Juky 4th - July 11th - Artist/Instructor Kathy Cano-Murillo

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About Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka The Crafty Chica

Yes, you read that correctly! I’m back with a new 2025 Crafty Chica Art Retreat – this time, we are going to southern France in a quiet village – Durfort. Think Belle in Beauty and the Beast…!

Even better, my daughter, Maya Murillo, will be there as my co-host.

How it came together: My dear friend Jennifer Cushman of SoulStirMagic.com runs these wild-popular art retreats in Durfort, France and invited me to join in to host my own event! This is a big departure from my other retreats and I feel that is the best reason to do it. I’ve spent the past few years traveling to Thailand, Spain, and Mexico, of course. I ‘m excited for a treat like this. 

Us crafty chicas are all about sharing our culture far and wide, right? I thought it would be a cool way to add to our passports and cross the ocean for the sake of art, culture, and epic French memories!

NOTE: This is an extreme step-away from our routines to see life from a different perspective. To me, that is truly living life to its fullest.

During our week together we’ll enjoy life in a mindful, artsy, and relaxing way, one that has been seeped into daily living for centuries in this ancient medieval artisan village.

If you made it this far – gracias! I know this is a big investment and my goal is for you to come home saying “worth every penny!”

Everything about this trip is special and unique. Unlike Paris (which is fabulous, I know!), Durfort is a cozy, comfy magic town teeming with community and spirit. There is a gorgeous water casade behind the property, and the street and actual house is has a very creative history. It was known for making copper pots back in the day.

I’m still refining the art classes, but they will involve a Frida-inspired piece related of her time in France, plus lettering, stamp carving, printmaking and more.

Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, is the founder of the award-winning site, CraftyChica.com, specializing in Mexican-inspired crafts, food, and creativity.

She is a former syndicated newspaper columnist and now a full-time creativepreneur and has authored a dozen books, including two novels and the best seller – Forever Frida.

CraftyChica® designs have been sold on HSN, at Barnes & Noble, Michaels, and hundreds of pottery, craft, and fabric shops across the country. Kathy’s mission is to promote positivity via creativity!

Kathy Cano-Murillo is a third-gen Mexican-American, and fourth-gen maker. A native Phoenician, she has been married to her husband (and fellow artist), Patrick Murillo, since 1990. They have two kids, DeAngelo and Maya and one grandson.

Features include Forbes, The New York Times, Buzzfeed+ more. You can see her website and learn more about all her amazingness at craftychica.com

Kathy Cano-Murillo