Happy Holidays To My Art & Soul Family!

It's the most wonderful time of the year... again! Although, when I think about it, when you have the ability to make new kinds of art, spread your creative wings, and try something outside your crafty comfort zone... it's the kind of wonderful you can have all year long! And having run Art & Soul for over a decade, that creative spirit is what I think about... pretty much on a daily basis.

So I just wanted to pop in... between your shopping and baking and festive preparations to wish you a Merry Christmas! I hope that you get to spend it... creatively of course... with friends, family and the ones you love most. I hope that you get lots of fun art supplies, books, and other sources of imaginative inspiration. Let's keep those creative fires burning all year long!

Happy Holidays to my entire Art & Soul Family!
Glenny
xoxo

Kansas City Registration Is Now Open!

That's right all my little mid-western mixed-media mavens.... Art & Soul is coming back Kansas City for another event in March 2014! Woohoo! We're totally smitten with this new location and are pleased to have one of our nationwide art retreats here again. Registration is now open and you are going to LOVE the talented instructors and the creative classes we have lined up for you!

Art & Soul Kansas City

March 19-23, 2014

The Elms Hotel & Spa

Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Our gracious hosts for our retreat will be The Elms Hotel & Spa — a wonderfully historic property that offers us the intimate surroundings we absolutely love for our retreats. I must say that I am so ecstatic about this inspirational location that I just cannot contain myself!! The staff made us all feel welcome at our 2013 event and treated us as a part of their family. It really is an amazing place to relax and create!

Here are just some of the highlights of this awesome property...

• Seasonal culinary delights! Our experienced culinary team prepares fresh all meals from scratch featuring seasonal and local ingredients.
• Largest spa between Chicago and Dallas! Our full service spa features a private grotto, Eucalyptus saunas and a wide variety of treatments.
• Enjoy Keurig coffee makers in every guest room, stocked with Elms blend coffee prepared by the Roasterie.
• Fitness center featuring Precor equipment
• Indoor European lap pool with hot and cold tubs, open year round
• Outdoor pool, hot tub and cabanas are available seasonally
• Vintage lawn games, bicycles and guided historic and ghost tours 
• Complimentary wi-fi in guest rooms and all public spaces

So pick out your classes and mark your calendars and get ready to relax, recharge, and rediscover your creative side at this amazing location!!

Merry Craftmas & Happy Glue Year!

When the hustle and bustle of retail extravaganzas and big box store bonanzas has become the new norm, handmade gifts and cards sometimes get lost in the shuffle. But not here in the creative realm of Art & Souler's, I bet! I'm sure you crafted a darling little card, or hand made some gifts this year. Maybe you prepared an amazing table setting for guests, or decorated the house with extra flair. No matter how you expressed your creativity this season — be proud of yourself for keeping the true spirit of art and individuality in the Holidays! 

And thank you all so much for your support of Art & Soul Retreats. Each and every one of you! Students and teachers alike. Taking time out to replenish your soul in a creative way is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity!  And I appreciate you choosing to play and have fun with us year after year. You are part of our success and I wish you the Happiest of Holidays and the Most Creative New Year Ever!

~ Glenny xo