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Itinerary* & Suggested Supply List*

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

8.00 AM - Breakfast 

9.00 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

8.00 AM - Breakfast

9.00 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 31st August - Day 4

8.00 AM - 9.00 AM - Breakfast

9.00 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 - Paint Off Event with all 3 Master Instructors

Thursday 1st September - Day 5

8.00 AM - 9.00 AM - Breakfast 

9.00 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 - 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. The individual instructor lists (coming soon) are for your information only. If you have any supply questions please contact the Federation office: 604-681-2744.  

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