Nested Within

Nested Within is an optional bonus class during the 2024 Seaside Retreat for Women. In order to attend, you MUST be registered for the seaside retreat. This three-hour kickoff session on Thursday evening will be run by Jenn Pipe (it’s the only class she teaches during that weekend) and it’s designed to be a perfect way to ground yourself, exercise your creative muscles, and ease into the retreat weekend.

This class will be loosely based on the history of Russian Matryoshka dolls. In it, using wooden nesting dolls as our substrate, we will explore legacy, transformation, and the unity of body, mind, soul, heart, and spirit as we create unique, meaningful, and symbolistic representations of all the people we’ve been as well as the person we are working to become. If you know Jenn or have been to her classes and workshops, you know that her sweet spot lies at the intersection of words, imagery, texture, and color. She emphasizes the importance of story and the power of grace. This class will be a sweet encapsulation of all that goodness! What a perfect way to kick off the weekend.

All art materials, instruction, (and snacks) are provided. Each attendee will go home with a fully completed set of nesting dolls that are as unique as the person that made them! Can’t wait to circle up and create some magic with you!

Prior to signing up, please visit our Retreat Event page to learn more about the event and familiarize yourself with our studio and refund policies.