The Smiley Manse

September 13-16 at The Smiley 🌼

Note: July 13th is the signup deadline to ensure this retreat moves forward ‼️

Wild Pages is a four-day immersive art retreat with Sue Schlabach where painting, memory, and handmade books come together. Through layered work in watercolor, gouache, ink, and simple printmaking, you’ll create a series of expressive pages inspired by place, home, and your own visual storytelling.

Guided prompts, demonstrations, and open studio time help you build depth and rhythm in your work before you bind your painted pages into a one-of-a-kind book with handmade flax covers. Come gather images, experiment boldly, and leave with a finished Wild Pages book that holds your marks, your stories, and your sense of place.

https://the-smiley-manse.com/202609-sue-schlabach

We've been waiting all year for the Smiley barn studio to be filled with your creative energy and enthusiasm—there's nothing better 💫