Art Retreats in Southern California

Art Retreat, Spring 2024, Palos Verdes, California

APRIL 16-18, 2024

This is the time for supportive, creative replenishment! Our 3 day “Art for the Soul” retreat is an immersive experience in The Art Process. We will be exploring our inner creative voice through process oriented mixed media art, community discussions, meditation and movement…This is a great opportunity for self discovery amongst a supportive creative community. The retreat is geared towards anyone who is curious about the creative path whether you are just exploring your creativity for the first time or are a practicing artist who wants to deepen your practice. Our work focuses on abstract layered mixed media and collage art. You will learn many useful techniques and compositional tips along the way while developing your own personal style. This is encouraged and facilitated by experienced creativity coach and artist, Kathy Leader.

A happy retreat student’s testimonial

If you have never done any art before and want to explore your creativity in a nurturing, encouraging environment, this is for you. If you have created art before but feel stuck in your process, this is for you too!! Through guided mixed media techniques, journaling and self reflection you will be making art that flows. AND have fun laughing, dancing to music, painting your heart out and sharing stories! Who doesn’t need that right now?

Watch: Mixed Media Art for the SOUL Retreat

Art retreat groups in Southern California

“It’s not often I use the word “dreamy” to describe a workshop, but everything about the Art Process weekend with Kathy Leader was perfect. The CAW warehouse is Santa Barbara is a perfect location, the other participants were focused and friendly, and by the end of two days everyone left with pieces of art in progress or taken to completion. It was a welcoming, safe environment where everyone had a positive experience.”

— Barb Cronin Hershberg