KENOSEE LAKE - Kenosee Lake’s sixth annual artist retreat started Aug. 25 and will continue until Aug. 31.
The event is happening at the boys’ and girls’ camp at Kenosee Lake and at the Mother Teresa Centre.
Approximately 20 artists will attend from Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta.
Many are returning artists from previous years, but new artists are more than welcome to join in on the event.
Artists Jacqui Beckett, Holly Dauvin and Jerri Laird are all part of the planning committee.
The retreat was started to inspire other artists by working side by side. It gives them a chance to learn new skills and techniques from each other. It is also a way for the artists to enjoy time together in a relaxing atmosphere.
The artists also get to learn about new mediums that others may use.
Although classes are not offered at this time during the retreat, there usually is an artist or two that will volunteer time to do a demonstration on the tricks to painting a masterpiece.
Each artist brings their knowledge and skill set. They all bring their own supplies and work on their own pieces while at the retreat. It is not unusual for a couple of artists to collaborate on a piece.
While at the retreat, they might stay at the Mother Teresa Camp or campout on their own.
Meals are also a teamwork effort. One or two participants will cook one meal for the whole crew.
During the week, all participants will work on one large special piece, while continuing to work on their own as well.
On the last day of the retreat, a show, and sale is held at the Kenosee Lake Recreational Hall. At this time visitors will have the opportunity to view all the art and even purchase a piece.
The special art piece that everyone worked on will also be auctioned off that evening. All proceeds from this piece are donated to a charity of the artists’ choice.
If you are interested and would like to be a part of this retreat, you may contact any of the planning committee members.
