With Ana

2 days of ~ Flow State ~

Creative Flow comes from practice and taking the time to sit with your work and your ideas. This weekend will be exactly that. Dedicated to surrender, deep listening, observing and paying attention. The world looks a lot different when we sit still in presence. 

This 2 days long summer art Retreat will bring you time in the studio , dedicated to your practice, exploration in different mediums and having time to grown, play explore, trial and error and make some beautiful work. Diving into work with drawing and clay, developing new work while allowing time to slow down and let us play and explore. Our Artist studio a quiet retreat from the outside world and distraction.

All levels welcome.
Small group Max 6 -8 People ( minimum 4)

• Everyone will have a dedicated area where you will be working each day, the stations might get swop on day 2 so everyone gets a different perspective and light.

• all clay and drawing materials are included, but as this is not a lesson in painting or drawing everyone is welcome to also bring their own personal materials and tools

• personal time with me, I will take time with each one of you to give you 1:1 guidance and support, feedback

Lunch time breaks will allow to explore local incredible restaurants and thriving food markets, and for anyone who wish to socialise in the evenings we might head for wine or joint dinner on Saturday. (*not obligatory or included in the price. you are free to make your own plans outside studio ours)

A gentle Schedule for the Retreat:  ( * and this might be changed up) 

Saturday 

 9.30am  - 11 - introduction, group work, reflection , guidance

11 - 1pm  - Your practice

lunch break

2pm - 5pm - continue on your work

*drink / dinner - this is not obligatory and not included in the retreat price. 

Sunday

9.30am - 11 - introduction, group work, reflection, guidance

11 - 1 pm - continue on your work

lunch break

2pm  - 3.30 - completing your pieces, preparation for drying and firing

3.30 -5pm -  group discussion and integration

Price: £400 for the weekend 

It would include all materials.

A Selected amount of pieces will be fired and glazed for you.

If you want you could attend a glazing session at a later time and glaze pieces as part of a glazing class we could arrange a date depending on demand. 

Shipping is not included. 

KANA, Studio 230, Thames Side Studios Shoreditch, 130-150 Hackney Road, E2 7QS

Our Touch and Feel London retreat, is suitable for all levels, its a great introduction to hand building with clay and perfect if you’re a complete beginner –  and if you have some more experience there’s so much to build on. This retreat gives you a perfect opportunity to drop deeper if you would like to really give it a proper try or a kick start to pick up where you have left. Its wonderful for anyone when you feel like returning to the practice and a great way to go deeper.

Its a perfect retreat from the outside wold and every day life, as we will really create our own bubble and explore hand building, sculpture, ceramics and also a life nude drawing and painting session, one thing leads to another and all different approaches are connected and inspire one another.

These also make a great gift! Just get in touch to when you book to let us know you’re buying for a friend.

WHAT TO EXPECT

 I like to keep classes to a minimum, up to 6 - 8 people per group to ensure a relaxing and rewarding experience for all.

In this 3 day workshop you will be shown three different hand-building techniques as well. as Kurinuki a sculptural Clay carving teqnique.

You are welcome to play and experiment as much as you like within those days. Then we ask you to choose your favourite pieces for us to process for you. We glaze your pieces in our Snow White dipping glaze and fire everything for you. if you would like to keep more pieces we can discuss additional cost. Additional glazing classes are available upon request or depending on availability.

COLLECTION

Classwork is usually ready in 5-8 weeks. We will notify you by email and you can pop by the studio to collect your pieces.

Shipping is not included in the price

Unfortunately once we have notified you, we can not keep items for longer than two weeks due to limited storage.

PRICE INCLUDES

All tuition, materials, firings and glazes.

PLEASE BRING

Something comfy to wear , and that you are not to precious about, its gonna get messy!

CANCELLATION POLICY:

All workshop/class/course bookings are non-refundable, but if you can’t make it, it’s possible to transfer to a friend who’d love it.