Phenomenal Women Art Retreat
February 4-11 2019
Join me for a journey of art, sisterhood, food, and exploration!
Imagine going on an amazing vacation with a small group of women. One where you tour art studios, museums, cathedrals and explore the city of Oaxaca Mexico. One where you soak in inspiration from the sites, sounds, places, people and delicious food.
Now imagine coming home with art that you made! Creating art is a wonderful way to record the memories. When you get back home you'll look at your sketches, paintings, writings and (art) journal and be transported back to the great moments you had in Oaxaca.
Don't worry - you don't have to consider yourself an artist to join us! This is more about the process than the product - you just have to be willing to dive in and play with paint.
This will be a small group of women, and a safe, nurturing environment to let your hair down and create friendships, memories, and art.
Every woman is phenomenal in her own way. What makes you phenomenal? Lets embrace and celebrate it!
Why Phenomenal Women?
Early in 2017 I was inspired by the Women's Marches. It was beautiful to see women come together and march through the streets all over the world. There is this myth that women can't work together. I've never understood nor experienced it. Perhaps it's been fed to us by people who want to keep us separate.
We are more powerful together.
I was moved to create an ongoing series of paintings - and classes - called "Phenomenal Women" to bring women together to celebrate the different aspects of being women; including sisterhood. Some of the paintings we've done have been Power, Dancing Through the Storm, Freedom... to name a few. I have found these classes to be powerful and affirming.
When the opportunity arose for me to lead a retreat in Mexico, it only seemed natural for it to be a group of women, so of course it's called "Phenomenal Women".
Why an all women retreat? Something magical happens when there are no men around. Women feel free to let their hair down, and to say what we feel. I believe that in a group setting women feel more empowered without men around.
What will we do in Oaxaca, and what does the registration fee include?
With your registration you'll get 7 nights lodging, 6 breakfasts and 3 lunches. The fee also includes walking tours and guided visits to see painting studios, murals, galleries, museums and the Frida Kahlo art store!
We will sample the amazing food and be inspired by the sights, colors and culture of the beautiful town. And of course we will paint! There will be workshops in addition to open studio time, on-site sketching and art journaling. And there will be unstructured free time for you to explore or relax
Imagine going on an amazing vacation with a small group of women. One where you tour art studios, museums, cathedrals and explore the city of Oaxaca Mexico. One where you soak in inspiration from the sites, sounds, places, people and delicious food.
Now imagine coming home with art that you made! Creating art is a wonderful way to record the memories. When you get back home you'll look at your sketches, paintings, writings and (art) journal and be transported back to the great moments you had in Oaxaca.
Don't worry - you don't have to consider yourself an artist to join us! This is more about the process than the product - you just have to be willing to dive in and play with paint.
This will be a small group of women, and a safe, nurturing environment to let your hair down and create friendships, memories, and art.
Every woman is phenomenal in her own way. What makes you phenomenal? Lets embrace and celebrate it!
Why Phenomenal Women?
Early in 2017 I was inspired by the Women's Marches. It was beautiful to see women come together and march through the streets all over the world. There is this myth that women can't work together. I've never understood nor experienced it. Perhaps it's been fed to us by people who want to keep us separate.
We are more powerful together.
I was moved to create an ongoing series of paintings - and classes - called "Phenomenal Women" to bring women together to celebrate the different aspects of being women; including sisterhood. Some of the paintings we've done have been Power, Dancing Through the Storm, Freedom... to name a few. I have found these classes to be powerful and affirming.
When the opportunity arose for me to lead a retreat in Mexico, it only seemed natural for it to be a group of women, so of course it's called "Phenomenal Women".
Why an all women retreat? Something magical happens when there are no men around. Women feel free to let their hair down, and to say what we feel. I believe that in a group setting women feel more empowered without men around.
What will we do in Oaxaca, and what does the registration fee include?
With your registration you'll get 7 nights lodging, 6 breakfasts and 3 lunches. The fee also includes walking tours and guided visits to see painting studios, murals, galleries, museums and the Frida Kahlo art store!
We will sample the amazing food and be inspired by the sights, colors and culture of the beautiful town. And of course we will paint! There will be workshops in addition to open studio time, on-site sketching and art journaling. And there will be unstructured free time for you to explore or relax
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Accommodations and Food
We'll be staying and creating in the studio at the Art House Oaxaca! The Art House is an artist residency created by Lisa Sonora, an American artist who lives in Oaxaca. Lodging is double occupancy and you will be assigned a roommate. If you are attending with a friend please let us know when you register; we'll put you in a shared room, and you will each save $50! Each room has two twin beds, a private bathroom, 24 hour access to the outside studio space, and a communal kitchenette with refrigerator, stove, filtered water, dishes, and electric tea kettle. There is also a cafe on site, and six breakfasts and three lunches are included with your registration fee. Dinners are not included, which gives us a chance to sample several local restaurants! Everything is an easy walk from Art House Oaxaca. Taxi’s are easily available and affordable if you prefer not to walk. Everyone will likely pair up for dinners, or we'll go as a group, so don’t worry about dining alone. |
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About Oaxaca
Oaxaca is a Unesco world heritage site in recognition of its treasure of historic buildings and monuments. It has no less than 21 cathedrals within the historic center, towering limestone walls, and secret gardens behind every adobe wall and doorway.
Oaxaca is know to have a rich art scene, amazing food, and friendly people. All of this will renew our creativity and inspire our painting!
Oaxaca is a Unesco world heritage site in recognition of its treasure of historic buildings and monuments. It has no less than 21 cathedrals within the historic center, towering limestone walls, and secret gardens behind every adobe wall and doorway.
Oaxaca is know to have a rich art scene, amazing food, and friendly people. All of this will renew our creativity and inspire our painting!
Art Supplies
You will be provided a list of art supplies, but basically we're using acrylic paints, paper, and you will need an unlined journal. None of the supplies need be expensive and you are always welcome to improvise with what you already have. Also, we will take a trip to the Frida Kahlo art store, so you'll be able to pick up more supplies there if you like.
You will be provided a list of art supplies, but basically we're using acrylic paints, paper, and you will need an unlined journal. None of the supplies need be expensive and you are always welcome to improvise with what you already have. Also, we will take a trip to the Frida Kahlo art store, so you'll be able to pick up more supplies there if you like.
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Ready to join me on this creative journey?
