Wonderland Workshops
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About Us
Since 2005, Wonderland Workshops has been a hub of creativity in Albuquerque, offering a wide range of art-related experiences for all ages. Discover the artist within by taking one of our classes, or hire us to create the perfect mural for your space. Exciting summer camps are now available! Check out our camp options for July and join the fun.
Amanda Highley Gallegos
Director of Wonderland Workshops
Amanda Highley Gallegos is the dynamic director of Wonderland Workshops, where she also leads camps, directs parties, and paints murals. With 25 years of experience in creating, teaching, and exploring art, Amanda's journey began at age 15 when she first started selling her artwork. Since then, art has remained a constant presence in her life, whether through professional endeavors or personal studio experimentation.
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A significant highlight of Amanda's artistic career is her work with children of all ages. In 2003, encouraged by friends, she started teaching summer art camps. Through word-of-mouth, these workshops have flourished, growing in popularity and creativity each year. In response to the declining emphasis on art in schools, Amanda's camps offer a vital creative outlet for children, exposing them to a wide range of artistic disciplines, including photography, fine art, dance, and music. The summer art camps provide enriching experiences for kids of all ages, nurturing their creativity and passion for the arts.
Career Highlights of Amanda
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1985 Certificate in Art from University of London
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1986 Marketing & Communications positions in Holland
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1996 Owner of retail stores in Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Colorado Springs
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1999-2002 Elementary School Teacher
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2016 Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education
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2003-2017 Artist, and teacher at Wonderland Workshops
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2019 Art endorsement K-12 art education
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2017 - Current 5th grade teacher at Bandelier Elementary School
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2024 Master's Degree in History - with an emphasis in Education