Scale up your art practice in this full weekend mural immersion with experienced muralist Artsy Elaine. You will get hands-on instruction on transferring and painting your designs BIG onto walls. We will be practicing the 4 most common transfer techniques by designing and painting your own practice mural for your portfolio. Elaine will also review your portfolio, mural design, offer feedback and answer any questions about being a full-time muralist. Students will also receive a detailed 50 page PDF guide with all Elaine’s recommendations and learnings for mural best practices to take home.

Includes a detailed guide with everything you need to know to paint a mural: ($50 value)

1. Elaine’s Mural Journey
2. Designing for Murals
3. Materials and Equipment
4. Transfer Methods
5. Planning and Prep
6. Installation
7. Document & Celebrate
8. Helpful Resources
9. Bonus: Pricing Murals

You’ll get to experience this mural making at the wonderful Bell Moon Arts, an art retreat just outside of Hayesville, North Carolina. Located by a bubbling creek and nestled in the mountains, we get to commune with nature, new friends, paint, and, most importantly, ourselves. Our retreat offers us wonderful spaces to create and relax.

You can opt for a local Airbnb or you can stay in a quaint yurt right on the property You can pack your own tent, or you can even bring a camper. We are happy to hook you up with a new friend if you’d like to share accommodations! We do offer a heads up to those of you who might require a little luxury —> we won’t have AC, we usually eat outside, you might get a stray rain shower, we do have little things that fly and you probably will get dirty. 

Registration is limited to 12. We don’t offer refunds because we are saving space just for you. If you can’t make it you are welcome to send someone in your place or we might have a waiting list participant interested. We also have a minimum requirement of 5 participants. In the event the workshop does not reach the minimum number we will either reschedule or refund. Please reach out with any questions. 

Our meals are thoughtfully prepared by our hostess with the mostess, Erin. If you have any food requirements or allergies please let us know. You will not be disappointed by the healthy, fresh and creative options. You are welcome to bring your own adult beverages to share. 

WORKSHOP SIZE

12 people

MATERIALS

All materials for this workshop will be provided.

TRAVEL and LODGING

Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel to and lodging. For those traveling from out of town, the nearest airports are Atlanta, GA or Asheville, NC. Both are about 2.5 hours away. For lodging, 18' glamping yurts are available to rent which include air mattresses, fans, linens, and a mini fridge. Power and water are located at each yurt and RV site. You are also welcome to bring your own tent or RV to the property. There are bathrooms and a shower house for communal use. We encourage everyone to stay on the property, but there are also many vacation rentals in the area as well if you prefer more private accommodations.

MEALS

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are included in the workshop price.

Dinners are curated by the director and can accommodate most dietary restrictions.