Ghost Ranch Retreat Fall 2024
Join me in the land of big skies and wide open spaces for a week long encaustic retreat. An unforgettable and transformative journey is awaiting you. We'll stay at Georgia O Keefe’s Ghost Ranch where she found inspiration for her life’s work, hike the gorgeous trails, and breathe in the fresh air while we sit under the milky way at night.
August 24th-30th 2024
My Encaustic Art Retreat at Ghost Ranch is a DREAM come true! I have admired Georgia O’Keefe since I was a 16 year old artist in high school and traveled to the Met to see her work in New York. I want to invite you to come join me August 24th-30th 2024 as I travel back to this magical land with its stark other worldly landscapes and picturesque views where you can be inspired to explore your Encaustic Art for the Soul! Here, in this place you will find your journey awaits you.
You will have an opportunity to experiment with art principles and practice imagery development, learn to create a series of works while finding your voice. You will engage in various methods and techniques including photo encaustic, printmaking, incising, mixed media, image transfers, imbedding, and mark-making. This is the ideal retreat for beginners and seasoned artists alike to allow the landscape to inspire you as we embark upon this journey of exploring Encaustics in New Mexico. You will leave full of inspiration, new artistic skills, and a lifetime of memories! Click the link for more info.
"I have enjoyed taking encaustic classes with Shelley Jean. She shares her expertise in the techniques of encaustic painting in a creative, fun and relaxed atmosphere. She gives positive and encouraging instruction that is right for the beginner as well as seasoned artist looking for a creative venue. Shelley is well prepared and shares her research with her students. Because of her creative ideas, I have learned some very unique advanced techniques. I look forward to taking future classes that blend my artistic ideas with encaustic painting."
– Barbara Smith, Artist/Teacher
Basic Trip Details
Private or shared cabin with en suite bath that has views for days
All meals at Ghost Ranch included
Guided tour of the places Georgia painted and see her private residence
Workshop instruction with most supplies included
Photo shoots
Imagery development
Dedicated studio and open studio time
Mentoring and group discussions
"Shelley Jean is a wonderful instructor. She brings years of encaustic experience into the studio and just the right sensibility. She gives the student plenty of freedom to experiment with the medium, generously provides art supplies, and steps in at just the right moment to give you the nudge you need to move forward with your work of art. Her great personality creates a fun atmosphere for learning and experimenting."
- Julie Dunsworth, Artist
