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Date & Time Details:
Program begins: July 25, 2025
Program ends: July 30, 2025
Click here to view a sample program schedule.

Location: Hollyhock Cortes Island

Address: Cortes Island, Strathcona, BC, Canada

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Nature Paints Itself

With Jeremy Herndl

July 25 - 30, 2025

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What if the world created us humans to speak its names, sing its rivers and winds? What if nature paints itself, using our deft human hands and the tactility of sight to emulate its textures, colours and spaces?

In this workshop we shall enter the space of nature, the garden, forest and ocean and paint what we see. We can slow down, observe the textures and colours and make our mark on the canvas. This is a way to interact with the phenomenal world, take a break from the clamouring of the news, the internet and speed of daily life. Here we have time for mind and take ownership of our attention while we engage in a conversation with the more-than-human world through the contemplative act of painting.

This workshop is open to new and experienced painters alike.

Program Highlights

  • Aim to paint 5 small paintings, one per day
  • Explore, learn and share techniques that will guide you throughout the entire painting process, with special attention to how to start and how to conclude your paintings
  • Take time for sharing, feedback and conversation about our work and applied techniques, at the beginning of our time together, midpoint, and before we part ways

Art Supplies

  • All participants will receive a detailed supply list upon registration.

Oil paint will be our main medium (because the waste is easier to manage), but acrylic or gauche can be used. Participants will be spending time outdoors walking, sometimes over rugged terrain. Please pack mindfully and consider bringing supportive footwear and email [email protected] for more information or for any accessibility related questions.

Testimonials

“Jeremy was great at offering assistance and suggestions without being critical. Art is a vulnerable process, and I think he really allowed everyone to shine in their own way.” – Past participant

“[Jeremy] has a great approach to “teaching” that is inclusive and open ended that makes it accessible and welcoming to all skill levels.” – Past participant

Daily Schedule

A detailed schedule will be emailed to you about 30 days prior to your program. Click here to view a sample program schedule.

 

Presenter

Jeremy Herndl
Jeremy Herndl was born in Surrey, BC and has lived across Canada and abroad. He earned his BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art in Design in 1996 and his MAA in Painting at Emily Carr University in 2011.  
In recent years, Jeremy has received funding from the Canada…
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