Classes

RELEASING THE CREATIVE POWERS WITHIN™

Rebecca Petillo

Classes for women wishing to explore their creativity

Join artist and art educator Lauren Rader for an exploration of creativity and self-expression. Drawing inspiration from renowned artists and from our own lives, participants work with a variety of media including drawing, collage, mixed media and some writing. These small classes, in the relaxed and supportive setting of Lauren’s home studio, are a chance to learn more about art, strengthen your skills and tap the creative powers within. No experience is required.
Lauren has taught art for more than 25 years and has exhibited her paintings, drawings, and sculpture nationally and internationally. She is affiliated with the Sharon Fine Gallery in Bethesda, Md.

Privates with Lauren:

Join Lauren for a one-on-one art session created just for you. Choosing from a wide variety of media - collage, clay, mixed-media, painting, drawing, printmaking (to name a few) - Lauren will offer the technical expertise and gentle encouragement to guide you through a memorable art experience all your own. Journaling will bookend the session for reflection and introspection. No prior experience is necessary.

Wednesday Privates’ Times:

Wednesday mornings and afternoons (Privates last from one to two hours)

Privates are also available on some Thursday or Friday afternoons

“For me, an individual class is an extraordinary private retreat – a haven to explore without boundaries.”

“I had been so afraid of art. Now I see

the unique creative power in me, and let it free to blossom.”

“SUCH a wonderful time today Lauren. I am still carrying around

such a glowing feeling and spirit inside.”

Weekend Retreats:

On Knowing: A Weekend of Art & Yoga

May 17-19 Enrolling now

The Beautiful and Creative Women from our April Art & Yoga Retreat

Looking back at our Art and Yoga Retreats...

“Still savoring the weekend. Unforgettable. You, Rocky and Gail made it seem effortless, look easy.”

“I watched in awe as the women honored their own courage to show up, leave family and duties behind and be with their creative selves. Expanding themselves…finding themselves each step of the way.”

“Loved the serene, supportive, accepting tone of everything”

“I loved the rhythm of it all…”

“I loved the art and the connections with so many wonderful women. I thought that much art might be too much for me, but I found that taking a break when I needed it worked. I also was thrilled that I wanted to do the art so much, that it called me. “

“I felt wonderful that I completed something that I truly love and I thought the diversity and the beauty of everyone’s work was amazing. I think what I took away from the retreat was the opening of myself to more and different types of art.”

“I love your photos, looking at them brought back all of the peace and calm of that weekend.”

“I didn’t realize until I was driving home the depths of the spiritual aspects of the weekend that I had experienced. Perhaps it was the combination of the yoga, the art, and the wonderful natural setting, but I experienced a calm and mindfulness that I know I have been seeking but had not, until the weekend, been able to achieve. I’m so grateful I allowed myself to partake in the beauty of the well of guidance and example you both shared. Thank you again.”

“It was perfect. Just enough “lecture” and thoughtful wisdom, physical expression, humor, group sharing and “space” in the group.”

“Okay, so I am home but my mind is still on the retreat doing art with you. It pained me to shower and wash away the paint on my body. I had a blast!!!”

“The sense of welcome, of non-judgment, of appreciating our own and other’s projects, was shown in man ways at many times. Great spirit.”

“Loved the place and the space to be able to paint with loving support from Lauren, Rocky and a room full of like minded women”.

“Everything was just perfect. The support from Lauren and Rocky and the group was so great!”

“ From the array of art supplies and choice, the humorous and loving teachers, the size of the group, the flow of activities and integration of yoga, the healthy yummy food, the music and the weather...oh, and the location! what is not to like...”

Click here to view photos from our spring ’12 retreat

Click here to see candids from the May ’11 retreat

To enroll or ask questions email Lauren: Art@LaurenRader.com