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Classes, Workshops & Retreats
Spirit Lodge Studio
Spirit Lodge Studio is situated on 12 acres overlooking Osoyoos BC and boasts Canada's most diverse eco-system. It is a desert oasis that delights dabblers and excites established artists alike.
Whether it be non-residential day classes or longer residential retreats, customized private paint parties or pre-packaged public workshops, Spirit Lodge Studio delivers.
The studio accommodates 3-6 participants year-round; whether enjoying lakeviews or stargazing in the summer or trying new techniques by the wood-burning stove in the winter, it is a restful haven conducive to the process of creating.
Scroll down to read more about Spirit Lodge accommodations and location.
Residential Retreats
As a professional artist and Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Karen Goodfellow CFA MTC's deep and broad education (Certificate in Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art & Design) and experience allows her to do both 'art-as-final-product' or' art-as-personal-growth- process'.
Since 2001 she has facilitated psycho-spiritual, arts-based personal growth workshops and events at her studio or around BC as well as co-facilitating The Creative Awakening for the personal development school Clearmind International.
Deepening Surrender and Daring Surrender are both weekend workshops that she co-facilitates; the purpose is to catalyze creativity through the process of surrender and letting go.
See Schedule at the end of this page.
Workshops (Residential or Online)
These workshops are either:
- online or in a workshop setting
- private and customized for a small team or friend group or pre-packaged offerings
- weekend or week-long
- residential or non-residential
- for artist or those interested in innovative thought and free expression
- product (art only) or process based (personal growth intersecting through the creative process)
- at Spirit Lodge or other venue
'Deepening Surrender' and 'Daring Surrender' are both weekend workshops (co-facilitated) with the purpose of unblocking creativity (or creative thought) through the process of surrender and letting go.
See Schedule at the end of this page.
Day or Evening Classes
Karen Goodfellow taught classes at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Centre...either 'process' art (i.e. Discovering Self through Mask-making, the Art of Change for Organizations) or 'product' art (Gifted & Talented children's classes such as Folk Art of Mexico, The Art of the American Southwest, and adult classes Experimental Art, Art 'n Spirit Classes).
Karen teaches adult classes at Spirit Lodge Studio in Osoyoos, BC. Please contact her for customized classes or see the schedule below if looking for pre-packaged classes.
Private Creativity Parties
Do you have a small group of 3-6 that want to have fun while painting or creating wild or tasteful objects? These social gatherings are popular everywhere and can include appies and a local wine sommalier to sweeten the experience.
The studio can fit 6 for Painting parties and 4 for mixed media parties.
Contact Karen to get a quote.
Spirit Lodge Art Studio
Nestled halfway between sparkling lake and infinite sky lies Spirit Lodge...the perfect place to create by day and star gaze by night. Award-winning artist Karen Goodfellow CFA offers art workshop overnight retreats on this 12-acre, wildlife habitat.
- 5-star status vacation rental space with a million-dollar view (combined rental site reviews from over 150 guests)
- 1000 sq. foot self-contained rental suite with private entrance and private deck
- Fully-stocked art studio and gallery
- Expert art class and workshop instruction
- Dark Sky Community (for star-gazing as Anarchist Mountain hosts more privately-owned observatories than anywhere else in Canada)
Ultimate Unwinding Attractions
- Award-winning wine country
- Lake is just a picturesque 15-minute drive away
- Cultural activities and events
- Outdoor pastimes and sports
- Birdwatching
Schedule
Creativity Kick-Start
Creativity Kick-Start
Spring 2022
An adult playdate to introduce you to creating art. No experience is necessary and the atmosphere is centred around safe and fun exploration with various media.
$175 for 4 hours (+ GST)
$150 if you bring an adult friend (they pay $150 as well)
Please RSVP or e-transfer [email protected]
Artful Legacies & Libations
Artful Legacies & Libations
Spring 2022
Designed with the peri- or post-menopausal woman in mind, this creative, expressive, rejuvenating workshop is our grown-up version of a play date. This 1.5-day weekend workshop is for you if you:
• crave some 'me' time
• watched your creativity take a back seat to work, children or partner
• want to acknowledge what legacy you have left in the first half of your life and want to design the second half in creative form.
Format:
- Self-reflection
- Group work
- Legacy Art Project
With a wide variety of unique 'foundations', you will create a visual expression of your life (past and future).
Included:
- All the art supplies you can imagine to create your project (no art experience necessary)
- Art instruction
- Delicious delectable appetizers
- Mindful music
- Saturday lunch and dinner
- Sunday breakfast
- Overnight stay
Price: TBD depending on renal booking & # of participants, time of year, etc. Email to register interest
Mixed Media & Merlot
Mixed Media & Merlot
Spring 2022
Painting-Palooza
Painting-Palooza
Spring 2022
Small Team Socio-Creative Teambuilding
Small Team Socio-Creative Teambuilding
Spring 2022
To read more about Karen's vast facilitating experience where she uses creativity and relationship building to improve organizational performance: www.astudia.ca
Testimonials
Karen has a lot of kindness, compassion, and a very unique understanding of people's strengths and hidden creative talents. She helped me embrace my inner creative spirit by teaching me that everything I do is a creation, to trust and go with whatever creation first sparks in my mind. I believe her that if it is my creation that it can't be "wrong", and now believe in my own creative wisdom and inner knowing.
I always feel so passionate , purposeful and alive after spending time creating with Karen.
Gaby (Introductory Mixed Media Class)
Gaby (Introductory Mixed Media Class)
There are art classes for less money where you can walk away having created a little something that you like or that is similar to the other participants' pieces. Karen, on the other hand, will guide you through a process where you make something where you walk away thinking you could be the next Rembrandt. Not only is Karen one of the most patient and kind teachers you could meet, you will find her years of award-winning and gallery-showing experience are paramount to your success. Come prepared to impress yourself!
Marion (Introductory Mixed Media Class)
Marion (Introductory Mixed Media Class)
Karen you've inspired me OMG! I bought paints! I love the process you teach. I've always been able to easily copy other drawings, but it didn't feel like the work was my own. Your process feels like it's coming from me.
Thank you so much for bringing me back to art. It was something I loved when I was young. Looks like something I'll love in my old age. I've gone full circle and my heart feels full.
L. Harrison (Organizer of Private Painting Party)
L. Harrison (Organizer of Private Painting Party)
Karen...many thanks for an amazing day yesterday. Despite my fears and insecurities, you made the class a fun-filled experience for me (& everyone else, I think). Your positive vibes helped all of us. How many times in classes have our eager expectations been doused with negative feedback from an instructor!! You see the positive in everyone thus helping us all to recognize it in ourselves. Bravo to you!! Hope we can all get together again for an abstract class!
S.P. (Painting-Palooza)
S.P. (Painting-Palooza)
Karen I just wanted to say thanks for art day yesterday. I had an awesome time and LOVED it. I think I might have found a new hobby. So much to learn and try!
Also loved all the cool kind of art stuff you do….. you are my new art idol! See you at a future art day!
Andrea V. (Painting-Palooza)
Andrea V. (Painting-Palooza)
Thank you all for an entertaining and uplifting day! Karen, you were so relaxed, supportive, and encouraging you took away our fears and made it fun. You kept us moving without us feeling any pressures of time. Thank you for helping us silence the inner critic - a good lesson in all our adventures. I am looking forward to doing this again!
B.R. (Painting-Palooza)
B.R. (Painting-Palooza)
Thanks for the fun, creative play date; I appreciate your creative wisdom, open and honest sharing, and the beautiful encouraging and peaceful space you were holding. I felt safe, cared for, and free to express in whatever way worked for me.
G.K. (Adult-Only Painting Playdate)
G.K. (Adult-Only Painting Playdate)