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Salt Spring Island Art Retreat

Hello everyone! Here is a forum chat where attendants can discuss shared accommodations, transportation and helpful tips. To start it off here are a list of accommodations from Sue Contini! She is still in the works of getting a block of rooms booked.

18 comments

18 Comments

nicole.intoharmony

Fantastic! Thank You - Great info and answering a lot of the travel/art supply questions. The retreat sold out before my friend could get her ticket, so if one more opens up, please let me know :). I'm really looking forward to the retreat, and I'm wondering what Easel/Tripod people have found works best for the weater at Salt Springs? I have a small pochad box, I think it's too small to work. Have been looking at the New Wave u.go Plein Air Anywhere Large 11x14... Would love to know what everyone is using for Pouchade/Easels?

Sue Contini

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Hi Nicole - People have come on these trips with all kinds of things - from tiny thumb boxes to Doug's hefty Soltek! The BEST choice is a stable unit that you are comfortable with - there's nothing more frustrating than struggling with an easel set-up several times a day! Most of us work fairly small (8x10 and under), and tripods that you can hang a bag from and weigh down in windy situations are great.

PS. TV tables from the local thrift store HAVE been known to blow over and collapse though...😅

nicole.intoharmony

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Sounds good - I have something like the Meeden Plein Air Easel, tested it yesterday and the legs of the easel can spread out wide for more staiblity. It's smaller than I'd like such as a 10x12 mixing area... I'll play with it to see how it works. I need to practice lots of Plein Air before getting there! I usualy just draw outside and paint inside. How many years have you guys been doing this retreat?

Sue Contini

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I believe this is year 7! It is so awesome to see and paint beautiful scenery with other artists!

We've had a lot of people come with Meeden setups and they have been great. If you feel you need a larger mixing area, I have seen artists just clamp a bigger board onto their easel. There are also great palette attachments that clip onto your tripod legs out there in art-land.

Denise English

I have found a someone to share the cottage with me. Thanks to all who helped Nancy and I connect!

Sue Contini

Replying to

Wonderful news!!!

Gillian Quinn

I am flying to Victoria as the prices with Westjet are excellent.

I am interested in sharing a 2 bedroomed cottage with a woman.

Gillian Quinn

403 615 7373

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Sue Contini

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Hear that everyone?

Sue Contini

Oh so sorry Nancy!

nkloster48

Thanks Sue. Just to let you know, my name is actually Nancy. Thanks.

nkloster48

If there is a woman who is looking to share accommodation, please let me know. I will also be driving to the island.

Sue Contini

Replying to

Hi Nancy,

I am directing people to the forum as we speak! This is the place to come for all things shared!

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Denise English

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Hi Nicole, Denise here. I have reserved a cottage. It has 2 rooms. Please call me, 250 439 7050

Sue Contini

If you'd like a nifty thrifty way to transport wet paintings, check out this blog by Marc Dalessio! He uses slices of wine corks to keep his wet paintings apart while transporting them - others use matchsticks with the burny bit snipped off. Clever clever folks!

https://marcdalessio.com/traveling-with-wet-paintings/

Sue Contini

Mar 25

Good Morning Everyone!

Gamblin has a great write-up about travelling with art supplies - an excellent read and full of great tips!

https://gamblincolors.com/tips-for-traveling-with-artists-materials/

nkloster48

Mar 18

I’ve never been to Salt Spring Island & can’t wait. I just signed up & am wondering where the instructions take place?

Sue Contini

Mar 25

Replying to

Hi Nancy,

We will be painting in different areas around the island each day. Instruction takes place on site, en plein air! (Unless of course, it is pouring, when we have a back up plan)

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Rion Swinton

Mar 16

List of accommodations:

SALT SPRING INN - 132 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S9•(250) 537-9339

https://saltspringinn.com/

Traditional inn, no kitchens - $150/night

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THE COTTAGES ON SALT SPRING ISLAND

ROOMS ARE SOLD OUT.

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HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL

121 Upper Ganges Road

Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S2 Canada

Email: reservations@harbourhousessi.com

Phone: 1-250-537-4700

WISTERIA GUEST HOUSE

224 Park Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2R6 Canada

250 537 5899 | Toll Free: 888 537 5899

info@wisteriaguesthouse.com

Kimoko Brown Art

GREEN ACRES RESORT

241 Langs Rd

Salt Spring Island

British Columbia CA

V8K1N3

250.537.2585

greenacres@saltspring.com

CUSHEON LAKE RESORT

171 Natalie Lane, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

Tel: 250-537-9629, Email: resort@cusheonlake.com

Presque Mer B&B, a quiet orchard near the sea

Air BNB -> https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/1092766923109105422?check_out=2024-08-15&viralityEntryPoint=1&unique_share_id=87F78D00-28D5-4CD2-8A09-9B455D9EED78&slcid=724acb05dff94095b297baa5ffef0d18&s=76&feature=share&adults=2&check_in=2024-08-13&channel=native&slug=pPkSRtKU&source_impression_id=p3_1742859034_P3Hkx47oX3nP6FBB

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