*virtual* Creative Journey Art Retreat, June 7 & 8, 2025

This event is sold out. Did you miss out? You can still purchase the resources here.

Back in 2014, I started hosting Art Retreats in my cozy 900-square-foot loft in Providence, Rhode Island. When I moved back to Cape Cod, I found an amazing space and continued hosting them in person. Then came the pandemic—but that didn’t stop us! I launched virtual Creative Journey Art Retreats, bringing the experience online. Now, I’m thrilled to be back to hosting in-person events like Crop on the Cape and Creative Journey Art Retreats, but virtual events are here to stay! How awesome is it that creatives from all over the world can now join in?

Creative Journey: a virtual art retreat from the comfort of your home

What is a virtual Creative Journey Art Retreat?

A Virtual Creative Journey Art Retreat is a dedicated creative experience designed to bring inspiration, learning, and community right to your home!

How It Works:

  • The retreat takes place via private YouTube videos, where I’ll guide you through a series of cardmaking sessions.
  • You’ll also have the option to connect with fellow attendees in my {creative chick} studio share Facebook group (though joining is not required).
  • A carefully curated kit will be delivered to your door, packed with pre-stamped and die-cut elements, plus fun goodies like stamps, dies, and stencils from our amazing sponsors.
  • Throughout the retreat, you’ll create a stack of inspiring cards, following along with my step-by-step instruction.

Who Can Join?

This retreat is open to all levels of cardmakers! While a basic understanding of cardmaking (stamping, die-cutting, stenciling, etc.) is encouraged, you don’t need to be an expert—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

Live & Replay Access:

  • I will go LIVE on private YouTube videos at the scheduled event times.
  • You’ll be able to comment, ask questions, and interact with other students.
  • If you miss the live session or want to rewatch, the videos will always be available on the event resource page.

Why Join?

I’ve been teaching papercrafting for 20+ years and hosting art retreats for a decade, and I pour my heart into making this event an amazing experience! Whether you love playing with paper, want to learn new techniques, need a creative boost, or just want some me time, this retreat is for YOU!

Event Details:

Fee: $225 + shipping ( I ship world-wide)

What’s Included:

  • A curated kit with products from sponsors, valued at least $200
  • Prepped card kits for at least 12 cards
  • Two full days of creative classes

Kit Shipping:

  • Kits will be shipped at least two weeks before the event.
  • International attendees are welcome, but kit delivery times may vary. If your kit arrives late, you can still watch the replays and follow along at your own pace!

Get ready for a weekend of creativity, connection, and inspiration—I can’t wait to craft with you! 🎨✨

Date & Location

This event will be held on YouTube private videos.  The event is on June 7-8, 2025. On Saturday, we will run 10a – 1p, break for lunch, and come back 2p-5p. Sunday, we will run 10a-1p break for lunch and come back 2p-5p. All times are ET. You can check out the world clock here to figure out what time that means for you. And remember, a replay for all videos will be available!

📌 Registration Details

📅 Registration is Sold Out: Purchase the event resources here

⏰ Set an alarm! This event sells out fast!

Due to the logistics of shipping kits, registration is limited. While I’ve increased the number of kits available, I still expect spots to fill quickly. To secure your spot, I highly recommend setting an alarm and being on my site, ready to register the moment it opens.

🔹 Get Ready for a Smooth Checkout

To avoid delays at checkout, take a moment to set up or update your account in advance:

✅ Create an account (or ensure you know your password)

✅ Fill in your details within your account (name, shipping address, etc.) ahead of time

👉 Update your account here

👯‍♀️ Registering for a Friend?

You can register for multiple people at once! Simply select the quantity of spots, then enter their name, mailing address, and email during checkout.

⚠️ Website Traffic & Troubleshooting

I’ve made significant upgrades to my website, including a move to a new hosting company in January of 2025, to handle the surge in traffic during registration. However, if technical issues arise, please know I’m aware and actively working to fix them. Keep refreshing the page until it works again—your patience is truly appreciated!

📩 Need Assistance?

If you experience any issues during registration, email me at [email protected]. Please do not message me via social media, as I won’t see those in real time.

⏳ If Registration Sells Out…

Missed a spot? No worries! You’ll have the option to purchase the event resources separately. This includes:

  • 📄 Event handouts & coloring guides
  • 🎥 Replay access to all event videos (available June 9, 2025)

Get ready for an amazing creative experience—I can’t wait to craft with you! 💕🎨

Details 

$225 price Includes:

  • 10+ hours of instruction, and craft time
  • goodies from our sponsors that we will use to create our cards, valued at $200+
  • at least 12 handmade cards will be created. The cards you will be creating will be designed with some products from the sponsors listed below
  • everything needed to create all the cards will be provided (except for a few adhesives, ink pads, and basic supplies, a basic supply list will be provided to attendees soon)
  • 15+ page retreat handout which includes images of all the cards, including detail shots, and supplies listed per card
  • Copic coloring guides for the images we will be coloring with Copic markers (If you do not have Copic markers you can choose to color with a different medium and you will still find the coloring guides helpful)
  • special discounts for shopping with the sponsors

Sponsors

I am so thankful for these fabulous sponsors! We will be using products from all of them to create our cards- so there will be a variety of techniques and styles during this event!

Supplies Needed

You’ll need a few basic supplies, including adhesives, ink pads, a coloring medium (I’ll be demonstrating with Copic markers, which are alcohol-based), and other essential tools. A detailed supply list will be provided to attendees soon. Many items can be substituted, and several are completely optional, so you can customize your setup based on what you have!

Attendee Feedback

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If you are attending and would like to share your excitement on social media, feel free to download this image and share it on Instagram, Facebook, etc. Download the image below by clicking it, the image will be on your screen, and you can choose to save it and then share it on your social media!

You can tag @jennshurkus and use #CreativeJourneyCapeCod #CreativeChickClasses

Refund Policy & Event Access

Due to the nature of this event, all sales are final, and no refunds will be issued. Once you register and complete payment, you will receive immediate access to the retreat resource page, including exclusive links and materials, making refunds unavailable.

If you are unable to attend the event live, no worries! You’ll still have full access to the replay videos and all event resources to watch at your convenience.

🔒 Exclusive Content

The event resource page and videos are exclusively for registered attendees and should not be shared. If the event sells out, crafty friends will still have the opportunity to purchase the event resources at a discounted rate, gaining access to the same materials.

I strive to keep event and class fees affordable and truly appreciate your support in respecting this policy. Thank you! 💕

How this will work

Once you purchase this online event, you’ll be able to access the event resource page by logging into your account at www.shurkus.com/my-account. From there, select “My Classes & Events” and click on the event name.

Optional Facebook Group

You’re welcome to join my {creative chick} studio share Facebook group to connect with fellow attendees, though this is completely optional and not required to participate in the event.

📌 Important: Approval for the Facebook group is a manual process handled by Jenn, so please allow some time. To speed things up, make sure to answer the three membership questions when requesting to join—this helps confirm you’re a real participant (and not a bot!).

Order Processing & Event Supplies

  • Your order will not be marked as processed until your kit has shipped, but you can check your order status anytime by logging into your account and selecting “Orders.”
  • A downloadable class supply list will be available soon on the event resource page. Stay tuned!

I can’t wait to create with you! 🎨💕

FAQ

Q: What is the cost of the event?
A: $225 + shipping

Q: Can I purchase more than one ticket?
A: Yes, you can purchase more than one seat in the event. Then please email [email protected] any additional mailing addresses and email addresses she will need.

Q: How long will you have access to the class:
A: Indefinitely (as long as YouTube is around)

Q: I don’t have Facebook. How can I join the class?
A: You don’t need Facebook to be able to access the event videos, and LIVEs

Q: I don’t have all the supplies listed.
A: You can always substitute for similar items, or leave something out.

Q: Your class is at 12 pm Eastern time, but I live in England. What time will your class air?
A: Go to World Clock and personalize the clocks at the top with New York time and your local time.

Q: I never got the confirmation email.
A: Your order will not process until the event box has shipped. Some communication emails end up in your Spam or Social folders. If you can’t find it, you can log into your account here, go to “my classes & events” and access the class resource page that way. If you still need help email ([email protected])

Q: I took one online live class. Will your next class go to the same group?
A: No, each class, or event will have its own unique links. You must sign up for each class separately.

Q: Where do I find the video?
A: On the event resource page you will have access to the private YouTube links, and at the time of the event (or after the event) access the videos from those.

Q: What payment options do you offer?
A: We accept credit cards and PayPal.

Q: Can I have a refund for the class
A: Unfortunately, since you have already gained access to the event resource page, being provided the private links there are no refunds. If you can not attend the event during the scheduled time you will have access to the replays of the videos, the handouts, etc.

Q: I have technical problems!
A: Email us and we will do her best to help. However, if it is in the middle of the LIVE we obviously will not be able to get back to you until after. Note that the videos will work well on your computer with a high-speed internet connection. They are not guaranteed to work on tablets, but we have tested them on our iPad and they worked well.

Q: In what language is the event?
A: The classes are in English. There is no written transcript of the videos.

Note:  Your order will not be processed until your package has shipped. You can find your receipt within your account here on this site. www.shurkus.com/my-account once logged in, go to “orders”. You can also choose “my classes & events to access the class resource page. If you need help simply email us ([email protected])