Family Reunion…

There are so many reasons to be a part of this inclusive family reunion:

Every registration includes:

• Tag & Daily Treats
• Phenomenal Workshop with the best faculty in the country
• Lunch
• Supper
• Motivating morning sessions
• Inspirational evening sessions

Every family member has permission to:

• Build and design our Retreat Ofrenda under the guidance and creative support of the irresistible Michael deMeng.
• Create a unique bracelet designed by our talented Katherine England.
• Be empowered by early morning journaling and/or motivational sessions.
• Attend our phenomenal Art Trunk that features unique vintage items and original flea market finds. Plus art papers, kits, beads, collage sheets, fabrics & yarns.
• Wear Pink on Friday and Pajamas on Sunday!

We are also thrilled to announce:
That our Petaluma Peeps will once again have the opportunity to
attend our Friday session of ART CHURCH - hosted by our vivacious and gorgeous Rice Freeman-Zachery.

and over on the East Coast

Retreat goers will experience the charm, wit and graciousness of our delightful friend Melissa Bolton at our Breakfast of the Brave on Sunday morning.

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This is the year! Come and experience what many say "is the best mixed media art retreat they have ever been too"!

There is magic at "Art Is...You." And not just the magical art that is happening around every corner, in every nook and cranny, generously offered by kind and welcoming teachers. But there is magic in the love and humor and fellowship that greets you from the very first moment you walk into the retreat. You'll wear a smile for days on end. You'll laugh like you never have before. You'll form new and everlasting friendships. You will be so inspired that the feeling will remain with you forever. Whether your fist time attending or if you've been before, you will know that you've come "home."
Nancy Lefko, NH

Happy 4th of July

Love

Sal n Ellen

Email: artis@art-is-you.com
Web: art-is-you.com

 

 

Imagery features:
Pamela Huntington - Photoshop for Mixed Media and Collage
Andrea Matus deMeng - Veils of Psyche
Thomas Ashman - Glass Journal
Sue Pelletier - A Flag For Your Thoughts

New York Summer Series: Sue Pelletier

 

Last Sunday, Art was once again in the Garden. 

This time we created, laughed and shared with Sue Pelletier who brings to the workshop table a generous spirit.  Eager to teach, eager to guide and eager to share her student’s joy when they create something special.

Invigorating weather and the magical trees, were a powerful backdrop to a group of women who had been waiting…waiting….waiting to take a day for themselves amidst their busy lives, to stop and breathe. 

 

There is something very cathartic about dipping your hands into deep buckets of plaster

The mixing of glitter with paint leaves you breathless.  Bags upon bags of buttons yet somehow that special piece is discoverable only by you.

Lady Liberty 

5 + 3 = 8

J K S C M

Unearthing words, letters and numbers with personal meanings.  They seem to just rise up to greet you when you go looking through boxes of treasures…

Creative joy is within your grasp as the day winds to a close and you grab a hold and don’t let go.

 

There are trains to be caught, children to be collected, meals to be prepared.  There is a world waiting for us to return.  But every time someone returns from our world back into their world, we know they take with them a piece of this moment in time and a piece of each of us. 

Art is… Family 

Art is…You

“Today was good.
Today was fun.
Tomorrow is another one.”

22-26 September 2011 - Petaluma, CA

6-11 October 2011 – Danbury, CT

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15-18 March 2012 – Sydney AUSTRALIA

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Sue Pelletier

 

Faculty Name: Sue Pelletier
Birthplace: MA
Current Residence: Hopkinton MA

Necessary Job:  I LOVE my job of 23 years I am an elementary school art specialist grades K-5. I still love going to work every day! I am blessed to love my job!

How long have you been doing art? Since I can remember and then some…
At what age did you begin creating and why? In high school I became very interested in taking formal art classes. I went to college and majored in art education and fine arts. I had an amazing mentor in college, Lance Richbourg at St. Michael’s in Vermont….from their I received an MFA from Pratt Institute in NY.

What is your favorite part of teaching?  I love the AH HA moment! Whether I am teaching kids or adults I love when something just clicks and suddenly people get it! Usually this is when people let go a bit and become free with their risk taking and just play a bit with their mediums. That is why I love teaching kids, they are naturals.

What do you find most challenging about teaching? Encouraging people to play and explore…enjoy the process….don’t worry so much about the product , you will get there!

What do you like to do in your spare time? I am a reality show junkie….Real Housewives, Dr. Drew…bring it on!

What is your favorite type of art medium? Any and all! I am totally addicted to heavy gel matte medium, ask anyone who has taken a class with me, I could have an IV pole hooked up to gel medium and be a happy camper.

Who is your favorite artist? SOoooooo many, Julian Schnabel, Henri Matisse, William de Kooning, Faith Ringold any and all kids art!

What is one interesting (trivial) fact that everyone should know about you?  I attended Pratt Institute in the early 80’s and lived in the East Village….the NYC art movement was energized by the young artists moving into the area, so passionate about their work, I loved every second of it, and , I look back at that time and think…WOW! …it totally molded me into the artist I am today. That and I love a medium regular iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts.

Attach your favorite image and detail why it is your favorite.  The attached image is my house…I live in a green house with purple shutters with my two teenagers (who are amazing) and my 2 small rescue dogs, who still pee in the house sometime. My house is full of things and people I love and hold dear to my heart.

COME LAUGH AND PAINT WITH SUE: http://www.suepelletierlaughpaint.com/

2011 Art Is…In the Garden: New York Summer Workshop Series

 

In the Summer of 2011 we present the second Summer Series of Art in the Garden.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Judy Gula presents Dye Day
Saturday, June 18 2011


Sue Pelletier presents There Once was a Girl
Sunday, July 10, 2011


Kecia Deveney presents Winged Love
Sunday, July 17 2011

Workshops will be held at The Homestead.  Attendees are encouraged to arrive a little earlier to get setup, grab their coffee/tea and morning scone before starting class. Sit amongst the azeleas during a lunch that is included in the workshop fee.

73 Homestead Road
Scarsdale, New York

Metro North to Scarsdale Station

Travel South down the Hutch to Exit 19
Travel North up the Hutch to Exit 17

Traveling from interstate?
We would be happy to assist with accommodation, collection & drop off.

email: artis@art-is-you.com