Stay tuned for updates as we plan the historic sheep industry photo exhibit and festival events taking place at the Field Station. During the Padlock Ranch years before it became the Northern Arapaho Ranch, the Padlock was the largest sheep industry ranch for a time in Wyoming. We're working to exhibit historic photographs from the Hot Springs County Museum in Thermopolis and the American Heritage Center in Laramie.
The 3-day Tom Lucas oil painting workshop is designed for artists with prior experience and the desire to improve. "No matter how skillful you become," says Tom, "painting never gets easy. You just keep on raising the bar and expecting more out of yourself." Tom has developed his own style of painting Native American life. He helps people understand a little about Native culture. His passion for ancestral tool making has led to him being documented in the PBS films Sheep Eaters: Life in the Mountains and Archers of the Yellowstone. Tom has always had a deep desire to create art of the Western culture. He is inspired by childhood memories of Charlie Russell. Tom has lived on the Wind River Indian Reservation for over 50 years where he has been immersed in Native American culture. He has also lived a life as a cowboy, mountain man, hunter, trapper, and outdoorsman. These attributes are the foundation for his art. With his painting, Tom hopes to preserve a part of the past for future generations. $350 per person. $115 non-refundable deposit. Class limit 10 people. Room and board is available at the Historic Arapaho Ranch Mansion for $100 per day. This […]
Horn spoon workshops are a Tom Lucas specialty you won't want to miss Day 1 is reserved for Wind River Indian Reservation students. Day 2 will be a bison horn spoon workshop that is open to the general public. The cost is $200 per person, which includes a hearty lunch and a full day of personal instruction from Tom. Class is limited to 10 participants. Contact Barrie at (307) 921-2330 or barrie@arapahoranch.org for more information. Please specify dietary needs when registering for the class. Our chef is pleased to be at your service.
