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2026 Animal Sculpture and Totem Retreat: 
Your Artistic Adventure Awaits
Registration is now open.  

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Call or Text: 240-350-8533
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Emilie Parker, Artist, Sculptor, Owner, Monrovia, CA
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Heidi Ochis, animal totem

May 15 through 18, 2026 in beautiful Ocean Pines camp in Cambria California.
 Sculpture at all levels: Beginners through Advanced, Adults and Teens

Come shape more than clay—shape your chosen animal, your story, your instinct, your true self.  This four-day retreat welcomes all paths and backgrounds. No prior experience is needed—every level will receive hands-on guidance and encouragement to create their totem pieces. Through animal-inspired sculpture, we’ll explore the wisdom that lives within each of us. In the beautiful natural surroundings of Cambria, California—our community by the sea—you’ll tap into the healing power of art, master hands-on sculpting techniques, and create meaningful works with ease. Arrive with anticipation for a rejuvenating experience. Guided by your longing to create and your readiness to listen to the native truth inside, you’ll discover your creative flow and leave uplifted, confident, and filled with joy. All clay, glazes, and tools are included. Your artistic adventure awaits!

Daily Program:

Meet for the first time in our retreat location in beautiful Cambria California.  Arrive a little early to take in the beautiful full ocean views before we start at 1:00.

We'll start with clay in hands as our group of 6 to 12 participants gathers in the Craft Bungalo.  We'll proceed through the 3 nights and 4 days feeling the magical way creative clay subtly influences our connections to ourselves, each other and the animals we choose to sculpt.  

Shaping, building, enlarging, trimming, observing and changing — all sculpture skills that lead us forward on a path of creativity, self-discovery and love of animals and cultural wisdom of our relationships to animals. 


Work on your own creations as you are expertly guided and encouraged in the skills you need as your vision for your animal takes form.

Each person will have at least 3 pieces -- totem animals or spacing pieces drying and ready to fire at the end of the week.  We will provide underglazes for applying color to your unfired creations.  You may leave your creations under our watchful guidance at the end of our 4 days for the first firing and glazing.    

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Give yourself or a loved one an experience to be cherished for the rest of your life.  Gift certificates available 240-350-8533..  

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 ClayArt Pottery West, 315 N. Alta Vista Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016 -- 240-350-8533
​Emilie Parker
  • Home
  • Adult Classes
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  • 2026 Ceramics Retreat Animal Sculpture
  • About
    • About Us
    • Emilie Parker Art
  • Gift Certificates
  • Membership
  • Articles and Blog posts
    • Animals of our lives
    • Ceramic sculpture role in contemporary art 2025
    • Wedging with Zac Hould
  • Contact