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About this trip
Intuitive Acrylic Painting and Collage
Want more expressive art? Want more confidence in yourself and about your art? Want to have a transformative experience with like-minded people?
This class will take you beyond worn-out or predictable painting methods. We will experiment with innovative techniques and a mindset of relaxed awareness, which have been designed to cultivate curiosity and self-confidence.
Inspiring demos, lots of time to paint, and group critiques will reinforce design and mindset objectives. Critiques will model how to discuss paintings with non-judgmental language that educates you to “see” more and to appreciate whatever might show up so that you and your art will flourish.
“Draw, scrape, roll, drag, spray, stamp, lift, write, drip, your way to fascinating non-objective or abstracted representational subjects. Within the random marks and shapes, there is a story unfolding.”
Discussions will address confidence, procrastination, vulnerability, curiosity, courage, inspiration, intuition, metaphor, symbolic elements, competition, belief systems, and more! I’ll help you dismiss that “mean inner critic” for greater productivity and authenticity.
People being more open and creative when they “play” requires us to indulge in the ridiculous and outrageous, so plan on some goofy behavior and much laughter.
All levels of experience are encouraged to attend.
About Joan Fullerton
Joan Fullerton grew up on the vast, slow-paced plains of Eastern Wyoming. While raising children, she studied watercolor with Edgar Whitney, Frank Webb, Charles Reid, and many nationally known watercolorists. In 1985, she returned to college and earned BFA and MFA painting degrees from the University of Wyoming. She was a college art instructor at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming from 1990 to 2003. In 2003, she made the leap of faith to relocate and paint full-time in Taos, NM. During her eight years in Taos, Fullerton made her mark and established her reputation as a well-known and respected artist and teacher. In 2010, she moved to Denver, CO, where she now alternates painting in her studio with traveling to teach across the country and abroad.
Fullerton’s art can be seen at JoanFullerton.com
Information about the acclaimed online art experience “Paint Yourself Free” can be found at JoanFullertonWorkshops.com
My painting process is one of experimentation and discovery. While I do not work with a predetermined subject in mind, I often end up with paintings symbolic of man’s connection to the Earth.
With life and art, I intend to discover and maintain a bridge between form and the formless. I make contemplative art, art originating from “deep awareness”, and alive with the mystery of being. It would please me if viewers found my work intriguing and uplifting.
Joan Fullerton is an acclaimed international Artist Educator devoted to uplifting others with Art. She is an expert creativity coach who inspires uninhibited humor, the ability to trust your impulses and to play like a child. A non-judgmental approach to artmaking expands students' confidence, enabling genuine, expressive paintings. Her fine-art career of 50+ years has produced hundreds of poetic images hanging in museums and private collections worldwide.
Fullerton used her MFA painting degree to become an award-winning college art instructor. After 13 years of gaining valuable teaching experience in the classroom, she lived, painted, and exhibited full-time in Taos, NM. When divorce created a need for more income, Fullerton evolved her unique teaching methods to a workshop format and moved to the Denver area. As her reputation grew, she widened her reach well beyond the studio. Now, Fullerton inspires audiences internationally.
Featured in several television interviews, painting blogs, magazine articles, and books, including the #1 bestseller Radical Self Love, Joan Fullerton is most proud of her online art experience, "Paint Yourself Free."
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What’s included
- Workshop Tuition
- Guest RoomsGuest room amenities include Towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hair dryers, in room coffeemaker, mini fridge, tv, internet, lap desks, yoga mats
- Welcome ReceptionLight dinner and refreshments
- Snacks and Most MealsIncludes 2 nights of dinner (welcome and farewell), lunch and breakfast, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer
- Art SuppliesIf art supplies are included in the price of the retreat, it will show in the description.
What’s not included
- TransportationTaxis and rental cars available at airport. We may be able to pick you up at the airport or train station with prior arrangements.
- Optional ExcusionsSee below for fun and inspiring add-on excursions
- Art SuppliesYour instructor will reach out with details on needed materials and supplies. You can have your supplies shipped directly to us if you do not want to travel with them.
- Travel InsuranceAlthough we do not require trip insurance, we VERY HIGHLY recommend it. Here is a link for purchasing Trip Insurance where you can compare rates and coverage. https://www.travelinsurance.com/
Available Packages
For participants who don't need overnight lodging. Price is per person and includes lunch, welcome dinner and farewell dinner only. Doesn't include 24/7 after hours studio use after end of workshop.
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 6.45%.
Here is the breakdown:
Day Student Retreat Fee $1075
Accommodation/Sales Tax 6.45 $69
TOTAL Retreat Fee $1144
There are no prepay discounts for the Day Student rate
Price is per person. Double Occupancy. You each have your own bed and your own closet for personal items, and your own bathrobe. You share a bathroom connected to your room.
We assign all students to rooms based on giving everyone a great space. All double occupancy rooms are in the main property.
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $2145
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $235
TOTAL Retreat Fee $2380
If you want to save $100 by prepaying in full at time of registration please add code "save100" in the discount window at checkout.
A room all to myself but with a shared bathroom. The bathroom is connected directly to your room.
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $2650
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $ 291
TOTAL Retreat Fee with tax $2941
If you want to save $100 by prepaying in full at time of registration please add code "save100" in the discount window at checkout.
A room all to myself with my own private en-suite bathroom and balcony in the Main House.
You can double your fun by adding a participating artist friend for an additional $1950 plus Tax. Just choose Participating Artist Friend below.
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $2900
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $320
TOTAL Retreat Fee $3220
If you want to save $100 by prepaying in full at time of registration please add code "save100" in the discount window at checkout.
Do you have a loved one who you want to join you but WILL NOT be taking any classes? Use this add-on. This fee includes everything that the full rate includes EXCEPT for the classroom time.
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Extra Guest $1350
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $145
TOTAL Retreat Fee $1465
There are no pre-pay discounts for this choice
Do you have a friend that will be participating in class that you want to share your room with?
Use this add-on. You can only use this add-on if you purchased a private room with bath.
This fee includes everything that the full rate includes
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Extra Participating Artist Friend $1950
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $214
TOTAL Retreat Fee $2164
There are no pre-pay discounts for this choice
Available options
Our room rates are normally $350-$400, so this is a fantastic opportunity to stay extra nights
Our room rates are normally $350-$400, so this is a fantastic opportunity to stay extra nights
Itinerary
6-8 pm Welcome Reception - meet your fellow students reception with Welcome Dinner.
Room check ins begin at 3pm