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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.
*Payment plans may be available. Please email us to discuss options.
*Please note that Heartwood is our home, and meals and indoor accommodations will be inside our house. We have three lovely dogs and two cats as part of our family, and though the spaces will be thoroughly cleaned, allergens may be present in the house and studio.
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The Heart of Art with Autumn Skye - A 7-Day Painting Workshop Retreat
September 17th - 23rd, 2025
All painting experience levels are welcome! -No painting experience necessary.
Over seven days of studio time, students will bring a blank canvas through a journey of the painting process, while exploring inspiration, intuition, technique & process. Through multiple daily demonstrations and attentive one-on-one support, Autumn Skye will guide students as they work on their paintings, covering the journey of materials, application, concept, composition, “blocking & bridging”, colour theory, refining, glazing, and finishing.
All painting supplies and tools are included!
Hosted at Skyelight Studio at Heartwood, a forested sanctuary retreat space north of Powell River in the qathet regional district. During free time, students are welcome to explore the beautiful forest and gardens, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, relax in the library and common spaces, or keep painting!
Prices include all painting supplies and tools (canvas, brushes, and palette are yours to keep!)
Lunch & 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, 5 cabins, as well as car or tent camping in the forest. Campers and cabin renters will have access to the “Forest Kitchen”, a fully set up and enclosed kitchen with an open-air private hot shower, double vanity sinks, and composting toilets.
*Payment plans may be available. Please email us to discuss options.
*Please note that Heartwood is our home, and meals and indoor accommodations will be inside our house. We have three lovely dogs and two cats as part of our family, and though the spaces will be thoroughly cleaned, allergens may be present in the house and studio.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us.
