1. We are smaller - we can accommodate a maximum of 20 women per camp session, so we are much quieter with less hustle-bustle.
2. We supply all the art materials for the campers. This allows people to try out new art media using the best supplies available, without having to buy a bunch of stuff they may never use. And packing for camp is so easy!
3. We offer fewer classes than the larger art camp venues and the campers get to try all of them. We currently offer basic drawing, water color painting, plein air painting (water color) and composition. Then in the fabric arts we offer fabric painting, photo transfer, stamp making, embellishment and assemblage. Our art journaling allows you to individualize your camp experience and maybe your art experience for the rest of your life.
4. The smaller size of the camp allows for more personal attention from the instructors, and since one of our partners is a professional life coach, we offer life coaching for anyone who wants a session or two at no additional cost. The coaching ranges from "what do I want to do with my life?" to "how do I get more organized around my art?"
5. All meals are prepared by a personal chef and are delicious AND healthy; a vegetarian option is always offered. And of course there is always wine, chocolate and a late evening dessert.
6. Some time in the course of the week, you might find yourself staying up until midnight in your pajamas to finish your favorite project. No problem, the art room is always available to you. Camp is held in comfortable lodges with all of the modern conveniences, yet away from the urban hustle.
7. Because of the smaller numbers, the campers are together much of the time, i.e. classes and meals. This allows for friendships to develop and for getting to know women you might never have met otherwise. Of course people split into smaller groups, some people go hiking while others continue working on a project. Some people do the morning Sun Salutation Yoga while others sleep in.
8. Our excursions involve going to nearby hot springs and a hike through the splendors of nature. And really, the Rocky Mountains rival the natural splendors of anywhere in the world. We will have warm sunny days with crisp cool nights, all at the peak of our fall foliage season.
9. We are out in the mountains, and if you don't want to wear makeup, no one will care. You will not need to get into a car the entire time if you don't want to.
10. You may see a bear or a fox on your way to breakfast; you will certainly see spectacular scenery!
And the Ways We are the Same
1. Camp provides a time out from life, a time just for you to explore who you are this year, with no obligations other than to have a good time, whatever that looks like for you.
2. Some one else does all the cooking, cleaning and errand running
3. You will learn and have fun in a non-judgmental atmosphere no matter what level of skill you have.
4. Our instructors are highly qualified working artists and teachers.
5. You will meet other like-minded women while getting out of your comfort zone and learning new things about your creative ability and yourself.
6. When people stretch their limits of creativity with others, these others do become lifelong friends.
7. You will have a week of complete freedom to do something you have a passion for.
8. You will go home recharged for your family and your work, with new techniques to apply to your life and your art until the next time.
So - if you suspect you are an unexpressed artist and want to find out, or if you are a fully accomplished artist and want to expand your horizons, or if you want to cross-fertilize your art and experiment with other media in the company of professionals, or if you just want an art vacation..... Art Camp for Women may be for you.
REGISTER yourself in Art Camp for Women!
Register yourself in either our Mini-Camp in June or in the full session camp in October. Look forward to days and days of art, friends, no cooking, cleaning or shopping. Space is limited so pick your dates and register soon!
Click here to register for Fall Session Camp October 6 - 13
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