Fun Painting Lessons Taught by Cathrin Machin, Personal Chef Experience, Wine Tasting, Comfy Private Room in a Stunning 250acre Ranch, Starlit Picnic, Stargazing Tour, & More

4 days 3 nights (over a weekend), 8 guests, Designed for Beginners (I can't draw a stick figure), to Intermediate Painters, Age 21+ Event, $1950 - $3450 per person

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If you have no painting experience, not to worry! Cosmic Brush is a fun, laughter-filled four-day retreat where absolute beginners (and up to intermediate artists) can effortlessly create stunning space paintings—even if you've never picked up a brush before. Think Bob Ross, but cosmic!

With easy, step-by-step techniques, I'll show you exactly how to bring galaxies, nebulae, and starlit landscapes to life on canvas. No complicated theory, no pressure—just a relaxed, joyful space where you can let your creativity shine.

You’ll be staying on a beautiful 250-acre private ranch in Oregon, surrounded by wide-open skies and fresh air. By day, we’ll paint together, laughing and learning as you build confidence with every brushstroke. By night, we’ll step outside and see the real thing—guided stargazing tours, cozy campfire storytelling, and starlit picnics with fine wine. Every evening, you’ll be treated to delicious meals cooked by our private chef, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy.

By the end of the retreat, you’ll walk away with your own breathtaking space paintings, the skills to keep creating, and incredible memories with a group of new friends who share your love for the stars.

If you've ever dreamed of painting but didn’t know where to start, this is your moment. Come join us, have a blast, and let the cosmos inspire you!

  • WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

    If you think space is amazing and love the idea of painting your own little slice of the universe, this workshop is for you!

    Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush in your life or you've spent years making art, you’ll have an absolute blast learning to create stunning cosmic artwork.

    We’ve planned this over a weekend, so you won’t have to use up all your vacation days. Just show up, soak in the stars, and get ready for an unforgettable time.

  • WHAT ARE WE PAINTING?

    You’ll be creating breathtaking galaxies, glowing nebulae, and starlit landscapes—some inspired by real cosmic wonders and others straight from your imagination! I've taught these methods successfully to 4-year-olds, so you’ll be amazed at how effortlessly you can bring the universe to life on canvas.

  • WHERE IS BAKER CITY, OREGON?

    Baker City, is in Eastern Oregon. It can be accessed from Boise Ideho Airports, which is a 2h 15min drive. We'll host a meeting with all the participants a few months prior, to coordinate car pooling & transport. Accessing the darkest skies takes a bit of a drive - but we promise it's worth it.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✔️Easy To Follow Space Art Classes, individual tuition, and group demonstrations with Ian Lauer & Cathrin Machin
✔️3 nights of accommodation in a stunning lodge with private, exclusive use of the entire estate.
✔️Stunning Dark Skies Enjoy a breath-taking star-scape in some of the darkest skies in the USA.
✔️  Starlit Picnic & Night Sky Tour with amazing tales from ancient civilizations around the world.
✔️24-hour snack bar with delicious cakes, cookies, fruit, vegetables, coffee, and tea.
✔️Wine Service with every evening meal.

✔️Personal Chef Dining Experience includes brunch & dinner, prepared by a talented personal chef. We can cater meals that fit your specific dietary needs and preferences, just let us know in the application. We've got you covered!
✔️Starlit Couples Photoshoot the perfect way to remember this magical adventure
✔️ Morning Coffee Service, ready to greet you for the perfect start every day.
✔️Spa water and filtered tap water available at all times throughout the workshop.
✔️ Pre and Post Workshop Zoom Classes - get a head start on the workshop and join our follow-up with the instructors to re-cap the painting methods.

NOT INCLUDED

✖️ Airfare or travel to and from the event location
✖️ Travel insurance
✖️ Tips for the staff
✖️ Art Supplies (I'll provide the list upon selection)
✖️ Extra costs you might incur on your own

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Welcome Welcome, My name is Cathrin Machin, (you can call me Cat if you like). Like you... I think space is so freaking beautiful. There is something so magical about it.

I've been a full-time space artist for almost a decade. My clients include billionaires, celebrities, and even space agencies.

Over these years, I've created a set of techniques that will have you painting mesmerising images of space in no time... even if you cant draw a stick figure.

My gentle teaching style is judgement free and easy to follow. A bit like Bob Ross but space. I'm here to make this into a magical life affirming experience and most of all, help you leave with confidence to create gorgeous space art for yourself.

  • PRIVATE RANCH

    Located in a gorgeous dark sky location, your comfy accommodation awaits. You'll arrive to a freshly made room set in a large private ranch that for 4 days and 3 nights, will be your home away from home.

    We've taken care of making sure you feel comfortable and pampered, so you can focus on learning.

  • PERSONAL CHEF

    Enjoy mouth watering and decedent meals by Chef Lisa Nguyen. From fresh stone baked pizzas though to a sizzling Korean BBQ Feast.

    Both brunch and dinner will be provided. Feel free to explore the local town and enjoy many of the amazing restaurants for lunch.

  • WINE TASTING & SNACK BAR

    Savoir the incredible hand-picked wine in our wine tasting experience and enjoy daily wine service with evening meal. And not to forget, the snack bar is open 24 hours - we've got your snacks covered!

    Fresh Fruit, Cookies, Spa Water, Tea and Coffee will be available around the clock whenever you need.

  • Day 0 - EXTRA DAY Wednesday July 30th

    (OPTIONAL) We give you the option to arrive a day early. Whilst this day doesn't cover any food or tuition. You are free to relax, adventure to nearby national parks, enjoy the local amenities such as horseback trial riding, and feel free to use the equipment for an additional night of taking in the stars.

  • DAY 1 - Thursday July 31st

    We kick the event off at 4pm. We'll start with introductions, get you settled into your room, have our welcome party, and evening meal. Then we'll jump right into a mini painting session, painting backgrounds for artworks we'll finish on the following days.

  • DAY 2 - Friday August 1st

    We always start with a relaxing morning. You'll be greeted with coffee and a delicious brunch, then we'll head into our morning painting session, looking at new techniques. There's then time to relax before we go into our second painting session. Followed by a group dinner and wine tasting under the Super Moon (weather permitting).

  • DAY 3 - Saturday August 2nd

    We'll be doing all the wonderful usual events during the day, but in the evening we'll be hosting a Stargazing Tour and Picnic Evening!

    We'll bask in the moonlight, enjoy smores, delicious desserts, Hot Cocoa & stories from ancient civilizations.

  • DAY 4 - Sunday August 3rd

    After a relaxing morning, you'll wake up to coffee, and we'll be hosting a special goodbye breakfast. Then we'll have time to pack up, and finish off with a graduation party and group photoshoot. We wrap up around 1pm to give you time to travel home if you're due to start work the next day.

  • DOUBLE WORKSHOP

    If you'd like to stay on and join more than one workshop, Just let us know. We will gift you the two inbetween days for free. Allowing you consistent comfortable accomodation all the way through. These days you can use how you wish, adventure around the gorgeous local parks, forrests, and activities, or kick back and unwind under the stars. No food or tuition is provided on these days, however baker city is an easy 15 mins drive and has several wonderful restaraunts.

SELECTION PROCESS

Since there are only 8 spaces and we typically receive more applications than we can cater for, the application portal will only be open for a few weeks.

If you'd like to come on this incredible adventure, we recommend you fill out the application ASAP. If we can't fit you into this workshop, we'll place you as first pick for future workshops where possible.

We'll organize a quick chat prior to selection to make sure this workshop is right for you and to learn more so we can make this an incredible experience for you both.

You'll get to ask any questions you need before making any commitments. And you can then choose to pay in full or as a deposit with payment plan, after we chat.

ROOMS & PRICING

The Room price includes personal chef cooked brunch & dinner, expert tuition, night sky tour, and so much more.

Prices are for the entire workshop (not per day) and payment plans are available, plus significant discounts if you share a room with a friend or partner.

You may choose to extend your stay an extra night for 130 USD, whilst no training or chef will be on this day, it will allow you time to visit the local sites such as Meteor Crater or the Petrified Forest National Park, and catch an early flight the following day.

  • Twin Singles Room

    2x Single Beds
    Room Capacity: 👤👤
    (1 room left)
    1 guest - $2,650 per person
    2 guests - $1,950 per person

  • Double Room

    Double Bed with Shared Bath
    Room Capacity: 👤👤
    (2 rooms left)
    1 guest - $2,950 per person
    2 guests - $2,150 per person

  • Queen Room

    Queen Bed with Shared Bath
    Room Capacity: 👤👤
    (3 rooms left)
    1 guest - $3,200 per person
    2 guests - $2,350 per person

  • Queen + Sofabed Room

    Queen Bed with Sofa Bed
    Room Capacity: 👤👤👤
    (1 rooms left)
    1 guest - $3,450 per person
    2+ guests - $2,550 per person