SKETCHBOOK STUDIO WEEKEND RETREAT
A CREATIVE RESET —
IN TWO DAYS
If your sketchbook feels inconsistent…
If you’ve lost momentum…
If you’re unsure what to draw,
or how to move your work forward…
This weekend is designed to bring you back to
seeing, thinking & creating with clarity.
Saturday, June 13 & Sunday June 14, 2026
Morning sessions-9am-12
Afternoon Sessions-2pm-4pm
At:
Art Studio Hamptons
108 Main Street, #2
Westhampton Beach, NY
This is not about making perfect drawings.
It’s about:
Learning how to see deeply
Building confidence with line, ink, and watercolor
Exploring materials in a way that feels intentional—not overwhelming
Beginning to understand how your ideas can develop into stronger work
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
Over two focused days, you’ll move through a series
of guided sessions that build from
observation → technique → expression → exploration.
Each session is designed to help you:
Work directly from observation
Develop stronger visual awareness
Use materials with confidence
Let go of perfection and begin to trust your process
WHO THIS IS FOR
This relaxing weekend art retreat is ideal for:
Adult artists returning to their practice
Adults looking for some peaceful creative fun
High school students building skills and confidence
Artists who feel stuck or inconsistent
Anyone who wants a more intentional sketchbook practice
All levels are welcome.
THE WORKSHOPS
Drawing from Observation
Contour, Blind Contour & Modified Contour
We begin by slowing down and learning how to truly see.
Through guided exercises using hands and carefully arranged still life objects, you’ll explore contour, blind contour, and modified contour drawing techniques.
This session builds:
Observation skills
Focus and awareness
Confidence in your mark-making
You’ll leave with sketchbook pages that reflect process, not pressure.
Ink Drawing — Techniques Exploration
Crosshatching, Stippling & Line Variation
Ink introduces a different kind of thinking—one based on commitment and clarity.
In this session, you’ll explore:
Creating value through crosshatching and stippling
Line variation and density
Building texture and depth through repetition
Working from observation, you’ll develop a stronger understanding of how line can describe form, space, and structure.
Watercolor & Ink — Loose, Layered & Expressive
This session shifts your approach—away from control and toward flow.
You’ll begin with loose watercolor washes to establish mood and movement, then layer ink on top to define, contrast, and energize your work.
We’ll focus on:
Letting watercolor do what it does naturally
Preserving light and working with transparency
Using ink expressively—not rigidly
This is where your work begins to feel more personal, gestural, and alive.
Collage —
Gelli Printing & Mixed Media
We close the weekend by expanding into mixed media.
You’ll begin with a gelli printing demonstration, creating your own unique printed papers.
From there, you’ll explore how to:
Tear, layer, and combine materials
Build texture and depth
Use collage within your sketchbook as a creative tool
This session encourages experimentation and helps you break out of predictable approaches.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Eileen Baumeister McIntyre is the founder of Online Studio Arts and a New York State Certified Art Teacher of 36 years with a Master’s Degree in Art Education.
She is a practicing professional fine artist, jewelry designer and art studio & gallery owner.
Eileen's award winning artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the country.
“When I created Sketchbook Bootcamp, I wanted to give artists the kind of experience that changes how they see and think. This program isn’t about making perfect drawings—it’s about finding joy in process, exploring design through creative prompts, and watching your confidence grow page by page. Whether you’re starting fresh or returning to your art after years away, this is your space to reconnect with what makes you love to create.”
— Eileen Baumeister McIntyre, Founder, Online Studio Arts
Students who complete Sketchbook Bootcamp often continue into:
• Art Portfolio Prep – develop finished portfolio pieces
• Private Art Coaching – individualized creative art mentorship
Join SKETCHBOOK STUDIO WEEKEND RETREAT
Transform into the artist you’ve always imagined—
sketchbook in hand, ideas flowing.
LOCAL HOTELS
Enjoy the weekend and stay at one of these lovely hotels.
SEVEN BEACH LANE, Westhampton Beach, NY
THREE DUCKS, Westhampton, NY
THE QUOGUE CLUB, Quogue, NY
BATH & TENNIS, Westhampton Beach, NY
Kind Words...
Krystal S.
Eileen Baumeister McIntyre is one of the most memorable teachers I have ever had. Her patience, kindness, and incredible sense of humor made learning from her a wonderful experience.
Her classes are fun and you genuinely leave feeling like you’ve learned something new that will take your art to the next level.
Brian S.
Eileen is one of the nicest people I have ever had the chance to work with. She has helped me gain a lot of confidence in my art skills and abilities.
She constantly motivated me to push myself and to work on projects I never thought I could complete.
Her feedback is always insightful too, which helps a lot. Besides her being a great teacher, she is super funny and very patient with her students.
Eileen is a fantastic artist, therefore there’s no one better to get help from! I definitely recommend her teaching to anyone of any skill level.
Nicole P.
Eileen was my art teacher growing up and continues to teach and mentor me with my artwork today.
She is a talented professional artist who is knowledgeable in all art mediums!
I highly recommend anyone at any level to take classes.