⁹As artist's, creatives and makers we often work alone a lot. We need to, so that we can focus and concentrate and find our flow!
What if we loose "our flow" , get stuck doing the same stuff or maybe you have taken a break from making and you can't get started again.
This retreat is for any creative person that is stuck, lost or a bit lonely or just feels like getting together with other like minded souls and enjoys being outside in nature.
I run a beautiful art's and wellbeing space in the Surrey Hills, not far from Guildford, I host art and sculpture workshops as well as yoga retreat's and classes in the Summer months.
I have been a freelance artist and community arts workshop Facilitator for 25 years and a yoga teacher for 10 years.
I have researched and experienced the highs and lows of being a creative and experienced making, selling at art fairs and craft fairs, teaching and promoting myself. I have a backround in therapeutic arts and an interest in the healing arts.
I would like to share with you my ways to keep inspired or to roboot myself in a holistic and inspiring way . I will also show you how living with the seasons and excepting different energies in different seasons can really help you accept that you have to pause for a while and that this is OK!
I am inviting you to have a day or weekend with me in the Woods to explore these subjects, to be open to new ideas and to share your thoughts, feelings good and bad with a small group of creative folk.
We can walk, breathe, connect, stop, lie, dance, cook, chat and be inspired by the surroundings and the creative energy around us. We can learn and share ideas with each other.
I am imagining a going with the flow kind of day but it needs some structure so this is what I am thinking:-
10 am - Arrive , tea , introductions and sharing our creative stories.
11 am - Find your flow - finding your creativity workshop with Ruth
1- 2 pm - Pot lunch break
2 pm - Creative time, Walk , sketch
5pm - Tea
6 pm - Day timers finish
- Weekenders free time
7.30 pm /8 pm BBQ and Chill out or carry on making if you find yourself in the flow!
9.30/10pm Optional Candlelit Relaxation
Sunday
Coffee
Morning stretch and Move ( optional)
Breakfast
Find your flow techniques with Ruth
Creative Time
Left over lunch or go home.
What to bring:
Bring your own materials and equipment that you like to use.
Bring something to share for lunch and snacks.
Comfy clothes, blanket
Tent if staying over.
Something to add for breakfast and lunch.
My intention is to keep this a small and intimate group of maximum 12 creative's.
Please note this isn't a making workshop where you will be formally taught, this is for professionals and amateurs or Independant crafters. Of course we will be sharing and guiding and advising each other if that is what we are wanting, so there will be an element of learning and inspiring others going on.
My other intention is to make this affordable and on a budget.
So I am proposing 3 levels of payment which requires honesty to what you can afford and value.
Date coming soon !
Hopefully see you there.
Ruth