Retreat for Creatives



Join Jess & Candie for our 2022 in-person retreat July 12th-14th!

We’ll gather together for three days of exploring a variety of DIY mixed-media jewelry techniques on
METAL, WOOD & LEATHER with Vintaj Colourful Soul paints, stains, resin, beads and more!  

Jump in and explore new materials, have your creative batteries recharged and find a bounty of inspiration!

This is just a little peak into SOME of the techniques we will cover. We’re keeping an element of surprise with some NEW and exciting products!!

What to expect?

Classes will be held in-person in a spacious room with Lake Galena views, giving you a maximum retreat experience - gathering directly with instructors and fellow students.
Class Kits sold separately to each instructor on-site *Budget $50 for Candie Cooper’s Kits & $50 for Jess Lincoln’s Kits

Supply lists of the tools & materials you’ll need to bring along will be emailed to all registered attendees in June!

On Tuesday during our Welcome Party, we will form 2 groups for classes on Wednesday.

AM Session = GROUP 1 will create with JESS & GROUP 2 will create with CANDIE
THEN WE SWITCH!
PM Session = GROUP 1 will create with CANDIE & GROUP 2 will create with JESS

Join us in our private Facebook group exclusive for retreat participants. The group will be a place to gather throughout the week to create with your fellow students, share your progress, inspirations and participate in our design challenge this year.

Retreat fee is $375 and that covers all classes, bonus presentations, private Facebook, swag bag, bead swap, two lunches and more!

The retreat includes everything listed above, registration for individual classes are not available.

Kits are NOT included. Jess & Candie will have a kit for their classes that you can pay for separately, plus a list of additional supplies to bring along.

Retreat Bonuses:

Exclusive New Vintaj Product Samples - You’ll be the first to receive these new products to use during the retreat.

Learn professional quality Photography tips and tricks - Capture beautiful, eye-catching jewelry images.

 

Jess Lincoln

Jess’s charisma and love of art and nature reflects through her designs… As the Signature Designer & Educator for Vintaj Jess teaches and shares many tips and techniques through online videos, books, creative events, JTV Jewel School, and more. Browse DIY tutorials and see more of her jewelry and project ideas on the Vintaj blog & Skills School. Jess lives in the historic town of Galena, IL with her husband and daughters.

See more of Jess' designs at Vintaj.com and follower her on the Vintaj FaceBook page & Instagram @Vintajco 

Candie Cooper

Candie designs jewelry and crafts, author books, teach classes and host television programs. She thrives on simple ideas that anyone can achieve. Candie also love projects made from unexpected materials that stand the test of time. Join her as she leads a creative life – Visit her web site, favorite her Etsy shop and catch her on her Facebook Live Show and Instagram.

Visit CandieCooper.com to enter her creative world!