Welcome to an artists's paradise! Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island on the shores of the Salish Sea. Vistas include the snow capped coastal mountains, breaching Orca's, barking sea lions, lighthouses, multiple islands, endless beaches and shorelines, Canada's tallest trees, fresh air, pristine drinking waters, safe unhurried lifestyles, friendly locals! Join us while we explore super-natural British Columbia.

accomodation:

• situated steps from a secluded beach on the Salish Sea,
• all rooms at the Shady Shores Beach Resort include full bathroom, an equipped kitchenette, livingroom with fireplace and Hide-a-bed, outdoor patio, beach front campfires, access to hot tub, rental kayaks, and fishing gear. A single room has one bedroom with a Queen Bed,(single occupancy fee required) Double rooms have two roomy bedrooms with Queen Beds.
• www.shadyshoresbeachresort.com

Let us know and we can pick you up at the either Nanaimo BCFerry terminals : Duke Point or Departure Bay

or we can arrange pick up the Nanaimo , Qualicum or Comox airports.

If you are arriving by car set your GPS to 6695 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach

dates: May 9-16 2020

Some of you may wish to arrange your own lodging or ... you are local and just wish to register for the workshop portion.

You will check in on May 9, get settled with a welcome get together that evening at the Shady Shores Resort. The Workshops will begin Sunday May 10. Checkout will be the morning of the 16th

One evening we will enjoy a beachfire dinner and music entertainment watching the sunset over the Salish Sea. One evening we will gather at the www.CatHouseGallery.com and enjoy an evening of trying our hand drawing clothed models.

We will start each day with a painting demo and choose a skill to focus on for the day. We will transport you daily to each of our selected painting sites, each day is fully escorted, all entry fees included to sites

meals are NOT included but lots of opportunity and suggestions for dining, or we will provide access to grocery stores to stock up to use the kitchenette. There are several good local restaurants in the area and we will make arrangements for get you there!

For your "downtime" all rooms are located steps away from a secluded beach, access to hot tubs, lounge beach chairs, rental kayaks and fishing equipment.

Workshop ONLY or (non-painter's partner fee ): $ PLEASE INQUIRE

Full workshop , lodging, Single room : $ PLEASE INQUIRE

Full workshop, lodging Shared Double Room: $ 2950.00 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ... AFTER FEBRUARY 1 $3250 !

• fees include pick up and drop off at Nanaimo/Comox airport or ferry terminals
• transportation to all painting sites, restaurants, or grocery shops
• Welcome party and beach party
• entrance fees to painting sites and Cathouse gallery evening
• artist instruction and encouragement daily
• a "RoamingArt goodie bag with "loot" and a Tee Shirt (we will need your size)

Full Kit List and itinerary will be fowarded when we recieve your registation fee.

If you are new to Watercolour a beginner kit is available to purchase $60! includes 12 artist grade watercolours in a folding palette, basic brushes, a watercolour journal, pens, pencils.

these workshops are open to ALL LEVELS of expertise and skill and all mediums, Focus will be on using sketchbooks, mixed media and watercolour to record our journey together. On our excursions you are free to engage in urban sketching / pleine air painting in any form you prefer.