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Be Creative at an Art Workshop!Many of us harbor dreams of being the next Georgia O'Keefe or Joyce Carol Oates. Why not live your dream at an art workshop or writer's retreat? Some of these retreats are for amatures just testing their skills; others are for those more serious about their craft, who need a nurturing environment to work and learn. Whatever your level of commitment, there is a workshop or retreat for you. Carmel, CaliforniaArtista Creative Safaris - Their motto is "We make girls out of women" - the goal of Artista Creative Safaris is to learn and practice your craft in a casual, creative environment (you can even bring your dog!) They offer week-long programs in Abstract Painting, Encaustic (hot wax) painting, and Fashion Design. Yoga is also a part of the program; massage and spa treatments are available separately. New York City and EuropeCreativity Workshop - The Creativity Workshop holds full-week workshops in New York, Crete, Prague, Florence, and Dublin. The goal of the workshop is to explore and "exercise" your creativity, whether in writing or drawing. Working with students of all experience levels, the workshops are intended to get the creative juices flowing, and to funnel your creative energy. The workshops do NOT teach technique, and a finished "project" is not necessary upon completion of the workshop.Lac du Flambeau, WisconsinDillman's Bay Resort and Workshops- Located in the serene north woods of Wisconsin, Dillman's Bay Resort and Workshops offers week-long workshops in a variety of arts, all summer long. Instructors specialize in acrylics, watercolors, oils, pastels,and photography. The resort boasts a marina with water activities to relax after your working session, and there are workshops and activities for kids as well as adults.  Asheville, NC and other locationsClarity Works - Clarity Works offers classes and week-long retreats for writers of all levels of experience. This is a women's retreat, focusing on letting go of the "rules" you learned as a child, and getting to the truth within. Retreats are held at several locations in the Southeast U.S.
Virgin Islands, Spain, India- The Painting Gypsies - The Painting Gypsies offer week-long oil workshops in the Virgin Islands(2007), Spain(2008) or India(2009) (one workshop a year). Artists of all levels are welcome. You'll paint daily in stunning outdoor locations!Where Would You Like to Go Next?Test your skills (or learn some new ones) with these other "Learning Vacations": Learn a Language Learn to Surf Craft Retreats Join a Dig return to Great Women's Vacations by TripDiva Travel
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