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2025 Banff Retreat Itinerary* & Suggested Supply List*

Sunday 28th September - Arrival Day

4.00 PM - Registration Opens

6.00 PM - 7.00 PM - Dinner 

7.00 PM - Welcome 

Monday 29th September - Day 2

7.30 AM - Breakfast 

8.30 AM - Gather Gear 

9.30 AM - 4.00 PM - Painting in small groups with your first Master Instructor (1 hr for lunch) 

6.00 PM - 7.00 PM - Dinner

7.00 PM - Evening Activity

Tuesday 30th September - Day 3

7.30 AM - Breakfast

8.30 AM - Gather Gear 

9.30 AM - 4.00 PM Painting in small groups with a different Master Instructor (1 hr for lunch)

6.00 PM - 7.00 PM Dinner

7.00 PM - Evening Activity

Wednesday 1st October - Day 4

7.30 AM - 8.30 AM - Breakfast

8.30 AM - Gather Gear 

9.00 AM - 4.00 PM Painting in small groups with a different Master Instructor (1 hr for lunch)

6.00 PM - 7.00 PM Dinner
7.00 PM - Evening Activity

Thursday 2nd October - Day 5

7.30 AM - 8.30 AM - Breakfast 

8.30 AM - Gather Gear

9.00 AM - 4.00 PM Painting in small groups with a different Master Instructor (1 hr for lunch)
6.00 PM - 7.00 PM Dinner 

7.00 PM - Evening Activity

Friday 3rd October - Departure Day

8.00 AM - 9.00 AM - Breakfast

Departure after breakfast 

* This is a working itinerary - times and activities are subject to change. 

* Photo Courtesy of Banff Centre *

General Supply List*

  • Lightweight easel 
  • Small folding stool 
  • Apron or paint shirt 
  • Sun hat 
  • Drinking water
  • Backpack, box or trolley to carry your supplies
  • Small sketchbook 
  • Pencils, eraser, sharpener 
  • Primed boards or canvases
  • Paints - oils or acrylics 
  • Brushes
  • Rags or paper towels/blue shop towels 
  • Palette (wet for oils, spritzer for acrylics) 
  • Garbage bags
  • Water or solvent container
  • Medium/retarder
  • Sunscreen/bug repellent 
  • Viewfinder
  • Reference photos in case of rain 
  • Camera


Clothing - For the end of September you can expect cold temperatures of 0 C in the mornings and evenings but day time highs into the 15 C range.  

It may technically be fall in September, but you should definitely pack for winter weather as well. You can expect some brisk mornings and evenings where it's helpful to have a sweater, hoodie, pullover, fleece top or jacket. During your day outside the weather can fluctuate between warm and cold, so bring clothes that can be easily layered. A light rain jacket and rubber boots are also a must-have. 


*  Instructor Supply Lists available for download at the bottom of this page. Please keep in mind that these lists are provided as recommendations. If you are an experienced plein air painter, just bring your usual supplies. If you have any supply questions please contact the Federation office at 604-681-2744.  


 100% refund is available until March 31st, 2025 at noon.

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