Soft Pastel Immersive: Dreamy Landscapes & Luminous Portraits

This pastel workshop, open to all levels, will take place in the studio and is currently open for enrollment.

October 26 - 31, 2025

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Step into the captivating realm of soft pastels, where each stroke ignites an enchanting play of light and shadow, transforming the mundane into the magical. In this immersive workshop, led by the skilled and inspiring Ivy Newport, you'll explore the luminous, ethereal qualities of soft pastels, PanPastel, and pastel pencils.

Unveil the secrets to creating radiant skin tones and ethereal landscapes that seem to whisper tales of serene, untouched worlds. Begin your journey with hands-on exercises that celebrate the unique textures and effects only achievable with pastels. Under Ivy's expert guidance, delve into the art of mark-making and layering to construct stunning vistas and soulful portraits. Discover innovative techniques, such as crafting mesmerizing underpaintings with isopropyl alcohol, enhancing the depth and vibrancy of your artwork.

By the end of this workshop, you will possess a deeper appreciation and understanding of pastels as a medium of pure, luminous expression. Join Ivy and let your artistic spirit soar through the beauty of Pastel.

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  • Your human design chart

  • Reiki and healing sessions

  • Coaching

  • Meditation

  • Daily connect routine setup

  • Purpose workshops

  • Mindfulness activities

  • Sightseeing tours

  • Create your personal life plan workshop (1 year)

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  • 7 days (6 nights) accommodation in a beautiful XX in XX

  • Own private rooms

  • Breakfast

  • Free wi-fi and all minibar items restocked daily

  • 1.5 hours group Reiki session & option to upgrade to private healing session

  • Welcome gift on arrival

  • Daily 45 min morning meditation

  • Daily 1-hour yoga sessions

  • Daily retreat activities & workshops

  • Full use of all facilities

  • Swimming pool access

  • 1 sightseeing tour at a set time/day

  • 10-minutes away from local markets and cultural hotspots

  • Two group Zoom follow-up sessions within the first month

  • 30 day after-retreat care programme

Inn-Stay Package

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$ 2,380

Pay in full and get a $100 discount

OR

Deposit $450 to secure spot and
pay remaining by before the retreat

Other Package & Add-ons

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$ 1,144

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Pay in full (no discounts for this option)

*TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE including lodging, breakfast, yoga, a sightseeing tour and all activities mentioned on the retreat program.

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Ivy Newport

Ivy is a published artist, art instructor, and creative guide whose workshops have reached thousands of students globally. Growing up in Sydney, she started her art education at age eight under a renowned Australian artist until moving to the US at 16. She completed high school in Connecticut and earned a BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design. Ivy's mission is to inspire creativity and nurture the unique talents within everyone, believing deeply in the intrinsic creativity of each individual and its expression as a key to joy and healing. She is committed to providing devoted care and support to her students, helping them unlock their artistic potential.

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