
| Join me for a fantastic in person Watercolor Retreat with Dena in Bettendorf, Iowa! Two Sessions to choose from! ALL THE AWESOMENESS you’d expect from this event: -Small group instruction -fabulous goodies -amazing new content -fantastic friends -oh, so much fun! Space is limited! I can not wait to paint with you! |
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| WHO IS THIS FOR? Literally ANYONE can join in on the fun! No experience necessary, but it will realy help if you have at least SOME experience in watercoloring (One of my previous watercolor events/Watercolor Happy/Watercolor Week) I am keeping the groups REALLY small to help ensure everyone has the ability to learn and get one on one attention! YOU DO NOT need to be an avid watercolorist to thoroughly enjoy this event! It is going to be so amazing! More information:Planning your trip: You can fly into MLI (Quad Cities International Airport) which is about a 15 min drive from my house. I am about a 2 hour (ish) drive from the Chicago Subarbs, 8 hours from Columbus, OH, 4ish hours from St Louis, 6ish hours from Minneapolis. I recommend staying at the Holiday Inn 4215 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA I have a room block for our event. My house is about 8-10 min from the hotel. If you would like a roommate to keep costs down, please check out our Facebook Group (details in your will be shared once registered) Tentative Agenda: Day 1: (Oct 9 or 21st:) 10am -6pm Lunch is included Paint Abstracts Day 2: Oct 10 or 22nd: 10am -8pm Lunch on your own, Pizza Party at 6pm Paint Landscapes Day 3: Oct 11 or 23rd: 10 am -6pmLunch included Paint Florals Oct 12 or 24th depart for home 🙁 What will we learn: Abstracts (with a VERY cool fall theme) Fall Floral Bouquets (create a framable picture) Fun techniques to integrate into your painting ATTENDEE’s CHOICE (I welcome your feedback on what you’d like to learn!) Product Testing–you’ll be able to try some of my supplies to see if you like them What is included: Specially curated FALL paint palette! OH MY GOSH, I AM EXCITED ABOUT IT!!! Exclusive Event Stencils Small Sketchbook Paper (the good stuff!) Fun treats and surprises Meals as listed What to bring: **Basic supplies for watercoloring (favorite brushes, Mission or Dena’s Palette, micron pens, white gel pen) I will provide water cups and Paper Towels for everyone! I will give a slightly more detailed list once registration has closed. My guess is you have the majority of the items already! I’ll provide the rest!- **Projects you’d like to work on or your stencil sketchbook (if you have one, no worries if you don’t!) **Comfortable clothes to paint in….this won’t be a dressy occasion! We want to relax and enjoy each other while painting and not worry about clothes **Gift for a gift exchange: Something small and hand made to share with one another (a small treat or box or 3D type item, watercolored or stamped) **Your favorite beverage (I’ll provide water)-a treat to share Questions? Please reach out to me drekow@yahoo.com Join the fun and register today: READY TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE Registration closes on Sept 29th. |