Workshops & Retreats

What to Expect

  • There is a balance of guided reflection, sharing between participants and open-ended art-making.

  • The workshop experience is created together. Participants bond through sharing their reflections and creativity.

  • A certified spiritual director with a Masters in Art Education, Lauren is able to seamlessly blend contemplation and creativity. She holds space for participants, while gently encouraging participation.

  • Lauren sets a peaceful atmosphere, with room for quiet contemplation, healing reflection and meaningful connection.

  • Lauren provides several levels of possible engagement in the project, making room for beginners as well as more advanced makers. She enables everyone to enjoy creating.

Awake is pleased to offer a variety of workshop and retreat packages that are tailored to suit your individual needs. From selecting the length of time to the materials used, you have the choice of what fits your needs best. Want an option that you don’t see here? Contact Lauren and she can build a custom package just for you!

1.5 hour

3 hour

Half Day Workshop

5 hour

Full Day Workshop

Material Options

Collage

Acrylic Paint

Bleeding Tissue Paper

Liquid Watercolor

Gold Leaf

Origami

Embossing

Embroidery

Handmade Paper

Stamps

Washi Tape

Stickers

& More!

  • “I enjoyed exploring new materials and feeling permission to have fun, within a relaxed and affirming environment.”

    Stephanie S.

  • “Lauren–thank you for this lovely class. Your kindness and support made me feel safe in making/creating. And, I had a lot of fun!!”

    Mariah M.

  • “Structured art making with room for experimentation, helps provide an easy entry to the creative process.”

    Lynn F.

  • “Loved the art! Loved the techniques and the gold leafing…It was perfect!”

    Susan B.

  • “Reflection and dialogue–you become privy to a much deeper understanding of the words and feelings through the perspectives of others…I thought it was great.”

    Crysty P.