A Creative Experience For Your Art and Your Life
Multi-Day Workshops at KC Willis' Colorado Studio. Take your art and your life to the next level.
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Wanna learn the techniques, but know you can't get to Colorado...yet. Check out my on-line workshop video series at Collage Camp.
So look around.
If you want to be notified of upcoming events or "hook-up" with others who might be attending retreats...simply Sign in and then you are listed as a member instantly. Your choice.
Wanna learn the techniques, but know you can't get to Colorado...yet. Check out my on-line workshop video series at Collage Camp.
Where Techniques meet Creativity Coaching
I have never opened up my studio space for teaching before...and no it is not the same little studio you saw on the Collage Camp videos...it's a whole new place.
We will cover a lot at each Studio Retreat. And when all is said and done you will have the ammo needed to make art using beloved family photos or any favorite photo. Basic machine sewing is helpful, and machines will be provided at the Studio (along with most supplies). And you don't have to do western art here. Any fabrics you love and a photo that inspires will do!
How about if we conquer....
• Coffee-staining fabrics, trims, embellishments
• Finding just the right image
• Photo transfers
• Combining papers and fabrics
• Burning techniques
• How to layer for texture
• Putting the basics together
• Making mixed media collages for embellishment
• My tricks to finding and harvesting cool things to use as materials
(you'll actually be able to dig through my stuff!)
• Embellishing with found objects
• How to make a hanging device
That's the How-To part...but then let's...
• Sit around the old "campfire" (ok so it's just the backyard of the studio) and exchange ideas and goals with your Studio Retreat posse.
• Let me guide you to open up your creative vision and discover your voice
• Fill you with the possibilities of all that combining art and life can be
• Help you discover or recover the "O'Keeffe" in you.
• Embrace the awesomeness of mistakes and see them for the gift they are.
• Learn to sing with mixed media at the top of your lungs.
I have had such a great time working with over a hundred artists and soon-to-be-artists over the Internet. To work side by side with you is going to be amazing. Even if you have participated in Collage Camp...this will be different. This will be an opportunity to further explore the techniques you learned at Camp, as well as learn new ones as you work directly with me.
We will cover a lot at each Studio Retreat. And when all is said and done you will have the ammo needed to make art using beloved family photos or any favorite photo. Basic machine sewing is helpful, and machines will be provided at the Studio (along with most supplies). And you don't have to do western art here. Any fabrics you love and a photo that inspires will do!
How about if we conquer....
• Coffee-staining fabrics, trims, embellishments
• Finding just the right image
• Photo transfers
• Combining papers and fabrics
• Burning techniques
• How to layer for texture
• Putting the basics together
• Making mixed media collages for embellishment
• My tricks to finding and harvesting cool things to use as materials
(you'll actually be able to dig through my stuff!)
• Embellishing with found objects
• How to make a hanging device
That's the How-To part...but then let's...
• Sit around the old "campfire" (ok so it's just the backyard of the studio) and exchange ideas and goals with your Studio Retreat posse.
• Let me guide you to open up your creative vision and discover your voice
• Fill you with the possibilities of all that combining art and life can be
• Help you discover or recover the "O'Keeffe" in you.
• Embrace the awesomeness of mistakes and see them for the gift they are.
• Learn to sing with mixed media at the top of your lungs.
You Are Invited To My Studio...
I am so excited to offer in-person workshops in my Colorado studio. Work side-by-side with me in a variety of multi-day retreats with a small group (no more than 6) of like-minded creative folks. We will learn the in-depth abc's of making fabric collage pieces, but the interactive setting of the studio will allow us to talk, share and inspire each other. It is my intention to motivate you to a new level of artistic confidence. I want you to leave the Studio Retreat with the tools you need to explore a whole new creative you...with a Zest for creating that you have never felt before.
If you thought Collage Camp was inspiring...the in-person workshops will be nothing short of...dare I say...life-changing?
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
"KC Willis is a true gem of a person, artist, teacher and friend! The workshop that I took with her was the most incredible workshop that I have ever taken and I have taken a lot of workshops! KC is very real and forthright with her knowledge of art and marketing but more special is her compassion for the individual. She is a very good teacher and I had a really phenomenal time (as well as having been very productive!) getting to know her and the other classmates and being creative!" Jacquie Stone
"It’s well worth the effort to make the trip out to Colorado for KC Willis’ Studio Retreat Workshops. The opportunity to work with KC in person is a treat not to be missed – you will feel her passion for her subjects and be delighted by her wit and teaching style. Regardless of your level of skill and experience, you will be enriched by the experience and will come away with some beautiful art and some wonderful memories." Elaine Schwanke
"I went into the workshop with no expectations, just the hope of creating something to take home. I came away from the workshop with so much more. I received the gifts of inspiration, support and friendship. I left invigorated—artistically and spiritually. KC is a masterful and humorous storyteller. She not only invited me into her journey, but her generosity of self was so touching and complete that it allowed me to focus on the piece in front of me and to fill a space in a beautiful way. Oh yes, I also made two pieces of art. Two! " Stephanie Dascola
"Thank you for your excellent workshop. What a delight - your very clear and insightful instructions, your patience, your generosity in sharing all of your fun supplies .... and most of all ... your wonderful story-telling. I found a "part of me" that had been missing for a long long time ... the "me" that loved to surround myself with beautiful fabrics and create something. It has always been my passion - thank you again for giving me the possibility of opening this door again, and walking through." Linda Steele
"An awesome class. You have a gift." Venita Hawkins-Bird
Menu for the Discerning Mixed Media Palate
Two-Day Retreats . . . Small Groups of 4-6 diving into Fabric Collage and Knee-deep in Inspiration....$450
Three-day Retreats . . . Small Groups of 4-6 with time to make more than one piece and get personal Coaching on your goals and dreams...$575
Three-day Family History Class . . . Small groups of 5 or less geared toward creating a multi-image piece using family images. Learn KC's techniques for making a family heirloom. See below. $575
Five Day Retreat-athon . . . Small Groups of no more than 4 with time to conquer Wall Hangings, Shrines, Altered Books, Paper and Paint, and one-on-one Creative Counseling with KC....$1000 See info at the bottom of this page.
One-On-One Individual Workshops . . . 3 days just you and me in my Studio. $900 See info at the bottom of this page.
Journey with Georgia . . . A 2-day Workshop exploring the life and attitude of America's greatest female painter. We will make mixed media works inspired by O'Keeffe and her methods. Part biography lesson-part art class. The book "Portrait of an Artist" is included. Limited to 6 Seekers of Inspiration. $380
One day "Breeze through the Basics" workshop geared toward a local audience. $160
A deposit will hold your place at any of these workshops.
Pay in full and receive 20% off!
Upcoming Retreats 2009
For 2010 Workshop Dates and Visiting Artist Classes....see Tabs at top of page.
The fees for each of the workshops include most of your art supplies. Transportation and lodging are up to you. Lodging info, Supply Info and Policies are on front page tabs of this site. The networking aspects of this site will allow you to connect with other people coming to the Retreat and you can make arrangements to share rooms or share a car, if someone is renting one or bringing their own.
Longmont is just outside of Boulder and is a 35 minute drive from Denver International Airport. A shuttle to and from the airport is available. If you are driving to Longmont I will provide door-to-door directions. A couple of ideas to make a Colorado getaway out of this while you are at it are on the front page of this site. If you have other Colorado destinations in mind, let me know and I will tell you their proximity to the Studio Retreat.
The studio is within walking distance of Old Town Longmont and it's coffee shops and restaurants.
You may pay in full up front or put down a $250 deposit to reserve your spot. The balance needs to be taken care of no later than 30 days before the Retreat. You may use the Paypal button below or call me with credit card info if you are not set up with Paypal.
2009 Dates for KC's Retreats listed just below the HGTV video.
The fees for each of the workshops include most of your art supplies. Transportation and lodging are up to you. Lodging info, Supply Info and Policies are on front page tabs of this site. The networking aspects of this site will allow you to connect with other people coming to the Retreat and you can make arrangements to share rooms or share a car, if someone is renting one or bringing their own.
Longmont is just outside of Boulder and is a 35 minute drive from Denver International Airport. A shuttle to and from the airport is available. If you are driving to Longmont I will provide door-to-door directions. A couple of ideas to make a Colorado getaway out of this while you are at it are on the front page of this site. If you have other Colorado destinations in mind, let me know and I will tell you their proximity to the Studio Retreat.
The studio is within walking distance of Old Town Longmont and it's coffee shops and restaurants.
You may pay in full up front or put down a $250 deposit to reserve your spot. The balance needs to be taken care of no later than 30 days before the Retreat. You may use the Paypal button below or call me with credit card info if you are not set up with Paypal.
2009 Dates for KC's Retreats listed just below the HGTV video.
KC ON HGTV
2009 KC WILLIS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
One Day "Breeze through the Basics" Workshops for Locals.......An intense one-day workshop of fabric collage basics.....$160
Limited to 4 per class
December 19, 2009
Pay in full with the Paypal button below to reserve your spot in any of these classes. All supplies included. On your Paypal payment specify which date you are reserving.
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SCHEDULE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
3-Day Intense Creative Retreats - One-on-One with KC Willis
One-on-one in my studio. Just you and me. We will make art and make plans for your artistic future. An investment in YOU...$900
You will have input into what we cover and what we learn. It's up to you.
This option is available at any time there is not a Retreat booked. You pick the dates. These dates are privately booked with me, so contact me directly. A limited number of these will be offered in 2009. A $400 deposit assures that you will get one of these Individual Workshops. We will set a date privately based on what works for you.
This is all about you.
$400 Deposit
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October 2009
Three-day Studio Retreat....October 9-11, 2009
This three-day Studio Workshop is $675 and is limited to 6. CLASS CLOSED...THANKS!
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Two-day Studio Retreat.....October 24-25
This two-day Studio Workshop is $550. Limited to 6. CLASS CLOSED. THANKS!
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Two-day Altered Books Studio Retreat.....October 29-30, 2009
This two-day Studio Workshop is $550. Limited to 4.CLASS CLOSED-THANKS!
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November 2009
Journey with Georgia
Two day workshop...November 2-3, 2009
$380...CLASS CLOSED! Thanks!
Additional O'Keeffe class is scheduled for January 2010.
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The Extravaganza I call the "5 Day Retreat-athon"!
November 9-13, 2009
This Five-day Workshop is $1100 and is limited to 4 art lovers. 1 Space Left!
Additional 5-day classes will be scheduled in 2010.
We will create a wall hanging or 2, an Altered Book and even an Altar if time permits. Wow!
A $500 deposit for this retreat is due at the time of your reserving your spot with the balance due by October 15th. You may use the Paypal button below or call me with credit card info if you are not set up with Paypal. A $100 lipstickranch.com shopping credit will be given to you at the time of your registration. If you pay in full up front a $100 discount will also be given to you.
DEPOSIT $500
PAY IN FULL with $100 Discount - $1000
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Two-day Studio Retreat.....November 19-20, 2009
This two-day Studio Workshop is $440. Limited to 6. 2 spaces left!
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Two-day Studio Retreat.....December 14-15, 2009
This two-day Studio Workshop is $440. Limited to 6
Learn my techniques and make a special holiday gift. Perhaps a family history piece?
DEPOSIT $250
PAY IN FULL $440
Limited to 4 per class
December 19, 2009
Pay in full with the Paypal button below to reserve your spot in any of these classes. All supplies included. On your Paypal payment specify which date you are reserving.
_________________________________________________________________
SCHEDULE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
3-Day Intense Creative Retreats - One-on-One with KC Willis
One-on-one in my studio. Just you and me. We will make art and make plans for your artistic future. An investment in YOU...$900
You will have input into what we cover and what we learn. It's up to you.
This option is available at any time there is not a Retreat booked. You pick the dates. These dates are privately booked with me, so contact me directly. A limited number of these will be offered in 2009. A $400 deposit assures that you will get one of these Individual Workshops. We will set a date privately based on what works for you.
This is all about you.
$400 Deposit
__________________________________________________________________
October 2009
Three-day Studio Retreat....October 9-11, 2009
This three-day Studio Workshop is $675 and is limited to 6. CLASS CLOSED...THANKS!
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Two-day Studio Retreat.....October 24-25
This two-day Studio Workshop is $550. Limited to 6. CLASS CLOSED. THANKS!
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Two-day Altered Books Studio Retreat.....October 29-30, 2009
This two-day Studio Workshop is $550. Limited to 4.CLASS CLOSED-THANKS!
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November 2009
Journey with Georgia
Two day workshop...November 2-3, 2009
$380...CLASS CLOSED! Thanks!
Additional O'Keeffe class is scheduled for January 2010.
__________________________________________________________________
The Extravaganza I call the "5 Day Retreat-athon"!
November 9-13, 2009
This Five-day Workshop is $1100 and is limited to 4 art lovers. 1 Space Left!
Additional 5-day classes will be scheduled in 2010.
We will create a wall hanging or 2, an Altered Book and even an Altar if time permits. Wow!
A $500 deposit for this retreat is due at the time of your reserving your spot with the balance due by October 15th. You may use the Paypal button below or call me with credit card info if you are not set up with Paypal. A $100 lipstickranch.com shopping credit will be given to you at the time of your registration. If you pay in full up front a $100 discount will also be given to you.
DEPOSIT $500
PAY IN FULL with $100 Discount - $1000
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Two-day Studio Retreat.....November 19-20, 2009
This two-day Studio Workshop is $440. Limited to 6. 2 spaces left!
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Two-day Studio Retreat.....December 14-15, 2009
This two-day Studio Workshop is $440. Limited to 6
Learn my techniques and make a special holiday gift. Perhaps a family history piece?
DEPOSIT $250
PAY IN FULL $440
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Journey with Georgia
A very special 2-day Workshop exploring the life and attitude of America's greatest female painter. We will make mixed media works inspired by O'Keeffe and her methods. Part biography lesson-part art class. The book "Portrait of an Artist" is included. Limited to 6 Seekers of Inspiration. $380
The November 2009 class is Full. Next class is January 21-22, 2010. Register soon! These fill up fast!
Other Cool Workshops on Tap
LESLEY VENABLE
SARAH FISHBURN
See info up top on Visiting Artists Tab
REBECCA CROWELL
JOANNA PIEROTTI
SARAH FISHBURN
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