2027 ART+SOUL Creative Wellness Retreat
Do you need a mini-break away from your everyday life? Want to spend some time surrounded by like-minded people? An art retreat might be exactly what you need!
The ART+SOUL retreat focuses on the art of creation to allow you to let go of your life's stressors for a weekend, and get in touch with your creative side. This retreat will feature a variety of media that will encourage you to learn the basics through a collection of creative workshops. Kristin offers creative lessons that will be a balm for the soul as you lean into the fear of letting go of expectations and allow your painting to evolve based on pure emotion. It's a chance to let your gut, heart, and soul guide you without the need for discipline or thought.
Allow yourself a breath of creativity and relaxation at ART+SOUL.
Escape to the prairie skies of Riverhurst, SK for a gentle weekend of creativity, connection, and summer lake living. Just five minute drive from Dieffenbaker, this intimate ART+SOUL retreat invites you to slow down and explore a playful sampler of creative workshops in a charming village filled with character, sunshine, and inspiration.
Spend your days experimenting with mixed media art, intuitive painting, collage, printmaking, photography, sketching, and creative exploration using abundant professional art supplies and guided exercises designed for all skill levels. There is no pressure to create a masterpiece — only space to relax, play, and reconnect with your creative spirit.
In the evenings, head out to the lake, venture into Palliser Park to unwind by pool or beach, watch prairie sunsets, swim, journal, share stories, or simply enjoy the peaceful rhythm of summer in Saskatchewan. With communal lunch times, and small-group connection, this retreat is designed as a restorative creative escape rather than a formal art class.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or someone who hasn’t created in years, ART+SOUL offers a welcoming space to rest, experiment, and rediscover the joy of making.
Local accommodations available and or cozy shared accommodations in vintage character home.
Paper. Pigment. Press.
TETRA PACK PRINTMAKING &
COLLOGRAPH PRINTMAKING
POLOROID EMULSION IMAGE TRANSFER &
MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE
This amazing Retreat includes...
4 workshops in one great weekend
Gentle guidance to embrace new techniques
Experimenting with oodles of professional art supplies; Akua printmaking inks, Impossible Project Poloroid film, watercolour and pencil, collage materials; thread, paper, and a plethora of odds and ends
All skill levels welcome, as there is absolutely no pressure to create a masterpiece
We will explore mixed media collage, two types of printmaking, collograph and tetra pack, and we will play with poloroid emulsion transfers from digital images
Free time to explore the new concepts you learn
Light Snacks, Coffee, Tea, and Water throughout your day
Saturday lunch: Assortment pizza, pop/water, mini bags of chips and muffins
Laughter and new friends with similar interests
Jumpstart your creativity and join the collection of creative workshops today!
Supplies (must bring)
Reference photos on plain printer paper
Please bring small photos that are printed on printer paper. 4x6 or 5x7 inches are best
Please bring at least 2 images that do not contain a lot of detail. We will use these to create our printing plates. I will have some generic references on hand.Digital photos on your phone
Please select 5 of your favourite photos (square image format) from your phone photos
Put your 5 favourite images in an album/collection on your phone. We will use these to make transfers
Additional supplies (optional).
Collage supplies
You are welcome to bring small odds and ends that interest you. Example: lace a couple inches, buttons, small bits of paper. I will have some small things on handMixed Media Supplies
You are welcome to bring pencil crayons and watercolours wit brushes and a water container if you have them. I will have some things on hand
Friday Meet & Greet • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday Class • 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm
Sunday Class • 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm
If you would like to socialize with the group after hours on Saturday evening, you are invited to dine with the workshop hosts at the Mainstay Inn at Palliser Park.
Please note that Saturday lunch is the only meal included in the workshop cost. Other meals and accommodations are in addition to the workshop price.
ART+SOUL
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July 13 and 14, 2027 LOCATION
Riverhurst, Sk
Accommodations
Although NOT included in the workshop price, there are a variety of accommodations in Riverhurst. See details below;
Mainstay Inn, Palliser Park
Hutton House Bed & Breakfast, Riverhurst (currently for sale)
Campgrounds
Riverhurst Campground
Palliser Park