And The Beat Goes On...

Lots of the time we talk about our spectacular retreats, the amazing workshops we offer, our professional teachers, and our tireless staff. But what we don't talk a whole lot about is what happens after the retreats (hmmm, I feel a theme coming on!). So this week, I thought we'd share an exciting success story...

Recently I received a thoughtful e-mail from one of our attendees — Darlene Koppel — letting me know that she'd been published in the Autumn issue of one of our all-time favorite magazines...  Art Journaling! Oh, and it's not her first time either. She's had her work featured in several publications for many years now. How about that!

It seems that her mixed media art gathering — Tidewater Artists Group (TAG) — was formed after meeting some kindred spirits at one of our Art & Soul events 5 years ago... and they're still going strong today!

And Darlene doesn't stop creating. She's learning and playing and trying new things all the time, and sharing it all on her blog Cinnamon Pink! You all know how much I love seeing the finished products at the retreats, but I am over the moon when I see that sense of creative exploration and experimentation continue after you've all gone home!

Congratulations Darlene, we're so proud of you! And if any of you Art & Soul Retreat-ers out there have a success story to share with us... we'd love to hear it! We may even feature you in an upcoming blog post!

Portlanders... Special Evening Class by Jenny Doh!

Just in case you live under a rock — I'm sure it's made of paper maché, and painted with glitter and such — you've probably heard of, seen, or read a book published by the incredibly creative Jenny Doh.

For 6 years she held the title of Editor-in-Chief and Director of Publishing for magazines like Somerset Studio, Belle Armoire, Altered Couture, Haute Handbags, Somerset Life, Apronology, and their many sister publications... producing artful crafting how-to magazines that we all cherish in our collections.

Most recently, Jenny founded crescendoh.com — an online site featuring creative content from artists and crafters, coupled with their stories that highlight the power of art. If you've ever heard of the Art Saves movement... well, that's Jenny Doh!

In addition, Jenny has written or co-authored at least 14 creative books in the past 3 years alone!

• Stitch Studio (Coming in 2014)
• Serge It!* (Coming in 2014)
• Washi Wonderful (Coming in 2014)
• Stylish Weddings (Coming in 2014)
• Crochet Love (2013)
• Print Collective (2013)
• Craft-a-Doodle (2013)
• Stamp It! (2013)
• Creative Lettering (2013)
• Journal It! (2012)
• We Make Dolls (2012)
• Hand in Hand (2012)
• Signature Styles (2011)
• Where Women Create: Book of Inspiration* (2010)

*Co-author

So it goes without saying — although we're going to say it anyway — how excited we are to have Jenny as a guest teacher at our Portland 2013 event! She'll be teaching a class called The Keys to Publishing, where you'll get to learn the nuts and bolts of publishing, as well as exploring your concepts, intent and proposals... directly from an inside source! If you've ever thought of publishing an art or craft book, this is the class for you.

The Keys to Publishing

Jenny Doh

Friday, October 4, 2013

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Art & Soul Portland

Red Lion on the River

Sign up today and start your foray into publishing with the most talented editor in crafting! And whether or not you're taking her workshop, join Jenny Doh before class — from 6:00 to 6:30 — for a wine sampling and book signing event! 

For more information on our Portland Art & Soul mixed media retreat, visit our website artandsoulretreat.com