Art Journal Retreat Blog Hop with a Cool Prize

In my last post I mentioned a super awesome retreat that is coming up November 2-5 in Austin, Texas sponsored by Create Mixed Media Retreats: "Art Journal Retreat"...Now YOU can enter to win a fantastic prize pack from the organizers of the event during our blog hop.  Is that not cool or what???  (Read on to find out how to win!)

This event is going to be a bit different then others you may have been to in that all the students will be working together in a communal way with each of the instructors which include Kari Mcnight Holbrook, Jen Crossely, ME :) , and the new editor of Cloth Paper Scissors,  Jeannine Stein.

Our projects will not only include many ways to create AMAZING journal pages, but you will also doing extra projects and binding your own book. Meals and lodging are included in this package along with special treats!

To introduce you to our instructors, we are doing a blog hop AND giving away some cool prizes.  To win, all you have to do is to enter a comment on the instructors blog based on their question then we will each draw a winning name!

CREATE ART JOURNALING RETREAT IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY 

to learn new, exciting techniques from some of the best artist-instructors in the country, in a beautiful, relaxed environment. The Retreat at Balcones Springs near Austin, Texas, is the backdrop for two and a half days of classes focused on painting, collage, image transfers, bookbinding, and other techniques that will take your art journaling to a new level.

Instructors Kari McKnight Holbrook and Jodi Ohl will introduce you to new ways of working with a variety of journaling styles and materials that will add dimension, color and depth to your art journals. With Jen Crossley you'll learn how to make a beautiful metal journal necklace, perfect for making notes or sketches anywhere. On the last day you'll take the pages you've been working on and bind them into a gorgeous book, with easy instructions from Cloth Paper Scissors Editorial Director and book artist Jeannine Stein. In addition, you'll be treated to fun activities, presentations, and other surprises, while being inspired by the peaceful surroundings. We hope you'll join us for this amazing opportunity. Sign up now, registration is limited!

Did we mention that other than travel, this is all inclusive????   Food, classes and special events, lodging and many goodies for you are all included.  You will only need to bring minimal supplies and your favorite tools!

This retreat is a perfect way to relax before the busy holiday season in a beautiful location.  Don't delay in signing up as the spaces are limited!

For more information and to sign up for the event, please click HERE!

Hope to see you soon!


Here is my question to win the super fun prize pack:

When you get intimidated by a blank journal page, what's your favorite way to just get started?  Leave a comment on this post telling us your amazing sauce JUMP start and you could win the PRIZE featured above.

PS....BE SURE to include an email so I can get in touch with you for your prize winning if your name is drawn!! :)



**Comments will be taken through Sunday 10/19 at midnight for a chance to win~!

Be sure to also move on to the next blog for another chance to win: