Hope Yoder’s Laser Retreat 2.0 (With Special Guest Dawn Marie) – April 24-27, 2023

This is ALL NEW 2.0 Hands-On Laser Retreat.

Go beyond the basics and Laer OUTSIDE the lines, go BEYOND the box. If you have been to Hope Yoder’s 1.0 retreat in 2022 or are comfortable using your laser, this is the retreat you have been waiting for. 

Dawn Marie from Sign Parties 101 will be in the house! You won’t want to miss a chance to meet her in person at our retreat. We have a few surprises up our sleeve for this one. Retreats sell out fast, so don’t miss this opportunity. Sign up TODAY!

ATTENTION: If you are new to lasers, haven’t received your laser yet, or want to order a laser, you will want to join one of Hope Yoder’s 1.0 Laser Retreats.

April 24-27, 2023

The retreat is complete with finished projects designed to guide you through new fun laser techniques and crafty applications, all in a small hands-on, in-person group setting. We will be working with MIRA lasers from AEON, and Lightburn Software. If you own a laser that uses Lightburn and your laser has a Rudia controller, you will fit right in, regardless of your laser brand.

Each student will receive three lunches, kits, a color workbook, a USB with videos and files, snacks, prizes, and an Art & Charcuterie Party!

Optional: Book a private coaching session with Hope Yoder on Monday before the party starts or on Friday after the retreat ends. Ask for details before booking your flight and hotel. 

This is the perfect hands-on PARTY for anyone who;

1. Owns and operates a laser
2. Wants to get “crafty” with it
3. Wants to have FUN with their laser, whether it’s a hobby or a business
4. Deserves to get away and treat themselves to a fun-filled week of laser shenanigans while learning to go to the next level

Kick off the retreat with an evening Art & Charcuterie Party. Work with cutting boards, glass, epoxy, QR codes, acrylic, leatherette, Lightburn software, wood, and fabric.

WHAT TO BRING

1. A Laptop with the latest version of Lightburn software
2. More details will be sent via email three weeks prior to the retreat date.

*The retreat will not cover aligning your mirrors or installing and setting up your laser. Please reach out to your manufacturing company for assistance

DETAILS

• Limited seating for the small group hands-on setting
• Each attendee will have use our MIRA lasers
• The retreat is held in Hope’s studio in Sarasota, FL, located at 6341 Porter Road #12 Sarasota, FL 34240
• Attendees provide transportation and hotel stay
• We provide the kits, blanks, materials, printed workbooks, paints, stains, power tools, and supplies.
• Access to the new Alumni Private Retreat Laser Facebook Group upon completion of the retreat

Tentative Schedule

• Day 1, 4:30 pm – 7 pm Evening Kick-Off Party
  • Art & Charcuterie Party (BYOB)
    • • Epoxy Beach Waves
• Day 2, 9:30 am – 5 pm
  • Project 1
  • Projects 2
  • Lightburn lessons
• Day 3, 9:30 am – 5 pm
  • Project 3
  • Project 4
  • Lightburn lessons
• Day 4, 9:30 am – 5 pm
  • Project 5
  • Project 6
  • Procreate Ipad/Apple Pencil Artwork lesson

Book your airfare flying into Sarasota, FL (Airport code SRQ).

Hotels Nearby

• ***Ameniti Bay, Bw Signature Collection (closest hotel to our studio & the hotel most guests choose)
  • 5985 Brookhill Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • (941) 500-9960
  • https://amenitibayhotel.com
• ***Magnolia Pointe Hotel, Bw Signature Collection
  • 5965 Brookhill Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • (941) 500-4700
  • https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms-testbw.10427.html
• Home 2 Suites I-75 Bee Ridge (Hilton)
  • 6410 Mauna Loa Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • (941) 330-0333
  • https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/srqbrht-home2-suites-sarasota-i-75-bee-ridge

*Registration is non-refundable. Please make sure you can attend before registering. After registration, we will email information on hotels, airports, and information about the retreat.