Fireweed 2008, Alaska's very first Art Retreat

The adventure begins October 13-19, 2008 in Juneau, Alaska!

Register now for as many classes as you like! Just click on the link above for all information on workshops, prices and registration...there are classes for everyone...batik, mixed media collage and assemblage, metalworking, jewelry, encaustic art, painting and more. Learn a new skill or practice the ones you have! Join us for a relaxing, creative and energizing week with kindred artistic spirits.

Fireweed's talented instructors are international and local artists who are experienced in teaching all skill levels; we have hand-picked them to ensure your positive learning experience. You can choose which classes, days, and evenings to customize your entire creative experience in Juneau!

Fireweed also has:

• Goodie bags included with each paid registration of at least one 6 hour class (or two 3-hour classes)
  
  
• a special room rate at the historic Baranof Hotel (see link) of $99/night for the retreat AND
  
  
• special airfare discounts with Alaska Airlines to Juneau...so please don't use current prices as a guide!
  
  
• a special gathering room for product demos, mini-project free classes and space to work on your own projects after hours;
  
  
• an Artist's Market for artwork and supply sales on Saturday with free admission for workshop students
  
  
• silent auction of instructor's and student's work to benefit a local children's art endeavor;
  
  
• daily drawings for art goodies!
  
  
• A Yahoo! Group for student questions and discussions!
  
  
• And more stuff is in the works so please stay tuned!
  
  

We are working hard to make the Fireweed Art Retreat an affordable and memorable creative experience. Please join us in celebrating the beauty of Alaska by creating beautiful art in culturally and historically rich Juneau! Come share the fun with us!

Fireweed is planning a charity art auction, one-day artist's market, demonstrations by national art suppliers and hopefully an onsite store for class supplies (to minimize the hassle of traveling with art supplies!) and other fun art necessities, along with other surprise events and free goodies for participants...

For more information on please check out the links above! (And the new announcements to your right!)