This is your permission to play, to see how good it feels to paint without limits or pressure and indulge your powerful, creative heart.

Introducing

The
Spring Awakening
Workshop

An unforgettable two-day painting workshop to expand your capacity as an artist, spark your creativity and leave you feeling refreshed and inspired!

Spring’s renewal is calling—let your art awaken.

May 30th and 31st 2025
9am – 4pm

Private farm in Leiper’s Fork, TN – Just outside of Nashville.

This is your permission to play, to see how good it feels to paint without limits or pressure and indulge your powerful, creative heart.

Introducing

The
Spring Awakening
Workshop

An unforgettable two-day painting workshop to expand your capacity as an artist, spark your creativity and leave you feeling refreshed and inspired!

 

Spring’s renewal is calling—

let your art awaken.

 

May 30th and 31st 2025
9am – 4pm

 

Private farm in Leiper’s Fork, TN – Just outside of Nashville.

This is your permission to play, to see how good it feels to paint without limits or pressure and indulge your powerful, creative heart.

Introducing

The
Spring
Awakening
Workshop

An unforgettable two-day painting workshop to expand your capacity as an artist, spark your creativity and leave you feeling refreshed and inspired!

Spring’s renewal is calling—let your art awaken.

May 30th and 31st 2025
9am – 4pm

Private farm in Leiper’s Fork, TN – Just outside of Nashville.

This is for you if:

This is for you if:

This is for you if:

Imagine two full days in the scenic Tennessee countryside to indulge in art, beauty, nature, and painting with the magical pigments of soft pastels.

Imagine two full days in the scenic Tennessee countryside to indulge in art, beauty, nature, and painting with the magical pigments of soft pastels.

Lush surroundings of flowers, farmland, sheep, and vineyards on a private farm will provide the backdrop to a unique and intimate experience that will allow you to both relax and spark your creativity!

Lush surroundings of flowers, farmland, sheep, and vineyards on a private farm will provide the backdrop to a unique and intimate experience that will allow you to both relax and spark your creativity!

I believe you are here to experience peace, joy, and love through art.

Your art practice is an indication that you prioritize and show up for yourself – how you feel, how you express yourself, and the connection to who you truly are. 

At Spring Awakening Workshop, you will have the ability to take artistic risks, explore, and get help in real time.

I believe you are here to experience peace, joy, and love through art.

Your art practice is an indication that you prioritize and show up for yourself – how you feel, how you express yourself, and the connection to who you truly are. 

At The Creative Harvest Workshop, you will have the ability to take artistic risks, explore, and get help in real time.

Together we will break through your limiting beliefs so that you can access more play, wonder, and excitement for the painting process.

Plus, we’ll be digging into the medium of soft pastel in deeper ways allowing you to materialize the beauty you see onto pigments on paper.

Together we will break through your limiting beliefs so that you can access more play, wonder, and excitement for the painting process.

Plus, we’ll be digging into the medium of soft pastel in deeper ways allowing you to materialize the beauty you see onto pigments on paper.

Day 1 – Painting the Poetry of Meadows

Art is a language, and on this first day, you’ll learn how to use it to tell your own story.

We’ll explore how wildflowers and open fields can become more than just scenery—they can hold memories, emotions, and movement, much like the Impressionists infused feeling into every brushstroke.

Imagine stepping into the worlds of Monet and Van Gogh, translating light, texture, and color into a story that is uniquely yours.

Day 2 – The Emotion of the Skies

The sky is more than a backdrop—it’s the heart of a landscape, the keeper of light, and the mirror of emotion.

On this day, you’ll learn how to harness light and shadow to create luminous, expressive skies that evoke mood and movement. Soft, weightless clouds or dramatic, glowing horizons—each one tells a different story. Through guided exercises, you’ll discover how to infuse your paintings with depth, soul, and your own artistic voice.

Each day will be filled with creative exercises designed to awaken your intuition and help you paint with feeling—so that your work becomes not just a reflection of what you see, but of what you feel.

Day 1 – Painting the Poetry of Meadows

Art is a language, and on this first day, you’ll learn how to use it to tell your own story.

We’ll explore how wildflowers and open fields can become more than just scenery—they can hold memories, emotions, and movement, much like the Impressionists infused feeling into every brushstroke.

Imagine stepping into the worlds of Monet and Van Gogh, translating light, texture, and color into a story that is uniquely yours.

Day 2 – The Emotion of the Skies

The sky is more than a backdrop—it’s the heart of a landscape, the keeper of light, and the mirror of emotion.

On this day, you’ll learn how to harness light and shadow to create luminous, expressive skies that evoke mood and movement. Soft, weightless clouds or dramatic, glowing horizons—each one tells a different story. Through guided exercises, you’ll discover how to infuse your paintings with depth, soul, and your own artistic voice.

Each day will be filled with creative exercises designed to awaken your intuition and help you paint with feeling—so that your work becomes not just a reflection of what you see, but of what you feel.

Day 1 – Painting the Poetry of Meadows

Art is a language, and on this first day, you’ll learn how to use it to tell your own story.

We’ll explore how wildflowers and open fields can become more than just scenery—they can hold memories, emotions, and movement, much like the Impressionists infused feeling into every brushstroke.

Imagine stepping into the worlds of Monet and Van Gogh, translating light, texture, and color into a story that is uniquely yours.

Day 2 – The Emotion of the Skies

The sky is more than a backdrop—it’s the heart of a landscape, the keeper of light, and the mirror of emotion.

On this day, you’ll learn how to harness light and shadow to create luminous, expressive skies that evoke mood and movement. Soft, weightless clouds or dramatic, glowing horizons—each one tells a different story. Through guided exercises, you’ll discover how to infuse your paintings with depth, soul, and your own artistic voice.

Each day will be filled with creative exercises designed to awaken your intuition and help you paint with feeling—so that your work becomes not just a reflection of what you see, but of what you feel.

The Spring Awakening: A Pastel Workshop will...

The Spring Awakening: A Pastel Workshop will...

The Spring Awakening: A Pastel Workshop will...

Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!
Peaceful Serenity
Here are a few images of our setting and how the workshop will feel!

Escape into a calming world of art, nature, and kindred spirits in this intimate experience.

Included in your ticket:

  • A light breakfast and coffee in the morning
  • All pastels, papers, supplies, and materials
  • A delicious catered lunch
  • Artist instruction + one-on-one feedback throughout the day
  • Surprises along the way to help you connect or reconnect with your creative heart

Not Included in your ticket:

  • Airfare
  • Lodging
  • Transportation to and from the venue
  • Dinner in the evening

Escape into a calming world of art, nature, and kindred spirits in this intimate experience.

Included in your ticket:

  • A light breakfast and coffee in the morning
  • All pastels, papers, supplies, and materials
  • A delicious catered lunch
  • Artist instruction + one-on-one feedback throughout the day
  • Surprises along the way to help you connect or reconnect with your creative heart

Not Included in your ticket:

  • Airfare
  • Lodging
  • Transportation to and from the venue
  • Dinner in the evening

Escape into a calming world of art, nature, and kindred spirits in this intimate experience.

Included in your ticket:

  • A light breakfast and coffee in the morning
  • All pastels, papers, supplies, and materials
  • A delicious catered lunch
  • Artist instruction + one-on-one feedback throughout the day
  • Surprises along the way to help you connect or reconnect with your creative heart

Not Included in your ticket:

  • Airfare
  • Lodging
  • Transportation to and from the venue
  • Dinner in the evening

Magic Makers Membership VIP Experience

Members receive a special discount plus a private welcome reception on Thursday evening, May 29th in Franklin, TN. (Details to follow). Must be a Magic Maker member at the time of booking and the event for discounts + reception.

Magic Makers Membership VIP Experience

Members receive a special discount plus a private welcome reception on Thursday evening, May 29th in Franklin, TN. (Details to follow). Must be a Magic Maker member at the time of booking and the event for discounts + reception.

Magic Makers Membership VIP Experience

Members receive a special discount plus a private welcome reception on Thursday evening, May 29th in Franklin, TN. (Details to follow). Must be a Magic Maker member at the time of booking and the event for discounts + reception.

Seats are limited to provide an intimate experience. I can’t wait to be with you in person! 

Seats are limited to provide an intimate experience. I can’t wait to be with you in person! 

Day 1 Ticket

May 30, 2025 - ONLY
$ 597
  • 0% Financing Available! Click below to see your options.

Day 2 Ticket

May 31, 2025 - ONLY
$ 597
  • 0% Financing Available! Click below to see your options.

2-Day Ticket

May 30 & 31, 2025
$ 1,094
  • 0% Financing Available! Click below to see your options.
SAVE $100!

Day 1 Ticket

May 30, 2025 - ONLY
$ 597
  • 0% Financing Available! Click below to see your options.

Day 2 Ticket

May 31, 2025 - ONLY
$ 597
  • 0% Financing Available! Click below to see your options.

2-Day Ticket

May 30 & 31, 2025
$ 1,094
  • 0% Financing Available! Click below to see your options.
SAVE $100!

Day 1 Ticket

May 30, 2025 - ONLY
$ 597
  • 0% Financing Available! Click below to see your options.

Day 2 Ticket

May 31, 2025 - ONLY
$ 597
  • 0% Financing Available! Click below to see your options.

2-Day Ticket

May 30 & 31, 2025
$ 1,094
  • 0% Financing Available! Click below to see your options.
SAVE $100!

Hotel Suggestions

The closest hotels are going to be in Franklin, TN. Our private farm venue is off the beaten path, but it will be so worth it to have that dreamy, country escape all to ourselves.

The closest hotels are going to be in Franklin, TN. Our private farm venue is off the beaten path, but it will be so worth it to have that dreamy, country escape all to ourselves.

The Harpeth

If you would prefer a boutique hotel experience, the Harpeth in Downtown Franklin is a lovely spot. It is walking distance to all the downtown Franklin shopping and restaurants.

Southall Resort

If you would like to treat yourself to a luxury experience, Southall Resort is amazing and picturesque with a world-class restaurant, indoor & outdoor pools, lake, walking trails and full-service spa.

Hampton Inn
at Berry Farms

Beautiful Hilton-branded hotel with a lovely pool, outdoor fire pit, and free breakfast. Located within walking distance of restaurants & shops at Berry Farms.

Residence Inn
at Berry Farms

A Marriott-branded all suites hotel with a wonderful pool, and fantastic amenities. Located within walking distance of restaurants & shops at Berry Farms.

🎨 Creative Escape: Workshop Q&A!

Get Ready to Unleash Your Inner Artist!

What is the Spring Awakening Workshop?

The Spring Awakening Workshop is a two-day immersive painting experience designed to reignite your creative spirit using soft pastels. Set amidst the picturesque Tennessee countryside, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to relax, explore, and elevate your artistic practice.

When and where is the workshop held?
  • Dates: May 30th and 31st, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: A private farm in Leiper’s Fork, TN, just outside of Nashville
Who should attend this workshop?
This workshop is ideal for individuals who:

  • Seek to reignite their creative soul
  • Want to learn new skills or deepen their painting practice
  • Want to bring more emotion and storytelling into their artwork
  • Desire more joy, happiness, and ease in the creative process
  • Desire a break from the everyday and a safe place to explore artistically
 
What can I expect during the workshop?

Participants will enjoy two full days surrounded by flowers, farmland, sheep, and vineyards on a private farm. This serene environment provides the perfect backdrop to relax, spark creativity, and indulge in art, beauty, and nature. You’ll have the opportunity to take artistic risks, explore new techniques, and receive real-time guidance to expand your capacity as an artist.

 

What materials are required?

All necessary materials, including soft pastels and painting surfaces, will be provided. 

How do I register for the workshop?

To register, select one of the ticketing options listed above. You can purchase individual day tickets or a 2-day ticket at a $100 discount. Spaces are very limited to ensure an intimate and personalized experience, so early registration is recommended

Is there a registration deadline?

While there isn’t a specific deadline, it’s best to register as soon as possible because of limited availability. Once all spots are filled, registration will close.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund within 48 hours of purchase. After 48 hours, no refunds will be issued.

Will meals be provided?

Yes, breakfast, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided on both days. If you have any dietary restrictions or preferences, please indicate them during registration.

Is prior experience with pastels necessary?

No prior experience with pastels is required. This workshop caters to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned artists, aiming to provide a supportive environment for exploration and growth. Since the setting is intimate, you will be able to receive the guidance you need at each level.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit of pastel on is recommended. Since we’ll be on a farm, consider wearing layers and sturdy footwear suitable for outdoor settings.

How do I become a Magic Makers Member?

If you would like to become a member and participate in the VIP experience on Thursday, you can sign up here! This is also a great way to get your feet wet and begin learning now! 

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