A Virtual Mini-Retreat
with Tiffany Smith, Shemi Dixon, and Kiala Givehand
​August 25 - 27, 2023
​THEME: Tattered & Torn

•• REGISTRATION OPEN -- SNAG YOUR SEAT ••

Here are the registration steps: 
1. READ THE ENTIRE PAGE before you purchase. We do not offer refunds. Also, please note that we ask you to have your camera on during the retreat weekend. 
​2. Click any of the PayPal registration buttons on this page and make your payment. 
3. Once your payment is made, give it a few minutes then check your email for a note from Tiffany with further details. Check spam if you don't see it within an hour of registering. 

If you experience any issues with this process, please reach out to us here. ​

•• $160 for the full retreat••

Regular Registration is $160. Installment options at the bottom of the page.

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Join Tiffany, Kiala, and Shemi for a most extraordinary (and virtual) creative experience.

​Hey Y'all, 
We want to invite you to join us for a soul-filled, high energy, creative experience with Tiffany Goff Smith (Southern Gals Designs), Kiala Givehand, and Shemi Dixon.

This is our SIXTH cycle of our creative virtual retreat and we are ready to expand our creative techniques by working with the theme -- TATTERED & TORN. This retreat will also guide you through ways to fill a handmade journal with your soulfully, raw, and quirky style. 

If you find yourself intimidated by the blank page, this is the retreat for you. We've created an inspirational and immersive weekend with creativity, artsy energy, raw & real conversations, journaling, bookbinding,  and lots of soulful, raw, and quirky love. And each of us will be showing you how we work with paper, fabric, and various supplies to create a vintage look and tattered feel. Go ahead, pull out your favorite vintage finds, those papers you've been holding for just the right time, and all the supplies you can gather. Let's roll into autumn with some creative joy. 

This 2.5 day adventure will be virtual on ZOOM and has limited spaces.

We invite you to immerse yourself in self-expression, uninhibited raw emotions, conversations with your artsy sisters, and loads of messy mark making, painting, and journaling. And if you have ever had the pleasure of watching one of Tiffany, Kiala’s, or Shemi's videos, then you know there will be lots of laughter and messy goodness. And of course Kiala's going to teach you how to bind all those yummy papers into a fabulous hand bound journal. 

Come on over and spend two and a half days getting artsy with us.
See you there.
xo
Kiala, Tiffany, and Shemi

Kiala's Style

Soulful

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Kiala is a bookbinder, poet,  storyteller, & LifeAlchemist. Her creative style is filled with love, elemental energy, and soul. She creates from a space of intuitive knowing and intentional joy.

If you've spent any time around Kiala you know that she's likely to whip out a fountain pen and ask you to tell her your story. 

Tiffany's Style

Raw

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When you experience Tiffany for the first time, you life is NEVER the same after that. She is a powerful presence of energetic light. She is sass and southern hospitality wrapped in creative joy and messy, raw, and honest art making. 

Tiffany uses color and texture to express herself and if you stand still too long in one place, she is likely to slap some gesso and a little masking tape on ya. If you want to see how much she changes people's lives, just follow the hashtag #tiffmademedoit.  

Shemi's Style

Quirky

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Shemi finds joy in exploring various art materials and experimenting with different styles. Her inspiration knows no bounds. 
What truly sets Shemi apart is that she gives herself permission and freedom to play, allow accidents, and discover new ways of creating. She is a perpetual explorer, constantly growing and embracing the magic of creativity.

•• REGISTRATION OPEN -- Grab Your Seat ••
$160 for the full retreat

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The Experience

This weekend will be filled with casual conversations, lifelong connections, feverish art making, and delicious bookbinding. Your art and your heart will never be the same.

Retreats have a beautiful way of opening our hearts & minds so that we can dive to the depths of our inner wisdom. During this retreat, you will meet your desires on the page and journey with them towards a more authentic and creative YOU.

During this 2.5-Day creative experience, you'll get to:

• play with a mix of art supplies
• learn a variety of techniques for creating on and with paper and fabric
• explore your personal stash of goodies
• expand your journaling toolkit (art and written)
• check in with your muse and learn to hear her intuitive voice
• redefine creativity through the lens of self-discovery, self-compassion, and self-awareness
• gently connect to your inner artist
• ​discover new ways to dialogue with yourself
• experience three distinct artistic styles by working with Kiala, Shemi, and Tiffany

You will leave feeling renewed, inspired, and ready to create on your own.
We can’t wait to get Soulfully Raw & be Quirky with you.  
Limited spaces available — come join us!

Our Weekend Timeline
*some time slots are flexible to allow for spontaneity and exploration 

Friday, August 25th: Meet & Greet -- 4pm to 7pm Central Time
••>Virtual Studio opens at 3:50pm Central Time
••>4PM to 7PM Introductions and Breaking The Blank Page

Saturday, August 26th: Soulful Journaling, Raw Artsy Techniques, and Quirky Painting -- 9am to 4pm Central
••>Virtual Studio opens at 8:50am Central Time
••>9am to 12pm A bunch of painting, chatting, and creating 
••>12pm to 12:30pm Lunch on your own
••>12:30pm to 4:00pm More painting, chatting, and creating

Sunday, January 29th: Visual Journaling and Techniques for Final Page Layers -- 10:30am to 5:30pm Central
••>Virtual Studio opens at 10:20am Central Time
••>10:20am to 12pm A bunch of painting, chatting, and creating 
••>12pm to 12:30pm Lunch on your own
••>12:30 to 4:30pm final layers and techniques
​••>4:30pm to 5:30pm Show and Share Time + Final Farewells (we officially end at 5:30PM)

Other Important Details

​We will send you login details, supply lists, and several other goodies shortly after you enroll.
We ask that you have your camera on during the weekend. 
The pace can feel fast for some, but know that we ask you to go at your own pace.
Nothing is being recorded.  
 
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
There are no refunds for this workshop. Because space is limited, we ask that you purchase mindfully. Here's what you need to know to help you make an informed decision:

1. We are asking all participants to have their camera ON during the virtual retreat. This is important to the energy of the group and the power of your presence helps us create a beautiful experience for everyone. Of course if you need to step away for a couple of minutes or you need to attend to your life for a moment or two, we understand the need to turn your camera off and back on when you return. 

2. We are NOT recording the sessions. This is just like if you went to an in person retreat -- there would be no cameras recording. You would just be in the moment and present with those in the space. We want the same experience. We want you to be present, not relying on a replay. 

3. The three of us are teachers and business owners. We ask that you come with integrity in every possible way, knowing that what we are teaching constitutes our livelihood. Thank you. 

If you still have questions, please ask one of us. We are eager to help you make the right decision for this retreat. 

•• REGISTRATION OPEN -- Don't let it slip by. ••
$160 for the full retreat

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Need to pay in two parts? 

In an effort to make the retreat accessible to more people we have added a two-pay option. Use the button below to pay half now and half before the retreat in August. This option will be available for a limited time and we can only offer it on the regular registration rate, not the early bird rate. 
We hope this helps make it easier for you to say YES to your creative journey with us. 

Click the SUBSCRIBE button below for the option to make 2 payments of $82.50 (total of $165). 

2 Payments of $82.50