Retreats

Upcoming drawing retreats

Ruapehu Drawing Retreat Weekend

Friday 27 – 29 November

Ruapehu Weekend Drawing Retreat, Central Plateau 

This is an opportunity to step out of your everyday and invest in your art practice. You will be encouraged to immerse yourself in the stunning Ruapehu whenua through a series of mindful drawing exercises. We will be walking and drawing in the open-air. 

Meals will be provided leaving you plenty of time to be creative. Your accommodation for the weekend is in a comfortable old villa with large outdoor spaces to relax in. 

From $490
Minimum of three participants required. 

Sustainable Travel
The Train to Ohakune is recommended. This is not included in the price. Check timetable at https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/northern-explorer-train/

Whiorau Studio Workshop Retreat, Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Dates on request

This drawing workshop makes the most of the coast and native forest surrounding the studio. We will connect with nature through drawing processes, they take place in the open-air.  Lunch is provided and there will be time to discuss your practice.                              

From $210
Minimum of two participants required.

Connect with nature through drawing

Ruapehu Weekend Drawing Retreat, Central Plateau

This is an opportunity to step out of your everyday and invest in your art practice.

You will be encouraged to immerse yourself in the stunning Ruapehu whenua through a series of mindful drawing exercises. We will be walking and drawing in the open-air.

Meals will be provided leaving you plenty of time to be creative. Your accommodation for the weekend is in a comfortable old villa with large outdoor spaces to relax in.

take a deeper dive into embodied knowledge

Whare-Whiorau Studio one day Retreat, Eastbourne Bays, Wellington.

This drawing workshop makes the most of the coast and native forest surrounding the studio.

We will connect with nature through drawing processes, they take place in the open-air. 

 A morning tea is provided and there will be time to discuss your practice.

It was just the most magical and replenishing weekend – kai mō te wairua! Thank you so very much for your exceptional manaakitanga and generosity. You are amazing hosts and it is a beautiful place, a true labour of love.

Maija S

Thank you again for the Te Awa Kairangi workshop, and your hospitality, I really enjoyed our rainy Friday session!

Marilou D