Why You Should Join Me at the Summer Creative Retreat This August
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Every summer, I look for ways to recharge my creativity and this year, I get to do something extra special for the second year in a row. Woooo!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be guest teaching at Peggy Dean’s Summer Creative Retreat!
If you’ve never heard of it, the Summer Creative Retreat is the biggest free global art event of the year, and it’s happening August 1–6, 2025. Six whole days of watercolor, mixed media, gouache, pencils, digital art, and creative play with artists from all over the world.
And yes, it’s completely free to attend live.
What is the Summer Creative Retreat?
The Summer Creative Retreat is a virtual art experience hosted by Peggy Dean of The Pigeon Letters. Think of it like the ultimate creative summer camp—without the bug spray.
Here’s what you can expect:
✅ 60+ live workshops – Watch and paint along as artists teach in real time (you can even ask questions in the chat!).
✅ A variety of art styles – From loose watercolor florals to funky mixed media to digital sketching, there’s something for everyone.
✅ A creative community – Connect with other artists, share your work, and meet instructors.
✅ Free replays during the event – Can’t watch live? You can catch replays until the end of the retreat.
I’ll be teaching Peaceful Painting, sharing how to use art as a calming, stress-relieving practice while we create our very own new version of the Tiny Acts of Art Card Deck!!
If you’ve been curious about my approach, this is a great way to get a taste of it.
Upgrade & Get My Exclusive Peaceful Painting Bonus
You can attend live for free, but there’s also an upgrade option called Permanent Vacation.
Permanent Vacation = lifetime access to all 60+ workshop replays + a giant Goodie Bundle created by instructors to keep your creativity going long after the retreat ends.
And because I love sending happy mail, if you upgrade using my special link, you’ll also get:
🎁 A Summer Peaceful Painting Bonus Pack – My favorite calming painting resources, delivered as a digital bundle.
🎁 A mini watercolor dot card – Snail-mailed to you with love.
How to Join Me
Sign up for free – CLICK HERE
Join me live in August – Come to as many workshops as you’d like.
Upgrade if you want lifetime access – Use my link so I can send you your bonus pack!
Let’s Paint Together This August!
The Summer Creative Retreat is one of my favorite events because it’s about joy, experimentation, and connection. It’s literally where I started painting seriously when doing artist dates back in 2022.
Whether you’re brand new to art or you’ve been painting for years, there’s something magical about showing up for yourself and creating with others.
So grab your spot, mark your calendar, and let’s make some art together this summer!
I can’t wait to see you there!