Spend a slow, creative day immersed in drawing, nature, and connection.
This small-group retreat is designed for up to 10 adult artists who want to step away from routine, explore new ideas, and enjoy a more intentional creative process in a beautiful garden setting.
🌿 Explore
Wander the gardens and gather inspiring references through sketching and photography.
✏️ Create
Experiment with studies, materials, and techniques before developing a final artwork.
🖼️ Take Home
Leave with a finished, framed piece and renewed creative momentum.
What’s Included
- Guided demonstrations and personalized instruction
- Access to a beautiful garden setting for drawing and reference gathering
- Optional materials for experimentation
- Substrate and frame for your final artwork
- Light snacks and refreshments
What to Bring
- Your sketchbook (mixed media or watercolour paper will work best)
- Preferred drawing materials
- Preffered watercolour materials
- Comfortable outdoor clothing that makes you feel like the main character in your story
Retreat Schedule
11:00 AM — Introduction, materials, and demonstrations
12:00 PM — Garden exploration and reference gathering
1:30 PM — Snacks, refreshments, and group sharing
2:00 PM — Final artwork development with guidance
4:00 PM — Framing and wrap-up
Hosted at The Garden Venue
Nestled in Parkland County, The Garden Venue offers a peaceful cottage garden atmosphere filled with greenery, flowers, and quiet spaces to create.
The retreat is designed to feel calm, welcoming, and creatively restorative.
The Garden Venue Address
52314 AB-779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1
Reserve Your Spot
Only 10 spots are available to keep the retreat personal and supportive.
$150 per person
includes:
5-hour guided retreat
Personal instruction
Final substrate + frame
Snacks and refreshments
Access to experimental materials
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Not necessarily! All levels of experience are welcome. As long as you come with a positive attitude towards trying new things with friends you’ll fit right in with even the most experienced artist.
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There is plenty of indoor space and outdoor space cultivating the best creative layout no matter the weather forecast.
Bring a rain jacket and umbrella as we will still be acquiring our own reference photos outside!
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Please bring your own drawing materials such as:
pencils, ink, pencil crayons, mixed media paper or watercolour paper
Please bring any watercolour supplies you need:
a brush, watercolour paint, pallet, etc.
This is the perfect opportunity to bring any new or unused drawing art supplies as we will be doing a lot of mixed media fun!
If you have any dietary concerns feel free to bring yourself some food.
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For this event, I have tried to keep costs down but the rental of the event space, food, and supplies makes this event a tricky one to run with refunds. Unfortunately refunds will not be available for this event. Thank you so much for understanding!