So last May.. when I was attending Donna Downey's Inspired event.. Donna and I were creating and having fun one night just really enjoying "creating" together.
(this photo was taken at Spark a week or so ago.. with Margie. Beautiful girls!)
She started talking about her and I maybe sometime in the future doing our own little event together.. an Inspired Workshop at her studio.. just a small intimate group.. and four days of pure messy creative play. Of course.. you say the word creative, messy and play.. and I am TOTALLy in. Plus I love and adore Donna.. she is just her own soul and creative and fun to be around. We sure laugh A LOT. So for the last couple of months, we have been calling back and forth, texting, emailing.. planning all the details of her first "soulful" artist event.. where I would come and be her guest artist and together.. the two of us would team teach a creative weekend! Well I am excited to finally announce that registration is NOW open for this Inspired event.. The Soulful Artist!
It will be hosted in North Carolina at Donna's Studio.. (I can't wait to be in this creative space!!)
and will include 4 days of creative play, including creating a She Art Girl, A quilt canvas, art journals, creative tags, Utee Fun, stencils, masking, and more. PLUS it includes all your food too! You will spend the entire day with Donna and I, plus each night.. creating away. It's going to be an amazing and "cozy" retreat.. because there are only 20 spots for this inspired event. which means.. not only creating some amazing projects.. but creating life long friendships as well.
I am really excited about this. While I love teaching at large events, I truly REALLy getting to spend time with other creative souls and getting to know them. This Soulful Artist Retreat will allow me to really get to know my students and make life long friends. I have wanted to do a retreat like this for a while now.. so this is something I truly CAN NOT WAIT FOR! Only having 20 students also allows Donna and I to do extra special things for each student.. like make handmade personal gifts and goodies. We have already starting planning all the fun little surprises for you teach day. THIS retreat is TRULY going to give you some much needed soulful artsy play and pampered goodness. I hope you join her and I!
You can read more about the Soulful Artist Retreat here.. and see the actual schedule and all the fun things planned. And you can sign up here! Remember there are ONLY 20 spots.. which is not much.. so sign up quick!
I seriously CAN NOT WAIT.
today I am traveling to Minnesota to see my agent and work on some fun stuff that I can't really talk about until next year.. and I can't wait to reveal it all to you! it's been a super exciting and blessed last 4 months with all the liscening opportunities.. and starting the first of the year.. I finally get to start sharing and showing you all of them! Hope you have a wonderful Tuesday.. hoping to post on thursday about my experience with Hillary Weeks.. and her video that truly spoke to my soul. You MUST see it. It will change yours too.
Happy Tuesday!
I am so excited to hear about the Soulful Artists Retreat and would love to go and meet two of my favorite artists, both together, I can't believe it. I wish it was a little closer to me (Texas). It sounds totally awesome. I have signed up for the Mixed Media Monthly Kit, looks totally yummy! Also anxious to start the She Art 2. Can you tell I'm a fan!
Posted by: Donna Lange | November 01, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Oh how I wish I lived closer so I could come. I've never been to an Artist retreat yet and it is one of those special things I am going to make a way to happen one day. Your retreat sounds wonderful.
♥Lee Ann
Posted by: Lee Ann | November 01, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Beautiful idea, ladies! Welcome back to Minnesota, Christy!
Posted by: M | November 01, 2011 at 11:01 AM
So excited, I just signed up! :)
Posted by: Sherry C | November 01, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Count me in, I just signed up. I can't wait to meet and work with you guys!
Posted by: Pat Healey | November 01, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Christy...after attending Spark...count me in!!
Posted by: Dottee O. | November 01, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Signed up at midnight last night lol I can't wait to see the two of you again - I didn't get enough of you ladies at Spark lol
Posted by: LindaC | November 01, 2011 at 12:02 PM
It looks like it's full already. sad face!
Posted by: Courtney | November 01, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Already sold out. Darn. Please schedule anther...would love to attend.
Posted by: Diana | November 01, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Have a great time ladies..I'd love to attend an art retreat here in Northland, New Zealand.
Posted by: Julia | November 01, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Darn, darn, darn! I knew I should have done this first thing. When I got home from running errands, the class was full. Please let us know if there is a waiting list or a cancellation list or something. Thanks.
Posted by: Jordana | November 01, 2011 at 03:09 PM
You are in my home state if you are in MN today. Are you in the Twin Cities? I talked with Deren yesterday and he had all things wonderful to say about you, so attending the retreat would be extra special for me. I would get to spend some seriously creative time with quality people :)
Posted by: Michelle L. | November 01, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Wow - sold out already...really???
We need more events on the east side of this nation!!
Posted by: Jeanne Kelly | November 01, 2011 at 05:17 PM
How can this possibly be sold out on the first day? Please plan another one! I'm sooooo disappointed!!!
Posted by: Liz Floyd | November 01, 2011 at 05:56 PM
Well, I wanted to sign up but work all day and by the time I checked your blog it was already full. I would love the opportunity to sign up for another one in the future!!! Til then, I am signing up for your online class and am so excited about doing canvas' I have been dreaming about ideas and who I can make them for!!
Posted by: Julie Williams | November 01, 2011 at 06:55 PM
Oh I am so sad, sold out and I was so looking forward to my two favorite girls who have really got me started in Art Journaling and Mixed media. Can't wait till She Art 2, so wish it was started this week already!
Posted by: Christine | November 01, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Hope you do it again, I just read your email clicked the link and it's "sold out". Enjoy!! :)
Posted by: Yvette | November 01, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Well guess this shows that you NEED to this AGAIN!! =) THANKS for sharing and I KNOW you will all have TONS of FUN!! =)
Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | November 02, 2011 at 01:27 AM
This sounds amazing. I am jealous of those lucky 20 that were able to sign up. I hope you will do it again!
Posted by: Michelle | November 02, 2011 at 02:45 AM
Oh, I so wanted to be a part...I'll add my vote for another one PLEASE??!! I would LOVE to meet both of you in person, and grow creatively as well!
Posted by: Sari | November 02, 2011 at 03:22 AM
Wow, just got your post, clicked on the link and its already sold out. Dang!! I wish you'd do something like this in the Boise area:) I would so help coordinate everything (hint hint wink wink)
Congrats on your successes this past year and near future.
Posted by: Dawn B | November 02, 2011 at 07:49 AM
I do hope you're coming back to NC soon. I would been the first to sign up but I'll be out of the country welcoming a grandson! The southern states are full of women who love papercrafting!
Posted by: Pam C | November 02, 2011 at 08:28 AM
I cannot image a better time than with you two. Love ya both! I hope all of you have a stupendous time. I can't wait for the videos and/or pics! Liane
Posted by: Liane Townsend | November 02, 2011 at 05:22 PM
Beyond excited! I can't wait until February!!
Posted by: DownHomeDIY | November 02, 2011 at 06:40 PM
golly that sold out soooooo quick! :( Do another one!!!! Looking forward to nov. 14th!:)
Posted by: Sarah Lejeune | November 02, 2011 at 06:52 PM