Arizona’s No. 1 resort hotel by Travel + Leisure

The Hermosa Inn has been named Arizona’s #1 Best Resort Hotel in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2023, in addition to making the T+L 500, a directory of the 500 best hotels in the world.

CARRIE CURRAN, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Spend creative time, embracing the rich history and cherished ambiance of this historic Arizona Resort. Nestled in the foothills of Camelback Mountain in a peaceful, secluded environment in Paradise Valley, artist, Lon Magargee built his art studio/home on this inspiring property in the 1930’s. In keeping with the property’s artistic origins, a variety of scheduled art events and classes are offered by Carrie Curran at The Hermosa Inn:

Mimosa & Monet
Plein Air Class for Beginners
Private Lesson with Carrie
Custom Group Painting Events

MIMOSA & MONET SATURDAY MORNINGS

The seven-part painting series led by Carrie Curran, teaches everyone from enthusiastic beginners to emerging professionals to paint like the greats. Guests will enjoy a morning of entertaining art instruction while sipping mimosas, eating pastries and creating masterpieces in the stunning desert gardens. Accomplished artists will teach, inspire and guide painters on an artistic journey while learning to gracefully handle acrylic on canvas. Saturday morning classes will be held monthly, October-May.

Class Information:

Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Cost: $120.00

Class fee includes instruction, all supplies, coffee, your first mimosa and delicious pastries. Class size is limited.

2023-2024 Classes:

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Georgia O'Keeffe Red Poppy | Registration ended
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | Artist Path | Registration ended
Saturday, December 9. 2023 | Mosaic Desert | Registration ended
Saturday, January 13, 2024 | Agave | Registration ended
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | Sedona Bliss | Registration ended
Saturday, March 9, 2024 | Sunflowers & Solitude | Registration ended
Saturday, April 6, 2024 | Desert Jewels | SOLD OUT!
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | Van Gogh’s Irises | Register here

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CLASS PHOTOS

PLEIN AIR CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS

PAINT OUTDOORS

Outdoor painting – or plein air – was popularized by French painter Claude Monet and his fellow impressionists. Join critically acclaimed Plein Air painter Carrie Curran for this Artist in Residence luncheon, as she shares her passion for this art form while spreading the message of the ever-growing Plein Air movement. Whether a collector, experienced artist, novice, docent, or one just has the love of arts, Curran’s energetic approach to painting will inspire and evoke a powerful connection with plein air painting. She will also share expert advice on collecting, painting techniques, and a current collection of her plein air pieces will be on display and for sale in the boutique store.

Class Information:

Time: To be determined

Date: To be determined

Class size is limited.

2023 - 2024 Classes:

Class dates coming soon!

Learn to paint en plein air on the beautiful grounds of The Hermosa Inn located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Carrie will demonstrate step-by-step as you create your own paintings on canvas. Discover what to paint, how to observe and capture the light, and experiment with mixing colors on a limited palette. Bring your sense of adventure and a sunhat!

Class fee includes instruction, oil painting supplies, water, coffee and a light snack.

Registration coming soon!