ELEMENTS OF ART | A FOUR-DAY ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP & RETREAT WITH AUTUMN SKYE

August 16th -19th, 2025

(ALL LEVELS WELCOME)

Learn how to paint the elements in multiple forms over 4 days with world-renowned artist Autumn Skye:

• Earth: stone/rock, crystal, etc.

• Water: dew drop/surface reflection, etc.

• Fire: flames/sparks/lightning, etc.

• Air: clouds/etc.; and

• Ether: stars/cosmos, etc.

Then, we will bring it all together with a comprehensive process of how to paint the human eye: the window to the soul, the alchemy of all the elements united!

Over the four days of studio time, students will work on multiple small study canvases. Through numerous daily demonstrations and attentive one-on-one support, Autumn Skye will guide students in the exploration of painting the elements, covering the journey of materials, application, and specific techniques to help capture each substance. These small canvases should be considered “studies”, as opposed to a finished composition-based painting. These studies will help deepen and expand your technique so that you can move forward in your painting journey with a new understanding of how to realistically portray the energy and elusive beauty of the elements.

During free time students are welcome to relax, walk the beautiful forest and gardens, lounge by the pool, peruse the library, or keep painting! 

• All painting experience levels are welcome!!

• All art supplies and tools included

• Delicious, fully catered lunch included

• Dinner and breakfast plans available

• Accommodation options available

Hosted at Skyelight Studio at Heartwood, north of Powell River in qathet regional district.

Prices include all painting supplies and tools, plus lunch (canvas, brushes, and palette are yours to keep!)

Dinner options available: Meals will be professionally prepared fresh on-site, and will feature in-season, local, and organic ingredients where possible. Vegetarian and allergy-specific options are available by request.

Accommodation options available: 4 bedrooms in the main house, 4 cabins, as well as car or tent camping in the forest. Campers and cabin renters will have access to the “Forest Kitchen”, which is a fully set up and enclosed kitchen, which also contains an open-air private hot shower, double vanity sinks, and composting toilets.