Cruise Retreat Workshops Descriptions

Getting My Art and Career Organized

Presented by Sergio Gomez, Artist, Curator & Career Coach

Optimize your art and career efforts by embracing the Pareto Principle. In this session, Sergio shares practical tools for effective time management and organization, helping you streamline tasks and focus on what truly matters. Gain strategies to maximize your productivity, freeing up more time for creativity and growth in the studio.

Marketing Your Art: Strategies for Success

Presented by Sergio Gomez, Artist, Curator & Career Coach

Discover effective marketing techniques tailored to your artistic goals. From crafting a compelling artist statement to utilizing social media, this session provides practical insights to help you create a personalized marketing strategy that drives success and elevates your art career.

BELIEVE! A 3-Point Framework for a Resilient and Empowered Artistic Mindset

Presented by Dr. Yanina Gomez

Transform your creative journey with BELIEVE, a workshop designed to help you break free from mental barriers, reconnect with your authentic artistic self, and build unshakable resilience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist seeking growth, BELIEVE provides a step-by-step approach to unlock your full potential.

Dr. Yanina Gomez will guide participants in:

Identifying and releasing fears of rejection or failure that may be holding you back.
Transforming those fears into a source of motivation and belief in your passion.
Engaging in practical exercises to strengthen your confidence.

Essential Steps to Stop Negative Thinking and Reset Your Mind

Presented by Dr. Yanina Gomez

In this session, participants will identify common negative thought patterns and their impact on daily life and overall well-being. They will also gain healthier perspectives and actionable strategies to transform their thinking and nurture their personal and creative growth.

Through guided exercises, participants will:

Identify habitual negative thoughts, including self-imposed labels and mental filters.
Explore how these patterns shape your self-image and influence your art career.
Practice techniques to shift from negativity to a growth-oriented mindset.

Burnout to Balance Workshop

Presented by Evan Snow, Zero Empty Spaces

This workshop is designed to help participants recognize the signs of burnout and provide practical strategies to combat or prevent it. Participants will explore the power of stepping outside their comfort zones to unlock hidden potential and create meaningful change in their lives, communities, and beyond.

Evan will share actionable tools and techniques, including:

Developing effective morning routines.
Practicing box breathing, a simple and calming breath work exercise.
Incorporating basic yoga movements for relief, whether in or out of bed.
An introduction to the Wim Hof breathing method.

Specialty Sound Bath

Presented by Evan Snow, Zero Empty Spaces

Immerse yourself in the calming vibrations of a sound bath designed to help you relax, rejuvenate, and restore inner balance. This soothing experience invites you to unwind and reconnect with yourself.

Pivoting On Purpose, With Purpose: Journaling Your Artistic Journey

Presented by Francine Sweet, Certified Life Coach

Reconnect with your artistic purpose and reignite your creative passion. This workshop will guide you in intentionally pivoting back to your craft while using journaling as a transformative tool to capture ideas, reflect on challenges, and document your journey.

You’ll leave this session with:

Clarity and direction to embrace your creative path.
Journaling techniques to fuel inspiration and growth.
Tools to turn your passion into actionable goals.

The Benefits of Health and Nutrition in the Creative Process

Presented by Francine Sweet, Certified Life Coach

Discover how nourishing your body and mind can improve focus, clarity, creativity, stamina, and longevity. Understand how feeling good releases energy to create without the distractions of pain or restricted movement.

Francine will share:

Practical tips on nourishing your body for optimal creativity.
Strategies for incorporating simple wellness habits into your daily routine.

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Retreat Itinerary:

Sunday, March 2

4:45 PM: Welcome Aboard Meet-Up
Location: TBA

Monday, March 3

9:30–11:00 AM: BELIEVE! A 3-Point Framework for a Resilient and Empowered Artistic Mindset
11:00–11:30 AM: Break
11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Getting My Art and Career Organized
1:00–3:00 PM: Lunch Break (Optional group meet-up at The Galley on Deck 15)
3:00–4:00 PM: Pivoting On Purpose, With Purpose: Journaling Your Artistic Journey
4:00–4:15 PM: Break
4:15–5:15 PM: The Benefits of Health and Nutrition in the Creative Process

Tuesday, March 4

Sound Bath Session
Time & Location: TBA

Wednesday, March 5

Sound Bath Session
Time & Location: TBA

Thursday, March 6

9:30–11:00 AM: Essential Steps to Stop Negative Thinking and Reset Your Mind
11:00–11:30 AM: Break
11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Marketing Your Art: Strategies for Success
1:00–3:00 PM: Lunch Break (Optional group meet-up at The Galley on Deck 15)
3:00–4:30 PM: Burnout to Balance Workshop

Note: Additional events will be added as we approach the dates. Times and locations for some activities are pending and will be announced soon.