Workshop Details
ART Workshop: Relax & Retreat
August 20th - 23rd, 2024
Join us for a refreshing immersive experience of art and nature in our northern Wisconsin home studio. This 4 day painting workshop provides time for individual and group instruction, personal creative development as well as reflection and relaxation. Work and rest in the beautiful setting while learning in an intimate home studio with other creatives.
Total Cost: Retreat & Meals 540.00 per person
Contact me for more information or to reserve your table.
Email Tonja to reserve your spot. Only 8 spaces available. Non-refundable $200.00 deposit reserves your table. FCFS. Balance due: July 15th 2024.
Fall Retreat 4 Day Workshop August 20-23
Relax, be refreshed and inspired!
Includes meals, instruction and studio work time.
**Does NOT include travel expenses and accommodations.
10 Meals $150.00 Total cost
Includes:
3 Buffet style breakfasts: $30.00
4 light lunches: $60.00
3 Dinners: $60.00
Instruction: $390.00 13 + hours of instruction plus group discussion and studio time
1. 2.5 hr, group discussion & optional studio time
2. 4.5 hr instruction, group discussion & optional studio time
3. 4.5 hr instruction, group discussion & optional studio time
4. 1 + hour group reflection preparing to leave
Total Cost: Retreat & Meals 540.00 per person
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Schedule:
Day ONE:
Check-in between 10:30 & 11:30 am, seat selection & set up
Lunch served at 12:00, Introductions and free-time
3:00-5:30 First Studio Session
6:00 Dinner & discussion
Studio open until 10:00 pm
Day Two:
Buffet Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00
10:00-12:00 Morning Session: Exploring the Sketchbook
12:30 Lunch break
2:00- 4:30 Afternoon Session: Into the Garden
Free time - Open studio
6:00 Dinner & discussion
Studio open until 10:00 pm
Day Three:
Buffet Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00
10:00-12:00 Morning Session: Mixed-Media Introduction
12:30 Lunch break
2:00- 4:30 Afternoon Session: Into the Garden
Free time - Open studio
6:00 Dinner & discussion
Studio open until 10:00 pm
Day Four:
Buffet Breakfast 7:30 - 8:30
9:00-10:00 Morning Session: Group Reflections
Finish up clean up & Prepare to leave
12:30 Lunch break and departure
$200.00 Non refundable deposit required to claim your spot.
Fully refundable only if student replacement is secured.
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Mixed and multi-media Garden Retreat Workshop
Bring the medium and materials you are most comfortable working with. Tonja is a milti-media artist, able to guide and instruct you using most materials.
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Stroll and sketch in the perennial gardens
Together we will explore the benefits of observational sketching in this beautiful garden setting. Several painting stations and standing easels are situated throughout the garden.
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Relax by the lily pad fish pond
Work as much or as little as you like! This is YOUR time! There is much to see and do but there is no pressure here. Observation and reflection can be just as fruitful as working hard.
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Enjoy a variety of demonstrations
Tonja will demonstrate many helpful techniques for sketching in a sketchbook, painting and drawing on location as well as working from photos and in the studio. The intimate setting will also provide opportunities for individual guidance.
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Practice techniques during studio time
The studio is open until 10:00 each evening. Take advantage of the space to work as late as you like. Many unique tools and resources are available for your use.
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Learn from artist peers
There is great benefit to spending time with other creative people. Creativity fosters more creativity. Come share your work with others and grow together with one another.
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Things to NOTE:
IMPORTANT: **Housing fills up fast during summer months. Reserve your Airbnb soon! Search the Brule/ Iron River WI area for Airbnb & Vrbo options.
One double bed is apartment available onsite:
2 room small house with attached groundskeeper. About 2 miles away:
$200.00 Non refundable deposit required to claim your spot.
Payment Balance due July 15th
Fully refundable ONLY if student replacement is secured.
(1) 6’ table available per each student
Upper studio classroom space is open until 10:00 pm each day.
Students must be able to navigate stairs.
You are responsible to bring your own materials in the media of choice.
I provide many additional materials for student experimentation & use.
Garden space offers chairs, tables & easels in designated areas.
Plein air easels may be brought and set up in specific areas around the 40 acre property as well.
The property has pond life, cows, pony & donkey for viewing & sketching
Food is prepared onsite. Some diet restrictions can be accommodated.
Airport is Duluth, MN international. Pick up can be arranged for a fee.
Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions! doartworx@gmail.com
Let’s Work Together
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