Upcoming Events
Archetypes | May 13 -21, 2025 | A 9-Day Painting Retreat with Autumn Skye
Archetypes with Autumn Skye - 9-Day Painting Workshop Retreat
May 13th to May 21st, 2025
A Painting Journey Through the Fundamental Templates of Being
Archetypes portray timeless and universal symbols, while offering us the opportunity for personal and intimate reflection.
Students are invited to explore the subject of their own personal Archetype through figurative or other forms of representational imagery, while gaining the tools to create dynamic, graceful, and cohesive magic-realism paintings.
(No painting experience necessary)
Over nine days, students will bring a blank canvas through a journey of the painting process, while exploring the theme of archetypes as subject matter and intuitive inspiration. Through multiple daily demonstrations and attentive one-on-one support, Autumn Skye will guide students as they work on their own paintings.
Instruction will cover materials, technique, application, concept, composition, “blocking & bridging”, colour theory, refining, glazing, and finishing. Along with a diverse selection of live-painted demonstrations of the elements, extra emphasis will be given to figurative work, including human-based anatomy, skin, hair, eyes, etc.
All painting experience levels are welcome!
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 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 are available. Please email us to discuss options.
Animal Spirit | Oct 24th -Oct 29th 2024 | A Six-Day Acrylic Painting Retreat with Autumn Skye
Animal Spirit | A Six-Day Acrylic Painting Workshop with Autumn Skye
Heartwood, Lund/qathet/Powell River
(No painting experience necessary)
Explore the creative process of acrylic painting and connect with the animal realm!
Over six days, students will bring a blank canvas through a journey of the painting process, while connecting to animal spirits as subject matter and intuitive inspiration.
Through multiple daily demonstrations and attentive one-on-one support, Autumn Skye will guide students as they work on their own paintings, covering the journey of materials, technique, application, concept, composition, “blocking & bridging”, colour theory, refining, glazing, and finishing. Extra emphasis will be given to describe and demonstrate techniques for animal textures, such as fur, feathers, scales, skin, and eyes.
All painting experience levels are welcome!
All painting supplies and tools are included!
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Hosted at the Skyelight Studio at Heartwood, north of Powell River in qathet regional district. During free time, students are welcome to relax, walk the beautiful forest and gardens, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, 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 prepared fresh on-site, and will feature in-season, local, and organic ingredients where possible. Meals will be mainly vegetarian, with some fish and egg.
Accommodation options: rooms in the main house, 4 cabins, and 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. The building also contains an open-air private shower, double vanity sinks, and composting toilets.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Spirit of Art | May 13th - 16th, 2024 | Autumn Skye 4-Day Mentorship Retreat
The Spirit of Art | A Four-Day Acrylic Painting Mentorship Retreat with Autumn Skye
*Please note this is for Autumn Skye Alumni only, must have completed one previous workshop with Autumn Skye (Heart of Art, Soul Portraits, Vienna Academy, Italy Seminar, Magic Realism, etc)
A deeper dive into acrylic painting technique, empowered inspiration, composition, theory, & process with the attentive support of Autumn Skye. Over four days of studio time, students are invited into a deeper exploration of the creative painting process. Working from a blank canvas of your choice, you will be guided and empowered to get more ambitious with your composition or subject matter, challenge yourself, and grow as an artist with the mentorship of Autumn Skye.
Daily demonstrations will be tailored for the unique students and group to help liberate creative blocks and process challenges. Autumn Skye will work simultaneously on a new painting, demonstrating the various stages of a painting’s creation, and also offer attentive one-on-one support and feedback throughout the painting process.
Group or private critique sessions will also be facilitated for any students who wish to bring (up to three) existing complete or in-progress paintings for empowering, constructive, honest, and compassionate discourse.
Hosted at Skyelight Studio at Heartwood, north of Powell River in qathet regional district. During free time, students are welcome to relax, walk the beautiful forest and gardens, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, or keep painting!
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Heart of Art | May 8th - 11th, 2024 | A Four-Day Acrylic Painting Workshop with Autumn Skye
The Heart of Art | A Four-Day Acrylic Painting Workshop with Autumn Skye | May 8th - May 11th, 2024
Heartwood, Lund/qathet/Powell River
(No painting experience necessary)
Over four 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 own paintings, covering the journey of materials, application, concept, composition, “blocking & bridging”, colour theory, refining, glazing, and finishing.
Hosted at Skyelight Studio at Heartwood, north of Powell River in qathet regional district. During free time, students are welcome to relax, walk the beautiful forest and gardens, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, 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 prepared fresh on-site, and will feature in-season, local, and organic ingredients where possible. Meals will be mainly vegan, with some egg options.
Accommodation options available: rooms in the main house, 3 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 shower, double vanity sinks, and composting toilets.
REGISTER HERE
The Heart of Art | July 24th - July 28th, 2023 | A Five-Day Acrylic Painting Intensive with Autumn Skye
The Heart of Art | A Five-Day Acrylic Painting Intensive with Autumn Skye | July 24th to July 28th, 2023
Heartwood, Lund/qathet/Powell River
(No painting experience necessary)
Over five 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 own paintings, covering the journey of materials, application, concept, composition, “blocking & bridging”, colour theory, refining, glazing, and finishing.
Hosted at the Skyelight Studio at Heartwood, north of Powell River in qathet regional district. During free time, students are welcome to relax, walk the beautiful forest and gardens, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, 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 prepared fresh on-site, and will feature in-season, local, and organic ingredients where possible. Meals will be mainly vegan, with some egg options.
Accommodation options available: limited capacity rooms in the main house, 3 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 shower, double vanity sinks, and composting toilets.
THE HEART OF ART - TEEN SUMMER WORKSHOP: AGES 13-18
THE HEART OF ART 3-DAY ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS AGES 13-18
Exploring technique, inspiration, & process with Autumn Skye
(ALL LEVELS WELCOME - No painting experience necessary)
Over three full 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 individuals and the group as they work on their own paintings, covering the journey of materials, application, concept, composition, “blocking & bridging”, colour theory, refining, glazing, and finishing.
Hosted at Skyelight Studio, Heartwood, north of Powell River in qathet regional district.
9:30am - 5:30pm daily (with one-hour lunch break 12-1:30pm *no meals provided)
All supplies and tools are included.
No Meals or Accommodation (must bring packed lunch)
Click here to register.
The Spirit of Art | April 1st - 4th, 2023 | Autumn Skye Mentorship Retreat
The Spirit of Art | A Four-Day Acrylic Painting Mentorship Retreat with Autumn Skye
*Please note this is for Autumn Skye Alumni only, must have completed one previous workshop with Autumn Skye (Heart of Art, Soul Portraits, Vienna Academy, Italy Seminar, Magic Realism, etc)
A deeper dive into acrylic painting technique, empowered inspiration, composition, theory, & process with the attentive support of Autumn Skye. Over four days of studio time, students are invited into a deeper exploration of the creative painting process. Working from a blank canvas of your choice, you will be guided and empowered to get more ambitious with your composition or subject matter, challenge yourself, and grow as an artist with the mentorship of Autumn Skye.
Daily demonstrations will be tailored for the unique students and group to help liberate creative blocks and process challenges. Autumn Skye will work simultaneously on a new painting, demonstrating the various stages of a painting’s creation, and also offer attentive one-on-one support and feedback throughout the painting process.
Group or private critique sessions will also be facilitated for any students who wish to bring (up to three) existing complete or in-progress paintings for empowering, constructive, honest, and compassionate discourse.
Hosted at Skyelight Studio at Heartwood, north of Powell River in qathet regional district. During free time, students are welcome to relax, walk the beautiful forest and gardens, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, or keep painting!
The Heart of Art | March 27th - 30th, 2023 | A Four-Day Acrylic Painting Intensive with Autumn Skye
The Heart of Art | A Four-Day Acrylic Painting Intensive with Autumn Skye | March 27th - 30th 2023
Heartwood, Lund/qathet/Powell River
(No painting experience necessary)
Over four 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 own paintings, covering the journey of materials, application, concept, composition, “blocking & bridging”, colour theory, refining, glazing, and finishing.
Hosted at Skyelight Studio at Heartwood, north of Powell River in qathet regional district. During free time, students are welcome to relax, walk the beautiful forest and gardens, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, 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 prepared fresh on-site, and will feature in-season, local, and organic ingredients where possible. Meals will be mainly vegan, with some egg options.
Accommodation options available: limited capacity rooms in the main house, 3 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 shower, double vanity sinks, and composting toilets.
The Heart of Art | A four-day acrylic painting intensive with Autumn Skye exploring technique, inspiration, & process
The Heart of Art | A four-day acrylic painting intensive with Autumn Skye
Heartwood, Lund/qathet/PowellRiver
Limited spaces available!
(No painting experience necessary)
Over four 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 own paintings, covering the journey of materials, application, concept, composition, “blocking & bridging”, colour theory, refining, glazing, and finishing.
Hosted at Skyelight Studio at Heartwood, north of Powell River in qathet regional district. During free time students are welcome to relax, walk the beautiful forest and gardens, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, 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 prepared fresh on-site, and will feature in-season, local, and organic ingredients. Meals will be mainly vegan, with some egg options.
Accommodation options available: limited capacity rooms in the main house, as well as car or tent camping in the forest. Campers will have access to the “Forest Kitchen”, which is a fully set up and enclosed kitchen, which also contains an open-air private shower, double vanity sinks, and composting toilets.
*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.