In this modern day and age of the interwebs, it's easy to take advantage of the creative offerings available that allow you to participate in the convenience of your own home. But there's nothing like being amongst your tribe of like-minded souls, having a teacher right in front of you to answer questions as they arise, walking around a classroom to see what others are doing, rummaging through mixed media treasures with your hands, and actually LOL'ing because you're having so much fun, feeling light and playful since all the distractions of home have fallen away.
THIS is what Art & Soul is for!
And so we thought we'd share a bit more of the unique offerings we have for our
Virginia Beach Retreat, to entice you into joining us in-person!
The title of this workshop with Debbie Rijns says it all. It's called
Awwww Sweet, and it gives you the chance to create a silver pendant from a child's drawing. Now, really.... how sweet is that?!
Got quilt skills? Well, after this amazing class with Judy Gula, you'll have a plethora of knowledge on how to make your very own special
Batik Panel Art Quilt. Overcome your quilting fears and join Judy for this informative class. And if you're traveling by air, no worries... Bernina has graciously furnished us with extra sewing machines for you to use. How cool is that?!
Mama always said if you keep making that face it's going to stay that way! Well, not in this
Luscious Layered Portraits workshop with Nicole Austin. You'll create juicy layers upon layers in your art journals that form the basis of these intriguing one-of-a-kind faces. No two will be alike!
Want to light up your life... or maybe your child's bedroom? Let Leslie Blackford be your guide as you make a night light using transparent polymer clay creations. Then learn to sculpt simple animals that adorn these
Creative Character Lamps. What a bright idea!
And how about trying your hand at these adorable
Felted Flower Rings you can make in this evening class taught by Susan Rossiter? Now that summer is here and all the flowers are blooming, it really makes sense to create a colorful adornment that lets you enjoy them all year long
So, as you can see, we've got lots to offer in Virginia Beach, and this isn't even scratching the surface! We have an amazing group of instructors who are all artists
themselves, many of them published in the pages of your favorite mixed
media magazines and authors of their own how-to books. We kick off the
week with an opening night party and have lots of fun events, contests and
gatherings throughout the week. We've got an on-site store that'll knock your socks off, and a Vendor
Extravaganza featuring peddlers with hard to find goodies from ephemera
to assemblage components and amazing original
art by your very own instructors! We have pop-up parties, show-and-tell, make-and-takes, a designated play area, an amazing staff, all taking place at a hotel on the beach... and there's just so much more to experience in person!
October 2-8, 2017
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel
So visit our website and get more information about our
Virginia Beach Event... our relaxing beachfront
Hotel... the creative
Workshops we have to offer... and our fabulous
Instructors!
Sign up today and give yourself the playtime you deserve, amidst
like-minded souls... you'll make some amazing art and lasting friendships too.
