September 8 - 10
Soulistry: Artistry of the Soul — $189

Spend two wonderful days creating artistic soul-space within you. Explore the child-within… discover the new art form of zentangling where repetitive patterns create wonderful images… transform ‘ordinary’ objects of saran wrap, shaving cream, felt markers, etc. into delightful marbleized paper…re-connect with that intangible soul-essence of life as your creativity is re-awakened, your playful nature is released, and your spirituality is enriched in new ways. With instructor June Maffin.

September 13 - 15
Fun with Watercolours — $199

Spend two fast-paced, fun-filled days exploring the wonderful world of watercolours. This workshop will focus on a fun and exciting way to create a foundation for your florals and landscapes. Using a pouring and blending technique, Leslie Redhead will show you the limitless creative possibilities of watercolour.

September 13 – 15
Discovering Your Family History — $189

This is an opportunity to discover techniques to trace your family history. The internet has made it easier than ever for people to gather information about their family histories. However, it is still important to use proper research techniques, to understand the records being consulted, and to flesh out the raw details of a family tree with information about the lives of ancestors.

Dave Obee leads this three-day course, which stresses the need for research in local history and social history as well as family history, and will help participants understand how to use a wide variety of resources and plan further work.

Photo by Branko Collin, some rights reserved.

September 16 – 18
Women’s Yoga Getaway — $199

Yoga is an amazingly powerful way to support ourselves as women, helping calm our minds, strengthen our bodies, clarify focus in life, deepen self-acceptance and balance our hormonal cycles. If you are a modern woman reading this, you will already know that we need to take to time to slow down, replenish our energy, and reconnect with our deepest truths—and we really need to take care of our bodies.

This workshop will be an opportunity to do just that. We will practice relaxation, breathing, yoga asana (postures) vinyasa (flowing, sequences of posture) and bhavana (setting intentions).

Photo by ruurmo, some rights reserved.

September 20 – 22
Natural History Guided Tours & GPS Games — $189

Discover the spectacular natural areas surrounding Campbell River. The Campbell River and Quinsam River are home to seven species of Pacific salmon and the autumn is a great time to view them spawning. The shorelines vibrate with excitement as eagles, herons, water birds, anglers and the occasional black bear are drawn to the bountiful feast. You will also learn about the geology, ice ages and natural history of the area while hiking though ancient forests, along the rivers and to spectacular waterfalls. Learn to identify the wildflowers, fruits, ferns and trees and learn about ecology and ethnobotany: how plants were used by First Nations people.

…and then, for something completely different…a Geohunt – a GPS based scavenger hunt on Painter’s Lodge property. Training and GPS-receivers provided.

Led by Run of the River Excursions.

September 20 – 22
Beginners’ Harp Retreat — $199

Explore the delights of playing the harp for the first time or hone your skills with an inspiring and energetic instructor. Marilyn Rummel will lead this harp retreat for complete beginners to those in the intermediate category.

September 22 – 24
Acrylic Painting: A Taste of the Figure — $199

This is an opportunity to try a unique approach to painting the figure in acrylic. From the use of one large brush to the ancient technique of squaring, to discovering the versatility of a very limited palette, you will be immersed in the techniques that Nicholas Pearce has developed over his 26 years of painting.

This class is ideal for intermediate to advanced painters who want to try different techniques in acrylic paint, but is open to all levels of painters who want a new artistic challenge.

September 27 – 29
Drawing with Soul — $199

Join Kate Carson in a workshop for anyone and everyone who likes or would like to draw. There will be an introduction to several skills and techniques of drawing, such as contour, negative space, gesture, organic and geometric drawing. A variety of tools and materials will be used to practice and enhance the drawings.

The emphasis will be on having fun and to inspire your creativity to explore the endless options you, the artist, will have once you’ve learned to draw.

($25 materials fee)

September 29 – October 1
Chinese Brush Painting — $199

This workshop is designed for people who are interested in Chinese culture and painting. Instructor Andy Shutse Lou will concentrate on the two major categories of Chinese Brush Painting: flowers and landscapes. Students will learn about ink, colour, texture, composition, the aesthetic principles as well as technical skills of Chinese Brush Painting through demonstrations, in-class discussions and by hands-on practice.

Students will be encouraged to explore their own styles by using this oriental art medium.

October 7 - 9
Creating Family Memory Books — $189

Mark an important family occasion, honour a well-loved relation, or record a trip to far-off lands in fully-illustrated hard or soft cover books that you can make on your home computer. Gorgeous, glossy books about your family are a click away. Julie H. Ferguson shows you how they are easy and fun to do, and inexpensive to produce.