A furnished room with two twin beds. Includes bedding and towels. 

A furnished room with two sets of bunk beds. Includes bedding and towels. 

A space to lay out your own bedding (sleeping bags, mat, etc) This space is shared with three other persons. 

Whether you have accommodations or live near by.

 Whether you have accommodations or live near by. If you decide to attend for 1 or 2 days. 

Enjoy 20% off until March 1st. A family of up to four persons can stay in a room together. If this is too quaint please let organizers know so that we can figure out a way to accommodate you. 

6 pm - 9 pm 

Join us for dinner and paint night as part of the retreat. Dinner will include hearty vegan dishes and afterward Sujata Tibrewala will teach: Destress through Art Making. 

Please see the class description below: 

Art was humans' first language, invented 20,000 years ago before language which was invented 2000 years ago. With loss of art, we lose our basic language. No-one ever said "I should not speak, because what I speak is not poetry". Then why are we harsh on expressing ourselves through art which is a universal language and crosses boundaries. This is one of the reasons why art is so de-stressing because it helps us express things that we are not able to express in words. In this class designed for artists of all levels, Sujata Tibrewala will give a few simple exercises that can be done on a day-to-day basis to help express yourself through art in an art journal. The goal is not to create a finished piece but to practice tapping into its healing power to deal with day to day stresses of life.

In this class, we will pick short-timed exercises designed to help you let go of your emotions and free yourself of the judgment of the final product and enjoy the cathartic process of creation.

 6 pm - 9 pm 

Join us for Guided Visual Imagery followed by a hearty vegan meal.  Please see the class description below: 

Art was humans and their predecessor's first language which is why it can be so de-stressing. In this class, Sujata will lead you through a guided visual imagery exercise followed by painting what appeared in your guided imagery practice. We welcome you to come be in community with us! 

 Kalamkari Art -- Sujata 

Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile produced in Isfahan, Iran, and the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The Srikalahasti style of Kalamkari, where the "kalam" or pen is used for freehand drawing of the subject and filling in the colors, is entirely hand worked. We will explore this art style and create a work of our own. 

Therapeutic Art -- Sabrina

Appreciate your inner healer as you meditate and tap into the creative flow. Art therapy has been revered as a means to reduce stress and anxiety as well as increase self-worth and compassion. Please join us for 75 minutes dedicated to improving our quality of life through stillness and artistic expression. No experience is necessary. 

Mandala Re-invented with Water Colors --  Sujata

Mandalas literally mean a circle and have existed in traditional art for almost 12,000 years, Sri Yantra being one of the earliest examples. It represents the universe and the inner self and its self symmetric designs are pleasing to the eyes. They are known to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and help one calm down. Artist Sujata Tibrewala takes them to another level and uses modern symbols and watercolor techniques to represent the modern world we live in today.

In this class, you will learn to dig into symbols that are meaningful to you and paint them within the forgiving symmetrical patterns of Mandala while you simultaneously learn skills such as visual and color Perspective, color theory, patterns in nature, and modern watercolor techniques.

Art-i-Science - Sujata

In this class, we will show how the principles of science - physics, chemistry, and mathematics come into play when creating realistic art. Think perspective, 3d modeling of objects, and properties of light in relation to how it is reflected and absorbed on different objects. We will talk about the principles and do fun exercises to explore this aspect of creating art. 

Warli Art - Rachna

Warli painting is a form of tribal art mostly created by the tribal people from the North Sahyadri Range in Maharashtra, India. This range encompasses cities such as Dahanu, Talasari, Jawhar, Palghar, Mokhada, and Vikramgad of Palghar district. This tribal art was originated in Maharashtra, where it is still practiced today. In this class, we will look at some of the warli symbols, what they mean, and we will paint our own warli masterpiece using acrylics

Drawing -- Sabrina

Pencil and Paper is all you will need in this class meant to enjoy the simple and complex practice of drawing. This class will have a theme with timed exercises, and a longer practice of working through a piece you enjoy. 

 Mughul Rajasthani (Rajput Painting) -- Sujata 

Practice Description 

Rajput painting, also called Rajasthan painting, evolved and flourished in the royal courts of Rajputana in northern India, mainly during the 17th century. Artists trained in the tradition of the Mughal miniature were dispersed from the imperial Mughal court, and developed styles also drawing from local traditions of painting, especially those illustrating the Hindu religious epics, the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Subjects varied, but portraits of the ruling family, often engaged in hunting or their daily activities, were generally popular, as were narrative scenes from the epics or Hindu mythology, as well as some genre scenes of unnamed people. In this class we will explore this style and create our own little master pieces.