
artist book history and making
JUNE 15-19
forged books:
the art of place
This course explores the book as both object and art form - from ancient scrolls to contemporary artists’ books. You will have your own hands-on creation, writing, watercolor, and book-making experimentation.
Instructor: Cindy Parker

OIL PAINTING
JUNE 22-26
THE HUMAN FORM
IN OIL PAINTS
This course offers instruction in painting the human figure from a live model. Students will have explore color, anatomy, and expressive technique to capture the vitality and form of the human body. The instructor will spend one-on-one time with each participant to ensure everyone is learning at their level. No prior experience necessary!
Instructor: Alex Soukas

MULTI-MEDIA ASSEMBLAGE
JUNE 29-JULY 3
THE SECRET LIVES
OF MATERIALS
Experiment with a wide range of materials and explore the energy, origin stories, and both the historical and personal significance embedded within them. Through unconventional mark-making you’ll investigate how different mediums, tools, substrates, gestures, and attachment methods shape the creative process.
Instructor Collaboration: Cindy Parker and Kathryn Cameron

painting and mark making
JULY 6-10
COLOR AS MATTER:
EXPLORING PIGMENT THROUGH SURFACE AND FORM
Discover the physical and symbolic power of color in this immersive workshop that bridges painting and sculpture. Participants hand-make pigments, explore traditional binders, and apply color to a range of natural materials while learning the cultural and historical meanings of color
Instructor Kathryn Cameron

OIL PAINTING
JULY 13-17
THE ART OF BEING:
A JOURNEY TO YOUR AUTHENTIC PAINTING STYLE
Through mindful observation, material exploration, and connection to the landscape, learn to paint from within. This immersive retreat offers the tools and space to replace imitation with authenticity and trust in your creative process.
Instructor: Joalida Smidt

OIL PAINTING
JULY 20-24
TURNING RESISTANCE
INTO CREATIVE INSIGHT
Rather than silencing your inner critic, learn to listen for the wisdom hidden within its voice. This retreat blends mindfulness, nature, and studio exploration to help you transform fear into fuel and deepen your confidence in your artistic painting intuition.
Instructor: Joalida Smidt

WRITING AND FILM
JULY 27-31
BEYOND THE FRAME:
AWAKING THE INNER VISONARY
This retreat invites artists to move beyond their primary disciplines and uncover untapped dimensions of their creative voice. From merging text and image and writing to short films, you’ll awaken new ways of seeing and making.
Instructor Collaboration: Joalida Smidt and Kristina Darling

writing, assemblage and sculpture
AUGUST 3-7
REDESCOVERING THE SENSES:
A WEEK OF POETIC EXPLORATION, ART AND FILM
Each day will start with a poetry prompt. Over the five days, you will awaken your creative reflections through filmmaking, assemblage, and sculpture that invite you to imagine more freely.
Instructor: Kristina Darling

OIL PAINTING
AUGUST 10-14
GESTURAL STILL LIFE PAINTING:
FROM JOURNEY TO CANVAS
Discover how to transform your travel experiences into expressive, unfussy tablescape paintings. You'll learn how to arrange a balanced still life, capture mood through color, and use loose, intuitive brushwork.
Instructor: Laura Brown

OIL PAINTING
AUGUST 17-21
ALLA PRIMA PAINTING: LANDSCAPE
Immerse yourself in nature as you learn to observe light, color, and atmosphere. This plein air workshop strengthens your ability to translate what you see into expressive, confident paintings created outdoors.
Instructor: Brandi McDermott

oil painting
AUGUST 24-28
alla prima painting:
inside and out
Explore color, composition, paint application, and the foundational principles of oil painting while capturing favorite moments amid the beauty of the area. Experience growth in direct painting methods through intentional observation in the studio and outdoors.
Instructor: Brandi McDermott

MIXED-MEDIA
AUGUST 31 - SEPT 4
RARE MARK-MAKING:
TRACING BEAUTY THROUGH FOUND MATERIALS
Participants will explore mark-making rituals with unique tools on unconventional surfaces, and mixed-media collage. Ideal for artists, makers, and curious beginners, this retreat offers a nourishing space to reconnect with your hands and leave with a collection of personal, textural works that reflect your inner landscape.
Instructor: Ray Brand