Live & Learn
Discover your hidden talents this spring at two beautiful waterfront resorts: Painter’s Lodge and April Point Resort & Spa.
Whether you find your inspiration or just have fun, the stunning setting of Discovery Passage is the ideal place to learn, laugh and relax.
All packages include two nights accommodation at either Painter's Lodge or April Point and all instruction.
Class sizes are limited. Please call 1-800-663-7090 or contact us online for reservations.
Prices are based on double occupancy—single occupancy rates are also available.
May 3-5
Intermediate Bridge — $189
Pick up useful tips on bidding, defence and declarer play and practise them during sanctioned games with hand records provided. Emphasis is on understanding the concepts behind the rules, helping you think and play like an expert.
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May 5-7
Journal Writing — $189
Investigate the various motivations and means of committing your life to paper through the exploration of a variety of published journal entries by the famous, infamous and “ordinary” people.
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May 10-12
Bird Watching — $199
Discover the rich avian life of Quadra Island, Discovery Passage and the Georgia Basin with naturalist and author Bruce Whittington.
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May 12-14
Kayaking — $199
Discover the joy kayaking in the safe and calm waters around beautiful Quadra Island. Includes a thorough orientation with safety and technique and plenty of time in the water to practise your skills and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the island from a very different point of view. (Additional rental fee)
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May 12-14
Fly-fishing — $199
May 19-21
Belly Dancing: The Art of Middle Eastern Dance — $199
Discover the joy of graceful Middle Eastern dances in a supportive environment suitable for a range of ages and abilities. Belly dance provides a gentle total body workout that builds strength, is easy on your joints, and increases flexibility. And, it’s fun too!
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May 25-27
Pouring Luminous Watercolours — $199
Spend two fast-paced, fun-filled days exploring the luminosity of watercolours. This workshop will focus on creating a painting using a fun and intense pouring technique. Beginners are welcome.
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May 31-June 2
Harp — $199
Make beautiful music with this one-of-a-kind event for beginning and intermediate harp players. Harp rentals are available.
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June 2-4
Travel Sketching — $199
Add a whole new dimension to your travels by becoming aware and learning the skills to document the world around you. Using a personalized kit that’s not much bigger than a passport, create colourful, small-size artworks and illustrated travel journals anyplace you go, from tropical beaches to Parisian cafes. No art experience is necessary.
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June 7-9
Latin & Ballroom Dancing — $199
Cut a rug with three days of jive, swing, mambo, salsa and waltz workshops for beginning and intermediate dancers.
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June 7-9
Fun with Watercolours — $199
Spend two fast-paced, fun-filled days exploring the wonderful world of watercolours. Develop your skills with group and individual instruction in a beautiful and inspiring setting. All levels are welcome.
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June 9-11
Photography as Meditation — $199
Making pictures is an art of the moment-to-moment discovery; not simply the manufacturing of pictures. Through a series of gentle, exploratory exercises learn to free yourself from the frustrating habit of putting the end result first (the finished photo). Beautiful, meaningful images result quite naturally when the photographer leaves behind the mind and sees only with eye and heart.
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Call 1-800-663-7090 or contact us online to book your space. See you soon!
Quadra Island Artist Tours
While you’re here, explore the vibrant arts scene on Quadra Island with year-round studio tours from Quadra Island Artists.