tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24868994854080355772024-03-13T10:08:58.960-07:00Art and Soul - A Creative JourneyArt and Soul is a nationwide mixed-media retreat where you can connect with like-minded people that share your passion for creative exploration. You can choose from dozens of workshops in collage, assemblage, jewelry, fiber arts, journaling, painting, art dolls, sculpture, altered books and so much more. No matter what your level of artistic experience, our talented instructors will take you under their wing and make your creative spirit soar!Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-86857815452113059292019-04-11T11:08:00.001-07:002019-04-11T11:08:36.446-07:00We're Moving Our Blog...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's right, fellow Art & Soul'ers... we're moving our blog. Being fans of new creative things, we wanted to update the look and feel of our blog. So we moved to a platform that can support everything social media has to offer these days. We'll be posting more often with fun and interesting information, keeping you up-to-date on everything Art & Soul. Come visit our <a href="https://art-and-soul-retreat.squarespace.com/">new blog</a> to see what's been going on and what's coming up!Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-11321558889566886422019-04-01T16:50:00.000-07:002019-04-02T22:49:30.574-07:00Portland Art & Soul... On The Red Carpet!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our first event for the year in Portland was amazing! They're always special, but the air was alive with excitement and energy this year. <br />
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With a brand new theme, we started off our event with a glamorous opening night party – On the Red Carpet – which featured a live band and we tripped the light fantastic, as if we were the stars.<br />
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We had some exceptional dancers spinning around the floor. <br />
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Lots of glitz and glam including feather boas, feather eyelashes, and sparkly hair extensions were all part of the fun.<br />
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Many of us sported sparkles throughout the week. Attendees even arranged to have our glitz girl Sarah return to add more glam to their locks! It was so much fun. Mine are still in place and I love the comments I get as I venture out into the non-arty world.<br />
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And speaking of arty worlds... Wow! We had close to 500 happy, smiling, adventurous attendees at this year's Art & Soul Portland. A big thanks to those who came from NZ, Australia, the Netherlands, England & Canada. What an amazing tribute to A&S!<br />
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And as always, the gorgeous mixed-media creations that were made just blew me away. Like these metallic mini journals made by students in Jen Crossley's workshops.<br />
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Lots of gorgeous fabric classes with interesting techniques for making one-of-a-kind garments, or...<br />
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Something to tell a personal tale with, like these beautiful Storyscapes
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How about these gorgeous metal bangles! There are always plenty of
jewelry classes at Art & Soul, in all categories of mixed media.<br />
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Like these uniquely colorful Alcohol Ink pendants from Jennifer Jackson MacLean's students!<br />
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And speaking of colorful, check out these gorgeous papers and journal pages made in Nicole Austin's She Three workshop.<br />
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And this mixed-media portrait from Kate Thompson's experimental painting
class. There was definitely something for everyone and every level of
artist here in Portland. It warmed my heart to watch our tremendously
talented teachers guide our students, while gently pushing them outside
their comfort zone to create magnificent works of art.<br />
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Our vendor night was packed! The most vendors we had in years.
Teachers selling their own creations. Antiques and mixed-media objects
galore. Fabrics and fibers and found objects and all kinds of stuff to make more stuff with. It was a
creative's paradise. Our special thanks to One Love Vineyards for coming with
wine tastings and sale of their new products.<br />
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And it was so great to see a renewed excitement over trades again!
Just like the old days, we've gone back to simple gestures, exercising
our individual artistic flair, and appreciation for one another's creativity and kindness. Makes my heart go pitter-pat.<br />
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our on-site store, Collage. Holy cow! A selection to rival any big
chain. We're pretty lucky. Thanks to Maria Raleigh and her great team
for an amazing job. And of course my Marie and Karen. So for my outstanding support system and all the wonderful teachers and attendees... this award goes to you! Thanks for making Art & Soul a winner year after year after year!!<br />
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Until next time. See you
in Colorado!<br />
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Glenny<br />
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Okay... I've given you a few weeks to settle in, clean up the house from holidays and family visits, put away the decorations, and gently glide into 2019. So what I really want to know is... what's YOUR New Year's art resolution?<br />
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Are you going to MAKE MORE ART? That certainly is at the top of the list for many Art & Soul'ers. We love to make. It's in our blood. And the more we spend time making, the better we feel! So what is it that you need to make more art? More supplies? More time? More knowledge? More workshops? We can help you with that!<br />
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Perhaps you're going to TRY SOMETHING NEW? Art & Soul'ers, as a tribe, tend to be the kind that love going outside their creative comfort zone to expand their artistic horizons. Is that your goal this year? What is it that you'd like to try? Watercolor. Zentangle. Bookmaking. Art dolls. Jewelry. Painting. Drawing. Journaling. Collage. Assemblage. We've got classes for that!<br />
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Maybe you've promised to STRAIGHTEN UP THE STUDIO? I know that after awhile I can't even think straight if all my wonderful art tools and projects are all over the place... piled on top of each other, out of reach, or lost in the mess. Cleaning up and re-organizing always brings about a fresh perspective on things. A clean slate from which to start anew. Is that on your list for the new year? What do you need to help you be better organized?<br />
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Or perhaps this year you're going to take a giant leap and SELL YOUR ART? Do you have lots of experience under your belt (your crafty tool belt, that is) and a whole arsenal of amazing items that you're just itching to share with the world? Good for you! Let us know what type of wonderful wares you'll be peddling in the art and craft world. We all succeed when we support each other!<br />
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Maybe you've decided to TEACH ART in some way or fashion? Whether locally at small venues, going on the road, or sharing your knowledge at retreats or even online... that's an exciting step to make in your life. We'd love to know what you're doing, and we're always looking for new teachers too (hint, hint)!<br />
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Whatever it is that you've decided to do for your art practice, we'd love to hear about it. And remember... it's a gift you are giving to yourself. And the art you're going to make.... well, that's a gift to the world. So keep making it. Keep showing up. And maybe I'll see you at our next retreat! And you can tell me all about what you're up to in person!<br />
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Happy New Year!<br />
Hugs, Glenny xoGlenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-24326599951258160012018-10-23T15:13:00.000-07:002018-10-23T15:24:26.477-07:00Goodnight, Virginia...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow! Look at all these amazing instructors we had at our Virginia Beach retreat for another uplifting, creative, soul-soothing week of mixed media workshops at one of our all-time favorite locations. So much talent in one room! Our time alongside the Chesapeake Bay was delightful as always, although it was also bittersweet... but we'll get to that in a minute. Let's talk about all the fun we had first...<br />
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As always, there were a fantastic array of classes on how to make mixed media jewelry,
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Take those brave and willing students and combine them with dozens upon dozens of the most talented, patient and nurturing instructors and what you get is some gorgeous artwork. I absolutely love to see what each of the attendees creates, because every one of them brings their own personal tastes and experiences to the projects being taught. It's kind of mind blowing! And also very rewarding. It makes my heArt sing! <br />
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The overall vibe at Virginia Beach this year was filled with the usual camaraderie of friends and love for the sacred time we all take to feed our creative souls. But this time together was a bit more precious than in previous years. You see... the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel — that we've called home for a week each year — has been sold and will be completely refurbished. An endeavor that may take almost 2 years. At that time, it will become part of the Marriott franchise. <br />
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The hotel was beloved by so many of us. It was old, quirky and, eventually became in need of renovation, but it was also a quaint beach resort. A little hideaway small enough that we didn’t overlap with many guests and pretty much had the entire facility to ourselves. The staff became family to us and took excellent care of Art & Soul. Even with much of the hotel in a state of inevitable pre-closing repairs and limited staff (as their jobs would be over at the end of our stay), we all had a remarkable event. We relished our time together and grew in so many ways that week. I cannot even begin to thank all of those who joined us for that cherished time together. <br />
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Boy, not only will we miss the hotel, but how about this gorgeous view? But it's time to say goodnight, Virginia... at least for now. Once the new hotel is up and running, whether they will be willing or able to accommodate Art & Soul is an unknown. But fret not! We have done our homework and found another seaside location for you in Ocean City, Maryland... <br />
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That's right! We are so fortunate to have contracted the next 2 years with the <a href="https://princessroyale.com/">Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort Hotel</a>. They are so excited to have Art & Soul, and have already connected us with The Ocean City Center for the Arts, who will be hosting an open house one night during the retreat next October. It's really a remarkable location and I hope that many of you can join us there! We are currently working on the final details, class information and schedule and hope to have our inaugural Maryland retreat live on the website mid-November. If you want to stay up-to-the-minute on all the details, be sure to get on our <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/">mailing list</a> so you can receive our newsletters.<br />
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And once again, a huge hug of gratitude to each and every one of you who joined us in Virginia recently, or any other year for that matter. We know your time is precious and that you choose to spend it with us speaks volumes! We look forward to seeing you in <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx19-workshops.php">Portland</a>, <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-co19-workshops.php">Colorado Springs</a> and Ocean City in 2019!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>photos courtesy of Lynne Suprock, Jen Crossley, Jacqueline Sullivan, Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort Hotel. </i></span>Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-70239617448024502012018-10-08T13:00:00.003-07:002018-10-08T13:00:37.647-07:00Announcing our 2019 Theme... Red Carpet!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lights... Camera... Action! We are so excited to introduce our Art & Soul theme for 2019... <b>Red Carpet! </b>Can't you just see the flashbulbs popping as you walk down the runway dressed from head to toe in glitz and glam? All that fancy fun is what inspired this new theme. Well, that and group I belong to had a New Year's Eve party last year with a Hollywood theme.... and it was a fabulous time. So, no worries... I've done the dress rehearsal for us. It's gonna be grand!<br />
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This year's theme was created by <a href="http://www.yesterdaystrashart.com/">Michelle Bernard</a>, who also just happens to be Art & Soul's in-house Graphic Designer and a mixed media artist herself. She was able to take our idea and turn it into an exciting yet sophisticated representation of our theme. Michelle's process starts with extracting everything possible from me about the what and why I like the chosen theme. Then she does lots of research on the subject, followed by brainstorming and sketching out of ideas... <br />
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I'd say she hit the nail on the head. And it's so sweet to know that in this digital age — where everything's created on the computer — that there is some old fashioned drawing going on out there. Thanks, Michelle!<br />
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So, of course you know that we're going to have a smashing opening night party! I can't wait to see how you all play the part of red carpet celebrities in your best event attire. Heck, who are we kidding... I'm expecting ball gowns in class! The whole week long! Bring your whole wardrobe and your confident, self-assured, awesomely amazing selves. You are all stars in my book! <br />
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<br />Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-89707759179346021172018-10-01T11:28:00.001-07:002018-10-01T11:28:38.902-07:00Don't Forget The Groceries!<br />
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We're so excited to boast that LeBrie Rich — one of our very own amazingly talented instructors — currently has an exhibition of felted works! <i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/907943299404174/">Grocery</a>,</i> is LeBrie's series of life-size branded food products, such as Fritos, Ritz Crackers, and Reese’s, that were lovingly felted and stitched with painstaking attention to detail. The almost irresistibly soft texture of wool felt and the many hours of labor clearly spent on each piece invite you to slow down and (re)consider your connection to these familiar products. This particular body of work is both a tribute to and a critique of not only the foods that have shaped our lives and our memories, but also their branding. Through her careful rendering, each piece becomes a precious, tactile totem of our throwaway culture and an opportunity to reflect on our relationship to it.<br />
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So if you are in the Portland area, do yourself a favor and go check out LeBrie's Exhibit... it's the most adorable gallery show I've ever seen! And in the meantime, to find out more about her exhibit, processes and inspiration, here's a great <a href="http://www.handeyemagazine.com/content/grocery">article</a> about the work. <br />
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And now that you know what an impressive artist LeBrie is, check out what she has in store for you this Spring at <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx19-retreat.php">Art & Soul Portland</a>....<br />
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- Sunday - March 17</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx19-4698-workshop.php">Felted Slippers</a></b>
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- Sat Eve - March 16</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">LeBrie Rich is an artist and educator living in Portland, Oregon. She
is the proprietress of PenFelt, a line of felted accessories and objects
that are available in select craft galleries nationally. Her work has
been featured in a variety of publications, for print and web, including
The New York Times and 1000 Artisan Textiles by Lark Press. Her work
has also been shown in diverse settings, including museums, storefront
windows and art vending machines. LeBrie has
been teaching feltmaking for 10 years and loves to introduce people the
miraculous and fun process of transforming raw wool into felt! To find out more about LeBrie, her workshops and all our classes at Art & Soul, visit our <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/index.php">website</a>!</span> Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-89101812852048440252018-08-27T13:31:00.001-07:002018-10-01T10:40:07.633-07:00Virginia Teacher Spotlight: Susan Lenart Kazmer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are always beyond blessed and excited to have <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-artists.php#Lenart-KazmerSusan">Susan Lenart Kazmer</a> teaching at our events! Her work is built on years of researching cultures,
repairing ethnographic adornment, art school, training in the craft of
metallurgy, a strong fashion background, and time spent in the commercial jewelry field. This has made her work — that
she likes to refer to as Expressive Adornment — a unique voice in the industry. Susan’s gorgeous jewelry includes talismans, prayer boxes, amulets and
repurposing everyday items in a magical way for the fashion, museum, gallery and commercial world for over 20
years. Her work has been in numerous traveling exhibits including the
Smithsonian Museum and the Art Institute of New York. Now that's pretty impressive! Here's what she has in store for us in <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-retreat.php">Virginia Beach</a> this year...<br />
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<a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4610-workshop.php">Caging Hollow Forms</a><br />
In this 6 hour hands on workshop, you'll explore the cage form in sterling silver as small wearable relics by creating your own unique hollow form pendant. You'll learn or refresh your skills on proper
metalworking techniques for soldering, shaping and clean up, while you delve into the process of combining filigree bezel wire, round silver
wire and sheet metal. By the end of class you'll have a
finished jewelry component complete with a leather adornment.<br />
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<a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4613-workshop.php">Building Bezels: Soldering & Setting Druze and Hollow Forms</a><br />
In this full day workshop, you will build and strengthen soldering
skills using fundamental metalworking techniques to build a box bezel from sterling silver. Susan will guide you on how to set a druze stone within that bezel. You'll also learn practical metal cleanup and polishing techniques like brazing, filing,
sanding and finishing to create a small wearable piece with leather and
attachments. <br />
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In this 6 hour smithing class learn to anneal, solder, pick,
shape, draw a bead and all skills necessary to build a unique cage-like bezel to encase a druzy stone... using an
open form technique created from forged wire. This particular bezel allows
you to view all sides of the object that you are encasing. Students
will finish one pendant in the morning and the afternoon will have an
opportunity to forge and braze a wire neck
form. You'll leave with a complete neck form and
pendant.<br />
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<a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4612-workshop.php">Industrial Bangle Bracelet</a><br />
In this informative 3-hour morning class you'll learn to build a unique bracelet in Susan's style and complete your own bangle bracelet, adding charms or druze stones to accentuate. Susan uses this technique as a core structure to her personal jewelry and fashion assignments. Expand your vocabulary in jewelry and
learn to hand hammer, anneal and patina 14 gauge wire to create a bracelet
with comfort, durability, and sophistication. Draw a bead
for closure and learn to flatten the bead to create a gorgeous
industrial look. <br />
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<a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4856-workshop.php">Wire Links: Forging with Ancient Techniques</a><br />
In this 3-hour afternoon workshop students will learn the usefulness of an age old
technique reminiscent of our ancestors long ago. Using 10 gauge bronze
wire, you'll learn the correct methods for hand hammering and annealing wire for malleability and ease of creating structures. Your link bracelet will have a gorgeous, rustic
look and feel and can be used as the
start of a Talismans charm bracelet or for housing amulets, fringe or
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In this 3-hour evening class, you'll focus on new works in jewelry using resin as it has never been
presented before... in casting! Students will sand, scratch, and scraffitto their way into
creating unique objects and ancient artifacts in jewelry in combination
with metal... learning new techniques and application for scratching, crackling,
engraving, transferring of imagery, making marks and coloring surface
with foils and tints. Each student will leave with a beautiful pendant and a journal full of ideas and a whole new direction to focus your work.<br />
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<a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4611-workshop.php">All Things Resin</a><br />
In this full day class, you'll explore the vast possibilities resins have to offer in jewelry when you combine it with metal bezels, objects and organic materials. This hands on workshop offers many foundational techniques from
filling hollow bezel forms with photos, text, foil and layering of
materials. Learn
proper mixing, application, combining and pouring layers, safety
tips and a whole lot more. New techniques to take your jewelry making to the next level!<br />
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So, as you can see, Susan is one extremely talented lady. In addition, her playful spirit and willingness to share make her one of our most popular instructors, and her classes those that fill up fast. So if you haven't signed up for one of her extraordinary workshops, hop on over to our <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-retreat.php">website</a> and claim your spot today!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsndth7Eqj5Sz1T7PBxHJUvVZToTo9izOtcRdv3Q2NSf8M9hYfInoI0hUTBRgfDql03zBlHVg6mt0KxrF-HmLLfIxljaWO028H1SXeJzwIM6ZogF8oY1HJLQ5DlRi9rxke6xrN1Fxr0dlJ/s1600/slk+profile.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsndth7Eqj5Sz1T7PBxHJUvVZToTo9izOtcRdv3Q2NSf8M9hYfInoI0hUTBRgfDql03zBlHVg6mt0KxrF-HmLLfIxljaWO028H1SXeJzwIM6ZogF8oY1HJLQ5DlRi9rxke6xrN1Fxr0dlJ/s1600/slk+profile.JPG" /></a><i>Susan Lenart Kazmer authored her first book Making Connections: A Handbook of Cold
Joins for Jewelers and Mixed-Media Artists in 2008. She also authored the book Resin Alchemy, which was on Amazon’s 2013 best seller list. It
includes a pioneering ten-year body of work combining metal and ICE
Resin®, a jeweler’s grade resin she developed and brought to market.
Susan She recently built the
successful commercial line of components called Industrial Chic. Susan’s innovative new work has been seen in the March 2014 issue of U.S.
ELLE magazine as she re-enters the fashion world and on the runway in
New York and on her website at <a href="http://susanlenartkazmer.com/">susanlenartkazmer.com</a>. </i>Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-65375698899118562952018-08-21T11:51:00.000-07:002018-08-21T11:51:04.669-07:00Are You Calling Me Chicken?My love affair with animals started at a very young age. I spent the summers with my grandparents on their ranch in South Dakota. They raised Hereford cattle and owned a couple thousand acres. Oh, how I wish I had that land now! Grandpa was the original "horse whisperer" and was considered the local vet. He had an amazing relationship with all creatures. Ranchers and farmers who lived miles apart depended on each other for various areas of expertise. I grew up traveling to visit sick cattle, pigs, horses, cats.... you name it, we took care of it. So, I was on a horse as soon as I could walk and sit up by myself. I still have my first pair of cowboy boots. <br />
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<br />Rojo was my rooster. I didn't realize it then, but it was a bit unusual for a rooster to follow a youngster around the ranch. He lived for a few years, and always seemed to remember me when I returned for the summer. Fortunately, I never learned if he eventually became dinner. <br />
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Portland, like many urban cities has a love
affair with chickens. Unfortunately, people don't realize that along with the upside of
wonderful fresh eggs, the required daily
maintenance and care can be quite challenging. In addition, chickens can be loud and irritating
to neighbors. Healthy chickens may lay eggs up to seven years – but
that is a lucky average, and they can live as long as 20 years!! That's quite a commitment.<br />
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I live in the country and actually have the
perfect set up for them. However, I really didn’t want the
responsibility of a coop.... especially in the Oregon rain. To put it bluntly, I’m not
certain I can visualize myself going out twice a day in the pouring rain
to clean up chicken poop! So... no chickens.<br />
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Then
one day, I received a call from a friend who needed to re-home his 4
girls. I totally surprised myself when I said “yes” to an
adoption! And after a month and a few hundreds of dollars later, my
free chickens are a part of the family. <br />
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Are they laying
eggs? ...you ask. Uh... no, not really. I’m happy if I get one a day.
The chicken whisperer says it’s just too darn hot these days, so we shall
see when the rains start. In the meantime they delight me daily with
their antics. Ethel has totally bonded with me and will sit on my lap.
If she sees me inside the house, she pecks on the glass door wanting
attention.<br />
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The Polish Frizzles are hilarious, but the poor things
cannot see because of the feathers in their faces. They are sort of like
those wind-up toys that run into the wall, bounce back and hit it
again. I can’t let them out to roam during the day with the others
because they get lost. I’ve played chicken search-and-round-up a number
of times. Eggwina was totally in coyote territory last time I found
her. Not sure how she survived that adventure. Fortunately, I have an
ample enclosed area for daily scrounging. <br />
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The dogs were
curious, but now guard them. Fritz, the cat, thinks he’s a mighty bird
hunter. He will stealthily approach, make a quick dash and when they
screech, it scares the crap out of him and he runs the other way. Daily
entertainment at the cottage! <br />
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We shall see how the winter
goes. I tell myself that hiking to the coop is good exercise. I am too
unsteady on my feet and really need a sturdy handrail along the trail. And my dang wrist can’t even open a jar of peanut butter let alone carry
a full bucket of water. So I’m trying to find a handyman to install a watering system that
won’t freeze and is easy for me to operate, and who can also put up a handrail. A little easier said than done. So those are my main winter concerns for the girls, from my current chicken to-do list. <br />
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Other than that...what could be better than free chickens???<br />
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Glenny,<br />xo Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-10413865085237211262018-08-13T15:31:00.000-07:002018-08-13T15:31:18.811-07:00Virginia Teacher Spotlight: Susan Shaffer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're so excited to have <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-artists.php#SmithRoben-Marie">Susan Shaffer</a> — the owner of Joyful Arts Studio — teaching at our Virginia Beach retreat. She firmly believes
that art transformed her life, allowing her to reveal herself to the world. Susan also believes that creativity is within
each of us and it's her goal to help others discover how to find it and use it. She wants others to have the same opportunity she did, and to explore their own
creativity to find which art form they most enjoy. Susan is a nationally exhibited
and decorated artist and is passionate about the power behind the creative process. She hopes to inspire wellness through art within each of her students. Here's what Susan has in store for you at Virginia Beach...<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4532-workshop.php">Perfection Is Overrated</a><br />
Join Susan for a day of fun therapeutic art exercises as she talks
through ways to overcome that pesky perfectionism, which can negatively affect our art and life. She'll encourage
you to concentrate on the creative process and how it feeds your soul. In class, you'll have fun sloshing around in paint with
brushes, fingers, plastic gift cards, water spray, lace, onion bags
and who knows what else! You'll create layers and layers of acrylic paint using lots of surprising techniques. We'll leave the perfectionist behind as we practice painting without rules! Everyone will leave with their own unique, one-of-a-kind painting, reflecting their own personality.<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4533-workshop.php">Creating Your Way To Joy</a><br />
In this class you'll experience a day of fun that's all about letting go, giving up control,
laughing, collaborating, camaraderie and learning to follow your
intuition. Like Susan's Perfection class, you'll be sloshing around in acrylic
paint with brushes, your fingers, plastic gift cards, water spray, lace,
onion bags and lots of other items for unique and interesting techniques. This loose style of painting will force you to go with your
gut instinct, and you'll have a blast creating a work of art that is distinctly you!<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4616-workshop.php">Cardinal In The Snow, Watercolor Batik </a><br />
In this workshop, you'll get to discover the combination of watercolor and hot wax resist
on rice paper. You will paint a vibrant red cardinal hunkered down in a snow covered Juniper tree, using multiple
layers of watercolor paint and hot wax. You may also try your hand at using watercolor
crayons and pastel pencils too. Susan will gently guide you through all the tips, tricks and techniques to creating this wintery masterpiece and you will be thrilled with the end result!<br />
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We're so excited that Susan is here to not only teach you creative techniques but to make sure your heart and soul are involved in the process. No matter what level of art experience you have, you will surely be uplifted and changed after one of her classes! For more information on Susan Shaffer, her classes and our Virginia retreat, visit our website...<br />
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<i>In addition to having nearly 30 years of
experience as an art instructor, Susan is a former health care
informatics professional, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine
Art/Studio Art, with a concentration in Watercolor, a bachelor’s in
Business Management with a concentration in Information Systems and a
minor in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship from Wilson
College.</i>Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-3700613714567217682018-08-07T12:17:00.003-07:002018-08-07T12:17:30.278-07:00Virginia Teacher Spotlight: Lisa Chin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're so happy to have <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-artists.php#ChinLisa">Lisa Chin</a> as a member of our Art & Soul Virginia Beach family! Lisa has been an artist and maker — of one kind or another — for her
entire life. She has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Art from the
University of Utah and has explored many art forms through both formal training and
self-taught opportunities. After being introduced to fabric dyeing in
2005, she quickly became obsessed with surface design and discovered a multitude of fun and interesting ways to accomplish her visions. And at Virginia Beach, she's going to show you how to bump up your game when it comes to custom mark-making on surfaces! Take a look at what she has to offer this October...<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4554-workshop.php">Basic Stamp Carving </a><br />
In this Monday evening workshop, you'll
learn the secrets of stamp carving, which will allow you to create one
of kind stamps for use in all of your paper and fabric art. Knowing how to carve your own stamps is a skill you'll be able to use forever. There is nothing better than being able to use your own images in your
artwork again and again!<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4483-workshop.php">Hand Carving Repeat Patterns </a><br />
Motifs arranged in a regular pattern are often used as a background,
filler, or the main focus in our art, collage and other mixed media projects. In this full day class, you'll take your stamp carving to the next
level by learning to draw and then carve a repeat pattern stamp to be
used on paper, fabric or clay. Lisa will guide you through all the nuances of making your patterns look consistent for absolutely stunning results. <br />
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For those who have sewing experience, in this all-day workshop you'll create a mixed media travel dumpling (is that just not the cutest and most appropriate name for this kind of mini travel bag?!). You'll start by collaging your favorite paper ephemera using stamps, stencils, paint and
markers to create a lovely piece of "fabric". Then you'll sew your collages to create your very own dumpling. The finished bag will be a one-of-a-kind mixed media masterpiece and it's the perfect size to store your miscellaneous art
supplies, or any other small items you need to corral on your travels. So adore-able!<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4553-workshop.php">SunLess Printing </a><br />
Creating sun printed fabric is an easy and beautiful surface design
technique, but has it’s limits. In this Thursday evening workshop, Lisa will show you an easy way to “sun print” in any type
of weather, and at any time of day. The results are just as fabulous, and you'll gain one more rainy day activity!<br />
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So, as you can see, Lisa has some great workshops to offer at this year's Virginia Beach event. What I love about the classes she's offering is that for every single one of them, not only can you use what you've made over and over in your artwork, but you can take what you've learned to create an unlimited array of mark-making tools for yourself. The possibilities are endless! And that's what we love about our Art & Soul workshops... they're not just a one time thing. You can take this knowlege home with you and take your art to the next level. So, go ahead and check out Lisa's classes... and for more information about our Virginia Beach retreat,
visit our website... <br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-retreat.php"><span style="font-size: medium;">Virginia Beach Art & Soul</span></a></div>
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October 1-6, 2018</div>
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Virginia Beach Resort Hotel </div>
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Lisa has been a guest on Quilting Arts TV, taught classes on Craft
University, had her art published in several books and written many
articles for magazines such as Quilting Arts and Modern Patchwork.</i>Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-13656487107312041212018-08-01T11:13:00.001-07:002018-08-01T11:13:59.988-07:00Highland Fling... What's Your Thing?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you've ever been to an Art & Soul retreat, you know that every year we have a specific theme for our retreats, and for 2018 it's <a href="http://artandsoulretreats.blogspot.com/2017/10/introducing-our-2018-theme-logo.html">Highland Fling</a>! We love to carry that theme throughout each event in lots of creative ways... our event programs, class tickets, opening night party, dressing up, trades, and even some of our classes and vendors feature projects and products based on that year's theme. We really go full tilt! Or should I say... full kilt! <br />
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There were so many reasons to choose the Highland Fling theme.... ummm... being Outlander fanatics was probably high on the list. We love the struggles and triumphs of this land and it's people, the amazing costumes from that time period, and the lush landscape of Scotland. But it's so much more than that too. Scotland is rife with a magic and lore all it's own, which is why shows like Outlander are even made. From the gorgeous stone castles, the significance of tartan garb, kilts and clans, to myths of mystical fairies, legends of giant sea creatures, and how an indiginous thistle plant could stop an entire invasion, well... there's so much to love about this highland country.<br />
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So what we want to know is... What's your thing with this Highland Fling? Are you an Outlander fan? What do you love about Scotland? Have you ever visited the country? And if you've been to any of our retreats this year, how did you express your Highland self? We'd love to hear your stories!Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-76238841274369343592018-07-25T12:02:00.000-07:002018-07-25T12:02:29.489-07:00Virginia Teacher Spotlight: Libby Williamson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Growing up with creative, artsy parents, Libby Williamson’s childhood
was a world
of fabric scraps and yarn, pins and needles, paint, Elmer’s Glue, and a
whole lot of Scotch Tape. At any given time, there was always needlework
projects in the works, time spent fashioning doll clothes from
remnants,
embroidering on anything that could hold a stitch, and learning the art
of patchwork quilting. As an art major in college, Libby focused on
printmaking but still found time for knitting and
fiber arts. Her printmaking background led to a passion in
surface design on fabric, which is reflected in her current work. She is
a proud hoarder of all
things “fiber” and thrives in a world of stitch and sew.<br />
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What that means for us is that Libby is one diversely creative soul, with a unique mix of classes to offer our Virginia attendees this year. Having such an inventive childhood, combined with formal training in the arts, she is constantly thinking outside the box, which you can see by what she's planning to teach at our <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-retreat.php">Virginia Beach Art & Soul Retreat</a> this fall. Check it out!<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4615-workshop.php">Paint-Collage-Stitch-Magic</a><br />
In this full day class of Libby's you'll explore a variety of painting techniques as you create a stash
of luscious papers that are enhanced with delightful textures and
patterns. You'll work on unique substrates such as... deli food wrap, vintage ledger pages, old maps, phone book
sheets, and a wide selection of paper ephemera, altering them with gelatin plate printing, stamping and stenciling. Then you'll use your custom papers to create collages onto fabric. You'll get to enhance those magical images and bring them to life with the addition of free-motion
machine sewing. Your finished piece can be made into a journal cover or hung as wall art.<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4951-workshop.php">Tea Bag Revival </a><br />
Oh, the sadly neglected, used tea bag... fret not! It will be resurrected for all it's glory in this full day workshop! When dried and emptied, tea bags become the foundation for a
precious piece of art that you get to create. Each tea bag will be enhanced with a collage of
hand-dyed fabrics and specialty papers. And with the added
detail of free-motion machine and hand stitching, it will unify your collection of tiny tea bags. You'll leave class with a wondrous miniature art quilt!<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4623-workshop.php">Paint Brush Palooza </a><br />
In this Tuesday evening class, you will deconstruct a paint
brush and then perform a make-over with a riot of color and texture.
Yarns, ribbons, shredded fabrics, wire & beads, ephemera, and found
objects will replace boring bristles, transforming the brush into a
whimsical showpiece. Hidden treasures can be added to complement your
personal style.<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4624-workshop.php">Vintage Bedspring Christmas Tree </a><br />
If you're looking for a fun evening mixed-media workshop, this is the one! Using a rusty, vintage mattress coil as the foundation, you'll
transform an unlikely substrate into a magical, whimsical Christmas
treasure. Easy, wonky, bead wrapping will convert sparkly beads and
baubles into ornaments, and an old fashioned
star tops the tree with a feathered friend along for the ride.<br />
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So, as you can see, Libby has a quite an array of unique workshops to offer at this year's Virginia Beach event. For
more information about her classes and our Virginia Beach retreat,
visit our website... <br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-retreat.php"><span style="font-size: medium;">Virginia Beach Art & Soul</span></a></div>
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October 1-6, 2018</div>
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Virginia Beach Resort Hotel </div>
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<i>Libby Williamson's
current focus is in the making of art quilts using layers of
hand-painted and dyed fabrics, appliquéd layers of free-motion stitched
components and embedded found objects. She teaches art quilting and sewing to students of all ages in her
studio in Orange, CA and at destination retreats. In her world, not much
can trump paint caked beneath her fingernails, needles and thread, and a
bowl of vanilla ice cream. You can find out more about Libby Williamson by visiting her <a href="https://libbywilliamsondesigns.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.</i>Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-46324691854141662462018-07-16T08:30:00.000-07:002018-07-16T08:30:06.452-07:00Here We Go Again... Colorado Springs 2019!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erin Keck's workshop, Adornments with Found Objects</td></tr>
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Well, our inaugural Art & Soul Retreat in Colorado Springs was a <a href="http://artandsoulretreats.blogspot.com/2018/06/our-first-colorado-retreat.html">smashing success</a>! Not only was it a dream of mine finally fully realized, but for the attendees it was a much needed respite in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains. Our teachers flourished in this creative town. And our temporary home for the week —The Hotel Eleganté — was just as happy to have us, as we were to be there. It definitely showed in the way we and our students were taken care of. So, we're going to do it again!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watercolor Travel Journaling with Helen Shafer Garcia</td></tr>
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That's right... Art & Soul will be going back to <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-co19-retreat.php">Colorado Springs in 2019</a>! And not only that, but we've gathered up dozens of talented instructors, with fantastic mixed media classes to offer, and we've already <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-co19-workshops.php">put them online</a> for you!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beautiful Spool Journal from Ingrid Dijkers</td></tr>
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We have 86 full day and evening classes to choose from in painting, drawing, doodling, journaling, bookmaking, collage, assemblage, sculpting, jewelry, fabric, fiber arts, sewing and more! Then there's the 26 talented and professional instructors teaching them! Plus we're offering you an <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-co19-retreat.php">Early Bird Special...</a> sign up before September 1st and you'll get 50% off the registration fee. Usually $50 per retreat, you'll only pay $25. Just a little incentive to register now, before your favorite classes fill up. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fabric Collage Prayer flags you can make with Liz Kettle</td></tr>
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So, if you joined us the first time, we hope you'll come again. And if you didn't get to create in Colorado Springs yet, we hope you'll consider attending our next mixed media retreat in the Rockies. The camaraderie and excitement that you get to experience at our in-person retreats... well, we think you'll really love it!<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-co19-retreat.php"><span style="font-size: large;">Art & Soul Colorado 2019</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">May 28 - June 2, 2019 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">at The Hotel Elegante</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Colorado Springs, CO</span></div>
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We know summer days and weekends can get pretty
busy, so take a little break... grab yourself a cool beverage... and browse
our <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/index.php">website</a> to pick your favorite workshops. You
can browse our selections by <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-co19-workshops.php">class descriptions</a>, by <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-co19-artists.php">individual instructors</a>, and even by example <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-co19-all-photos.php">project photos</a>.
Sign up today to get in on our Early Bird special. Happy Browsing!Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-22094844005193895282018-07-10T13:52:00.001-07:002018-07-10T13:52:12.136-07:00Virginia Teacher Spotlight: Jean VanBrederode<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, our roster of attentive, caring, nurturing instructors would not be complete without <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-artists.php#WilliamsonLibby">Jean VanBrederode</a>, who literally shines in these categories! As a longtime Art & Soul teacher, Jean is our resident enamel expert. She's taken the art to a whole new level by turning it into creative mixed media jewlery. And she's taken many of our students under her gorgeous (enameled) wings. With her exuberant nature, excitement about her craft and attentive guidance, Jean's classes are always a joy in the discovery of making. And keep in mind... Beginners are her specialty!<br />
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Jean VanBrederode was trained as a teacher, but art has always been a part of her life. She feels fortunate to have found an art form — enameling, along with
mixed-media jewelry — that brings excitement into her life each and every
day. Her work is always changing, always a surprise. Having been seduced,
empowered, enriched, & invigorated by metals & glass, she happily
dedicates herself to creating and teaching others the joys of enameling! <br />
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C. Campbell Folk School last summer. Throughout the day, you'll learn basic simple metal sawing techniques as well as how to create a
variety of extraordinary colors on copper using only liquid enamels. You'll learn application techniques along with torch firing skills. All of this and you will leave with a finished Bee Keeper
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A combination of enameling techniques merge beautifully in Jean's Enameled Bib Necklace workshop. In this full day class, you will
learn basic torch fire techniques and how to work with basic mesh
enamel, liquid enamel, sgraffito (scratching patterns in enamel), wet
packing, and necklace assembly skills. And you will leave this
workshop with a finished enameled bib necklace (you'll probably walk out of class proudly wearing it!). <br />
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Some things are just better in Black & White, right?! This workshop's Branching Out enameled
pendant combines metalworking techniques along with enameling and
jewelry design to create a stunning black and white tree pendant. In this class you'll learn how to
create an enameled copper design using a torch, vitreous enamels, and
liquid enamels as well as how to master the ancient art of sgraffito
(scratching into enamel). And like all of Jean's workshops, you will leave with a finished necklace that's just so much fun to show off.<br />
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So whether you're a newbie or a novice at enameling or mixed-media jewelry in general, in Jean VanBrederode's workshops you will learn how to create
a one-of-a-kind enameled pendant necklaces that will have people asking,
“Where did you get that?” and you'll be able to proudly say, “I made it
myself!” For
more information about Jean's classes and our Virginia Beach retreat,
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<i>Jean VanBrederode's work has been featured in 500 Art Necklaces, Steampunk Magazine,
Belle Armoire Jewelry, Cloth Paper Scissors, and Green Craft Magazines. When she's not teaching workshops or hosting other instructors at her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmdimsur/">Charmed I’m Sure Studio</a> in south-central Pennsylvania, she is tending to her Etsy shops –
<a href="http://enamelwarehouse.etsy.com/">Enamel Warehouse</a>, and <a href="http://charmdimsur.etsy.com/">Charmed I’m Sure Studio</a>. </i>Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-92216318161542897562018-07-02T08:00:00.000-07:002018-07-02T08:00:13.379-07:00Virginia Teacher Spotlight: Eric ScottWe love having <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-artists.php#ShafferSusan">Eric Scott</a> teaching at our events! He is one half of the Journal Fodder Junkies, and he's
dedicated to helping people discover their artistic potential and
cultivate their creativity. He is a mixed media artist, an educator, and
an author. He provides workshops, presentations, and seminars
all across North America on the visual journal and mixed media art.<br />
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For Eric, the visual journal is vital to his
mixed media art. As a place to explore and experiment, to document and reflect...
he sees the journal as a testing ground for ideas, techniques, and imagery. All
of these ideas and notions ferment in the journal
before they begin making their way into separate pieces of art. Eric is an expert guide into the unknown, and he'll make you feel comfortable and free there! Check out what he has planned for you at <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-retreat.php">Art & Soul Virginia</a> this year...<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4584-workshop.php">Luminous Liquid Layers </a><br />
In this full day workshop, you'll be pushing your creativity as you delve into the world of
liquid acrylics. You'll explore a multitude of exciting techniques as you
paint, drip, scrape, splatter, and stamp. Sure, that may sound like the basics,
but you’ll also learn to use a wide range of unconventional tools and
materials to create exciting textures and luminous layers. You can even throw in some
of your favorite images and personal ephemera to add a mixed media flair
to your work, or you can simply focus on building your painting skills. Either
way, you’ll learn to open yourself to a new painting process as you
build texture, embrace color, and develop rich layers. You'll definitely get to see how easy it
is to develop dynamic images as you work, and you'll walk away with vivid pieces of art ready to hang on the wall.<br />
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Eric's 3-hour evening class will help you unleash your mad scientist. You'll
bring a variety of creatures of the imagination to life in this fun mixed media workshop! You will learn how to
conceptualize and create cute & cuddly, or scary & menacing monsters
with pencil, ink, paint, and collage. Build your creations from stock
parts or invent your own. Customize your monsters with a variety of
details, textures, and accessories, and walk away with your own
menagerie of little beasts. Evil laugh is optional. Muah-ha-ha-ha!<br />
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<a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-4583-workshop.php">Stencil Savvy</a><br />
Stencils have become increasingly popular over the past few years, and we all look forward to the latest releases by our favorite
mixed-media artists. But what if we could design and make our own? What
if we could use our art, our handwriting, and our photographs to make
personally meaningful stencils?<br />
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In this hands-on evening workshop, you’ll see
just how easy it is to create your own distinctive stencils and
templates. You’ll start the day by working with simple shapes and
designs, and wrap up with using more complex artwork and
photographs. You will leave with a variety of unique stencils and templates
ready to be used in all of your mixed-media endeavors. That's pretty awesome! <br />
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So whether you love journaling, stamping, painting, drawing, stenciling, or just want to be brave and try something new, Eric has something for everyone. The great part is that everything you learn can translate to your own mixed media practice. What a great way to uplevel your art! For more information about Eric's classes and our Virginia Beach retreat, visit our website...<br />
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October 1-6, 2018</div>
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Virginia Beach Resort Hotel</div>
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school art educator, Eric Scott frequently travels and provides workshops on the
power of art and the visual journal to schools and education
organizations. In 2005 he officially teamed up with friend and
artistic accomplice David Modler to
present at a variety of venues,
conferences, and retreats on visual journaling and the importance of
authenticity in art education. Eric is
coauthor of the bestselling books, The Journal Junkies Workshop (2010)
and Journal Fodder 365 (2012), both released by North Light Books. He lives in Purcellville, Virginia with his wife and their menagerie of animals. You can find out more about Eric by visiting the <a href="https://journalfodderjunkies.com/">Journal Fodder Junkies</a> website. </i></div>
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It takes a village... isn't that what they say? Well, when it comes to Art & Soul it's a tiny village, but when that group is considered more than just employees, you've struck gold. I'm so very lucky that all the people that work with me are friends and confidants. Not only do they help to keep Art & Soul running smoothly, but they help me keep my sanity! There isn't too much better than that when you're running a business. So, if you don't already know us, here's a little bit about the people behind the scenes at Art & Soul...<br />
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Glenny Moir - Event Owner & Producer</h3>
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If you've ever been to an Art & Soul retreat, then you probably already know me. Being an independent woman business owner, I'm kind of everywhere... all the time! How did I get to this place? Well, I'm actually no stranger to event planning. Prior to A&S, more than 20 years of
weddings, anniversaries, bar and bat mitzvah’s, theme parties and
festivals kept me busy, busy, busy. During that time, I sought an
outlet for my artistic endeavors and discovered a few small venues for
creative learning. When I realized that I could take my passion for
creativity and education, and create a large-scale event for mixed
media… Art & Soul Retreats was born!<br />
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I enjoy scouting for the most sought-after instructors as well
as discovering up-and-coming artists and art trends that attendees find
inspiring. In fact, several popular mixed media artists of today got
their start teaching at Art & Soul Retreats. Besides the delight in running
such an event, I love to watch the attendees push beyond their
comfort zone and create something magnificent. The smiles on their faces
as they walk from the workshops — projects held high — is all I needs to remind me that I'm on the right path. Today Art & Soul the longest running mixed media retreat in
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I live in Boring, Oregon (no, it’s not boring) with my furry,
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Marie lives in Novato, California with her husband, John. Her days are spent watching her darling granddaughter, Callie, and trying to teach her how to use all the art supplies. <br />
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Danial has just joined our team as our Social Media Coordinator. As many of you know, I am clueless when it comes to promotion on all Social Media venues. When I started A&S, we didn’t even have Blogs....and I remember Leslie Riley telling me that I had to come into the internet century. I eventually did, kicking and fighting all the way.<br />
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Danial moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2000 from Michigan. She lives near Seattle with her husband, son, and three cats. By day, Danial has worked as the Director of Admissions at DigiPen Institute of Technology, a small college located in Redmond Washington, for the last eight years. Previously, she worked in the marketing department of Puget Sound Energy (PSE) promoting PSE’s energy efficiency programs.<br />
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Outside of regular work hours, Danial is a mixed-media artist. Her work was featured on the covers of body image zine Love Me, Love My Belly #001 (Porkbelly Press, 2014), and My Own Strange Beast (Porkbelly Press, 2017). Danial discovered Art and Soul in 2016 and has been attending the Portland retreat every year since. <br />
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Michelle Bernard was already a longtime attendee of Art & Soul when we asked her to design the 2009 Rock & Roll themed logo. I liked the design so much, I brought her on as our permanent Graphic Artist. Michelle’s unique perspective and approach to advertising and promotion have helped to keep our attendees excited and engaged. When she’s not designing for Art & Soul, Michelle loves working in all facets of mixed media including painting, collage, assemblage, jewelry, sculpting, sewing, art dolls and anything else that gets her creative juices flowing.<br />
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As the former Art Director of Ranger Crafts, not only has she co-taught a few of our opening night classes in Virginia, but her exposure to innovative art products has helped bring her own mixed media works to a whole new level. Having started out doing craft shows and selling her creations online, Michelle now shows her work in multiple galleries and retail establishments. And she loves to let everyone know where it all began... at Art & Soul!<br />
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Michelle lives in the quaint Victorian seashore town of Ocean Grove, New Jersey with her 2 kitties and a house full of art supplies and found objects.<br />
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Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-72304721652131999502018-06-19T08:45:00.001-07:002018-07-01T20:03:25.493-07:00Virginia Teacher Spotlight: Chad Alice HagenWe are so happy to have <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-artists.php#HagenChadAlice">Chad Alice Hagen</a> as part of our Art & Soul family! She has been happily and intensively exploring resist dyeing and surface design of hand felted wool since 1979, and delved into the amazing world of Bookmaking for the last 12 years using her resist dyed felt as the covers. She loves teaching how to use textiles — new and found — as the covers of journals and sketchbooks using different binding techniques. Textiles, fiber, fabric, material, felt, cloth – these words are more exciting to her than “You have won the lottery!” Here's what Chad Alice has in store for us at our <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-retreat.php">Virginia Beach Art & Soul Retreat</a> this year...<br />
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How would you like to rite your secrets and daily thoughts on these adorable little books?! In this workshop, you’ll have the chance to make 2 tiny books, professionally bound in leather or paper. Each miniature book will have about 50 pages, and will feature a different binding style. You will learn how to tea stain paper, add ribbon bookmarks and two different closures, and finish your mini books with chains for wearing.<br />
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You may not realize it, but most of the paperback books you handle in your daily lives have a glued binding, and to Chad Alice Hagen, that’s the perfect binding. When used in a handmade notebook, it becomes extraordinary. In this workshop, you will make a “Perfect Little Notebook” using this quick and marvelous binding technique as well as learn how to tea stain paper, create a cover from your favorite fabric, and make a ribbon & button closure.<br />
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There are sketchbooks and there are sketch books, but this particular one has become Chad Alice’s favorite... and we bet will be yours too! It opens totally flat, can be made from easy-to-find materials, and is finished with a textile cover. In this workshop you'll be making a 6" x 6" sketchbook with 120 pages of multi-media paper. You'll learn all the book making basics and then some...picking the paper you want, folding and tearing sheets with knives, gluing, piercing, sewing, all the fabulous bits that go into making a well-made, useful and enjoyable sketchbook/journal.<br />
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Whether you are a book lover, enjoy journaling, or having a unique way to jot down notes throughout the day, making your very own sketchbook from scratch with Chad Alice is going to be so very rewarding! So be sure and check out her classes and our entire Virginia event for this Fall!<br />
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<i>Chad Alice has written extensively on art and feltmaking and her artwork has appeared in and on the covers of several well-known books and magazines. She’s taught hundreds of classes and workshops throughout the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Holland and Germany. Her large scale felt work can be found in major collections including the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte, NC, The Knoxville Convention Center, TN, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. B.F. Goodrich Corporation Collection. She maintains a full-time felt and book studio in Asheville, North Carolina. You can find out more about Chad Alice Hagen by visiting her at <a href="http://www.chadalicehagen.com/">chadalicehagen.com</a></i><br />
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Wow! Our inaugural event was everything we could have hoped for! The vibe was incredible and everyone attending was as excited to be there as we were to bring our unique mixed media retreat to them. The location was picturesque and calming. Colorado Springs embraced us with amazing weather and beautiful scenery.</div>
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The range of workshops we were able to offer at this new location made me so very happy, and the students as well. We are just so lucky to have the caliber of instructors that we do. Professional on every level but at the same time so down-to-earth and nurturing. What a perfect venue for these generous souls. </div>
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Students enjoyed the wide variety of workshops and created some stunning works of art. I loved the immediate camaraderie of the attendees and how they recognized they had found their tribe of like-minded art souls. </div>
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From the wide variety of workshops, all kinds of whimsical creations were made... like these tiny houses from Ruth Greening's Precious Metal Clay workshop. <br />
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And these visually poetic, Juicy Affirmation Cards made in Jennifer MacLean's class. But for me... most of all... it's the smiles on the happy faces of our attendees that
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The classes were so enticing, even the instructors took some time from teaching to have fun and learn something new... like Erin Keck did, when she made these gorgeous earrings in Mary Johnson Hettmansperger's class. <br />
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And, our instructors, well... they love to have fun! As much fun as
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amazing shopportunities come right to our doorstep to satisfy our needs
for those art supplies and one-of-a-kind items we absolutely can't live
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I must say that it was a genuine pleasure to have our event at the Hotel Eleganté. The
staff went above and beyond to take care of us. Classrooms were cozy and
had great lighting. The food was excellent. And ummmm... how many of us
hit the Sweet Shop for ice cream? I won't tell how many times if you
don't. I loved that the Hotel is surrounded with greenspace, especially
the tranquil pond — complete with mama and baby ducklings. There were
lots of places to sketch or just relax, and many attendees took side
trips to see Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and hiking! I'm anxious to
return and spend more time in the area. <br />
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At the Colorado event, there
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It's where we get little glimpses of how to do that, so we can bring it
home with us and start the process of filling up our souls.<br />
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this relaxing, inspirational, creative retreat next year. We hope to
have classes available on our website by the middle of July. Watch for a
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Oh, joy of joys! My dream realized — an <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-workshops.php">Art & Soul event</a> in Colorado — is happening two weeks from today! I truly and sincerely can't believe it's actually here already. I'm so excited and I hope you are too! One of the very special things about having our retreat in Colorado
Springs, well... it's not just the absolutely gorgeous location, it's also that
this area allows our event to
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<span style="font-size: small;">May 29 - June 3, 2018</span></div>
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Of course we have a fabulous lineup of mixed media workshops in all your favorite categories... collage, assemblage, painting, sculpting, bookmaking, journaling, jewerly, fabric & fiber arts, Zentangle... but there's so much more! <br />
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The Hotel
Eleganté itself is glorious. The rooms are large and comfortable with
plenty of space to lay out your supplies for nighttime art-making and
impromptu get-togethers. In addition to an inviting full service restaurant
and lounge, they have an outdoor patio with an amazing view, a Sweet
Shop that includes a bakery, ice cream parlor and a Starbucks. They've got indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi, a full-service
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Then there's our <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-activities.php">kickoff party</a>, the well-stocked on-site store, our unique <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-activities.php">Vendor Night Extravaganza</a> (open to the public for all you locals!), pop-up parties, restaurants to gather with friends and
share your experiences. It's a non-stop
gathering of your tribe from morning to night, and it's so much fun to
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In
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kayaking, and horseback riding. Visit a castle, historic towns and
villages, old west museums, or go see a rodeo. There's even railroad
tours of the mountains and surrounding areas. And really there's so much
more! If your week isn't filled with classes and even if it is, there's tons of reasons to explore the area.<br />
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our Colorado location brings with it some unique
local opportunities. We'll be working with <a href="http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/">Cottonwood Center for the Arts</a> — a two story arts complex inside a refurbished office
building in downtown Colorado Springs. They'll be hosting a <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-activities.php">First Friday Art Show</a>, featuring gallery shows and open studios for you to explore and
meet local artists. We're also working with the <a href="https://www.textileswest.org/">Textiles West Innovation Lab</a> who'll be facilitating Peggy Dlugos' <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-4638-workshop.php">Eco Dying class</a>.
This center has the capability of allowing students to utilize all kinds of space, amenities and specialized equipment used in the art of
fabric printing.<br />
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Colorado Springs. If you haven't signed up for classes yet, some of your favorite workshops are still available. You can check out our <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-retreat.php">Colorado Retreat</a> online or <a href="mailto:glenny@artandsoulretreat.com">contact us directly</a> with any last minute questions you may have. We're looking forward to seeing you there and making this a permanent location in our retreat lineup! <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">© some images courtesy of The Hotel Eleganté, Cottonwood Center for the Arts </span></i>Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-36469286519353595982018-04-09T12:31:00.000-07:002018-04-09T12:31:51.473-07:00Stitch Meditations... Ohm My!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I grew up in a household where we never stopped working (on something… anything!) until bedtime. Therefore, to this day… I cannot just “sit” and attempt to relax. My mind continues to keep going and going and going… and not necessarily in a productive manner. <br />
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But then I found out Liz Kettle taught a class called Stitch Meditation, which was a method of relaxation and hand sewing; working small. It reminded me of watching my grandmother embroider a kitchen towel, only free form style, using exotic threads and fabrics.<br />
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Because of the workshop’s Zen-like popularity, Liz then developed a Stitch Meditation Kit that had everything you need to begin the journey. It included a curated collection of enough complimentary fabrics and threads to keep you relaxed and engaged for 30 days. I purchased one and my life has changed! My mind now has a creative purpose, and the incessant late night chit chatter has quieted down. Ahhhhhh, peace.<br />
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You see... I love getting creative and enjoy activities like painting, but I find that I will not take the time to set up the space unless I know I can dedicate a number of hours to the project. With Stitch Meditation, I can pull out fabric, thread and needle and begin the tactile relaxation instantaneously. It’s small…. in a good way. A large project would overwhelm me. So this is just the right size to work with wherever I am, it keeps my busy mind occupied and I am so thrilled to be creating daily! Thanks, Liz!!<br />
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To find out more about Liz Kettle and see her detailed video on Stitch Meditation, visit her website <a href="https://www.textileevolution.com/">www.textileevolution.com</a>. And for more information on her Stitch Meditation Kit and the fabulous fabrics and goodies included, check out her <a href="https://www.textileevolution.com/index.php/hikashop-menu-for-categories-listing/product/469-stitch-meditation-kit">online shop</a>. Whatever you do, make some time for play today... and every day!<br />
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xoxoGlenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-33198883803775197912018-04-03T08:00:00.000-07:002018-04-03T08:00:19.951-07:00Colorado Spotlight... Jacqueline Sullivan!<br />
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This year Jacqueline Sullivan will be teaching 4 workshops at <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-retreat.php">Art & Soul Colorado Springs</a>... Deli-collage, On The Horizon, Paper Pizazz and Acrylic Textural Painting. These workshops are designed for all levels of student from the experienced artist seeking a creative instructional opportunity to the person wishing to explore new techniques! Take a look at these fun and creative classes she's offering...<br />
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<b>Deli-Collage</b><br />
Thursday, May 31, 2018 <br />
6:30pm - 9:30pm<br />
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Deli paper - we've all tried it! But you've probably never done the things with it that we will do in this class. We will use all sorts of textural and acrylic media on our deli papers, creating a huge pile of collage papers! We will then choose our favorites and build a frame-able abstract collage. You'll learn a lot about acrylic paints and mediums in the process and go home with a lot of papers for future use!<br />
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See course page <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-4524-workshop.php">HERE</a> for supply list, materials included, an opportunity to pre-order a kit from Blue Twig Studio, and to register for this class.<br />
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Friday, June 1, 2018 <br />
9am - 4:30pm<br />
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Imposing order in a chaotic abstract work can often be difficult. Remembering the rule of thirds is always helpful when analyzing our work. Within that rule, there are several techniques that we can use to define a horizon line. Whether a low or high horizon line this technique helps to convey a sense of atmosphere and place in abstract works. We will begin our paintings working with fluid acrylics. Then we'll learn some mark-making techniques, using high flow acrylics to define the horizon lines in the painting. We will make our paintings on watercolor paper then crop/cut them into 5" x 5" squares and mount them onto cradled boards to stand on a mantle or shelf or hang on a wall.<br />
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See course page <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-4525-workshop.php">HERE</a> for supply list, materials included, an opportunity to pre-order a kit from Blue Twig Studio, and to register for this class.<br />
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Saturday, June 2, 2018 <br />
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Many people have tried paste papers but are not satisfied with the results. This class will help you to learn the proper techniques for making paste papers with a beautiful, smooth velvety finish. These papers are wonderful for binding books, making boxes, backgrounds for stamping and collages. Because we are using a methyl-cellulose paste the surface is great for writing on – making them good for calligraphy projects or beautiful journal pages! Students will work with a limited palette and simple color theories to keep their papers brilliant and beautiful. There will be lots of tools on hand for making various patterns and images in the paste! <br />
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See course page <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-4526-workshop.php">HERE</a> for supply list, materials included, an opportunity to pre-order a kit from Blue Twig Studio, and to register for this class.<br />
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<b>Acrylic Textural Painting</b><br />Sunday, June 3, 2018<br />9:00am - 4:30pm<br /><br />This class is about building a painting layer by layer. Students will start painting with thin glazes of acrylic paint and then begin adding additional layers of textures and paint. Texture will be formed in many ways including use of miscellaneous acrylic media and various household items. Together these ingredients create a richly textured painting. Jacqueline will use her knowledge gained in her training as a Certified Artist Educator for Golden paints to help students develop an understanding of how to make many different acrylic mediums work better for them in their art work. Design qualities of an Abstract Painting is an integral part of the class. There will be a short discussion on color theory. Each student will receive extensive handouts with instructions and color photos for the various techniques that are covered in the class. Students will receive individual attention from the instructor, guaranteeing that their painting is a unique work of art.<br /><br />Workshop Information:<br />See course page <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-4527-workshop.php">HERE</a> for supply list, materials included, an opportunity to pre-order a kit from Blue Twig Studio, and to register for this class.<br />
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--------------------------------------<br />You are invited to <a href="mailto:jacquelinesullivan@mac.com">contact Jacqueline directly</a> to discuss details of any of her Art & Soul Workshops or the retreat experience in Colorado Springs. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-workshops.php"><b>Art & Soul Colorado Springs</b></a><br />An Inspirational Mixed Media Retreat<br />May 29 - June 3, 2018<br />
Hotel Eleganté Conference and Event Center<br />
Colorado Springs, CO <br /><br />
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<br />Set on seven acres of land just a few miles outside of downtown Colorado Springs, the <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-venue.php">Hotel Eleganté</a> Conference & Event Center provides the perfect setting for business travel, family vacations and romantic escapes. Elegant, pet-friendly rooms and suites provide everything you need to relax, refresh and be productive, including pillow top bedding and FREE Wi-Fi access. Enjoy a meal at one of our on-site restaurants. Take a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool - enjoy!<br /><br />
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Unable to join Jacqueline in Colorado Springs? She will also be teaching at the Art & Soul Retreat ~ Virginia Beach ~ October 1-6, 2018. Complete Retreat information <a href="https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-va18-retreat.php">HERE</a> <br /><br />Jacqueline Sullivan is a mixed media, acrylic and calligraphic artist. She is well known for her pieces that experiment with texture, layers, paint, unusual materials, calligraphic marks and words. Jacqueline’s work has been shown nationwide in galleries and juried art fairs. She is a GOLDEN ARTIST Educator and has a degree in graphic design working for many years as a publication and advertising designer. Jacqueline has also recently joined the teaching artist group with MARABU North America. For over 30 years Jacqueline has also been a teaching artist and currently travels throughout the US and Canada teaching artists of all levels to stay in touch with their creative selves. She has a special interest in healing, both physically and emotionally, through creative practice. More of her work can be viewed at <a href="http://www.jacquelinesullivan.com/">www.jacquelinesullivan.com</a><br />
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Oh boy do we have some colorful classes for <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx19-retreat.php">Art & Soul Portland 2019</a>! We're thrilled to be able to offer you 155 mixed-media workshops, taught by 49 individually talented artists, over 8 days of complete and total creative bliss!!<br />
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<br />And of course with all our events we have so much more than classes at all of our events including a fabulous Opening Night Party, an amazing on-site store, our pop-up Vendor Night shopping event, DIY play areas, and impromptu gatherings with your Art & Soul'mates! There's certainly nothing like some creative playtime with your tribe. <br />
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So that's just a little taste of what we have in store, so go ahead and grab a beverage and a snack check out our Portland offerings! You can peruse them on our website in 3 ways... by <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx19-workshops.php">workshops</a> and their dates, your favorite <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx19-artists.php">instructors</a>, and by photos of all our <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx19-all-photos.php">example projects</a>. Once you register, don't forget to make your <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx19-venue.php">hotel</a> reservations too. Happy browsing!Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-74045627905864947852018-02-21T12:22:00.001-08:002018-02-21T12:22:20.541-08:00Portland... a High(land) Time for Everyone!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh my gosh... what a fantastic time we all had at our Portland Art & Soul event! With more than 200 new attendees we had a total of over 400 who joined us! It makes my little Highland Heart go pitter patter. Especially because this means that creative souls are realizing that they really do love to learn new things and make art in-person with their tribe. It's the face-to-face connections and just being in the presence of like-minded people that makes us truly happy!<br />
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And happy we were! We had a bagpiper and highland dancers both Opening Night and Vendor Night to celebrate our Highland Fling theme. The dancers were young High School
girls who practice 4 days a week. They were darling. Prior to dancing
for us Saturday night, they had competed in a competition and had placed
first and second. The performance brought tears both nights. It was
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And yes, we were all a bunch of giddy schoolgirls, hanging out with Outlander actor Jamie Fraser at the Opening Night Party. What do you mean he looks like a cutout? He took time out to bake these amazing Valentine cookies for us!<br />
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Students produced breathtaking art pieces and their excitement was over the moon throughout the whole event. There really was a renewed sense of joy exuding from our attendees this year, and the pieces they made were just proof of how much fun they were having.<br />
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With classes in every genre, there was something for every person in every category at every level of experience.<br />
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Our seasoned teachers — many of whom have graced the pages of your favorite mixed media magazines and how-to books — made sure to guide students through the process of making, whether they were brand new or already had a clue.<br />
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They literally take you under their wing and show you the ropes...<br />
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...or the stitches! That's why we have the teachers we do. They love to teach and it shows. They love to foster creativity in others and they've already figured out what works and what doesn't. They've done the homework for us.<br />
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And that makes for tons of fun in our workshops, as well as a whole lot of happy students who feel such a sense of pride. Just like I do when I see them filter out of the classrooms at the end of the day, gorgeous projects in hand, just beaming. It's really why I do this!<br />
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Am I gushing? You bet! These amazing instructors really took it to the next level this year. I'm so grateful to have such a great group of teachers and students. I feel like one big, happy family.<br />
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And let's not forget about Collage, our amazing on-site store. Like, seriously? This place was like Nirvana. Everything you could possibly ever need or want, and lots of things that you didn't even know you wanted but had to have. Yup, we all went home with more than we came with.<br />
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And Vendor Night was no exception. Mixed media art supplies, ephemera, metal, wood and plastic objects from days gone by, embellishments, original art from our instructors and so much more. And the bagpiper and dancers just made it extra special. I love the hustle and bustle of this pop-up <br />
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But really, the whole retreat was crazy busy and absolutely wonderful all at the same time. It passed in a flash, but most fun things do. I couldn't do this without my right-hand chicks and I must give a shout out to the hotel staff, who were exceptional in all aspects of working with us. We cannot compliment them enough for all they do to help make the event a success.<br />
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So thank you all for making this such a memorable retreat! See you in Colorado...<br />
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Glenny,<br />
xoxo<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>photos courtesy of: Edens Canvas, Tamara James; Sally Wilson; Janet Wilson; Erin Keck; Roxanne Evans Stout; Liz Kettle; Kittania Miller; Susan Rossiter</i></span>Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-36997359423326608692018-01-30T15:36:00.002-08:002018-02-21T10:27:13.957-08:00Welcome to the Hotel... Colorado!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Small panic (did I bring enough supplies?), rising up through the air</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">May 29 - June 3, 2018</span></div>
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As you all know by now, Colorado Springs Art & Soul is a long time dream of mine, not just because of the amazingly gorgeous location — compliments of Mother Nature— but because this area allows our event to become a fully immersive experience where we can make Art and feed our Soul. Allow me to elaborate...<br />
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Let's start with the <a href="http://www.hotelelegante.com/">Hotel Eleganté</a>, which is the central hub of it all, and staying there brings a whole new dynamic to your time at Art & Soul Retreat. The kickoff party, our amazing classes, the well-stocked on-site store, our unique Vendor Night sale, pop-up parties, restaurants to get together with friends and share your experiences... all take place in the Hotel. It's a non-stop gathering of your tribe from morning to night, and it's so much fun to be around like minded souls. We want to be sure you can make the most of your playcation, so be sure and <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-policies.php">register for classes</a> and <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-venue.php">book your stay</a> right away, as our discounted block of rooms is filling up fast! The reduced rate ends April 1st, so don't delay!<br />
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Hotel Eleganté itself is glorious. The rooms are large and comfortable with plenty of space to lay out your supplies for nighttime art-making and impromptu gatherings. In addition to an inviting full service restaurant and lounge, they have an outdoor patio with an amazing view, a Sweet Shop that includes a bakery, ice cream parlor and a Starbucks (oh, yeah!). They've got indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi, a full-service spa and more. We had a wonderful time getting to know the place for classes and fun.<br />
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In your down-time, there's so much to see and do in Colorado Springs, within a short distance from the Hotel. You can go hiking, zip-lining, kayaking, and horseback riding. Visit a castle, historic towns and villages, old west museums, or go see a rodeo. There's even railroad tours of the mountains and surrounding areas. And really there's so much more! If your week isn't filled with classes and even if it is, there's still tons of reasons to stick around and see the area.<br />
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And our Colorado Springs location brings with it some additional unique opportunities. We are thrilled to be working in tandem with a couple of art centers nearby. <a href="http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/">Cottonwood Center for the Arts</a>, is a two story arts complex, located within a refurbished office building in downtown Colorado Springs. They'll be hosting a First Friday event, featuring gallery shows and open studios for you to explore and meet local artists.<br />
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And we're also working in tandem with the <a href="https://www.textileswest.org/">Textiles West Innovation Lab</a> where they'll be facilitating Peggy Dlugos' <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-4638-workshop.php">Eco Dying class</a>. This location has the capability of allowing students to utilize vats of dye, sinks and heat steaming processes that are used in the art of fabric printing. We certainly can't do that at the hotel, LOL!<br />
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As you can see, there's a whole lot of reasons to join Art & Soul in Colorado Springs. So, grab yourself a beverage and a snack, and visit our website to get more information about our newest event, the relaxing spa <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-venue.php">Hotel</a>, the creative <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-workshops.php">Workshops</a> we have to offer... and our fabulous <a href="http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-cosprings18-artists.php">Instructors</a>. We're looking forward to seeing you there and making this a permanent location in our retreat lineup! <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">© images courtesy of The Hotel Eleganté, Cottonwood Center for the Arts, and Textiles West</span></i>Glenny Moirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980966840905892203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486899485408035577.post-10072858914035663692018-01-16T14:28:00.001-08:002018-01-16T14:28:48.820-08:00Keeler Winery at Portland Vendor Night...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">We are thrilled to have Keeler Estate Vineyards with us once again for private wine tasting and sales during our Vendor Night shopping event. Located in Amity, Oregon, Keeler is a truly magical place consisting of a thriving biodynamic vineyard, gardens, forest, lakes, streams, and acres of gorgeous landscaping. Their fruits grow in the sedimentary, shallow soils of an ancient ocean bed and are kissed by the sun and blessed with the cooling afternoon ocean winds during the warm ripening season</span><span style="font-size: small;">.<span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> Their wines are an exquisite reflection of the ecosystem they are grown in and the Keeler's love of and dedication to the beauty of nature and all of it's processes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Also at our Vendor Night event, we're going to have a special Highland-inspired surprise for those who attend. We can't tell you what it is, but you'll definitely want to come and stay for awhile!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Art & Soul Portland —Vendor Night</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">As always, our Vendor Night shopping event is an eclectic selection of flea market style found objects, vintage findings, mixed media art supplies, fabrics, jewelry, collage items, ephemera, and finished art by your favorite instructors and local talent. There's something for everyone! And of course it's free for registered attendees and i</span><span style="font-size: small;">s open to the
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<span style="font-size: small;">See you soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">xoxo </span></div>
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