Like art vacations as well as the coastal world? Then an
Art at Sea trip on the Maple Leaf might be perfect for you.
On these special painting holidays, exceptional artists who are also excellent
teachers take just eight students into the coastal B.C. wilderness aboard the classic schooner Maple Leaf for focused lessons in painting nature and coastal scenes.
The limited number of students allows for
one-on-one instruction, in addition to the small-group lessons.
This art vacation also includes hallmarks of all Maple Leaf trips:
natural history interpretation, exceptional cuisine, sailing a classic schooner, wildlife viewing, shore excursions and a sense of camaraderie and fun.
Painting Holidays Schedule
Apr. 8-13, 2010
5 nghts, 6 days
$2150 CDN (all inclusive - see trip details page)
Summary
Your instructor and the Maple Leaf's crew will lead a small group of students on a watercolour painting, drawing and exploring tour of the
new Gulf Islands National Park.
Destinations include
little-known islands where some of nature's most beautiful spectacles occur:
seabird colonies, sea lion haul-outs,
wildflower meadows, cactus areas and
steep-sided waterways.
The trip will also involve other scenic locales ranging from
remote docks to quiet an
chorages, to saili
ng classic wooden schooner Maple Leaf in Georgia Strait or one of the islands' major channels.
Read details about this Gulf Islands painting holiday
May 25 - Jun. 2, 2010
8 nights, 9 days
$4450 CDN (all inclusive - see trip details page)
Summary
On this painting holiday, you’ll explore the nature and the spectacular culture of the Queen Charlotte Islands / Haida Gwaii.
With plenty of time to paint both on board the ship and ashore, you’ll be inspired by
rugged islands,
raniforest, monumental
Haida art, beach and sea-scapes, wildlife, and even the classic schooner Maple Leaf.
You’ll travel with artist/instructor Karin Richter, a veteran leader of painting holidays in Europe and North America. You’ll also learn the area’s natural history from Maple Leaf’s guides and about the villages from Haida guides.
Read about this Queen Charlotte painting holiday
