September 17— 20, 2026
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Come work with Nicole in beautiful, remote Oona River. Focusing on techniques that add atmospheric and moody qualities to your paintings, you will develop depth and substance that enhance the story-telling properties within your artwork.
Whether you’re just discovering painting, or are familiar with it, you can enjoy learning in a supportive group of fellow artists. You’ll gain condensed knowledge and experience new techniques, while also relaxing and taking a break from normal daily tasks!
Using Nicole’s artwork, she will demonstrate how to use layers of light, varied colour, and shadow, to give your art more depth of glow. You’ll discover ways to create dramatic moods and textures that are often observed in nature through demos, sketches, and the implementation of the medium techniques that will help you advance in your creative work.
What’s Included?
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4 days/3 nights accommodation in Oona River, BC
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Expert Instruction: daily painting demos and exercises
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Personalized guidance tailored to your individual style
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Optional guided nature walk
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3 daily home cooked meals, snacks, and beverages
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Welcome gift
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New friends and community connection
Participants are responsible for bringing all of their own art supplies. A list of required materials will be provided upon registration.
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Travel
Travel via boat to and from Oona River is booked separately and is an additional cost ($125.00 each way). The ferry will leave from the Hartley Bay Ferry Terminal in Prince Rupert in the afternoon on the first day of the retreat, and return on the afternoon of the last day.
Cancellation Policy
Due to our small group size and remote location, we require notice of cancellation 14 days in advance at minimum. Partial refunds will be issued as follows:
Within 24 hours of purchase 100% refunded Cancellations up to 60 days prior to retreat start date 75% refunded Cancellations up to 14 days prior to retreat start date 50% refunded Cancellations within 14 days of the retreat start date No refund available Once the retreat has started No refund available In the event that Oona Adventures Ltd. must cancel a retreat as a result of transportation cancellation, inclement weather, instructor illness, a lack of participants, or unforeseen circumstances, the retreat will be rescheduled for a later date. If a guest cannot attend the rescheduled retreat, a full refund, less a $75.00 administrative fee will be issued. Registration must be full for a retreat weekend to run.
