Paint and Play
– Join Jennifer Mercede and Carrie Schmitt for a Playful and Joyful Art-Making Adventure –
May 17-21, 2023
This is a RARE opportunity! An intimate retreat with a small number of participants and two professional teachers.
You will receive individualized attention and instruction from both Jennifer and Carrie.
THIS SPECIAL EXPERIENCE IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO:
- Learn how to create stunning art with supportive guidance thru the process from Jennifer and Carrie who have a combined art experience of 35+ years
- Bring PLAY, JOY, and FUN back into your art and life
- Stay loose and free in your compositions
- Learn to use acrylic paint and mixed media materials to create joyful art
- Move past creative “blocks” and resistance
- Learn what it means to paint intuitively and how to do it
- Explore techniques and prompts to create vibrant soulful art
- Learn how to use design elements to guide your process
- Find joy in the creative process instead of stress
- Ask questions about the creative process and business(we’ve almost done it all!)
- Surround yourself with inspiring women in beautiful community
- Give yourself a much-deserved getaway to nurture your mind, body, and spirit
THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Lunch, snacks, tea, and coffee
- Sway bag and gifts from Jennifer and Carrie
- Some art supplies provided (You will be sent a supply list of what to bring after registration)
BOOK YOUR RESERVATION TODAY:
Early Bird Registration: $1995
*Prices are non-refundable unless someone else takes your place
*Prices are non-refundable unless someone else takes your place
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- We will have morning and afternoon painting sessions with breaks to rest, play, read, write, reflect, take beach walks and whatever else your heart desires
- More than just painting. We will create a safe space to explore your creative expression in various ways, perhaps through writing, singing, or improv. We will have fun!
- An encouraged opportunity to plunge in the cool waters of beautiful Puget Sound!
- Open studio in the evening if you want to keep painting!
- Jennifer and Carrie will teach and guide you in their techniques with the intention to help you tap into your own artistic voice.
- As you paint, you will receive individual and personalized guidance from both Jennifer and Carrie.
Praise for Paint and Play:
These past five days have been even more than I could have imagined.
I mean…I’m painting with my painting idol, in her house! Who gets to do that? But that was just the icing on the cake. This retreat has awakened me to a beautiful community of women supporting each other in ways I never thought possible. I can’t really put into words how much gratitude I have for you and the fact that you were able to facilitate such an amazing experience.
– KRISTIN
My visit here has been lifechanging. I am seeing thru new eyes.
I will take what you have shared and what I have learned here and share it with others. I am beginning a new chapter in my life because of you and this beautiful retreat center. It is truly a house of miracles and transformation.”
– PENNEY
“This is truly a House of Miracles!
And you are the angel who makes it so, with your unbounded spirit, love, generosity, caring, and welcoming energy. I am so moved by the community of women supporting women, of hope and love and creativity. I will hold this week in my heart, and draw on it for strength, direction, and spirit. My new healing journey is under way, and I look forward to growing and learning to love and let go and to trust the universe.”
– TRACEY
Thank you, Jennifer! I feel like a whole new world has opened up to me.
It’s like a secret, beautiful garden with endless possibilities. Honestly, my eyes/mind see things differently now. It was a privilege to explore this new realm with such fun, funny and caring souls…my art and soul sisters!
– DW
Jennifer, in her kind and humorous way,
taught us the art of not getting attached to what was on our canvas.
– LR
As I participated in these exercises I had many “ah-ha” moments,
like seeing my inner critic and the negative things she says. I was in a safe place where I was allowed to vocalize these thoughts and create new positive affirmations to live and create by.
– LA
