2009 Artist's Way Women's Retreat in Lakeside, Ohio

I participated in this retreat last year as a session presenter and an attendee of the other retreat offerings, and it was a wonderful experience. Please check out the website at the title link for information on rates, early bird specials, and registration information.

Retreat organizer Wendy Fedan does a great job of pulling everything together to make it creative experience of self discovery and expression, relaxation, and fun.

"Create-A-Way" artist retreat – Lake Logan. N.C. - May, 2010

Mark your calendars for Wendy Fedan's 2010 "Create-A-Way" Artist's Way retreat in North Carolina, at Lake Logan, May 7-9.

There are three cottages for for participants, and EVERY bedroom has its own bathroom!

Here are the rates:

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: (for those who send a $200 deposit by October 1, 2009
SHARED ROOM: $375
PRIVATE ROOM: $425

IF REGISTERING (with $200 deposit) AFTER OCT.1, 2009:
SHARED ROOM: $425
PRIVATE ROOM: $475

We will have ALL NEW workshops next year, with some familiar workshop leaders and a couple new ones.
One workshop description has been finalized:

"DRAWING FROM NATURE"

Whether you are “unable to draw stick figures” or a seasoned artist, you will delight in the freedom of this class led by Kristen Boyesen. The emphasis will be on the movement, shapes, observations, and curvy lines found in nature. Finished drawings are not the object of the class, but observation and immersion in the joy and the beauty of nature. Let go of your notions about whether or not you can draw, or that you are a “good” or “bad” artist. All such self-imposed structures and labels dampen creativity!

Delve into the moment. Abandon the everyday world of lists and duties to the sublime world of shape, light & dark, and the glorious variety of the natural world. You will be pleased and surprised at the results … within … and on your paper. Bring your own supplies or use those provided for $3.00. (Keep your drawings, return the drawing instruments.)

Website with more information to be added soon.
For more information email Wendy Fedan: wfedan@earthlink.net

Arising-Heart Meditation, Cleveland OH

Meditation comes in many forms. The first get-together of the Cleveland-Akron meditation group, Arising-Heart, will be on Saturday, June 20, 8:30 to 10:00 AM at the Art Experience/Imagination Arts studios, 64 Wandle Ave, Bedford 44146. This beginning session will have two 20-minute meditation periods, a presentation, discussion, and refreshments. $5, payable below. Registration is required. Space is limited to 20. Registration is by email: WildernessArtist (at) sbcglobal.net or through Linkedin "send a message" service.