KiPaiPai Weekend underway

Morning studio in session, Kipaipai weekend at Willow Pond, Jan 31st-Feb 2nd, 2025

It’s golden hour at Willow Pond, the guests have arrived, the studio awaits and the conversations are flowing. A group of 28 Kipaipai members and faculty trickled in from various cities on Friday afternoon to begin our first artist workshop of the year. The winter sun decided to linger on the patio while guests mingled, some new members and others seasoned. They greeted each other warmly, sharing stories and catching up over wine and an array of appetizers that circulated among the lively greetings.

After a buzzy social evening, the artists settled in to rest, ripe for a full day of productive conversations, creative brainstorming, and building connections. Everywhere you look around the property you can find a couple of artists amid conversations and taking notes. Willow Pond provides many cozy nooks to huddle or wide open spaces to roam depending on your rhythm and there were no shortages of rhythm and flair. You bring 28 creatives together to play and there’s not a bore in sight. Kipapai is a wonderful resource and community for artists to gather with a purpose while having fun. It was a treat to host the Kipaipai experience once again as they shared about their art, shared their seasoned networks, and built momentum in their profession.