Canvas Rug Art Retreat

Create Your Own Hand-Painted Canvas Rug — Private Art Retreat in Costa Rica

Location: Santa Bárbara de Heredia, Costa Rica
Duration: 1, 2, or 3 days
Price: From $247 USD per person, per day
Experience level: Beginners and experienced artists welcome
Dates: Private bookings by arrangement

Discover a unique artistic experience in Costa Rica, where you'll learn to transform cotton canvas into beautiful, functional floor art.

Join professional artist Laurel Anderson in her working studio for a personalized, hands-on art retreat. With over 20 years of experience creating custom canvas rugs for homes, interior designers, and hotels internationally, Laurel shares the techniques she has developed throughout her career.

Choose a one-day botanical painting retreat, a two-day introduction to making and painting canvas rugs, or a three-day immersive experience exploring advanced techniques and larger projects.

Learn painting, stamping, leaf printing, canvas preparation, and finishing techniques while creating artwork that reflects your own creative vision.

All workshop materials are provided, along with refreshments and access to Laurel's instructional video courses.

Retreats are privately scheduled for individuals or small groups. Accommodation is not included, but several nearby lodging options are suggested on our website.

Come to Costa Rica, explore a new artistic medium, and create something uniquely yours.