Lexi Grenzer: The Ultimate Paint N Sip Weekend in Central Oregon

Brush Up in Nature at the Meandering Maker Painting Studio in Central Oregon. This Watercolor retreat is a Paint N Sip weekend experience nestled against the  National Forest in Central Oregon!onsider this the weekend to learn to watercolor in nature and create the ultimate "go bag" for your supplies, which will include a watercolor journal created by you! 

Imagine being ready on a moment's notice to create a unique watercolor by you! Next year's Christmas presents could be the talk of Christmas dinner!

Let's create! 

A retreat into nature to explore watercolor in an outdoor wonderland with artist Lexi Grenzer!

 Meandering Maker is excited to bring a weekend of paint n sip and beyond! Imagine a weekend dedicated to learning a new craft and skill set! You will leave with everything needed to create on the go!

Imagine learning and being able actually to relax and create this summer!

Learn to watercolor your favorite central Oregon and beyond elements and create a leather journal to showcase your work.

May 18th-21st 2023

Meandering Maker Paint n Sip Studio, Art Studio

52848 Wayside Loop,

La Pine, Oregon 97739

Registration: $325

Kit Includes: 

Whether you’ve painted in watercolor or you’re a total newbie, I’ve got you covered! Join me for an experience of a lifetime, as we paint, sketch, stitch and enjoy the glories of La Pine, Oregon.
We’ll eat fabulous food, enjoy s’mores by fire pit, sip cocktails or mocktails, laugh til our
stomachs hurt, make new friends and throw art into the mix with a wildly chill and goofy art teacher! Let me show you how to sketch loosely and paint with abandon in a gorgeous one-of-a-kind journal that we’ll make together. You need ZERO experience to come to this event; this retreat is all about giving yourself a recharge and the freedom to explore new mediums and places. I guarantee you, you won’t regret it!
If you’re the kind of student who likes a good break down of what you’ll be learning, here you
go:
 Basic leather and book binding (pamphlet stitch and saddle stitch)
 Cutting and scoring “signatures” (ie leaflets of watercolor paper or cardstock to bind into
our journals)
 Basic sketching lessons
 Basic watercolor lessons
 Pen & Wash Techniques
 How to pack light and travel with your art supplies
 Embellishment – we’ll add pretties to our journals all weekend
As the event draws closer, we’ll help you all connect if you want to hook up with others and drive in together or board together, you can do that easily!

Supplies to Bring:
1. Paper trimmer (bonus if it has a scorer as well)
2. Bone Folder
3. Watercolor Paper (one full pad of cold press watercolor paper 9x12) – roughly 20 to
30pgs
4. Glue Stick
5. Waterbrush
6. Awl (a sturdy one, not a craft grade please)
7. Ruler (I love the clear Tim Holtz ruler, but any ruler will do)
8. Fine Tip Sharpie (black)
Optional Items to Bring:
Cardstock or Scrapbook Paper (some will be available, but if you choose to bring your own – go
for it)
9. Micron Pen (black) size 01

10. Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen
11. Elegant Writer Calligraphy Pen (black only)

Kits Include:
 Vintage Book (front and back cover) – these will all vary from student to student,
however the books will be no larger than 9x6 and no smaller than 4x5
 Precut Leather Binding & Cover with Snaps already attached
 Rivets
 Waxed Linen Cord and Leather Needles
 Ephemera, book plate, inspiration bits to add to the cover or inside of your journals
 Watercolor paint in a travel tin
 Magnetic Paint Clip
 Sketch n’ Wash Pencil
 Clipboard
 Cutting and Piercing Mat

 

What to expect:

Plan on grabbing your breakfast in the mornings before class. We will have snack and beverages to keep you going during the day. Of course feel free to bring some to share! We will have lunches provided during class time.

 We can group up for dinner if wanted, or take a break and get some alone time.

Expect a BBQ Saturday night and some beverages! Guests welcome.

 

 

 

  Yes, this is an art retreat but if you have a loved one who loves nature - consider bringing them! We can help you set up guided fishing trips, possibly spring skiing and give you directions to our favorite lakeside retreat Elk Lake! Think fly fishing, renting motorcycles, spring skiing, or a brewery tour! You know Central Oregon loves its craft beer!

We are limited to 20 tickets. The ticket price is for instruction and some supplies, guests are welcome to come to events that do not include supplies and “working artist time.” (Bring your travel companion for cobbler and firepit time!) 

We will have a light start Thursday evening, so get here when you can, and we will be wrapped up by noon on Sunday. 

Kit and what to expect:

Meandering Maker

Supplies to Bring:

1. Paper trimmer (bonus if it has a scorer as well)
2. Bone Folder
3. Watercolor Paper (one full pad of cold press watercolor paper 9x12) – roughly 20 to 30pgs
4. Glue Stick
5. Waterbrush
6. Awl (a sturdy one, not a craft grade please)
7. Ruler (I love the clear Tim Holtz ruler, but any ruler will do)
8. Fine Tip Sharpie (black)

Optional Items to Bring:

Cardstock or Scrapbook Paper (some will be available, but if you choose to bring your own – go for it)

Micron Pen (black) size 01Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen

 

What to pack:

Bring your play clothes and a couple of fun outfits. May is not “summer” in La Pine. Of course, we will have weather updates as it gets closer! But plan for a jacket and hiking shoes. We have plenty of easily walkable areas for great pics - so there will be enough options for every adventure level! We are not climbing to mountain tops or wading into water (well, you can, and bonus points if you do!) But don’t worry, You will choose your adventure!

 We will be gathering photographs, building art journals, and learning to paint! So be comfortable, think camping with loads of talent and fun and a bit of boujee!

Remember to pack

• Hat 
• Sunscreen
• Folding camp chair if it is easy to bring
• hiking shoes or comfortable shoes
• Paint clothes
• Our mornings are brisk -so layer soo you can be comfortable at all times !

Helpful Hits:

Make sure the phone is fully charged (or digital camera) and storage if needed.

If you bring your iPhone - you will be given instructions on creating portrait setting photos that make the ideal content for painting.

Meandering Maker is an art studio nestled on 1.25 acres that backs the national forest. If you have a camping chair handy, bring it! We want to hear all your stories next to the campfire roasting a marshmallow.

  

 

Nearest Airport:

Redmond, Oregon, is about 60 minutes away, and Portland (PDX) is about three hours away.

Lodging:

Have an RV?
We have several camping options nearby

https://www.lapineparks.org/rosland-campground

 

Sunriver lodging partner - 

 

www.cascaravacations.com 

La Pine State Park

https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=32

Cabins and RV spots are available. Space reservations are available six months before the date. So reservations will be open in mid-January. 

 

Air BnB

This Airbnb is very close to the studio (like four houses away)

https://bit.ly/3wrETwF

 

Other Airbnb close by:

https://bit.ly/3PV0yo0

Hotel in La Pine, about 13 minutes from the studio

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-la-pine/best-western-newberry-station/propertyCode.38147.html

Sunriver lodging

Please reach out about other hotel options if needed.

 

Where to grab easy snacks!

Lexi Grenzer Bio:

About The Artist

Lexi is a self-trained mixed media artist located in Northern California.  Her early work began in mixed media and jewelry design. Lexi's artwork has been featured in the pages of Somerset publications, including Green Craft and Art Doll.

Lexi's art focus is largely nature-inspired, and it's no surprise that birds are so frequently featured in her work - they are her favorite, after all.

Lexi is a licensed designer for ESC & Company, Iron Orchid Designs (IOD), Roycycled Treasures, and Clothworks.

Meandering Maker is a Creative Art Studio for Paint n SIp events in Central Oregon and a working Artist Studio. We focus on fun craft projects using IOD, Roycycled Decopauge Papers, Wise Owl Paint, Debbi's DIY paint  and customized home decor.