On today’s podcast producer Shawn and I will be talking to Lucky Star instructor Rena Cotti. Rena has a passion for creating, learning, and teaching.  As a former high school teacher with a love of art, making, and crafting... it makes sense that this combination of teaching and creating has evolved into a life of curating experiences as a student and instructor.  So what might Rena be doing at any given moment? Maybe painting a piece of art, making a custom table with her blow torch, cooking a good meal, knitting a scarf, scrapbooking family pics, weaving, or paint pouring… She’ll pretty much try her hand at any art or craft and then refine it to teach it to others. Rena’s absolute favorite thing is curating get-togethers for those who need to replenish their tanks with friendship and creativity.  After hosting retreats in many different venues, in 2008, Rena and her husband opened a retreat center where her events are held and they rent out the center to other creative hosts when she is not hosting herself.  Welcome to the podcast Rena Cotti! Rena is Creative Director/Owner Rockin' R Retreat Center and Rena Cotti Creative Events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renasealcotti/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renapearl/. Events: https://www.renacotti.com/ Retreat Center: https://rockinrretreats.com/ Color Play class video: https://vimeo.com/705900189  Lucky Star Classes:  Color Play Journal, Art Recess *********************************************************************************** Lucky Star is a women’s art and whole living sleepaway camp that takes place each fall in the Texas hill country. This is no art retreat in a hotel conference room…and no, we’re not camping in tents… we’re actually “glamping” in climate controlled cabins that are built into the hillside overlooking the Guadalupe River, and we’re eating gourmet, chef-prepared food in a dining hall like we’re at Hogwarts!  We’re fully immersed in creative workshops like jewelry making, astrology, mixed media collage, apothecary, abstract painting, writing, sewing, yoga, welding, pottery, and we’ve even had classes on raising alpacas and tomahawk throwing!  No dishes, no laundry, no driving kids, and no deadlines or demanding bosses.  Just a solid five days to be YOU because we believe in the importance of discovering/reigniting the authentic part of you that makes you feel ALIVE and we know that CREATIVITY can be a powerful catalyst for growth, healing, self-care, connection, and just the spark you need to thrive.  When we’re not at camp learning, laughing, making, and singing by the campfire, we’re a thriving creative community of supportive women known as the Lucky Star Galaxy and we’d love for you to join us!   For dates and more information about our upcoming camps, visit our website at www.luckystarartcamp.com. Upcoming Camps— Lucky Star Art Camp - November 2-6, 2022 Find us on Instagram: @luckystarartcamp Facebook:  @Lucky Star  Join our...