CREATIVITY

Nature

Plein Air Canadian Rainforest Workshop

ABOUT

Join former university professor and Liberated Brush Workshop creator Felicia van Bork, MFA, for a dynamic, five-day-plus plein air painting workshop. Beautiful Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island, provides spectacular views of rocky coastlines, dramatic pines and deep water, and the first two weeks of September are the ideal time of year to paint them. Designed for all skill levels, this adventure focuses on brushwork, composition and color. Registered participants receive a list of the oil painting supplies and equipment that Felicia travels with herself. Her economical, step-by-step instruction is designed to help artists find their best selves as they envision, compose, and paint powerfully engaging landscapes from life.

Our Process

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

    Expert Instruction

    Learn from an encouraging, experienced Canadian educator.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and half circle lines.

    Scenic Locations

    Pre-scouted, dramatic sites around Lake Cowichan.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and circle lines.

    Skill Building

    Focus on strong composition, color, and confident brushwork.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.

    Accessible to All

    Suitable for beginners to advanced painters.

Sign up for a transformative, creative experience in the heart of nature.

Felicia van Bork's work is in the permanent collections of museums and academic institutions as well as numerous private and corporate collectors. She has been awarded grants and residency fellowships from institutions including the American Academy in Rome, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and McColl Center for Art + Innovation. Her work has been featured at international art fairs such as Art Miami, Art Winwood and the Dallas Art Fair. She has taught at Columbia University, Penn State Erie, Davidson College and the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, where her enthusiastic teaching has received top-ranked evaluations every semester.