Let me tell you how I met Roxanne… It was during Covid times, life was challenging as we were building our house with many issues along the way and out of the blue Roxanne offered me one of her online courses. I felt deeply touched by her generosity and warmth. One immediately feel the authenticity and the kindness in Roxanne and it shows through her amazing work. There was an instant connection that remains till this day. We will create several artists books with that special and unique Roxanne touch in magical Sintra. I feel very blessed and grateful to host such an inspiring artist. Welcome to my hometown.
Meet Roxanne
Roxanne lives and creates in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The mountains and the river lands that surround her home are her constant inspiration.
She shares her art in workshops throughout the United States and abroad and have had her work shown and been published internationally. Roxanne also teaches online workshops to students from all over the world and design stencils for StencilGirl Products in the US. Teaching enables Roxanne to share her passion … nothing makes her happier than helping her students find their own processes of renewal.
Through her art Roxanne would like to convey the feeling of connecting, timelessness and re-creation. Her two best-selling books are available on Amazon Books and provide unlimited inspiration to her students!
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FAQSLIVE WORKSHOPS
- Your own SINGLE ROOM where you can be completely at ease. YES! I mean you get your very own bedroom!
- 9 days and 8 nights in an old 150 year old house overlooking the magical Sintra forest.
- 3.5 days of Workshops with Roxanne
- 8 Breakfasts
- 7 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
- Airport pick up from the Lisbon airport to the House on April 17th
- Welcome dinner
- Collecting found objects and old fotos in our richest flea market Feira da Ladra
- Sightseeing walking tour in Alfama
- Guided tour in historical palace Quinta da Regaleira Sintra
- Portuguese workshop in Fundação Espirito Santo
- Dinner in traditional Fado restaurant with live music that will melt your heart
- Day 8, April 24th, A very special farewell dinner with special surprises for participants.
- Day 9, April 25th, after Breakfast time to say Goodbye transfer from the House to the Lisbon airport.
Marina Grebennikova
Workshop Schedule
- Transfer from Lisbon airport to The House-Sintra.
- Welcome Dinner
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Roxanne Retreat with Alex Castro Ferreira
Lisbon | April 17-25th, 2026Deposit is: 1050 Euros and is non-refundable upon registration to reserve your spot.
Early Bird Price is: 3800 Euros per person until July 15th, 2025.
Regular Price is: 4050 Euros per person begins on July 16th, 2025.
Full Balance: is due from everyone by Sept 30th, 2025.
*This workshop is not refundable* You may transfer this workshop to another person if you can't attend. If there is a waitlist we will connect you with the next person on the list. Once transferred or sold, your reserved spot will be removed. If we cancel this workshop you will be refunded.
Registration is OPEN- Contact me by clicking one of the buttons on this page to book your spot. You can also reach me for any questions by using the same buttons.
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Dear Alex For the second time only in my life, I have truly felt HOME in my heart while in a new place away from my own family. There is no Portugal for me without you. With all my love and light.
D Artist
I’m so delighted and inspired by your lessons and techniques. Love this class and the big concept of LOST + FOUND TREASURES. You are a most excellent teacher.
Susan Artist
I have learned so much with this course (and will never look at a rusty item quite the same) A big thank you to you Alex for stretching my imagination and teach me the art of mixed media. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Andrea Artist
I’m not new with Art Journals and know a lot of technics but your course is really an enrichment to me and for my work. New for me is the resin paper and dying with black beans. Your course is awesome. Also the assemblage ideas are so great.Thanks Alex so much for this wonderful and generous course for us.
Petra Artist
My four treasures in honor of my beloved ones. Alex’s workshop opened up a whole new world for me and gave me a chance to deal with my grief. THANK YOU dear Alex. From the bottom of my heart.
Anne Artist
I think your workshop is amazing. Your theme of using memorabilia from our family members is brilliant.
Cecile Artist
This is the first project that had me completely focused on the process. I get to escape. What I love about it is the richness and meaning behind the content.I’m completely absorbed in the organic feel of the materials. LOVE IT! I’ll be looking forward to your next class.
Stephanie Artist
"After participating in Alex's wonderful online classes, I had the pleasure of meeting Alex in person at a retreat she organized in Portugal with a guest teacher artist. We were welcomed by Alex and her partner Marina with open arms to a gorgeous setting. All our needs were taken care of! The group bonded beautifully as we were offered a nice blend of artistic activities, touristic adventures and gastronomic delights. Alex and Marina connect with people quickly and naturally. Participating in their retreat is a treat you do not want to miss!
Darquise Artist
Not only very well organized but a super warm atmosphere thanks to Alex and Marina. Loved the hotel and location in Sintra; loved the food, loved the wine, loved the sightseeing and the bit of spare time that allowed me to explore a bit more on my own. I think the dosage of workshop and sightseeing was just perfect. I was extremely sensitive to Alex and Marina's enthusiasm, energy and generosity.
Nelly Artist
It truly was wonderful! Thank you, Alex, for bringing us all together and sharing your lovely smile and seemingly boundless energy. Thank you, too, for Marina. Her choices and plans made the entire experience even more unique and memorable.
Mary Artist
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for one of my most favorite retreats! You kept surprising us with treats and activities, you lavished on us and you and Marina just made us all feel so special and loved. Thank you doesn't seem like enough. I miss you already!
Joy Artist
When we were in Morocco I felt that you had the incredible ability to make each of us in the group feel special. It’s a rare gift you possess. Thank you for sharing it.
C.Sullivan Artist
Words cannot describe this experience of a lifetime. Alex and Marina were fabulous hosts. Incredibly generous with their time. Lots of laugh, inspiration, sightseeing, food,wine and visit to flea market.
C.Randall Artist
Jane and I made it home to Denver with no problems except missing all of you beautiful ladies. It was great fun to see several old friends and meet even more new ones. The workshop was wonderful - I love, love, love making books with Alex and Robyn. And it was so good to get to see Marina. Kisses to all of you.
Sandy Artist
The retreat in Miami more than met my expectations! GREAT experience and great people. It filled my soul! Learned so much from both Alex and Robyn and I am enjoying putting those lessons into my work in my studio at home. Much love…
Sherry Artist
I learned a tremendous amount of new skills at the workshop and appreciated the generosity of you, Robin and Alex. It was my first time working with Alex and found her to be a wonderful and compassionate teacher - with a great sense of humor! I have followed Robyn on the internet for several years and still I learned several new ways to make art from her. I loved the book structure that she taught,. I look forward to finishing my book with pictures and mementoes of my grandparents so that I can pass it on to my daughter who never knew them. I like to make art that has an impact and I can't begin to tell you how meaningful it will be to share it with my children.
Claire Artist
