Co-Work and Studio Space for Small Business Women in Creative Fields,
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CREATIVITY IS YOUR BRAIN HAVING FUN!
The LIVE CREATIVELY retreat, led by social scientist and creativity expert Dr. Beth Beck, will kick off the new year by stretching and honing our creative muscles.
We'll explore HOW WOMEN CREATE, leaning into our nonlinear, multiprocessing super powers. We'll experiment, discover, break rules, and make mistakes while we PLAY and embrace our 'different-ness.' Be prepared to surprise yourself.
Throughout the retreat, we'll explore unconventional, nonconformist artistic styles; challenge our expectations and perspectives; investigate our own creative preferences; and PLAY with fun techniques to gain confidence with artistic expression. We’ll work to identify, understand, and reject limiting beliefs; embrace the freedom of imperfection; and step into the creative unknown.
The GOAL, should you dare to accept it: acknowledge you are one-of-a-kind, and recognize creative elements that uniquely reflect who you are.
No art experience necessary; however, CURIOSITY is required.
All supplies included
NOTE: This class is for WOMEN.
SCHEDULE:
Jan 21, 4-6 pm: Creative Collaboration, Reception & Dinner
Jan 22-23, 10 am-4 pm: Creative Play, Investigation, Discovery, FUN
Jan 24, 9 -11 am: Creative Celebration
Lodging: Bingham Estate - 6 stand-alone cottages, 4 main house suites. Cottages are first come, first served. BOOK NOW.
Fee includes: Lodging, 1st night dinner, breakfast, lunch, snacks
Downtime in Downtown McKinney. Restaurants in walking distance.
Early Bird price BEFORE November 1: $2750
AFTER November 1: $3500
One scholarship by application. Lodging not included.
SIGN UP for the RETREAT now by securing your room.
About Beth:
MillHouse Founder and Social Scientist Beth Beck PhD retired from NASA in 2018 after 33+ years in public service. After moving to McKinney from the Washington DC area, Beth recognized a gap in the marketplace for women entrepreneurs in creative fields. MillHouse was born. She leads the two sister nonprofit corporations: MillHouse Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit; and MillHouse McKinney, a 501(c)(6) membership-based business league. Both organizations, located at the historic McKinney Cotton Mill, support micro business women in creative fields by offering opportunities to enhance their skills, connections, and earning potential.

MILLHOUSE CREATE is available for workshops, meetings, team-building, and retreats. The 700 sq. ft. facility is equipped with tables, chairs, TV monitor, rolling whiteboards and storage. Bring your expertise, students, clients, supplies and materials. Once you REQUEST a time slot, you receive instructions and pricing.
MillHouse Members receive priority access to MillHouse Create for workshops and retreats. Members, PLAN events 30 days in advance to ensure we can accommodate your request. RESERVE NOW.
Share your expertise and earn income. All requests must be approved by the MillHouse Team. View fee structure and instructions once you select a time. SUBMIT your REQUEST.
Host board meetings, strategic planning or team-building sessions, and retreats, We can design and facilitate creative content to fit your needs. Pick a time slot for fees & instructions.
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MillHouse Studio Member and instructor Robin Pedrero creates with skillful use of color and texture to bring to life unique works of art.

MillHouse Founder Beth Beck offers startup business basics, out-of-the-box re-thinking, and creative writing sessions and mentoring.

MillHouse Studio Member and instructor Kathy Elliott specializes including oil and acrylic painting, collage, and printmaking. Upcoming retreat: May 21-22

MillHouse Studio Member and Instructor Mary Hannigan offers guidance in linocut, dry point, etching, collagraph, monotype and more.
Upcoming retreat: June 27-28

Guest instructor Amelia Audish offers monthly watercolor workshops. Her workshops are typically the third Tuesday afternoons.

MillHouse Studio Member and instructor Leandra Frey hosts monthly workshops to transform relationships and create strategies for lasting success.

MillHouse Studio Member and instructor Cindy of CiCi & Company, specializes in Art Journaling. and book making.
Upcoming retreat: October 2025.

MillHouse Studio Member and instructor Lisa Temple paints in oils and acrylics by layering her paintings with rich palette knife work.

MillHouse Studio Member andInstructorJamie House is a professional photographer known for her unique perspective and creative approach through shape, line, and color.

Kick start your creativity with Dr. Beth Beck.
We'll explore HOW WOMEN CREATE, lean into our multiprocessing super powers, experiment, discover, break rules, and make mistakes while we PLAY and embrace our 'different-ness.'
Be prepared to surprise yourself.
No art experience necessary; however, CURIOSITY is required.