A Weekend to Reconnect with your Artistic Voice
In 2022, I decided to host a solo art retreat for myself, and it turned out to be one of the best things I have ever done. I still think about that experience often.
I knew others might want to create something similar for themselves but feel unsure about where to begin, so I have taken care of the planning for you. Whether you choose to travel or stay close to home, I invite you to join me for a series of summer art retreats.
This course is perfect for you if…
You’re an artist who feels stuck and want a fresh way to move forward
You feel an inkling to pivot, grow, or try something new but haven’t experimented with it yet
You’re curious about collage as a tool, even if it’s not your main medium
Have you ever thought, “why don’t adults get to go to summer camp?!?”
You want to reconnect with your creativity without pressure or perfection
You’re looking for new ways to think about your art, not just new techniques
You want to attend an art retreat but can’t commit for a full week
You enjoy learning in a supportive, guided environment
You’re open to experimenting and stepping slightly outside your comfort zone
Sign Up for an Art Retreat
A guided creative weekend designed for artists, makers, and curious creatives who want intentional time to make art again.
This isn’t just an online workshop.
It’s a full retreat experience — from the comfort of your home, your favorite café, a rented cabin, or wherever creativity finds you this summer.
Over the course of the weekend, we’ll create together through live sessions, prompts, workshops, and community moments designed to help you reconnect with your artistic practice in a way that feels inspiring, relaxed, and deeply motivating.
Think summer camp for adults… but slower, cozier, and centered around creativity.
What You’ll Experience
Live creative workshops and guided sessions
A thoughtfully planned weekend schedule
Creative prompts and exercises
Community time with fellow artists
Space for reflection, experimentation, and play
Guidance for designing your own retreat experience outside of sessions
Optional retreat preparation resources before the weekend begins
A Retreat Designed With Flexibility
I’ve planned the workshops, structure, and creative programming for you — while also leaving room for you to shape parts of the weekend into your own meaningful retreat experience.
You might spend your afternoons exploring a museum, journaling in a café, taking a nature walk, creating late into the evening, or simply resting between sessions.
The goal isn’t to fill every second.
It’s to create intentional space for creativity to return.
Want To Join With A Friend?
Looking for the perfect opportunity to spend some time with a friend? You’re welcome to attend the retreat alongside a friend, and we offer discounted partner registration if you sign up together. Spend the weekend creating side-by-side from the same space (individuals pay $180, you’ll pay $150 each)!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an experienced artist? Or collage artist?
Not at all. This retreat is designed for all skill levels. Collage is often used as a tool for other art forms, I encourage you to join if it is not your primary medium.
Do I need to attend from home?
No — you can join from anywhere. Many participants choose to turn the weekend into their own personal getaway experience.
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes! If you’d like to rewatch it later, the session will be recorded.
What supplies will I need?
A collage kit will be mailed to you upon sign up including vintage magazine papers. All else will be on you to decide on what tools you bring into your practice. At a minimum I recommend a sketchbook, glue stick and scissors. A journal is also a great idea for the writing reflections.
This art retreat is 2 sessions (Saturday & Sunday), both 3 hours long.
It is encouraged to spend the other parts of these days immersed in the retreat. Think about scheduling time after or before the sessions to visit art galleries, plan a fun activity, and take yourself on a long walk.
Activities for the weekend
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Reflect & Reconnect
Through guided brainstorming sessions, you will reconnect to your larger goals and find direction.
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Creative Workshops
Using the collage kit you will receive and/or your own materials, you will attend two workshops aimed to help you experiment and play.
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Share & Discuss
Once the writing and art making has concluded, we will reconvene to discuss what we have learned and made.
Want to do it with a friend?
You’re welcome to join this retreat on your own or share the experience with a friend. If you’ve been looking for a reason to spend time creating together, this is a great way to do it.
If you sign up as a group, you’ll join the retreat from the same space and work side by side throughout the sessions. Your collage kits will be sent to one address for you both to use.
If you are interested in this option, simple click the “group” option on the dropdown.
Sign Up for an Art Retreat NOW!
Teaching Testimonials
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I highly recommend the 6 week online collage course. Leah is a knowledgeable and generous teacher. She created a fun and supportive community among the student participants and I created some really interesting work during the 6 weeks. I'm very much recharged and inspired, and looking forward to attending more courses in the future!
- Cohort 1
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Very fun collage course, Leah is a very attentive teacher and talented artist :)
- Giovana
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I’ve done two of these workshops and they were both so fun and well organized! Everyone is able to make their own work of art, the mini art show at the end is amazing to look through and see all of the unique pieces people have made. Will definitely be coming back!
- Kaitlin
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I had a very enjoyable time meeting new people as we all worked together making our own Collage. It was informative, educational and interesting mix of people. I would do this again for sure!
- Carolyn