Masterpiece Mantras: “Imagine the Possibilities”
Virtual Art Retreat with Joanne Sharpe
September 28 & 30, 2020 
Two Options: 1:00-3:30 p.m. or 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Masterpiece Mantras: “Imagine the Possibilities ”
An overnight retreat was planned for September 2020, but with all that is happening in the world we had to cancel.  We received many requests to host a virtual retreat around the same time and thanks to the power of Zoom, wow do we have a treat for you! 

Come be inspired, encouraged and empowered for two glorious days with artist, Joanne Sharpe.  Design 15 artfully curated painted pieces “Joanne style” with assorted materials, themes and prompts fuel to nurture your creativity.  Imagine the possibilities!

GOODY MAIL! Before the retreat begins, you will receive a real “swag kit” sent in snail mail with some surprises and materials for the retreat projects. Gather your materials from the supply list and get ready to create.​

“ART NOTES”! Learn the popular, energizing art skill of visual notetaking, capturing ideas and teachings with little sketches, words and stylized lettering in a simple journal. 

UNBRIDLED ARTMAKING!  Create along with Joanne as she shares fresh ideas and reimagined art techniques.  Make your mark in watercolor painting, vibrant hand lettering, lively collage and expressive pen and ink.  You’ll also receive content on PDF handouts (emailed before class starts) to assemble 15 masterpieces of inspirational, motivational mantras for artful living.    

LIVE VIRTUALLY! Retreat is live and in real time on Zoom and will be recorded.   We’ll have the ability to chat, network, critique and answer questions as Joanne leads us in project demonstrations.  We can’t wait to “see” your faces!

DAY GROUP OR EVENING GROUP?  You chose which group works for you to attend. Same program will be offered for each group, so please only sign up for one.
DAY GROUP - Monday, Sept. 28 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 - 1:00-3:30 p.m.
EVENING GROUP - Monday, Sept. 28 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 - 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Neither group will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 29, this day is designated as a "work on your projects" day.

PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP!  After you register, we’ll invite you to join our “ARTFULLY YOURS” CT RETREAT ZOOM 2020 group to share and prepare, ask questions and network with your fellow workshop attendees.   

​VERY LIMITED SEATING!  In an attempt to keep the group manageable, we are limiting attendee spaces.  Get your registration in by before September 18, 2020 so we have enough time to mail you the goodies and swag!  Or registration can be placed up to September 23 if you can pick up your materials at Holy Family between 3:00-5:00 p.m. on September 25. 
ABOUT JOANNE SHARPE
​Joanne Sharpe is a life-long creative artist dedicated to empowering women to embrace their own creativity through national and international workshops and innovative online classes that explore journaling, lettering, textiles and mixed media art. She is the author of the best-selling title The Art of Whimsical Lettering (Interweave 2014), named Amazon’s Editor’s Pick for the Best Craft Book of 2014.

Joanne is proud to be a BERNINA Artisan Ambassador, sharing her love of threads and fabric with an audience eager to learn how to bring these expressive media into their own artwork. Look for her second book, The Art of Whimsical Stitching, and find out more about Joanne and her art adventures on her new website at joannesharpe.com.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This retreat is being hosted by The Monastery Gallery of Art with online registration provided by Holy Family Retreat & Conference Center. 
This program is being offered online via the Zoom platform. You will be sent an email in advance of the retreat that will contain link to signup for your personal link to our Zoom gathering. This is an extra security measure we take for our online programs. 

Individual - $ 100

If you have any questions, please contact Beth at beth@monasterygallery.art.
Registration for both the day and evening session is now closed as each group has reached its capacity.