Georgia MansurJune 5 - 8, 2025
Georgia Mansur Seductive Surfaces~ Painting with Passion Four-Day Retreat
June 5 - 8, 2025 |$1,175
This four-day retreat, led by renowned artist and instructor Georgia Mansur, is designed to appeal to artists of all skill levels - from beginners to professionals. The retreat will offer participants the opportunity to explore the world of mixed media art in a sensory and expressive way.
Through creative experimentation and play, attendees will have the chance to expand their artistic range without fear or judgment, in a safe and supportive environment. Using a wide range of prepared surfaces and materials combining acrylics, gels, digital grounds, interesting papers, fiber and other items, participants will create expressive pieces of art.
We will get curious about the creative process and how to problem solve when you feel stuck. You will learn tools to create art that is personal, compelling, and meaningful to you, lifting your skills to the next level on your creative journey.
Techniques Covered
● Intuitive painting with guidance and demonstrations● Mixed media techniques using acrylics, gels, digital grounds, papers, fibers, and more● Combining personal memories, photo references, and imagination to create expressive pieces
Learning Objectives
● Let your intuition guide your choices in color● Understand the principles of good composition and design● Learn how to tell a story with your artwork● Discover your unique visual and creative voice● Explore tonal values, color mixing, and color temperature● Gain insights into the creative process and problem-solving techniques
Skill Level
This retreat is open to artists of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. No prior painting or drawing experience is necessary, as the focus will be on the creative process and self-expression. Even if you are not a mixed media artist, this "right-brain liberating experience" will help you develop new pathways for self-expression that can be applied to your other artistic work.
“The most powerful art touches people on an emotional level and this workshop will give you the tools to access the power to express this through your work.
Georgia Mansur
What's Included In Georgia Mansur Painting Retreat
● Meet and greet with hors d’oeuvres Wednesday night at 5:30 pm.● Four full days of instruction--Thursday through Saturday● Two lunches● Two dinners● All art supplies -paints, gels, pastes, and grounds and multimedia art boards- necessary for the class - brushes not included
About Georgia Mansur
Georgia Mansur is an internationally acclaimed artist and educator whose career spans decades. In 1984, she left California for Australia, developing a love for landscape art inspired by the country’s diverse landscapes. She first used oils, but later found watercolors easier to work with, particularly as a mother of three. Mansur focuses on evoking emotion, not perfect realism. This approach, honed through extensive study with leading artists in Australia, Italy, and the US, has led to her signature style.
Mansur is a highly sought-after instructor, having taught workshops internationally for many years. She’s still teaching at US art conventions (2022), is an artist in residence at Emirates Wolgan Valley, and an international ambassador for Daniel Smith Paints. Plein Air, Watercolor, and Southwest Art are just a few of the magazines that have showcased her work, confirming her status as a leading contemporary artist. She continues to teach and exhibit her work widely, sharing her passion and expertise with aspiring artists globally.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: If WE cancel the retreat, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel 60 days or more from the start date of the retreat, you will receive a full refund minus $100 cancellation fee.
If you cancel 59 days to 31 days before the start of the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund minus $100 cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 30 days of the start date of the retreat, you will not receive a refund and will be charged a $100 cancellation fee.
Payments
A deposit of $450 is required to register. The balance of $725 is due by April 4, 2025. You will receive an invoice for the balance due by March 20, 2025
Meals & Lodging
The Georgia Mansur Retreat includes two lunches and two dinners. Other meals and lodging are not included in the registration fee.
Estelle Center guest rooms are currently under construction. Estelle’s Upstairs, our overnight guest accommodations, will be available in March 2025.
If you’d like to be notified when the registration is available, you can email Sunshine Caulfield. In the meantime, you can find other dining and lodging options on our Plan Your Visit Page.
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