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Summer Virtual Weekend Art Retreat

2 Session Workshop
Saturday / Sunday 12:00PM - 3:00PM
7/18 – 7/19
20 of 20 spots available
Leah Flanagan
Leah Flanagan

A Weekend to Reconnect with your Artistic Voice

In 2022, I decided to host a solo art retreat for myself, and it turned out to be one of the best things I have ever done.

Now, I invite you to join me for one. We’ll spend the weekend immersed in playful, inspiring, workshops designed to help you explore new techniques, spark fresh ideas, and try things you may never have attempted before! All thoughtfully planned for you.

This retreat is perfect for you if…

  • You feel an inkling to pivot, grow, or try something new but haven’t found yourself experimenting
  • You’re curious about collage as a tool, even if it’s not your main medium
  • Have you ever thought, “why don’t adults get to go to summer camp?!?”
  • You’re looking for new ways to think about your art, not just new techniques
  • You want to attend an art retreat but can’t commit for a full week
  • You enjoy learning in a supportive, guided environment
  • You’re open to experimenting and stepping slightly outside your comfort zone

DAY 1: Experiment & Reflect

This first day is all about trying new things and reflection.

Introduction / Writing Session

  • Quick round of introductions, general overview of program
  • In the writing session, you will be guided by questions to help you explore new concepts while also reflecting back on where you are in your artistic journey
  • Quick group discussion of what surprised you

Creative Workshop

  • Using your collage kit that will be sent to you, we will be diving into 2 projects on this day designed to build new “neural pathways”, or new ways of thinking to help get you out of old routines.
  • The theme of this day is “circles”. We will use the same object in different ways, pushing ourselves to commit to finishing artworks.

Show & Tell / Reflection

  • This is the best part of the day! You’ll get to see all the work your fellow cohort has created and hear what others have planned for their second half of the day.

DAY 2: Learn & Reconnect

This first day is all about finding ways to include these new methods into your old practice. By taking a step back from what we usually do, we can then try to stitch these new techniques into the process.

Introduction / Writing Session

  • We’ll play a quick creative game to get us warmed up
  • In this writing session, we will reflect on yesterday as a whole and be prompted to explore our likes and dislikes of other techniques and styles of collage
  • Quick group discussion on what you are discovering

Creative Workshop

  • You’ll be introduced to 3 artists. We’ll be picking one you think is the farthest from your style and trying to experiment with their techniques.

Show & Tell / Reflection

  • Again, we will show off our work from the day.

Conclusion

This art retreat is 2 sessions (Saturday & Sunday), both 3 hours long.

It is encouraged to spend the other parts of these days immersed in the retreat. Think about scheduling time after or before the sessions to visit art galleries, plan a fun activity, and take yourself on a long walk.

 

$180.00
Location:
Zoom- Link Provided by Instructor
Supplies:
Included - supply kit will be sent to you