Art & Wellness Spring Retreat - Dwellingup
Redgum Retreat - Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September 2023
relax, rejuvenate & create with artist Louise Collier
Submit your Expression of Interest now to be given advanced notice to being advertised to the general public.
Join artist, Louise Collier, for a wonderful weekend art intensive with a focus on relaxing, rejuvenating and creating at the beautiful Redgum Retreat in Dwellingup - an absolute hidden gem, just over an hour’s drive from Perth located next to the Wine Tree Cidery. The perfect place to relax and create!
Includes two nights accommodation, welcome drink and nibbles, delicious catering (all meals included), 12 hours of art sessions, sound healing, lunch and cider tasting at the Wine Tree Cidery and more, all whilst enjoying the beautiful surrounds of the peaceful Redgum Retreat.
You can indulge yourself with:
Sound Healing to reset the nervous systems (with the Holistic Wellness Community, who will provide a session for us on Saturday evening at Redgum).
Lunch and tastings at the beautiful Wine Tree Cidery on Saturday.
Enjoy delicious morning teas and two course evening meals catered by Wild Thyme Gourmet and continental breakfasts and evening drink and nibbles are also provided.
And then there’s the art:
12 hours of art session working in depth with acrylics and through the stages of creating your art work.
Guided step-by-step instruction and expert tuition from artist Louise Collier..
Getting started, what to paint?!
Development of your concept and composition - made easy!
Brushes, supports, paints, mediums - what to use?!
How to prepare and gesso your painting surface like a professional!
Underpainting and blocking in.
Building layers.
Perspective.
Tone.
Colour mixing - learn how to mix just the right colour!
Various acrylic painting techniques.
Developing your personal style.
All art materials and equipment provided (16 x 20” canvas with frame - larger available for an extra cost).
