Cruise Retreat Workshop Descriptions

The Organized Artist: Productivity Strategies to Simplify and Scale Your Creative Life

Presented by Sergio Gomez, MFA - Artist, Curator & Career Coach

Feeling scattered or unsure of your next step in your art career? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.

In this practical and inspiring workshop, artist, curator, and creative coach Sergio Gomez will guide you through powerful productivity and organization strategies tailored for the creative mind. Learn how to stay focused, build momentum, and create more space for what matters most—your art or creative outlet.

In this session, we’ll explore:

• How to set clear, achievable goals that move your career forward without overwhelm.

• Productivity tools and systems that work for artists (and don’t kill your creativity).

• Organization practices to reduce confusion and increase clarity in your day-to-day.

• Scalable habits that support your long-term success while respecting your unique creative rhythm.

Whether you’re juggling multiple projects or just trying to find time for your art, this session will give you a clear roadmap to simplify your career and reclaim your time.

Make room for your creativity on your terms!

Inner Ally: From Critic to Collaborator: A Two-Day Workshop

Presented by Dr. Yanina Gomez, PhD – Psychologist and Author

It starts as a murmur—subtle, familiar, and persistent. Our inner critic creeps in, questioning our worth, our choices, and our dreams. It is one of the most relentless voices we face. Over time, that voice can grow louder, shaping our identity with self-doubt, comparison, and fear.

In this transformative and experiential 2-session workshop, participants will explore the role of the inner critic and learn how to shift its influence from sabotage to support. Rooted in mindful reflection and creative exploration, this journey draws from Dr. Yanina’s book, Today’s Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential, blending insightful readings, guided meditations, and expressive art-making.

Dr. Yanina will guide participants to:

• Recognize and understand the voice of the inner critic

• Explore the intentions behind self-critical thoughts in a safe and nurturing space

• Reframe the inner critic as a potential ally in the creative process

• Practice compassion-based techniques to reduce self-doubt and foster emotional wellness

• Distinguish between helpful self-reflection and harmful inner narratives

• Create a response artwork or written word to express the inner critic's insights and transformation

• Cultivate self-awareness and confidence to support ongoing creative and personal growth

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with practical tools, deeper self-understanding, and renewed emotional clarity to support your creative and personal journey. Bringing the book onboard is optional. 

Medical and Nutritional Support for Creatives

Presented by Dr. Kevin Bethel, MD CM MFA - Physician, Artist Entrepreneur, Family Wellness Centre (Freeport, Grand Bahama)

In this practical and eye-opening workshop, creatives will explore the often-overlooked connection between their artistic lifestyle and their physical well-being. Whether you're a full-time artist, designer, performer, or creative entrepreneur, maintaining health can be challenging in a world of deadlines, unconventional hours, and exposure to environmental toxins.

Dr. Kevin will introduce participants to:

• The unique health challenges that creatives commonly face
• Barriers that may prevent creatives from receiving proper medical care
• Actionable strategies to enhance daily wellness and build resilience
• Essential nutrients that support mental clarity, physical vitality, and longevity
• Common toxins found in creative work environments—and how to safely detoxify from them

By the end of the session, you'll walk away with a personalized physical wellness toolkit designed to help you sustain your creative energy while taking care of your most valuable asset: your health.

The Science of How Art Benefits Our Health

Presented by Dr. Kevin, Bethel - MD CM MFA - Physician, Artist Entrepreneur, Family Wellness Centre (Freeport, Grand Bahama)

Art is more than visual pleasure—it’s a scientifically supported pathway to emotional balance, stress relief, and overall well-being. In this insightful and research-informed workshop, Dr. Kevin Bethel will guide participants through the powerful ways art contributes to a healthier life.

Dr. Kevin will introduce participants to:

• How to view and engage with art through the lens of a healthy lifestyle
• The evidence-based benefits of art in everyday environments, from home to workplace settings, and how it enhances mental and emotional wellness
• A deeper look at how collectors, art advisors, curators, and gallerists approach art selection for well-being purposes*.
• This workshop is not only eye-opening from a personal wellness standpoint—it’s also invaluable for artists and creatives who want to position their work more effectively. You'll gain insights to help educate your collectors and strengthen your marketing by highlighting the health-related value of your art.

*The session will also feature a dynamic panel discussion led by Dr. Kevin (Collector's view) and Sergio Gomez (Gallery Curator's view), offering real-world perspectives on how and why art is collected.

Pivoting On Purpose, With Purpose: From Journaling to Vision Board (A Two-Day Workshop) 

Presented by Francine Sweet, Certified Life Coach

This two-part experiential workshop invites creatives to explore the power of journaling as a tool for self-discovery, clarity, and creative visioning. Grounded in both neuroscience and practical application, this workshop blends mindful reflection with expressive writing and visual exploration to help participants build a sustainable journaling practice that fuels their creativity.

In Session One, participants will uncover the why behind journaling, learn about its brain-boosting and emotional wellness benefits, and begin shaping a mindset that supports consistency without pressure.

In Session Two, participants will bring their insights to life through prompts, peer sharing, and the creation of a personalized vision board rooted in their reflections.

Francine will guide participants to:

• Understand the science behind journaling and its impact on emotional regulation, creativity, and cognitive clarity
• Identify and shift mindset blocks around journaling—like perfectionism or pressure—to establish a more sustainable and joyful habit
• Experiment with various journaling formats, from expressive writing to visual prompts
• Engage in a deep-dive writing session that leads to insight, connection, and creative inspiration
• Learn how to translate written reflections into a personalized Vision Board using imagery, words, and sketches
• Discover how journaling can be used as a foundation for creative goal-setting and intentional living
• Leave with a personalized journaling roadmap, a collection of prompts, and a newfound clarity to carry forward in both life and art

This workshop is perfect for creatives of all kinds—writers, visual artists, artrepreneurs, or anyone seeking a deeper connection to their inner landscape and vision. Whether you’re brand new to journaling or returning to it with fresh eyes, you’ll find tools, encouragement, and inspiration to make journaling a meaningful part of your creative journey.

Creative Flow by the Sea
A Self-Paced, Self-Led Experience

(3-Sessions at Sea)

This immersive and flexible creative experience invites you to reconnect with your artistic voice at your rhythm—no deadlines, no pressure, just space to explore and create. Whether you’re a visual artist, writer, musician, or creative of any kind, this time is for you. 

You will be invited to:

• Dedicate uninterrupted free time to making art—or engaging in your preferred creative form
• Dive into what you’ve learned in the workshops through self-guided reflection, integration, and application
• Explore new ideas, revisit past inspirations, or start fresh as you follow your curiosity
• Expand your creativity while being inspired by the ever-changing beauty and calm of the surrounding sea

This is your open invitation to create with intention, reflect deeply, and reignite your passion. All at your own pace, in a setting that feeds the soul.

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