White Water Rafting and Creativity Weekend Retreat – August 3 – 4, 2024
Put on in partnership with the talented artist Ray Becker this 2 day rafting and creative workshop will feature multiple creative sessions drawing from river inspiration, storytelling, art journaling and more. Connect with others as you learn tricks and tips from Ray featuring projects that inspire creativity.
During the Art on the American rafting trip you will spend 2 nights and 2 days rafting and riverside camping at different locations each night. Your first night of camping is at our established South Fork American River campground in Lotus, CA. The second night of camping is primitive located on BLM property.
Artist Bio
Ray is a digital artist and avid wanderer with a penchant for warm weather. Her journey began in the outdoor industry, where she spent over a decade as a guide, constantly finding inspiration in the intricate beauty of plants and animals. Ray is the proud owner and operator of Insecuri-tee Designs, a project that began as a tee shirt company but now spans wholesale, surface design, Skillshare teaching and mural work.
Her artistic philosophy mirrors a belief that art should be an immersive experience. Embracing the idea of making more ‘bad’ art and illustrating whimsical concepts that reflect her humor, and interests.
She believes that being an artist gives permission to explore the world, and take joy in being a perpetual learner. She is incredibly excited to host this overnight river trip that combines her passions of whitewater rafting and hosting the creative practices that she cherishes.
Favorite mediums include; watercolor, ink, putting googly eyes places they are not normally, drawing on her ipad, and working with large cans of paint on big walls
Favorite rivers include; her home river the South Fork American, the Touloumne, The Kaweah, The Rogue and the East Fork Carson.
Water flows in the South Fork American River result from releases from hydroelectric facilities located upstream. Such water releases are not subject to the control of El Dorado County or rafting companies operating under Permits from the County of El Dorado.
