Colleen Attara Studio

A Long Fall Weekend at my Cottage Studio: Textiles and Treasure: Wearing our Art Journals, September 25th-September 28th, 2025

$650.00

Join me Thursday, A Long Fall Weekend at my Cottage Studio: for a 4-day workshop at my studio, September 25th-September 28th, 2025, 949a Mirror Lake Road, Yardley, PA

For two long weekends a year, I open up my heart and my studio fully to a small, intimate group where we work on two mixed media projects with a strong emphasis on process & meaning. Our intimate group will gather, simmer, share, circle and connect through creativity, fresh air and pure joy.

This is a weekend of play, exploration and epiphanies as we use mixed media & the art journaling process to reconnect with our creativity. These long weekends are twice a year and so intimate. People who attend feel as if a huge creative shift happens inside them. My cottage is a safe space to explore and experiment with a feast of materials. My studio will become your studio.

Think about art journaling on our clothing! This will be a weekend of pure play, connection and imagination as we use mixed media as our muse and transform clothing and textiles. We will be experimenting with all types of mediums and materials.

We will embellish and take apart pieces of clothing and re-assemble them, while putting in pieces of ourselves filled with meaning layers and pieces heart. We will also create wall art using the idea of a hanging shroud of inspiration to guide you forward.

And as we play for days, art journaling is always a part of of weekend.

The art slow stitching and intuition will be a part of our circles.

I share all of my art supplies with you with the hope of you seeing the entire world as your art store.

With a 237-acre historic farm as our backdrop, we will work outside and inside my magic studio cottage to get out our heads and into our hearts.

If you are looking to find or rejuvenate the artist and writer within, these fall days will rejuvenate your soul.

We will begin with a cozy, intimate dinner on at my home in Lambertville, New Jersey on Thursday evening from 6p to 8:30p (brand new to this mix! I love dinner parties!). Friday is a full creative day (10am to 5:30pm) in the cottage and outside in the fresh air. Saturday begins with a field trip (we meet at 9am at Golden Nugget Flea Market) and treasure hunting and then back to the studio for lunch, show & tell and to create. Sunday we gather through early afternoon (1:30ish) as we finish and share all the gifts of the weekend. We will work outside on the farm as the leaves gently fall down over us and crunch under our feet.

Our long fall weekend together includes:

Endless art supplies and inspiration.
Dinner on the farm, two morning continental breakfasts, three studio lunches, snacks and bottomless coffee and tea.
Two different projects, first taking apart thrifted clothing that we will redesign (no prior sewing experience is necessary!) and also designing a shroud of inspiration to guide you forward. Both will open your heart up as we create using the materials around us, in my studio and on the farm, using many mixed media techniques. We will be doing all types of photos transfers, layering, painting, cyanotype, sewing on paper, stream of conscious writing and experimenting with water-soluble materials and fibers.
On Saturday morning, we will treasure hunt through an out door flea market searching for ephemera and goodness to use at the studio and to bring back home. Don’t be surprised to find hidden treasures inside the treasures.

→ Travel and lodging are not included. There are fabulous AirBNB's in Yardley, Newtown, Langhorne, Pa (Bucks County) as well as in Lambertville, NJ (about 20 minutes from my studio and the love bubble artsy river town that I live in). Please send any questions you have to me: colleen@colleenattara.com

Kind words about this long weekend workshop:

"It was one of the most unique creative opportunities I have had. Colleen, you have a gift...you are a gift to all who came. You told us when we arrived that everything you need is here. You were so right. We came from all backgrounds and levels of experience. I have never seen people change and gain confidence in such a short time. You and your studio are magical."-Linda

"I felt like my creative light has been so dimmed these past several years. Your workshop was like a hand pulling me out of brackish, silty water to witness a sunrise after forgetting sunrises existed. I never felt such a strong calling and inspiration to create." - Catie

"The workshop you had was so amazing. I came home in a love bubble. It was hard to re-enter…." - Karen

"Months later, I am still reflecting on the wonderful weekend I experienced at your studio. It brings me so much joy every time I think about it…it was truly magical in every sense…I walked into the adventure without any expectation and left overjoyed, overwhelmed with ideas and the excitement for creativity." – Elena

Cancellation policy: No refunds after April 20th, 2025. You may transfer (means you may apply funds to another attendee) through August 20, 2025. All requests for refunds must be received in writing by April 20th, 2025. In the case of acts of God, war, disaster or unforeseen circumstances, Colleen Attara Studio reserves the right to reschedule this workshop. There will be a $75 administration fee on all cancellations. There are no exceptions.

Note: these amazing pictures come from my eye and the eye of these talented artists & photographers who have attended workshops at my studio: Cindy Fatsis, Elizabeth Wade, Dalis Davidson. xo.

These questions sometimes arise...

What unit of measure do you use?

All product measurements are listed in inches.

What is the "small word add-on?"

The small word add-on allows you to add an additional small (6-8") cardboard or plastic word to your order. The small word will be the same as your large word.

How do I hang the salvaged words?

I use the little foam squares from AC Moore or similar craft stores. They fit perfectly behind the words and also add a great dimension. They do not harm paint. In my studio I have some that have been up for years.

I also love to lean the words...over a doorway, a window, or on top of a picture. The dinner table is a favorite place of mine. I use clear squares if I hang the words on a mirror.

Can salvaged words be outside?

The salvaged plexi words can, yes! And they float in water. The last little words are salvaged cardboard and should be kept indoors.

I want a word I do not see on your website. Can you make it for me?

Oh yes. You can order that right here.

I have a phrase I would like made. Can you do that?

Happily. Just email me directly.

When will I receive my order?

Prints will ship out in 1 to 2 business days. Hand-scripted words ship within a week. Custom orders (e.g., Your Word and Your Name) will be processed in 1 - 3 weeks.

Shipping rates and times are based on package weight and destination...you'll be able to view and select the best option for your purchase at checkout.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes...a whole bunch. Please expect delivery to take longer than noted above as packages will be making their way across mountains, sand, or sea.

What about refunds and exchanges?

If an order arrived damaged due to shipping, please contact me.

Where can I see/buy your work in person?

You’ll find my environmentally friendly artwork in healing spaces and private collections across North America and Europe, as well as in galleries and shops in the Northeast United States. Take a peek at my portfolio, browse the shop, join me at an event, and share in my creative process.