Creative Coach University - CCU Fall 2026
Registration is now OPEN!
Join Laurie on her home turf for this exciting 3 day in-person retreat/workshop. This program is designed to help people explore, create, expand or establish a success path for themselves in painting.
We have been doing CCU for over 18 years. Our NEW location has an even larger conference room with great lighting and we are now within minutes from the warehouse.
The seminar will benefit:
- Painters wanting to explore new ideas and challenges in painting.
- Anyone wanting a fun-filled painting experience full of tips, techniques, new products and ideas.
- Crafters searching for new items and strategies for craft season
- Designers wanting to work on their creativity and business skills
- Teachers looking for new projects to teach and share
- People wanting to create with paint and have a great time painting with others.
- People wanting to put their own twist to the projects and challenges presented to fit their own style and needs
- All new projects… plus NEW Open Studio time where you can focus on a bonus project or finishing a project
- Great field trips planned
Retreat Details
Date: October 1-4, 2026
Location: Urbandale, IA (Suburb of Des Moines, IA)
Event Location - Hotel: Fairfield by Marriott - 8661 Plum Dr., Urbandale IA 50322
Group Room Rate available
Contact: Front desk - ask for the Creative Coach/Creative U Block 515-278-2500
Complimentary continental breakfast with hot items is available for guests staying at hotel
Schedule -
Thursday 10/1/26 - 6:30 PM Welcome Gathering - light meal/food included
Friday 10/2/26- Classes - 9 AM-5 PM, Break for dinner, 7-9 PM Field Trip - Mainframe Open House
Saturday 10/3/26 - Classes - 9 AM-5 PM, Break for dinner, 7-9 PM Open Studio/Social Time
Sunday 10/4/26 - Classes - 9 AM - 2 PM
Cost is $325 per person
What’s Included:
All Surfaces are included - 6 projects
Use of stencils, paints, mediums and extras during event
Lunch and snacks included each day.
Fun, friendship and laughs
Swag Bags and goodies
Registration does not include lodging, transportation and nightly meals. A list of supplies/brushes/materials you will want to bring will be sent prior to the seminar. People flying into Des Moines would use: Des Moines International Airport - All Sales are Final. No Product will be shipped.
