THE HERMOSA INN
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.
Best Art Experience in the 2025 Best of the Valley Phoenix Magazine
Mimosa & Monet Saturday Mornings at The Hermosa Inn has been honored the Best Art Experience in Phoenix Magazine’s 2025 Best of the Valley awards, recognizing this one-of-a-kind painting class as a local favorite for creativity, connection, and charm.
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 eight-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.
2025-2026 Classes:
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | REGISTRATION SOON
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | REGISTRATION SOON
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | REGISTRATION SOON
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | REGISTRATION SOON
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | REGISTRATION SOON
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | REGISTRATION SOON
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | REGISTRATION SOON
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | REGISTRATION SOON
CLASS PHOTOS
Plein Air Painting Workshop with Carrie Curran
PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP
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
2025 - 2026 Classes will be announced soon.
PRIVATE LESSONS WITH CARRIE
Book a private painting lessons with Carrie at the Hermosa Inn in personalized instruction with a picturesque setting.
PRIVATE GROUP PAINTING PARTIES
Enjoy a fun and creative gathering with your friends, family, or colleagues at the Hermosa Inn.
AS FEATURED IN
PLEIN AND SIMPLE WITH CARRIE CURRAN
Images Magazine, November 2017
By: Lara Piu
