Reserve Your Spot

 

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

 
Book the Retreat
 

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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!