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. Loyalty Club discount does not apply.
Stay tuned for Spring 2012 workshops
September 6 - 8
Women's Yoga Getaway — $199
Join Laura Busheikin to for this women's getaway to practice yoga postures, meditation, self-inquiry and breathing techniques, all aimed at replenishing our energy, rediscovering our deepst trushs and healing our relationships with our bodies.
Download more information and itinerary (PDF).
September 7 - 9
Beginner's Harp Retreat- $199
Explore the delights of playing the harp for the first time or hone your skills with an experienced instructor. Marilyn Rummel will lead this workshop for complete beginners to those in the intermediate category. Harp rentals are available.
Download more information and complete itinerary (PDF).
September 11-13
Fun and Free Watercolours - $199
Spend two fast-paced, fun filled days with instructor Leslie Redhead exploring the wonderful world of watercolours. The workshop will focus on a fun and exciting way to build a foundation painting. This is done using a pouring and blending technique with watercolours.
Dowload more information and itinerary (PDF).
September 13 - 15
Acrylics and Collage- $199
Experiment by combining acrylics with collage to push your work to a new level. Acrylics have adhesive qualities enabling you to develop highly textured surfaces on which to paint. Tissue paper, watercolour paper, cardboard and other objects can be combined with acrylic mediums to create this unique effect. Join Louise Monfette in this workshop as she discusses and demonstrates how this approach can be applied to a variety of themes from abstract to still life paintings.
Download more information and itinerary (PDF).
September 18 - 20
One Sitting Painting- $199
Introduce yourself to a style of painting called 'alla prima', meaning to complete a painting in one sitting. Learn to squint away the details and focus on the main shapes. This workshop, led by Tatianna O'Donnel is suitable to students with some painting experiece and will encourage the development of your own personal style.
Download more information and full itinerary (PDF).
September 18 - 20
Drawing from Within: Releasing Your Creative Soul - $199
Come and immerse yourself in an indulgent art experience. Explore how to use line and colour with sensitivity and meaning as well as reach into our own lives to create a work of personal and emotional depth. Forget everything you have thought about art and open up to new possibilties. No experience necessary.
Download more information and itinerary (PDF).
September 20 - 22
Acrylic Painting - A Taste of the Figure - $199
This is an opportunity to try a unique approach to painting the human figure in acrylic. From the use of one large brush to the ancient technique of squarring, to discovering the versatility of a very limited palette, you will be immersed in the techniques Nicholas Pearce has developed over his 28 years of painting.
Download more information and itinerary (PDF).
