Itinerary* & Suggested Supply List*
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Sunday 28th August - Arrival Day
4.00 PM - Registration Opens
6.00 PM - 7.00 PM - Dinner
7.00 PM - Tour Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
Monday 29th August - Day 2
7.30 AM - Breakfast
8.30 AM - Gather Gear
9.30 - 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 - Panel Discussion with all 3 Master Instructors
Tuesday 30th August - 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 - History Talk with Stella M. Peters
Wednesday 31st August - 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 - Paint Off Event with all 3 Master Instructors
Thursday 1st September - 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 - Art Show & Sale
Friday 2nd September - Departure Day
8.00 AM - 9.00 AM - Breakfast
Departure after breakfast
* This is a working itinerary - times and activities are subject to change.
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 - West Coast weather can be sunny, cold and wet - all on the same day - so rain-wear and gumboots are a must have. Similarly an umbrella for your easel would also be beneficial, but not mandatory.
* If you are an experienced plein air painter, just bring your usual supplies. If you have any supply questions please contact the Federation office: 604-681-2744.
