Dresses. Again and always.
Containers of free spiritedness.
Expressions of abundant figure and shape.
Reflections of true voice.
Samples of animated exuberance.
Projections of earned self-possession.
Witnesses of joy, light, and lightness.
Testaments of mood and humor.
Musings of unabashed sensuality.
Symbols of self love and ownership.
Patterns of tangible and robust rhythm.
Evidence of ever-changing life dances
and brave tactile movements.
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In this 4 day workshop we will explore the ever changing relationship we have to dresses.
We will create them, leave them be, or incorporate them into our favorite substrate.
Practices of mixed media art making cultivate insight into the nature of the creative process and its multiple relations to emotional stories of loss and mend. Enriched by self trust and acceptance, images, photos, paper, paint, words, pen, line, thread, and many unconventional tools and materials entwine to make expressive, complex and extremely personal creations. It's all about one's willingness to reveal vulnerability and rawness for the sake of true creative freedom, newness, and a deep sense of interconnectedness to all. Experiencing honest and joyous journeys takes precedence over producing beautiful outcomes. Ultimately, this process is about depicting the fluidity of life, about effortlessly carrying one's self from one place to another and about connecting to a larger world than our own.
“All roads lead to the same point, to the communication of who we are”—Pablo Neruda
Orly and Rebecca share a friendship born through deep trust,
nurtured with an honest joyful support of each other.
It is through this open hearted caring and desire to connect deeply
that our retreats were born.
It has been our honor over the last eight years to
offer meaningful creative sojourns-
from the pine mountains of Prescott, Az. to the old world charm of San Miguel de Allende;
always extending a safe harbor,
sense of wonder and encouragement with each unique group we
are honored to welcome.
Orly Avineri
Website: orlyavineri.com
Instagram: @orlyavineri
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Rebecca Brooks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_brooks_art
“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown,
for going out, I found, was really going in.”
-John Muir
Come away with us- far from the distractions of the world.
Our camp home is a bright, spacious inviting lodge nestled in peaceful surroundings.
There will be campfires, quiet walks, a chance to share our stories and
strengthen our creative voices.
Home will be Chapel Rock in the towering pines of Prescott, Arizona,
located two hours northwest by shuttle from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport.
New flight service now available directly to Prescott at
Five nights lodging, delicious meals enjoyed fireside in a spacious rustic lodge,
four full days of creative explorations with the incomparable Orly Avineri!
24/7 access to art studio, free wifi, comfortable rooms, nurturing surrounds,
delightful staff, new friends, creative awakenings.
session one-
Nov. 3-8, 2022
session two-
Nov. 8-13, 2022
both sessions offer-
five nights lodging, four full days of workshop instruction,
24 hour access to art room, free wi-fi,
private room with all meals included
$1,850.00
please email if you would like to join us!
rebecca at recuerda_mi_corazon@yahoo.com
