Iceland Creative Retreat with Alexis Joseph and Melanie Lan! July 2027
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Case for Making in Iceland!
Saturday, July 17 – Friday, July 23, 2027
Cost: $6000 (Shared Room) or $5000 (Kitchen Sleeping Nook)
Non-Refundable deposit of $1000 due at signup
—Please read all info below before signing up! A confirmation and signup form will be emailed to you within 7 days following our receipt of your deposit. No discounts apply.
Limited to 7 participants
Join us on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland for a creative retreat at Arctic Canvas! Designed as a spacious, restorative experience, this retreat offers time to slow down, reconnect with your creativity, and draw inspiration from Iceland’s striking natural landscape. Our days will be lightly structured with watercolor workshops, shared meals, and open studio time, alongside opportunities for outings, exploration, and reflection.
Arctic Canvas provides a cozy, design-forward space immersed in a serene coastal environment: expansive skies, fresh air, and ever-changing light. We’ll spend our days surrounded by views of glaciers, the Atlantic Ocean, mountains, and ancient lava fields, with field trips to hot springs and Snæfellsjökull National Park. Whether painting, journaling, or simply taking in the landscape, participants are invited to create at their own pace while connecting with a small group of fellow creatives.
July in Iceland brings long daylight hours and mild temperatures – ideal conditions for outdoor painting and exploration!
All skill levels are welcome. No prior watercolor experience is required.
What's Included:
- Six nights accommodation: 1 night in Reykjavik upon arrival, and 5 nights at Arctic Canvas (double occupancy)
- Group welcome dinner at a Reykjavik food hall on arrival night.
- All meals during the retreat at Arctic Canvas.
- All ground transportation during the retreat.
- Daily watercolor workshops, Icelandic pigment paint-making, and guided creative sessions with Case for Making founder Alexis Joseph and workshop guide Melanie Lan.
- Group excursions to hot springs, local pools, and other Icelandic natural wonders, plus a horseback ride along a beach!
- A custom Iceland-inspired Case for Making watercolor travel kit.
- Plenty of free time for rest, reflection, and independent making in the natural beauty of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula!
What's Not Included:
- Airfare
- Arrival transportation from the airport to the hotel
- Travel insurance (required – see Participant Agreement)
- Personal expenses
- Alcohol
- Any optional activities not listed above
Our Accommodations:
Arctic Canvas is a small creative retreat center located about 2.5 hours from Reykjavik. We'll have full use of the main house, which includes three double-occupancy bedrooms for participants, a fully equipped kitchen, and group dining and gathering spaces where we'll enjoy our shared meals. Adjacent to the main house, a dedicated studio building will provide instructor sleeping quarters and space for our group's indoor workshops.
*There is one participant accommodation located next to the kitchen, offered at a discounted rate. Please note that this is a couch bed in a small nook and there is no door.
Is This Retreat Right for You?
This retreat is designed for makers and artists of any level who want to slow down and make space for creativity. If you're drawn to intimate group experiences, beautiful landscapes, and the kind of unhurried creative time that's hard to find in everyday life, this is for you. Join us for a unique adventure in a calm, supportive space, mixing art time with gentle outings, warm water, yummy food and great conversations!
The balance of the retreat cost will be split into two payments: payment one is due on 12/1/2026, and the final payment is due 4/1/2027.
A full packing list and detailed itinerary will be provided in early 2027.
For more information, contact us at friends@caseformaking.com
ALL REGISTRANTS MUST READ! By checking out and paying the deposit, you are agreeing to the terms & conditions outlined in the Iceland Retreat Participant Agreement.
All images courtesy of Arctic Canvas
