Stone Mountain Artist’s Retreat 2023

Summary

Join us for a weekend full of nature, friends, and fun where we have the opportunity to share what makes each of us successful.

You will leave both relaxed and inspired.

 

 


Description

The two day program is designed with a loose agenda to allow for a free flow of ideas and creativity, Opportunities for artwork sessions will be scheduled along with movie screenings, games, and general discussions.

The goal is for each of us to share what we know and to facilitate future plans, projects, and collaborations.


Program

While the agenda for the weekend is very flexible, the goal is to cover several topics that are of importance to many of the cartoonists and artists in attendance. These topics may include:

  • Project funding online (Kickstarter, Ko-Fi, and others)
  • Tools of the trade: Digital (Clip Studio, Procreate, Adobe)
  • Tools of the trade: Traditional
  • Penciling, Inking, Lettering, Coloring
  • Social Media and Promotion
  • The “Con” Game: Spilling the Tea
  • The “Con” Game: Long Box Shows vs. Fan Expos vs. Celebrity Central
  • Self Promotion Tips and Ticks
  • Attitude and Sales
  • IP and other Legal issues
  • Table Setup: Does Size Matter?
  • Pricing, Distribution, Merchandise
  • How to adapt and change
  • Movie Screening: Stripped (2014) – Dave Kellett, Frederick Schroeder
  • Trivia Night

and more…


Food

Our location has a fully furnished kitchen and a wide variety of options will be available.  Please provide a list of any allergies or food preferences you may have when you reserve your spot.


Location and Accommodations

This is a highly rated Airbnb on 17 acres with views of Stone Mountain State Park, NC.

The home boasts a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a fire pit, along with stand up video game cabinets downstairs.

There is no smoking inside of the home.

Two Day Retreat is $170

This includes 2 nights accommodations and food.

A Sunday Seminar option that includes Lunch is available for $70.

Check in at 5PM 9/2/23

Check out by 9AM 9/4/23


Reservations

There are a limited number of spaces available and reservations must be submitted by 8/5!

email d.lachapelle@adventuraevents.com for more information.

Cancellation Policy

Reservations must be cancelled by 8/20 for a full refund.