Live & Learn
Discover your hidden talents this fall 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.
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.
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Photo by 24 Oranges.
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).
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Photo by ruurmo.
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
Natural History Guided Tours & GPS Games — $189
Discover the spectacular natural areas surrounding Campbell River. Learn about the geology, ice ages and natural history of the area while hiking through ancient forests, along our salmon rivers and to spectacular waterfalls. Find out how they all interrelate and depend on each other. Identify the wildflowers, fruits, ferns and trees and learn why you find them where they grow. See how the returning pacific salmon invigorate the natural processes.
Keep an eye out for eagles, herons, woodpeckers, ravens, water birds, different species of salmon and various mammals such as deer, beaver, anglers and, on occasion, black bears.
Led by Run of the River Excursions.
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.
Call 1-800-663-7090 or contact us online to book your space. See you soon!
