Paint with the Living World
Classes & camps build life-long painting skills based on natural principles, and support authentic, heartful expression. Learn the Creative by Nature Art Method- a fresh dynamic sensory approach to painting, ideal for art loving youth and adults who want to stretch their art wings, naturally.
Fall 2023
Painting with Nature for Adults
In this dynamic painting course you will draw, print and paint with the living world and your wild heart for deep connection, skill building and sheer delight.
Designed for both beginners and confident creatives, paint encounters invite fresh joyful exploration of nature, materials and processes. Learn the Creative by Nature Art Method of painting in communion with nature through your senses. Watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of bird flight, shadows, clouds, and the wind invite you to touch in, explore, be spontaneous, and find flow as you ignite a painting practice to call your own, naturally. You will paint in a handmade folded crescendo watercolour book that will be your painting companion long after the course is complete.
In addition, in each class you will be invited to experiment with new materials, or familiar ones in new ways, as you work on projects that incorporate some of the following: Japanese Sumingashi marbling, alcohol inks, string art, spin drawing, gelli plate acrylic printing, collage, nature self portraits, plant pigments, mandalas, and pastels.
All materials provided. Bring a journal, snacks & water.
Mondays Oct 16- Nov 20, 2023
Mornings 10-12, or Afternoons 1-3.
$375
Call or text Lisa 250-538-2251
email llipsett@me.com
About Lisa
For over three decades, visual artist and educator Lisa Lipsett has been teaching art to children and adults, professionals and curious creatives, in workshops, professional development programs, schools, in her studio, in the forests and the Salish Sea in British Columbia, as well as Belize, Thailand, the Azores and Switzerland. Her passion is to create with the living world and to share this joy with others.

Nature Art Classes for kids 7+
Fridays 10-3, $275
Session 1: Oct 20-Nov 10
Session 2: Nov 17- Dec 8
These exciting nature inspired art classes are perfect for kids who love to make art.
Drawing, painting and printmaking skills are taught using the Creative by Nature Art Method- an unique hands on nature based practice developed by Lisa Lipsett which uses the senses and whole brain learning to first connect to nature then create. Each student will create their own Nature Art watercolour folded crescendo book to take home for practice and further enjoyment.
Young artists are introduced to fresh art projects each day in a professional fine art studio with a good sized outdoor area for nature connection and exploration. Painting and drawing skills are strengthened while authentic creative expression is encouraged through fun personalized projects, lots of 1:1 instructional time, and open access to tons of real art materials. Boost your child’s art confidence and fuel their passion for artful expression.
Young artists strengthen their unique expression through experimentation with some of the following: Japanese Sumingashi marbling, cyanotypes, alcohol inks, watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of birds, shadows clouds, the wind … flower prints, spirographs, spin drawing, gelli plate acrylic printing, collage, paper making, nature self portraits, plant pigments, mandalas, string art, to name a few.
Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.
About Lisa
For over three decades, visual artist and educator Lisa Lipsett has been teaching art to children and adults, professionals and curious creatives, in workshops, professional development programs, schools, in her studio, in the forests and the Salish Sea in British Columbia, as well as Belize, Thailand, the Azores and Switzerland. Her passion is to create with the living world and to share this joy with others.
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Summer 2022
Summer Classes for Adults


Art play in the studio

Learn innovative painting & drawing techniques

Paint in the garden
In these dynamic nature paint retreats you will create with the living world and your wild heart.
Designed for both beginners and confident creatives, paint encounters invite fresh joyful exploration of nature, materials and processes. Flow, spin, tune in, touch in, explore pattern, be spontaneous, as you ignite a painting practice to call your own. Learn the Creative by Nature Art Method of painting in communion with nature.
Feel free to experiment to find your unique expression. Try out some of the following: Japanese Sumingashi marbling, acrylic pours, alcohol inks, watercolour finger painting with sounds, textures, patterns of birds, shadows clouds, the wind … Spirograph, spin drawing, gelli plate acrylic printing, collage, nature self portraits, plant pigments, mandalas, string art, cold wax play, to the name a few.
Three Day Paint Retreats
Choose from>
Jun 27, 28, 29
July 18, 19, 20
Aug 22, 23, 24
Mon/Tues/Wed 10-3, $375
All materials provided
Bring a journal, your lunch, snacks & water.
Call or text Lisa
250 538 2251
Email llipsett@me.com
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Custom classes available for small groups of friends and family.
Flexible options- self-design a series or do a single session.
Give the gift of Art. Gift certificates available.
Call 250 537 9785 or
Contact me for info.
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I will continue exploring this wonderful world of expression you taught me. I am very grateful.
N. Watters
I was an art virgin. Never taken an art class. Never thought I would. I'm so glad I did.
C. Mauro
Creative by Nature Art with Lisa is pure joy!
C. Smart
When I finish painting it gives me a feeling of release. I feel calm and satisfied. It is an outlet for stress, and it enables me to connect with something greater.
Environmental Studies graduate student
Even though I am a market gardener and outdoors all the time, it was totally different to be in the same environment, but with a creative focus.
H. Thoma
Lisa helped me take that leap of faith onto the page. I realized that this is a gift we all have. Forever grateful.
N. Watters
The art projects were fun, simple and before I even started to paint I already felt that whatever expression I presented it was the right one for me.
N. Watters
I am ready to get into my practice, whatever it shapes up to be! Thanks for the inspiration and for BEAUTY MUSE.
P. Pillay
The support of a schedule helped me to prioritize time to deepen my art practice, and there were many AHA moments and surprises along the way!
H. Thoma
Fears of failure and not being good enough could not gain the slightest foothold in the context of Lisa's approach. How can a painting fail when it has been created with closed eyes?
C. Mauro
This week really opened up big doors for me in understanding the much larger role art, and specifically painting, can play in my life - as a way to connect more deeply with nature, myself and others.
N. Foley
Sail Stretch Create 2015
Summer 2022 Nature Art Camps 7-12
Week 1 July 4-8 (1 spot left)
Week 2 July 11-15 (1 spot left)
Week 3 August 8-12 (full)
Monday -Friday 10-3
$375
These exciting nature inspired art camps are perfect for kids who love to make art. Young artists are introduced to fresh art projects each day in a professional fine art studio with a good sized outdoor area for nature connection and exploration. Painting and drawing skills are strengthened while authentic creative expression is encouraged through fun personalized projects, lots of 1:1 instructional time, and open access to tons of real art materials. Boost your child’s art confidence and fuel their passion for artful expression.
Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.
To REGISTER
Call or text Lisa 250 538 2251
email llipsett@me.com

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SPRING 2022 Nature Art Classes for Kids

March Break 2022


Week 1- March 21-25
Week 2- March 28- April 1
Monday -Friday 10-3
$375
This exciting nature inspired art camp is for kids 7+ who love to make art. With two fine art studios and a good sized outdoor area for nature connection and exploration, young artists are introduced to fresh art projects each day. While still being loads of fun, art skills and techniques are finely tuned. Personalized projects, lots of 1:1 instructional time, and access to tons of real art materials, all strengthen unique creative expression. The focus will be on developing drawing & painting confidence, creative resilience and passion for artful expression.
Each day has a nature based theme like Texture, Flow, Light, Spin, & Movement, that weaves throughout. Sun prints, spirographs, stamp making, swing drawing, mandalas, group painting, ink play, string drawing, touch painting, gelli prints and creative nature connection watercolour using the senses are some of the highlighted art techniques. Materials include natural pigments, acrylic, dried flowers, watercolour, pastel, graphite, permanent markers, gouache, copper leaf, air dry clay, fabric, alcohol & acrylic inks.
Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.
For more info
Call or text 250 538 2251 or email llipsett@me.com for more info and to register.
NOTE: Each student will have their own dedicated workspace and art encounters will happen outdoors as much as possible to support Covid safety.
 Art Abundance
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Teen Nature Art Camp for youth 12+

Same great nature painting, drawing and print making encounters but with a more sophisticated and independent vibe!
Spaces filling quickly.
Please contact me- llipsett@me.com or text 250 538 2251 or call 250 537 9785 for more info and to register.
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