Levanta Institute @ Albuquerque Academy

Classes

Explore hands-on classes that spark creativity, build new skills, and bring people together through the joy of making. From cooking and music to printmaking and group performance, each course offers a welcoming space to learn, experiment, and grow—no matter your experience level.


Adult Classes

Really Bad Guitar Orchestra

Jan 27 – Mar 17, 2026

Now that you’ve built your guitar skills and gotten some confidence, it’s time to make fun and amazing music together. This is a no-mistake zone!…

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Muse on the Harp Strings

Jan 27 – Mar 17, 2026

Come learn to play the harp in a relaxed, no-pressure environment designed especially for adult beginners. No prior musical experience is needed—you may be surprised…

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Ink and Indigo: Block Printing

Jan 29 – Feb 26, 2026

In this hands-on workshop, students will explore the beauty of natural dyeing and block printing as they transform ordinary textiles into vibrant, handmade works of…

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Introduction to the Highland Bagpipes

Jan 29 – Mar 12, 2026

In this lively, hands-on course, students will dive into the ancient and electrifying world of Highland piping—starting with the practice chanter, the essential instrument every…

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Knit T-Shirt Sewing

Feb 10 – Feb 26, 2026

In this experienced-beginner sewing class, students will dive into the fun and creative world of garment making as we sew a knit T-shirt together from…

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Hands in Harmony

Feb 10 – Apr 14, 2026

“Harp I- Hands in Harmony: Strengthening Harp Technique as a Group” will be the next adult harp class in the series that follows the intro…

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Intermediate Fingerstyle Guitar for Adults

Feb 26 – Apr 9, 2026

Now that you’ve begun your musical journey on the guitar, you are ready to take your guitar playing to the next level. In this class,…

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Youth Classes

Levanta Saturday Arts Program, Spring 2026

Welcome back to the Levanta Saturday Arts Program—a place where kids can dive into music and the arts in a fun, creative environment. This season we're offering Hands-On Harp and Hands-On Harp II for grades 3-5, Violin Voyagers for grades 4-5, and Insect Circus for grades 3-5. Designed to spark curiosity and imagination, the Saturday Arts Program invites young learners to grow their skills, make friends, and experience the joy of artistic expression. Come and join us on Albuquerque Academy's beautiful campus all year long!

Hands-On Harp: Session 1

Jan 24 – Mar 14, 2026

Discover the magic of music in Hands-On Harp, a joyful new class for students in grades 3–5! In this hands-on course, young musicians will explore…

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Violin Voyagers

Jan 24 – Mar 14, 2026

Calling all young music makers! In Violin Voyagers, students in grades 3–5 will get hands-on with the violin, learning how to hold the bow, play…

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Insect Circus: Session 1

Jan 24 – Mar 14, 2026

In this imaginative, hands-on course, students will explore the natural world through the wildly creative lens of an insect circus—where real and invented bugs take…

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Hands-On Harp: Session 2

Jan 24 – Mar 14, 2026

Discover the magic of music in Hands-On Harp, a joyful new class for students in grades 3–5! In this hands-on course, young musicians will explore…

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Insect Circus: Session 2

Jan 24 – Mar 14, 2026

In this imaginative, hands-on course, students will explore the natural world through the wildly creative lens of an insect circus—where real and invented bugs take…

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Hands-On Harp II

Feb 7 – Apr 11, 2026

Hands-on Harp II-Skill Builders, will be the next children’s harp class in the series that follows the intro harp class Hands on Harp. Children with…

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