Art Retreat: Connecting with Nature

ART RETREAT: CONNECTING WITH NATURE
Aug 30 – Sept 4, 2026
Sunday 5pm to Friday at 1pm
Adult program – Ages 16+
$187.00+HST

We will be Starting Sunday at 5pm with introductions and Making until Friday 1pm.

Using Unicamp and environs as our inspiration with its picturesque vistas, dappled ponds, rolling hills, fantastic forests and expansive skies. We will explore the perfect location and capture the light of morning, afternoon, dusk and sunset.

In three or four sessions a day create a series of small works in watercolour or drawing media with on location drawing and painting. These may be finished works or studies for future paintings. Go off on your own, or stick with the camaraderie of the group. Be introduced to a variety of techniques and strategies to create interesting composition. Use colour theory to create depth. We will explore principals of composition, along with principals of design. Learn about the close view with single objects & the long view using panoramic skies and hills. Each day will also have a one on one and group constructive critique and reworking or adding to the previous days studies.

This retreat is for all abilities, Adults- 16 years+, whether you are a practicing artist or just starting out, you set your own pace. Most of our treks to our locations will be on property and not far from the program centre. We will drive to some sunrises, all sunset locations and day trips. We will aim to carpool. Bring your own materials.

For additional information or enquiries; mckinleyrenzetti@gmail.com