wish*full virtual art retreat
wish*full artisan trunk show
by beth nicholls: Exclusive Original 10″ x 8″ painting ‘Tend your garden’ (mixed media on canvas board).
Will be shipped from the UK. ($90)
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by the paper flea market: vintage retro office pack ($20 includes shipping!)
including a metal pencil box, vintage rubber stamp, typewriter manuals,
an old blank memorandum book, office ephemera and a metal piece from a Remington typewriter
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by christine mason miller: ordinary sparkling moments signed book & notecard set ($35!)
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by shannon kinney-duh: felted & beaded necklace “summer day” ($39)
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by rachel ballard: set of 10 notecards ($10)
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by elayna alexandra flodin: hand painted castle of dreams 5 x 7.5 ($30)
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by lisa field elliot: 5 x 7.5 “medina and her mother” fine art print ($25)
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by lisa occhipinti: limited edition “vessels” beaded necklace ($62)
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by madelyn mulvaney: 8×8 photo image ($25)
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by brittany soucey: acrylic on canvas, 6 x 6 square ($45)
happy shopping! please contact artists directly for more details and to make you purchase.
Read more >>it’s wish*full retreat weekend!
that means a fabulous weekend for YOU too! even if you are not participating in our exciting event (don’t worry, there is always next year!), you can join us for our wish*full artisan trunk show that begins tomorrow night.
get some serious shopping goodness just in time for mother’s day. we will have exclusive gift packages made just for this event, one-of-a-kind art and jewelery only sold in this show, fabulous vintage goodies, stationary, art prints and more.
the trunk show will start promptly at 6pm saturday evening, may 1 (est) and will stay open through monday morning, may 3rd. shop early for the best selection!
for those of you joining us for the retreat, you passwords will be emailed to you before the event begins. also, be sure to register in the cafe as a user so you can jump into all of the wish*full conversations happening in our private discussion boards (you can not see them until you’re logged in).
it’s going to be a fun and exciting weekend here in the wishstudio, so hang around :)
trunk show goodies (a little preview)
special book & notecard set by christine mason miller :: castle of dreams by elayna alexandra
see you this weekend!
exciting stuff
“summer day” hand felted and beaded necklace
wish*full trunk show exclusive by shannon kinney-duh
will be available for purchase in our may 1st show!
winner of the launch week wishstudio swag bag is paula! thank so much for joining in on the exciting conversations going on in the cafe. please email me by the end of the month to claim your prize package. check out some of the new topics of creative chatter going on over there. you now can also add your avatar to your profile (thanks brianna :) so head on over to the cafe!
the wish*full artisan trunk show will open on may 1st at 6pm EST. stop by the wishstudio for a fabulous opportunity to buy some exclusive handmade goods from many amazingly talented artists, including some of our teachers, who are all participating in our spring wish*full virtual art retreat. there will be one of kind pieces, special wish*full gift packages, and items created just for this event not available anywhere else… we’ll have jewelery, art prints, books, vintage craft supplies, and more! mark the date and shop early for the best availability. keep an eye out for a show preview of more of the items that will be available in our trunk show coming later this month.
your wish*full toolkit and goodie bags should be arriving in your mailboxes! it was so fun putting these together for all of the participants (my son loved helping). some of you have already emailed me with excitement… let me know when you get yours!
may is going to be a special month here in the wishstudio… in honor of mother’s day we will be having loads of fun extras especially for creative moms, like additional wishmama features from amanda soule, jenny doh, kim mcmechan, pixie campbell, and lisa leonard, a guest post and giveaway from karen mazen miller about her new upcoming book hand wash cold: care instructions for an ordinary life, great mom related links in our ilounge, the announcement of our creative mama and child art playgroup coming this fall, and more. for those of you who are not mamas, there will still be plenty of fun inspiration for you as well, so stay tuned!
Read more >>wish*full artisen trunk show preview & retreat giveaway winner!
here is a sneak peek at an item that has been specially created by one of our fabulous workshop teachers, and will be available for sale in the wish*full artisen trunk show the weekend of our spring virtual art retreat. mark your calender (may 1-3), and don’t miss it! there will be lots more exclusive items and exciting finds in our spring show. your work could be feaured too, just sign up for the retreat!
on with the winner
…and the lucky winner of the wish*full virtual art retreat weekend package is (drumroll please)…
rachel b. (yay!) congratulations rachel! please email me by 2/15 to claim your prize. and as a special thanks to everyone who played along with this giveaway i am offering you each $25 off any retreat package, but you must pre-register by 2/15 and email me for your prize code.
can’t wait to create with you all at the retreat!
Read more >>wish*full virtual art retreat {spring 2010}
what kind of creative adventure could you go on where you had absolutely no travel expenses to pay, no accommodations to book, and you didn’t have to pack your bags and leave your family behind?
where could you go and gather with kindred spirits from near and far, nurture and play with you inner muse, learn from and be inspired by talented artists, and get messy with paint, words, glue, photos, ideas and dreams… all in your pajamas with your favorite mug in hand?
spring 2010
april 30th to may 2nd
* a wish*full retreat tool kit and goodie bag full of great tips and treats to help you plan a fun and successful weekend
* special access to the brand new (coming this april!) wishstudio website featuring: two virtual art studios, the inspiration lounge brimming with creative resources, and even a virtual café where you can mix, mingle and connect with other participants
* an exclusive invitation to be featured as a selling artist in our wish*full artisan trunk show, which will be hosted that weekend in the wishstudio and open to the public
* a special wish*full discount to shop online at art supplies wholesale for your workshop supply needs
wish*full schedule preview:
~ friday april, 30, 2010 ~
1pm ~ retreat welcome, mix & mingle,
last minute prep time
2pm to 4pm ~ workshop 1
4pm to 6pm ~ dinner break
6pm to 8pm ~ workshop 2
~ saturday, may 1 ~
9am to 11 am ~ workshop 3
11am to 12pm ~ lunch break
12pm to 2 pm ~ workshop 4
2pm to 3pm ~ sun salutations and afternoon tea
3pm to 5pm ~ workshop 5
6pm ~ wish*full artisan trunk show opens in the wishstudio
~ sunday, may 2 ~
10am to 12pm ~ workshop 6
12pm to 1pm ~ lunch break
1pm to 3pm ~ workshop 7
3pm to 4pm ~ wrap up and goodbyes!
second…choose a real-time retreat experience or enjoy the workshops at your own pace. this will be a really unique and exciting global gathering of creative souls! so wherever you are, burning your midnight oil or watching the sun rise, we will all be creating together and you can be a part of this amazing event!
workshops will remain online for the entire month and our teachers will be checking in regularly… so if you want to work through the classes at your own pace, or you have a schedule conflict and have to miss a class, or you live in a different time zone don’t worry, you still have the opportunity to fully participate and get the most out of your wish*full workshops! take a peek at our FAQ page to answer more of your questions.
finally…choose a payment option. take advantage of early registration and you will have the option to pay for your retreat in 2 easy installments. pay the initial deposit, then your balance will be due by march 31, 2010. early registration, and the two payment option, will only be available until February 15, 2010… so don’t miss out! after that you can register in-full, until the end of march. all registration payments can be made using the paypal button on our sidebar.
the wish*full virtual art retreat weekend
your choice of one retreat module
~ includes 7 online workshops ~
tool kit and goody bag, virtual retreat website access & trunk show invitation
$295
the wish*full virtual art retreat extravaganza
retreat module (your choice), plus the additional 2nd module
~ includes all 14 online workshops ~
tool kit and goody bag, virtual retreat website access & trunk show invitation
$395
once you register, your registration packet will be sent to you where you will choose your module(s) and get all the info on participating in the artisan trunk show!
see you at the retreat!
the BIG wish*full giveaway!
some of these little wishes will be inthe retreat goodie bags!
today is the day you can enter to win a coveted spot in the wish*full virtual art retreat! it’s going to be such an inspiring weekend, with women gathering and creating together from all over the globe… from california, australia, london, texas, and everywhere in between.
- write up a blog post (grab the info here)
- tweet about this giveaway
- grab the wish*full button and link and put it on your site
- email a bunch of your creative friends (and send a copy to the wishstudio)
- put the event info on your facebook page
each time you share, you must leave a comment on this post and let me know how you’ve buzzed about the retreat in your world… yes, that is 5 ways you can enter and up to 5 chances for you to win! you will have from today until the end of the month (jan. 2010) to enter. the winner will be chosen by a random drawing from all the comments posted, and will be announced early in february. good luck to all, and thanks for helping me share the wish*full goodness!
***please also know that because of your wonderful support of the wishstudio including your participation in this event, i have decided to make a donation to the haiti relief effort in honor of our entire community of caring and creative women. you are helping me to make a difference in the lives of others… thank you from the bottom of my heart.***
see you at the show!
wish*full artisan trunk show
{you are all invited!}
this spring, wishstudio will be hosting an exciting and unique virtual trunk show alongside the wish*full virtual art retreat. the show will feature artists and their handmade items of all sorts, from lovely confections, to paper goods, to jewelery, art and more. there will be exciting special offers in addition to some brand new items for you to peruse and purchase. it’s going to be a smashing show!
this event has been created to showcase and support all of the creative participants of the wish*full virtual art retreat (teachers, goodie bag sponsors, and of course all of our talented registrants!), and to share with all of you, our beloved readers, some wonderful shopportunities. don’t miss it! mark your calenders for may 1 to may 3 and stop by to shop, shop, shop (just in time for last minute mother’s day gifting). if you would like to be featured in the trunk show, well simply sign up for the retreat… just an added bonus to an already wonderful event.
it’s going to be a fabulous weekend here in the wishstudio! hope you will join us.
Read more >>wish*full virtual art retreat workshops!
wish*full workshop offered by hope wallacefriday april 30, 2010
12-2pm ~ building your own life prescription ~ stacy de la rosa ~ do you dream of supporting yourself as an artist and all that lifestyle entails? stacy will help shift your perspective and turn the tables on trying to fit into the bullet points of a typical job description. you will instead explore creating a life prescription, an idea born from a happy accident, based on your unique core values and chosen lifestyle to guide you as you create your dream career.
3-5pm ~ playtime with your inner muse: explore your creative intuition through expressive arts ~ jennifer lee ~ using authentic movement, guided visualization, intuitive painting, journaling, and creative writing participants will get in touch with their Inner Muse. this session is all about the process not the product. participants won’t be learning art techniques or working on a particular art project. instead, they are invited to use the arts to fully connect with and express their truest self.
1-3pm ~ your good things ~ christine castro ~ in this class you will learn a simple bookbinding technique to make your own good things journal. next, while practicing the art of gratitude you will have fun making colorful messes and mistakes in your newly crafted handmade book.
~ module 2 ~
friday april 30, 2010
6-8pm ~ illustration 101: a creative practicum in illustration ~ penelope dullaghan ~ join penelope and learn the basics of illustration, from the first initial contact to delivery of the final project. in a creative roleplay, you will work through an editorial project as a “hired” illustrator while also learning how to talk to art directors, tips on self-promotion, and how to generate ideas.
12-2pm ~ inscribing the vessel: using creativity to create ~ lisa occhipinti ~ in this workshop, lisa will help you to define your own creative quest. by sharpening your awareness and using your inner wisdom you will establish and then apply your own creative theme, learning how to make art your own.
3-5pm ~ page play: a mixed media journey into art journaling ~ pam garrison ~ pam will share her inspiring signature journal spreads as well as many of her favorite journaling techniques. she will show you different papers to journal on, different products to use, and lots of tips, tricks and helpful hints. you will get messy with acrylics, gesso, wax, stitching, attachments and glues, watercolors, collage, drawing and writing with different pens, water soluable crayons… and on and on!
1-3pm ~ self as traveler: creating a passport of permission ~ lisa field elliot ~ travel with lisa and begin to access the essence of who you are as the traveler, without ever leaving your home. this workshop will be a safe container for you to ask questions and begin to recognize the doorways that are calling, the thresholds you need to cross, and the places you know, deeply, that you need to travel to before you can experience deeper freedom within yourself. these may or may not be actual locations on the globe. you will walk away with a portrait of yourself as the traveler, as well as the beginning of your own personal travelogue and a tangible passport of permission to travel as far and as deep as your heart desires.
*please note that all classes are scheduled in eastern standard time. use this link to determine what time the workshops will be going on in your time zone. day or night, it’s going to be an amazing and unique global gathering. don’t miss it!
*retreat cancellations can be made up until march 31, 2010, and refunds will be given minus a $45 processing fee. after march 31, if you are unable to participate in the retreat you may be able to transfer your spot. please email directly for any inquiries regarding cancellations or transfers.
wish*full FAQ’s
we are breaking new ground and the excitement is buzzing! as always with something new, there have been many questions about how the virtual retreat will work. here are some answers to some frequently asked questions…
how will the retreat work from a technological standpoint?
during the virtual retreat, each module will be presented in it’s own virtual studio. these studios will be set up like a blog, with posts, links, comments, and other information related to the classes that will be “taught” there, as well a a list of fellow participants so you can all mix and mingle.
the workshops in each module are scheduled to be posted at certain times (eastern standard time – see class schedules) during the retreat weekend. at the designated time you will see each workshop posted to the studio, beginning with a big retreat welcome at 1pm (EST) on friday april 30th.
each workshop will be made up of a series of posts and will be taught through an engaging mix of photographs, video, writing, and will be very hands on. as you refresh your browser and progress through the class, you will see new inspirations and instructions, and new comments, questions and answers all being posted in real time.
all instructors will be online during the time their workshop is scheduled, so they will be able to field your comments, answers questions, and offer guidance and feedback.
in between classes, little inspirations and mini creative activities will be posted to keep your creative juices flowing, including a little yoga video, some creative snacking suggestions, and little sparks to light your way.
are the workshops live?
no. the workshops themselves are not technically live since they will be created beforehand and then uploaded. you will have live interaction with the instructors via the studio blog (in the comments section), and the workshops will be posted in real time, so when you arrive at 9am you will not yet be able to see what is happening at 1pm. this all will add to the “live” and interactive feel of this unique event.
if i buy all the workshops, can i participate in both modules at the same time?
sorry, but no. if you choose to buy the complete retreat extravaganza package (all 14 workshops) you will need to choose which module you want to participate in during the retreat weekend because both modules will be posted simultaneously in two seperate virtual studios (blogs). once the weekend is over, you will be given access to the second studio to work through those workshops at your own pace. you will have until the end of may 2010, and teachers will be checking in to answer any new questions or comments.
what if i live in a different timezone, not in eastern time, can i still participate?
absolutely! this is going to be a really unique and exciting global gathering of creative souls you won’t want to miss! so wherever you are, burning your midnight oil or watching the sun rise, we will all be creating together and you can be a part of this amazing event! use this link to find out what time it will be in your area for all the wish*full workshops.
what if i don’t want to take the classes during the scheduled times on the retreat weekend (april 30 – may 2, 2010)?
you will have lots of flexability with your workshops and certainly can work through them at your own pace if you choose. if you want to join us in real time for some of the classes and not others you could do that too.
you will have access to the module(s) you purchase, as well as the resource room and the virtual cafe (discussion boards) through the entire month of may. if you want to simply buy these as a series of great classes you absolutely can, but both modules won’t be posted in completion until 4pm on sunday, may 2.
if you have any further questions, please feel free to email me. early registration is going on now so go reserve your spot! can’t wait to see you at the retreat!
Read more >>early registration opens TODAY!
what kind of creative adventure could you go on where you had absolutely no travel expenses to pay, no accommodations to book, and you didn’t have to pack your bags and leave your family behind?
where could you go and gather with kindred spirits from near and far, nurture and play with you inner muse, learn from and be inspired by talented artists, and get messy with paint, words, glue, photos, ideas and dreams… all in your pajamas with your favorite mug in hand?
spring 2010
april 30th to may 2nd
* a wish*full retreat tool kit and goodie bag full of great tips and treats to help you plan a fun and successful weekend
* special access to the brand new (coming this april!) wishstudio website featuring: two virtual art studios, the inspiration lounge brimming with creative resources, and even a virtual café where you can mix, mingle and connect with other participants
* an exclusive invitation to be featured as a selling artist in our wish*full artisan trunk show, which will be hosted that weekend in the wishstudio and open to the public
* a special wish*full discount to shop online at art supplies wholesale for your workshop supply needs
wish*full schedule preview:
~ friday april, 30, 2010 ~
1pm ~ retreat welcome, mix & mingle,
last minute prep time
2pm to 4pm ~ workshop 1
4pm to 6pm ~ dinner break
6pm to 8pm ~ workshop 2
~ saturday, may 1 ~
9am to 11 am ~ workshop 3
11am to 12pm ~ lunch break
12pm to 2 pm ~ workshop 4
2pm to 3pm ~ sun salutations and afternoon tea
3pm to 5pm ~ workshop 5
6pm ~ wish*full artisan trunk show opens in the wishstudio
~ sunday, may 2 ~
10am to 12pm ~ workshop 6
12pm to 1pm ~ lunch break
1pm to 3pm ~ workshop 7
3pm to 4pm ~ wrap up and goodbyes!
second…choose a real-time retreat experience or enjoy the workshops at your own pace. this will be a really unique and exciting global gathering of creative souls! so wherever you are, burning your midnight oil or watching the sun rise, we will all be creating together and you can be a part of this amazing event!
workshops will remain online for the entire month and our teachers will be checking in regularly… so if you want to work through the classes at your own pace, or you have a schedule conflict and have to miss a class, or you live in a different time zone don’t worry, you still have the opportunity to fully participate and get the most out of your wish*full workshops! take a peek at our FAQ page to answer more of your questions.
finally…choose a payment option. take advantage of early registration and you will have the option to pay for your retreat in 2 easy installments. pay the initial deposit, then your balance will be due by march 31, 2010. early registration, and the two payment option, will only be available until February 15, 2010… so don’t miss out! after that you can register in-full, until the end of march. all registration payments can be made using the paypal button on our sidebar.
the wish*full virtual art retreat weekend
your choice of one retreat module
~ includes 7 online workshops ~
tool kit and goody bag, virtual retreat website access & trunk show invitation
$295
the wish*full virtual art retreat extravaganza
retreat module (your choice), plus the additional 2nd module
~ includes all 14 online workshops ~
tool kit and goody bag, virtual retreat website access & trunk show invitation
$395
once you register, your registration packet will be sent to you where you will choose your module(s) and get all the info on participating in the artisan trunk show!
see you at the retreat!
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