The 7-Minute Collage

Imagine stepping into a studio where the pressure to create the "perfect" piece dissolves in minutes. Over three days at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, artist Jane Davies guides you through a liberating journey into collage, drawing, and painting—revealing that your most authentic creative voice emerges not from perfection, but from play. The 7-Minute Collage workshop is designed for those ready to move beyond self-doubt and into genuine creative fluidity, using timed exercises that quiet the inner critic and awaken visual expression.

Whether you've dabbled in acrylic painting, worked with collage, or simply felt blocked by fear, this workshop meets you where you are. Jane Davies, an accomplished artist and experienced teacher, has developed a unique methodology that builds confidence through momentum. By working quickly and without overthinking, you'll discover capacities for visual decision-making and artistic freedom you may not have known you possessed. This is not a workshop about technique for technique's sake—it's about reclaiming joy in the creative act itself.

The three-day immersion honors both the spiritual dimension of creative practice and the practical skills you'll develop. You'll leave with not just finished pieces, but a toolbox of exercises you can return to for years, a reset relationship with making art, and the embodied knowledge that ease and continuity matter far more than perfection.

What to Expect

You'll begin with quick, accessible exercises that warm up your creative intuition and build momentum. As your confidence and visual acuity deepen across the three days, Jane will gradually introduce more complex projects, always maintaining the underlying philosophy: move fast, trust your instincts, and let go of judgment.

The workshop creates a supportive creative community where beginners and experienced artists work alongside one another without hierarchy. You'll engage in focused drawing, collage-making, and painting sessions, punctuated by moments of reflection and peer sharing. The atmosphere emphasizes ease, curiosity, and self-compassion—the antidotes to perfectionism.

By the final day, you'll have internalized the practices and mindset shifts needed to sustain creative practice beyond the workshop. You leave with tangible artwork, a deeper understanding of your own visual language, and permission to make art that feels true rather than flawless.

Venue & Logistics

This workshop takes place at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, a renowned retreat center nestled in the Hudson Valley. Workshops typically run Friday through Sunday; specific times will be confirmed upon registration. Bring an open mind and wear clothes you don't mind getting paint or collage materials on. Omega provides comprehensive on-site accommodations and meals. For accessibility questions, contact the venue directly.