SESSION 1

shiborI dyeing with indigo | instructor: tram colwin

Learn the beautiful art of indigo Shibori dyeing! During this 2 hour session, Tram will be teaching techniques to create beautiful, unique designs on cotton towels with indigo dye.

Each attendee is welcome to bring one, plain white, small item such as a bandana or t-shirt to dye along with the towels they will receive in the workshop.

SESSION 2

watercolors LANDSCAPES | instructor: leana fischer

Leana will be leading a session all about indigo florals. During this two-hour course, you will learn a variety of basic watercolor techniques, with a focus on floral elements such as flowers and leaves in this beautiful monochromatic scheme. The goal of this workshop is that you leave feeling ready to enjoy painting your own floral artwork. Each student will bring home their own watercolor kit, brushes, and small pack of watercolor paper.

SESSION 3

Hand Embroidery | instructor: stacie bloomfield

Join Stacie Bloomfield as she teaches you how to dive into hand embroidery! In this workshop you will learn several outline stitches and create an uplifting piece of embroidery hoop art!

Each student will receive: Embroidery hoop, needle, floss, stitch guide, and fabric sampler

SESSION 4

PAINTING WITH WOOL | instructor: dani ives

We’ll explore the art of Painting With Wool and create a beautifully decorated throw pillow for your home. You'll learn lots of two-dimensional needle felting techniques to apply to your own tastes and style. All supplies will be provided (that you’ll use and take home after class) and will include everything you need to finish a pillow and experiment more beyond class. After an introduction to basics, we’ll dive into more specific methods to build up your felting skills. I'll demondstrat how to get an image onto your fabric, different techniques for blending colors, and how to achieve fine details and various textures. You can work at your own pace, and I’ll be able to provide everyone with one-on-one assistance as desired. We'll create a dreamy nighttime forest scene together, or you can play around with your own design. I can't wait to felt with you!

SESSION 4

Beginning woodcarving | instructor: amber perrodin

Create a one-of-a-kind wooden item for your home or office! Each participant will begin with a basic wooden shape and their very own c-shaped carving tool. Amber will walk you through the safe handling and proper form to begin carving details onto your very own unique creation. Once participants have created the texture they desire, we will embellish our new carvings with paint, gold foil, or just plain tung oil to enhance the wood’s natural features. Don’t worry…if you don’t like snakes, we will have a few other designs for you to choose from!

ITINERARY

INFO

Friday, september 6

9-11am: Arrival / Check-in
11am - 12pm : Lunch
1pm - 3:30pm: Session 1
- Break -
4pm - 6:30pm: Session 2
- Break -
7pm: Good Company Dinner
8:30pm: Games / Free time
10pm: Lights Out

Saturday, september 7

7-8am: Breakfast is served!
8:30am - 11:30am: Session 3
11:30am - 12:30pm: Lunch
12:30pm - 3:30pm: Session 4
- Break -
4pm - 6:30pm: Session 5
- Break -
7pm: Dinner
Free time (swim, lounge, yoga, hike, rest, or explore!)
8-10pm: Opt-in for business panel discussion*

Sunday, september 8

6:30am: Sunrise yoga by the lake
7-8am: Breakfast
8:30am: Packing and goodbyes
10am: Checkout

What is Included?

-Two nights accommodation at our beautiful lakeside home.
-Five meals (Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Sunday Breakfast)
-Twelve hours of art workshops (all supplies included and yours to take home)
-Welcome gift bag and treats (including gifts from each artist)

*Optional Add-On: Business Discussion Panel and Q&A

Each of us is an artist who also runs her own business. We know that running an art business and making a sustainable living as a creative can look different for everyone. We’d love to share our experiences with you and offer advice where we can. In this two-hour session, we’ll address your questions (you’ll have the chance to submit beforehand) and give mentorship and guidance.
*Please acknowledge that no legal advice can be given.