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Sharon ReillyBecoming Bamboo – The Japanese Philosophy to Live a Creative and Healthy Life September 6-11, 2021 (Four Teaching Days) Returning for the 7th year in 2021
Becoming Bamboo is a philosophy which embraces resiliency, flexibility and humility, all intrinsic qualities of the bamboo. In this workshop, participants will experience Art as a Creative and Meditative Process, exemplifying and emphasizing the virtues of Bamboo. This is a spontaneous painting workshop. Participants will develop a deeper connection with nature and will explore how practicing specific Asian Watercolor Painting techniques will encourage self-expression, reduce stress, and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat Center is conveniently located in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin, making it an ideal place to relax, reenergize, destress, and create. This a new variation on the workshop Sharon has be teaching for 6 years. It will be an immersive experience in Art and Nature. The inspiration for this workshop is from Sharon’s Japanese Sumi-e sensei, Koho Yamato who was first introduced to sumi-e while she was a child in a Japanese Internment camp. Through the discipline of sumi-e and being immersed in the philosophy of Becoming Bamboo, Koho survived this traumatic experience and grew into a world-renown artist and teacher. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many new challenges requiring reflection and changes on how we live, work, teach and create. This new workshop is designed to help participants recharge, heal, and discover new creative energy through Asian Watercolor painting exercises. Sharon will guide participants to help them build their resiliency and flexibility, and ultimately opening their hearts to allow in new healing and creative energy. 
Growing up in southeast Louisiana, Sharon has been inspired by nature since her childhood. This close connection inspired her to pursue a career as a Conservation Biologist. She worked professionally over 30 years spending much of her time immersed in Nature, creating a close connection with the creative and healing power of forests and other natural places. In addition, Sharon has 28 years of experience studying and painting Asian watercolor, teaching nature sketching and workshops on natural history. She started study Japanese Sumi-e in New York City, under Sensei Koho Yamamoto, and then continued pursuing Asian Watercolor studying at the Honolulu Art Academy Linekona School for the Arts. She has exhibited works and held Art workshops in Honolulu, Hawaii, Baraboo, Wisconsin, Prairie du Sac, WI, Minocqua, Wisconsin, Onamia, Minnesota. She is a member of the Sumi-e Society of America and has taught Asian Watercolor painting to both adults and children. She is currently a part-time instructor at Nicolet College and teaches workshops on Asian Watercolor, Bird Sketching, Digiscope Photography, and Natural History topics. This is a Studio Only Workshop - but students are encouraged to work outside if they want and if the weather permits. Workshop Fee plus tax per student:
Workshop ItineraryMonday, September 6 (Please note this week is different with a Monday arrval compared to our normal weeks) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - September 7-10 Meals are on your own. All accommodations have cooking facilities. You may preorder box lunches and dinners for meals to be taken alone or with your group in: your studio, the lodge deck, cafe, or your accommodation. (Pre-ordering for lunches and dinners is required.) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Class in Session Friday, September 10 Optional Events - Sign Up Required / Subject to Change: Dine-Around Dinners: Registration required at the front desk, meet at 5:00pm in the main lobby for carpooling. Day students are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception (included in your package). You are also invited to join the class dinners (additional fee). PAL’s (Participants at large) can vacation at Dillman’s for $45 per night for accommodations. Costs for box lunches and dinners are additional.
2021 COVID PrecautionsIt is impossible to assess the impact, if any, of COVID-19 for the upcoming 2021 season, but all artists should be prepared to abide by the following measures while attending workshops.
A floor plan per each of our three studios has been created to ensure that the artist tables and lecture area will allow people to socially distance themselves a minimum of 6 feet. Visit our COVID-19 update page for more information...
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