A group of artists stand outdoors with small paintings of clouds in the sky.

Watercolor Cloud Painting Lesson

Valles Caldera National Preserve

Special Event
  • Apr 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  • Fees apply

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Registration link will activate 2 weeks prior to the event.

At Valles Caldera, the sky is an integral part of the landscape, whether by day or by night. Join Santa Fe-based artist Patsy Welch to learn how to paint the clouds above Valles Caldera using watercolors. Cloud painting is a fun and low-stress activity that anybody can do. This one-hour program is geared toward children and families.

Spots are limited; registration required.

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Fees

Park entrance fees apply.

Location

This activity will take place in the Cabin District, located 4 miles down the park entrance road.

Latitude and Longitude 35.864970, -106.519053

Schedule

Date:

Apr 25, 2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Lauren Ray

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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
Tags: watercolor, clouds, sky, new mexico, valles caldera, art, painting, art in the park