Wild & Free Mini-Retreat
with Tiffany Goff Smith
August 2 - 4, 2019
Limited Seating
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Click the drop down arrow for options.
Click the drop down arrow for options.
Here are the registration steps:
1. Click any of the registration buttons on this page and make your payment.
2. Once your payment is made, wait for PayPal to redirect you to the "complete your registration" page. It may take up to 15 seconds, so don't close the window.
3. Complete the registration and then check your email for further instructions.
If you experience any issues with this process, please reach out to us here.
1. Click any of the registration buttons on this page and make your payment.
2. Once your payment is made, wait for PayPal to redirect you to the "complete your registration" page. It may take up to 15 seconds, so don't close the window.
3. Complete the registration and then check your email for further instructions.
If you experience any issues with this process, please reach out to us here.
Join Tiffany and Kiala for a most extraordinary creative experience at Kiala's studio in Pensacola, Florida.
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Hey Y'all,
We want to invite you to join us in person at the studio for a soul-filled, high energy, southern style creative experience with Tiffany Goff Smith (Southern Gals Designs), on the west coast of Florida. This guest teacher retreat for Healing Arts Creative Studio is going to be magical. We've created an inspirational and immersive weekend with paint, great food, artsy fun, and lots of Southern Hospitality. This 3-day adventure will be hosted by Kiala & Damon Givehand, taught by Tiffany Goff Smith (with a bonus day spent making journals with Kiala). The studio is located in the quaint coastal town of Pensacola, Florida. 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's YouTube videos, then you know there will lots of laughter and messy goodness. Come on over and spend three days going wild with us. |
Kiala Givehand
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Tiffany Goff Smith
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Tiffany's Art Journaling
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The Experience
This weekend will be filled with casual conversations, lifelong connections, feverish art making, and delicious southern delicacies. 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. At Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio you will meet your desires on the page and journey with them towards a more authentic YOU.
During this 3-Day creative experience, you'll get to:
We can’t wait to get Wild & Free with you in Pensacola. Limited spaces available — come join us!
Retreats have a beautiful way of opening our hearts & minds so that we can dive to the depths of our inner wisdom. At Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio you will meet your desires on the page and journey with them towards a more authentic YOU.
During this 3-Day creative experience, you'll get to:
- play with a mix of art supplies
- learn a variety of techniques for creating painted pages
- explore your personal style and color palettes
- expand your journaling toolkit
- check in with your muse and learn to hear that 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 two artistic styles by working with Kiala and Tiffany
We can’t wait to get Wild & Free with you in Pensacola. Limited spaces available — come join us!
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Our Weekend Timeline
*some time slots are flexible to allow for spontaneity and exploration
Thursday, August 1st: Check-in & Optional Dinner with Kiala
••>The studio will open to registered retreat participants on Thursday for a meet & greet at 5:00PM. Come check-in for the weekend, get your goody bag, meet Kiala & Damon, see the studio, and have dinner with us (OPTIONAL).
Friday, August 2nd: Bookbinding with Kiala 9:30AM - 4:30PM
••>Studio opens at 9:00am
••>9:30am to 12pm Blank Journal Binding
••>12pm to 1pm Lunch on your own
••>1pm to 5:30pm Painted Pages Journal
Saturday, August 3rd: Wild & Free with Tiffany 9AM - 4PM
••>Studio opens at 8:30am
••>9am to 12pm Create with Tiffany
••>12pm to 1pm Lunch on us
••>1pm to 5:30pm Create with Tiffany
••>Open studio until 8PM
Sunday, August 4th: Wild & Free with Tiffany 8AM - 2PM
••>Studio opens at 8am
••>8am to 8:30am Breakfast on us
••>8:30 to 12:30pm Create with Tiffany
••>12:30 to 1:30pm Afternoon in-studio show and share
••>1:30pm to 2pm Final Farewells (we officially end at 2PM)
••>The studio will open to registered retreat participants on Thursday for a meet & greet at 5:00PM. Come check-in for the weekend, get your goody bag, meet Kiala & Damon, see the studio, and have dinner with us (OPTIONAL).
Friday, August 2nd: Bookbinding with Kiala 9:30AM - 4:30PM
••>Studio opens at 9:00am
••>9:30am to 12pm Blank Journal Binding
••>12pm to 1pm Lunch on your own
••>1pm to 5:30pm Painted Pages Journal
Saturday, August 3rd: Wild & Free with Tiffany 9AM - 4PM
••>Studio opens at 8:30am
••>9am to 12pm Create with Tiffany
••>12pm to 1pm Lunch on us
••>1pm to 5:30pm Create with Tiffany
••>Open studio until 8PM
Sunday, August 4th: Wild & Free with Tiffany 8AM - 2PM
••>Studio opens at 8am
••>8am to 8:30am Breakfast on us
••>8:30 to 12:30pm Create with Tiffany
••>12:30 to 1:30pm Afternoon in-studio show and share
••>1:30pm to 2pm Final Farewells (we officially end at 2PM)
REGISTRATION OPEN
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Here's What We've Included
- Friday bookbinding workshop
- 11 Hours of In Person Instruction with Tiffany
- 2.5 Hours of open studio time on Saturday
- Lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, and light snacks every day
- Tea and filtered water each day
- All the art supplies you'll need*
- Suggestions for things to do & places to visit while in Pensacola
- Fabulous artsy goodies to take home (including some surprise items)
- Access to Kiala's personal collage stash to use during the retreat
- Tons of indelible memories that you'll cherish forever
What's Not Included
- Breakfast or lunch on Friday.
- Breakfast on Saturday
- Lunch on Sunday
- Airfare
- Lodging (recommendations are below)
- Transportation to and from the studio
Other Important Details
How Registration Works
Your workshop registration fee of $444 includes:
- Three days of creative exploration (see timeline above)
- Lunch on Saturday
- Breakfast on Sunday
- All supplies (except your heat tool) -- Kiala recommends THIS ONE.
Please note deposits and registration fees are non-refundable. Payment plans are available for this retreat. Please contact Kiala directly through the contact form HERE.
Getting Here & Travel Tips
Pensacola Regional airport is a small airport with lots of charm. Most major airlines fly into Pensacola (Airport Code is PNS). You may want to check flights into Mobile, Alabama (1 hour West of Pensacola) or Fort Walton Beach, Florida (1 Hour East of Pensacola).
Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio is located on the North end of Pensacola and about 10 minutes from the airport. Pensacola is a small town with one major highway (I-10). You may want to consider car pooling, sharing a hotel room, or bringing an artsy pal to spend the weekend with. You can build connections through the private Facebook group once you've registered.
Where to Stay
Lodging is not included in your registration, but Pensacola is a tourist town so you will have a nice pick of places to stay. There are a few hotels within 10 minutes of the studio. Here are the ones we suggest taking a look at:
If you want to be on the beach (about 30 minutes from the studio), you might consider renting a condo or checking out one of the hotels on Pensacola Beach (which is different from Gulf Breeze).
If you like boutique accommodations, Lee House is a beautifully restored landmark overlooking the Pensacola Bay and in the hip downtown area in walking distance to lots of restaurants, shops, galleries, and more. They are often booked months in advance so if you like them, call TODAY!!
Where to Eat
Only a few meals are included in your registration which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the many amazing restaurants Pensacola has to offer. Here's a list of Kiala and Damon's favorite locally owned places to eat in the area (in alpha order):
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
There are no refunds for this workshop unless and only if we are able to fill your spot. In that event, a $100 cancellation fee will apply and you must handle the payment exchange with the new participant. Payments must be made in full by July 22, 2019.
CONFIRMATION & COMMUNICATION
If you correctly follow the steps for registration, you will receive a welcome email within minutes of finalizing your registration. The welcome email counts as your registration confirmation and contains helpful info to help you start planning your trip to Pensacola. Please keep this email in an easy to find location. It is recommended that you print a copy as well. Here are the registration steps:
1. Click any of the registration buttons on this page and make your payment.
2. Once your payment is made, WAIT for PayPal to redirect you to the "complete your registration" page. It may take up to 15 seconds, so don't close the window.
3. Complete the registration and then check your email for further instructions.
If you experience any issues with this process, please reach out to us here.
IMPORTANT: All communication will be emailed to the email address you used to register. If you require the information to be sent to an alternate email address, please let us know as soon as you register.
Your workshop registration fee of $444 includes:
- Three days of creative exploration (see timeline above)
- Lunch on Saturday
- Breakfast on Sunday
- All supplies (except your heat tool) -- Kiala recommends THIS ONE.
Please note deposits and registration fees are non-refundable. Payment plans are available for this retreat. Please contact Kiala directly through the contact form HERE.
Getting Here & Travel Tips
Pensacola Regional airport is a small airport with lots of charm. Most major airlines fly into Pensacola (Airport Code is PNS). You may want to check flights into Mobile, Alabama (1 hour West of Pensacola) or Fort Walton Beach, Florida (1 Hour East of Pensacola).
Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio is located on the North end of Pensacola and about 10 minutes from the airport. Pensacola is a small town with one major highway (I-10). You may want to consider car pooling, sharing a hotel room, or bringing an artsy pal to spend the weekend with. You can build connections through the private Facebook group once you've registered.
Where to Stay
Lodging is not included in your registration, but Pensacola is a tourist town so you will have a nice pick of places to stay. There are a few hotels within 10 minutes of the studio. Here are the ones we suggest taking a look at:
- WoodSpring Suites -- for the minimalist
- Candlewood Suites -- for the cooks among us
- Homewood Suites by Hilton -- near the airport
- Courtyard by Marriott -- close to shopping
- Hyatt Place -- near the airport
- Springhill Suites -- family friendly and close to shopping
If you want to be on the beach (about 30 minutes from the studio), you might consider renting a condo or checking out one of the hotels on Pensacola Beach (which is different from Gulf Breeze).
If you like boutique accommodations, Lee House is a beautifully restored landmark overlooking the Pensacola Bay and in the hip downtown area in walking distance to lots of restaurants, shops, galleries, and more. They are often booked months in advance so if you like them, call TODAY!!
Where to Eat
Only a few meals are included in your registration which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the many amazing restaurants Pensacola has to offer. Here's a list of Kiala and Damon's favorite locally owned places to eat in the area (in alpha order):
- Bon Beans Organic Coffee and Tea (these are our besties -- they are right next door to us)
- Bonfire Pizza (craft your own pie or salad)
- So Chopped -- Custom made salads -- This is our FAV!!!
- Dharma Blue -- no website, but they serve a really eclectic menu from sushi to fried green tomatoes
- Egg & I -- (Check their hours)
- End of the Line Vegan Cafe -- the burritos are super YUMMY and the deserts are dangerously good
- Fish House or Atlas Oyster House (these are mirror restaurants -- same menu -- located under the same structure -- one is fancy and one is laid back)
- George Bistro + Bar (the best Chai latte [made with almond milk] in town)
- Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grill (the best skinny fries in town) -- they are right on the Bay and have beautiful views
- Thai Dishes -- if you like it spicy, they will accommodate the bravest among us. This place is NOT fancy, but the food is delicious and cooked to order (and it's near Hobby Lobby) :-).
- The Ruby Slipper for Breakfast or Lunch -- New Orleans style cuisine. The biscuits are HUGE!!
- Sammy Barker's American Food -- (BEST Veggie burger on the planet --they make them in house. The chicken and waffles are good too -- Sammy Barker's is one door down from the studio.)
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
There are no refunds for this workshop unless and only if we are able to fill your spot. In that event, a $100 cancellation fee will apply and you must handle the payment exchange with the new participant. Payments must be made in full by July 22, 2019.
CONFIRMATION & COMMUNICATION
If you correctly follow the steps for registration, you will receive a welcome email within minutes of finalizing your registration. The welcome email counts as your registration confirmation and contains helpful info to help you start planning your trip to Pensacola. Please keep this email in an easy to find location. It is recommended that you print a copy as well. Here are the registration steps:
1. Click any of the registration buttons on this page and make your payment.
2. Once your payment is made, WAIT for PayPal to redirect you to the "complete your registration" page. It may take up to 15 seconds, so don't close the window.
3. Complete the registration and then check your email for further instructions.
If you experience any issues with this process, please reach out to us here.
IMPORTANT: All communication will be emailed to the email address you used to register. If you require the information to be sent to an alternate email address, please let us know as soon as you register.
About Tiffany
Tiffany was featured in the April/May/June 2019 Edition of Art Journaling Magazine
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Tiffany is just a country girl living on the coast of Alabama with her husband, she is happiest with paint on her hands, and usually in her hair. She’s a free spirit with a love for exploring and creating messy art. She has been called a rule breaker and mess maker and she uses art as a stress reliever. Tiffany finds people are so critical of themselves and their work, life isn’t perfect so why should art be? She tries to empower artist to let go and explore their own messy wild child.
When not in her studio you can find her out playing with her dogs and chickens or sitting on the beach. Travel is a huge inspiration for her and she loves to run away on cruises to the Caribbean whenever possible. Follow Tiffany on Instagram Subscribe to her YouTube Channel |
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About Kiala
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Kiala Givehand is a bookbinder, published poet, storyteller, fountain pen collector, and workshop facilitator who believes in the power of intuition, the warmth of the sun, and the phases of the moon. She believes in surrounding herself with ordinary humans who live extraordinary lives, gathering with people who make her laugh & love uncontrollably, and living a life intent on cultivating happiness.
Kiala holds six academic degrees in various subjects and is most proud of her MFA in Creative Writing and Poetry from Mills College where she learned and fell in love with Bookbinding and Book Art. Kiala has always been a storyteller, relying on words to convey feeling, energy, and information. She is sure that stories connect us while highlighting our uniqueness. When she learned to make handmade journals it changed how she was able to connect and communicate with others. She uses paper, color, mark making, and wordplay to create tangible versions of her stories and poems in hopes of inspiring others to do the same. Her writing has been published in magazines, journals, and anthologies. She journals daily and helps other find their voice, connect to their deepest desires, and live with intention. |