Why Was I Invited to Teach in Ireland? It Wasn't Luck!

I swear, every time I look at the calendar I think, “How can it already be (insert month, day or date)???” And it’s happened again as I just realized that I’ll be back in Ireland in 2 months!

So if you’ve been thinking about joining us at the IEA Celtic Convergence retreat this year, it’s time to get real:
- You know artists are having tons of fun in Ireland with Lora Murphy and her crew.
- (I hope) you know that the International Encaustic Artist’s annual retreat is happening at Lora’s Mulranny Arts soon. (October 12 - 17, 2023!)
- And I’ll bet you’d love to hang out there with encaustic painters from all over the world. Yep, I thought so. But somehow you still haven’t registered, so scroll down for some info I wish I’d realized sooner.

But hey, I get it. It’s a significant investment of time, money, and a sometimes overwhelming commitment your art practice. Even I said no (thank you) three times before I accepted the invitation to do a demo and a pre-retreat workshop. The reasons not to go came easily, but then I considered the opportunities I’d be missing if I skipped it.

- To be welcomed like family at Mulranny Arts, even if you’ve never been there before.
- Being able to connect personally with a remarkable lineup of presenters and instructors from several countries (including me!).
- To be inspired by fellow encaustic artists from around the globe while exploring the gorgeous landscape of the Wild Atlantic Way.

>> These are connections that last, and they often lead to opportunities you might not have received otherwise. I know this from experience, because that’s exactly how I ended up teaching in Ireland! Who knows what it could mean for you?

Last I heard, there were less than 20 spots still available. If you feel that pull in your heart, then maybe one of them is yours. If you can manage it, I hope to see you there!