Well, I've been thinking a lot this past year about having some kind of art retreat, a little like Artfest, but not nearly as large (I was thinking about 10-15 participants), and much closer to home (say, Park City or Heber), but definitely as much fun. And I was thinking about it again tonight, and I said to myself, "Self, why don't we have a creativity retreat instead of an art retreat?" And then I said, "Why, Self, I think that's brilliant! Then we could have lots of different kinds of lessons and workshops and have ridiculous amounts of fun!" And then I clapped my hands together and said, "Okay, Self, let's get started on this."
This retreat would be not just for those who already know they're creative; it would be for those whose creativity is dormant. Yes, even those people who insist that they're not creative would benefit from this retreat. Benefit and have fun.
So, here I am, getting started on a creativity retreat, to be known as the Creative Divas Retreat, and I wanted to put it out to you, my handful of faithful readers, first. Here's what I'm thinking:
- 3 days and 2 nights in a cabin up in Heber one weekend in July (1, 2, and 3, or 8, 9, and 10)
- All meals and snacks included
- All supplies included
- A special handmade gift from me
- Classes that might include: writing poetry from nature, "Stop thinking and start writing", game piece jewelry, making journals and art journaling, wishing shrines and/or prayer flags, crowns.
And I want to reign in the price at between $200 and $300 (maybe even less). Quite honestly, I want to get it as cheap as I can without scrimping on quality (We will not be eating store brand cookies; only real Oreos will do for my Creative Divas!), so I wouldn't be taking much profit, if any, from the weekend.
This is what I would like from you, dear readers (ooh, I feel Jane Eyre): If you would be interested in such a weekend (no commitment right now, mind you), email me or make a comment on the blog. It would be girls only and a whole lot of silly times, kind of like a pajama party for adults.
Oh, and if you're interested in teaching something that you know how to do/make, let me know that too! I don't know if we could pay anything right now, but it would be a good chance to start getting some teaching experience. And, who knows, maybe the next year it might be even bigger and people will come from all of the world just to take a class from you!
11 comments:
Wow you and self have some pretty motivating conversations. I think that sounds like a great idea I hope you get a lot of takers.
Sounds fun to me. Especially the "eating Oreo's" part.
I think I am kinda creative, but I don't know if it is your kind of creative.
I think it sounds fun!
I'd be willing to teach flower clips as a mini class. It's easy, cheap, anyone can do it and I've seen some people get really creative with it.
I'd like a quilt demo from Bonnie.
Wow, that sounds like a lot of fun! I really want to go, but I'm pretty sure that I won't be around or have any money next summer (hopefully we'll be moving.=) But put me on the maybe list. I am definitely not creative in the english/poetry area. I need a class from you for sure.
I really hope that no one avoids coming because they don't feel comfortable/creative in one or more of the areas I've mentioned. The whole point is to start being more creative and to have fun. I think the "having fun" part is the most important.
Sounds like a blast. And then you will organize one for the Kansas City area right? :)
Sure, Amanda! I'll be right on the Kansas City Retreat. :D
That sounds great, Andria. I'd be interested, if I didn't live a 5-hour plane ride (and $500 more) away from you! Good luck in the planning. :)
Darn distance and money! I wish I could create something, some machine or what-not, that would allow people to be where they want to be when they want to be there. Maybe we'll have to have a digital Creative Diva Retreat. Hmm, there's an idea....
Well of course, if you have one, I'll come for sure. Creative or not.
hello? is this thing on? Wow, it's been so long since I visited let alone commented on a blog I was worried maybe my blog machine was broken.
I'd love to! As long as I don't have to share a bed with some weirdo that I don't know. I'll pay extra for my own bed. :)
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