{"product_id":"summer-artist-retreat","title":"Summer Artist Retreat","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003eSummer Artist Retreat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eSaturday \u0026amp; Sunday | July 18th–19th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eFacilitated by Visiting Artist Erica Melcher \u0026amp; Domas Studio Owner Grace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e$225\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e**Lodging not provided  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eJoin us at Domas Studio for a thoughtfully designed weekend centered around creativity, reflection, experimentation, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eThe Summer Artist Retreat is an immersive two-day experience that brings together multiple artistic practices and approaches within one intentional weekend. Rather than simply attending individual classes, retreat participants are invited to settle into the rhythm of creating, moving from reflection, to storytelling, to exploration, to expressive art-making alongside other creatives in a welcoming studio environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eThroughout the weekend, you’ll experience a variety of guided classes facilitated by visiting artist Erica Melcher and Domas Studio owner Grace, while also enjoying dedicated time to rest, connect, journal, snack, and simply exist within a creative atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eAll classes included in this retreat are also available for individual registration, but retreat participants receive the added experience of remaining in the studio throughout the day, enjoying catered meals, snacks, community gathering time, and a slower, retreat-style pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m7ugiz\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eSaturday, July 18th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"196ovfx\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e9–11 AM | Art Therapy Workshop with Grace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eWe’ll begin the retreat weekend with a reflective art therapy workshop centered around painting, emotional processing, and creative exploration. This guided experience is designed to help participants slow down, reconnect with themselves, and use art as a tool for reflection and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eA light breakfast and coffee setup will be provided during this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"120mon9\" data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e11 AM–12 PM | Retreat Break\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eRetreat participants are welcome to remain at the studio during this time to relax, journal, connect with others, or continue independent creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThroughout the day, retreat members will have access to a full snack and sandwich bar featuring grab-and-go lunch items, snacks, drinks, and light dinner options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dt31o9\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e12–3 PM | Junk Journaling with Erica Melcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eJunk journaling is a layered, mixed-media form of journaling that combines papers, photographs, notes, textures, fabric, tickets, found objects, and keepsakes into a working piece of art. Part scrapbook, part collage, part storytelling, junk journaling offers a creative way to preserve meaningful moments and transform everyday clutter into something personal and artistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eErica will guide participants through layering techniques, composition ideas, and ways to incorporate personal items into a visually rich journal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ane3t8\" data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003e3–5 PM | Retreat Break\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003eDuring this longer afternoon break, retreat participants are invited to enjoy the studio space, connect with fellow artists, rest, or continue creating independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThroughout the day, retreat members will have access to a full snack and sandwich bar featuring grab-and-go lunch items, snacks, drinks, and light dinner options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dsdfz2\" data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e5–8 PM | Landscape Painting with Erica Melcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eEnd the evening with a large-scale landscape painting experience focused on atmosphere, color, and expressive brushwork. Erica will guide participants through techniques that help landscapes feel alive through movement, layering, depth, and thoughtful use of color relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003eThis class is designed to feel approachable while still offering strong technical guidance and artistic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xkiu2r\" data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003eSunday, July 19th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18meoqj\" data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003e12–1 PM | Catered Retreat Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003eRetreat participants will gather together for a catered lunch at the studio, a chance to slow down, reflect on the weekend, share conversation, and enjoy community together before our final class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3601\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vdxe7m\" data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3667\"\u003e1–3 PM | Expressive Abstracts via Mixed Media with Grace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003eWe’ll close the retreat weekend with an expressive mixed media class exploring abstract art through layering, texture, movement, and experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"4205\"\u003eMixed media combines multiple artistic materials and techniques within one piece of artwork, such as paint, collage, charcoal, mark-making, texture mediums, and layered surfaces. This class is designed to encourage freedom, intuition, and creative play while helping participants explore how abstract art can communicate emotion and energy without needing to be realistic or “perfect.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4323\"\u003eThis final session is about letting go, experimenting, and ending the weekend fully immersed in the joy of creating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1spwv26\" data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4353\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4353\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4657\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ql1jqs\" data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4385\"\u003eFour full classes\/workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yr7sne\" data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"4422\"\u003eLight breakfast Saturday morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tuwdhu\" data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4463\"\u003eSnack + sandwich bar access Saturday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eclozk\" data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4488\"\u003eCatered lunch Sunday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qfg2td\" data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4525\"\u003eAll class materials and supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"170p6yr\" data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4577\"\u003eFull access to the studio during retreat breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ugs634\" data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4657\"\u003eA supportive, creative weekend experience centered around art and community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4659\" data-end=\"4832\"\u003eWhether you’re a practicing artist, someone returning to creativity, or simply someone craving intentional creative time, this retreat is designed to meet you where you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4834\" data-end=\"4920\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCome ready to create, reflect, connect, and immerse yourself in a full weekend of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domas Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52869611323692,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/6084\/1004\/files\/0e9bdcc4-e628b64f46b1467f8f581dc02bab91d3.jpg?v=1774454059","url":"https:\/\/domasstudio.com\/products\/summer-artist-retreat","provider":"Domas Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}