most current, up-to-date, and approved mechanics and rules knowledge to elevate your game. We hope to see you soon! SAMPLE AGENDA: 8AM-10AM – Formation and Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics 10AM-12PM – Plate Work 12PM-1PM – Lunch Break 1PM-2PM – Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics 3PM-5PM – On-Field Work 5PM-6PM – Dinner Break 6PM-7:30PM – Extra Work / Night School Information Source: Little League Baseball, Incorporated | eventbrite