Join us for a day retreat- connecting art and nature in the heart of the beautiful Washougal River Valley!
Guided by artists Susan Elizabeth & Arin Rae
(both met as Artists in Residence at
Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument).
This soulful plein air painting retreat is being held at the Treehouse Art Studio & Cabin in the breathtaking Washougal River Valley, where nature connection and creative practice meet.
OVERVIEW:
You are invited to slow down, connect with nature, and express your creativity through plein air watercolor painting. No experience necessary!
This experience weaves nature connection and gentle guidance in watercolor technique with an invitation to deepen your sense of place — noticing light, color, texture, and the quiet stories of the land. You’ll receive supportive instruction, then spend spacious, unhurried time painting on open acreage, both indoors and outdoors, allowing your own relationship with the landscape to guide your brush.
Basic supplies are provided; please bring a lunch, clothing for variable weather, and any other art materials you love to work with.
Date: Sunday, March 22nd
Time: 10-3pm
Location: The Treehouse Art Studio. A 5-Acre Property in the Washougal River Valley, WA (about 30 minutes from Portland, 15 minutes outside of Washougal, WA). Address will be provided to ticket-holders at least two weeks prior to event.
Weather: We will be both outdoors and indoors… and will have blankets, warm beverages and covered areas to sit and paint outside. You can choose the option that works best for you during your open air painting time.
Come as you are — curious, creative, and ready to be inspired by the living beauty around you.
Investment/Cost: $115
Registration: COMING SOON!
Space is limited to 12.
Please contact arin@arinraeart.com or susanfronckowiak@gmail.com with any questions!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Arin: Arin is a watercolor and mixed media artist based in Portland. With a background in the physical sciences, she lives at the intersection of nature, science and art and uses art as a platform to teach, explore and understand how the world works while breaking down the barrier between art and science. You can learn more about her work at www.arinraeart.com or on Instagram (@arinrae.art).
Susan: With over 30 years of experience as an adventurer, teacher, and mentor, Susan brings a deep passion for working with people. Her love of wild places, creative expression, and meaningful connection led her to opening the Treehouse Art Studio. As an artist, empowerment coach, and rite of passage guide, she weaves together nature-based practices, council, and art to support others in stepping into deeper presence and personal transformation. You can learn more about Susan and the Treehouse at:
www.susanelizabethatthetreehouseartstudio.com
Instagram (@susanelizabethatthetreehouse)
facebook (www.facebook.com/susan.elizabeth.the.treehouse.art.studio)