Drawing Retreat

2-6th July 2026

New Mexico Summer School 

Dar Al Islam ~ 342 Co Rd 155, Abiquiu, NM 87510, United States

Special 4 day all inclusive program at the stunning Dar Al Islam in the remote wilds of New Mexico. The event includes a series of distinct but complementary practical classes and lectures, participants are welcome to take one or all the sessions.

All materials & equipment provided
Open to all abilities 

This will be our 4th Summer school. Each year we introduce new tutors, 2026 tutors TBC but will include tutors from the following: 

• Adam Williamson

• Samira Mian

• Jay Bonner

• Christopher Riederer

• Stephanie Cavazos

• Fabiola De la Cueva

• Lisa Anne White

View Programme

The 2026 presentation will include all new patterns and new craft activities:

• Drawing classes ~ Geometric and Biomorphic patterns

• Natural pigment making class ~ Make your own water colour set

• Painting geometry session ~ with Samira Mian

• Adobe brick making demo ~ Learn about the local vernacular architecture and its connections to Islamic art around the world

• Ceramic workshop ~ Glaze (paint) and fire your own tile on an overnight campfire 

• Movement and Meditation ~ Optional morning movement and mediation sessions 

• Nature walks ~ Optional ~ Discover the incredible surrounding remote and silent environment, for sunrise and sunset canyon adventures

“Straight is the line of duty, and curved is the line of beauty.” Hasan Fathy

The event will take place in the remote and spectacular wilds of New Mexico, within a stunning vaulted adobe complex built by the famous Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy. Located next to Georgia O’keeffe’s studio ‘Ghost Ranch’.

Staying off site
If you traveling from outside NM and want to stay offsite will need to choose Option 2 and book an airbnb or hotel close or the Abiquiu Inn which is the closest hotel.

The following sessions in the programme are open to the public to join as individual sessions.

Click on the links course titles to register for a session.

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