THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION: Exploring Life Milestones through Art and Story

A monthly creative retreat series to renew and restore
with Lisa Kagan

Lost inside the great swell
we seek our point of equilibrium
sometimes it is the space between
that offers us the greatest gifts.
~ Lisa Kagan

Join us this fall as we explore important life milestones through drawing, painting, collage, and creative writing. Discover how the creative process can support you as you navigate an important juncture in your life, or prepare to usher in a time of change. This mini-retreat series offers you the opportunity to focus on a turning point or life milestone that is especially relevant and meaningful for you. Potential topics include: the loss of a loved one, getting married, becoming a parent or grandparent, creating a blended family, celebrating a significant anniversary or birthday, navigating an illness, divorce, moving, changing jobs, retiring, and discovering one’s passion and purpose. This monthly circle gives you a chance to step away from the demands of daily life to nurture and nourish yourself in a supportive creative community. This program offers space for creative expression for people of all ages and backgrounds. No previous art or writing experience is necessary. All art materials, as well as tea and snacks will be provided. 

Grace, Pen & Ink by Lisa Kagan

 

Dates & Times: Wednesdays 6:30pm-9pm (October 16, November 13, December 11)

Location: Family Heirloom Arts Studio at Lisa’s home in SE Portland, the Woodstock neighborhood.

Registration:

Program Fee:
$195 ($170 program fee + $25 materials fee)

For more information or if you would like to register for this program, please contact Lisa at: Lisa@FamilyHeirloomArts.com or at 503.347.1391. Due to the limited number of participants we can accommodate, early registration is recommended.

This program is offered through Touchstone Retreats. Learn more at: https://familyheirloomarts.com/touchstone-retreats/

* Image credit for feature image at the top of the page: Befriending Time, Mixed Media by Lisa Kagan

About the Facilitator:

Lisa Kagan is a writer, artist, creative facilitator, and personal historian. Her business, Family Heirloom Arts, is dedicated to helping individuals and families celebrate their life stories and significant life milestones through conducting oral history interviews and creating illustrated heirloom books. She offers also art and writing retreats throughout the Pacific Northwest. Lisa believes in the transformative nature of the creative process to heal, empower, challenge, inform, and awaken the human spirit. Lisa received her BA from Wesleyan University in Connecticut with a focus on writing and fine art. She has completed intensive studies in the arts at Skidmore College, the University of New Mexico, Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and the Maine Photographic Workshops. Lisa has published two books of original art and poetry, Coming Home to Myself (2021) and Emergence (2009). Lisa is a co-founder of Touchstone Retreats.

Contact:
Lisa Kagan
503.347.1391
Lisa@FamilyHeirloomArts.com
familyheirloomarts.com

Touchstone Health & Safety Policy
• We ask that all retreat participants do a self-evaluation before coming each month and that they remain at home if they have any symptoms of illness.
We will continue to monitor guidance from the national Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) regarding best practices for indoor gatherings and we will update our policies accordingly.

Touchstone Retreats Cancellation Policy
Payment is fully refundable with one month’s cancellation notice. Participants will be charged for 25% of the total program fee with less than a month’s notice up to 14 days prior to the start of the program. No refund is possible with less than a 14-day cancellation notice. Family emergency situations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you have a COVID related situation arise, and you need to cancel please contact Lisa Kagan at Lisa@FamilyHeirloomArts.com or 503.347.1391.