Spring Reset Retreat: Intuitive Painting and Sound Immersion

Join Elena at BE Ka Art Studio – her riverside atelier at Trinity Buoy Wharf – for a Saturday morning creative retreat that's as nourishing as it is inspiring.This half-day experience is designed with just six participants in mind, so you'll always feel seen, supported, and free to go at your own pace. It's the kind of morning that gently untangles you from the week – no pressure, no performance, just you and the joy of making.Here's what you can look forward to:

• A welcome walk around the historic 19th-century wharf to settle in and soak up the atmosphere
• An immersive sound bath at the neighbouring lighthouse, where you'll sit with Longplayer – a one-thousand-year-long musical composition played on Tibetan singing bowls – with panoramic views over the Thames
• A short guided breathing and body-release exercise back at the studio to help you arrive fully into the space
• An open, intuitive painting session where there are no rules, no right answers, and no expectations – just the freedom to explore, experiment, and create

Sound, breath, and creative making work together beautifully here. The whole experience is crafted to help your nervous system slow down, your thoughts quieten, and your hands do the talking. You don't need to be "good at art" – you just need to show up.You'll leave with something made by your own hands, and a feeling of calm that's hard to put into words.Please note: by attending, you agree to the possibility of being photographed or filmed for promotional use. If you'd prefer not to appear in any images, simply let Elena know on the day.The workshop takes place at Trinity Buoy Wharf, a historic 19th-century site in London’s Docklands, where you can find London’s only lighthouse. Today, it is also home to one of London’s most vibrant creative communities, a sculpture park, event venues, and the iconic Container City™ buildings. Depending on your selection at checkout, you will work with:

• Watercolours on paper: A3 watercolour paper, watercolours and a wooden board.
• Acrylic on canvas: A3 stretched canvas, table easel, acrylic colours

Available to everyone: paint palettes, brushes, A4 paper, kitchen towel, apron, markers, coloured pencils, water-soluble pencils, and wax pastels. You are free to work independently, but Elena will be present throughout the session to offer gentle guidance if needed — from colour mixing to simple technical tips.Additional materials can be purchased on the day if you wish to expand your work:

• A7 rough watercolour paper
• Watercolour sheets in various sizes
• A3 mixed media paper
• A3 coloured paper
• A4 canvas board
• A3 stretched canvas

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