2026

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Jan 23, 30, Feb 6,13, 27.  10-3pm, $375

Boost your child’s art confidence and fuel their passion for artful expression in this exciting series that is 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 art exploration. Painting, printmaking 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 an abundance of real art materials.

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Participants make their own folded crescendo Nature Art Book for watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of bird flight, shadows, clouds, and the wind to invite touching in, exploring, being spontaneous, and finding flow to ignite a personal painting practice, naturally. In addition, they will explore fresh image-making materials and techniques like natural paint, gelli plate acrylic printing, sumingashi marbling, cyanotypes, and alcohol inks. They will dive into how to embellish, extend, layer and collage images using Zen Tangle pattern drawing and decorative design with gel pens and POSCA acrylic markers.

Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.

To register: Contact Lisa (call/text) 250-538-2251  or email llipsett@me.com

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March Break Nature Art Camp 7+

Week 1: March 16-20, 10-3, $375

Week 2: March 23- 27, 10-3, $375

This exciting nature inspired camp is 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 art exploration. Painting, printmaking 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 an abundance of real art materials.

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Participants make their own folded crescendo Nature Art Book for watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of bird flight, shadows, clouds, and the wind to invite touching in, exploring, being spontaneous, and finding flow to ignite a personal painting practice, naturally. In addition, they will explore fresh image-making materials and techniques like natural paint, gelli plate acrylic printing, sumingashi marbling, cyanotypes, and alcohol inks. They will dive into how to embellish, extend, layer and collage images using Zen Tangle pattern drawing and decorative design with gel pens and POSCA acrylic markers.

Boost your child’s art confidence and fuel their passion for artful expression in this exciting series. Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.

To register: Contact Lisa (call/text) 250-538-2251  or email llipsett@me.com

 

Image 2026-01-07 at 10.39 PM Paint Flow Classes for Adults
Mondays Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9. 1-3:30, $325

Experience the joy of a meaningful art practice to call your own while deepening connection to the living world.

In this four week class, you will learn the techniques and principles of Natural Painting- a fresh dynamic sensory approach to painting, ideal for nature lovers who want to stretch their art wings, naturally. Innovative sensory drawing and painting techniques boost creative flow, reduce stress, and increase art confidence.

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Designed for both beginners and confident creatives, these paint classes invite fresh joyful exploration of nature, materials and processes. Be introduced to watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of bird flight, shadows, clouds, and the wind as you touch in, explore, be spontaneous, and find flow.
      You will paint in a handmade folded crescendo watercolour book that will be your painting companion long after the course is complete. In addition, you will explore new image-making materials, or familiar ones in new ways, like natural pigments, gelli plate acrylic printing, Sumingashi marbling and alcohol inks. You will also learn how to embellish and extend images using  Zen Tangle drawing patterns with gel pens and POSCA acrylic markers. Take time from distraction and busyness to boost your artful intelligence.
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All materials provided. Bring a journal, snacks & water. Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.
To register: Contact Lisa (call/text) 250-538-2251  or email: llipsett@me.com
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 Summer 2026
Nature Art Camp for kids 7+

Wk 1- July 6-10, 10-3pm, $375

Wk 2- July 13-17, 10-3pm, $375

Wk 3- July 20-24, 10-3pm, $375

Wk 4- Aug 10-14, 10-3pm, $375

Wk 5- Aug 17-21, 10-3pm, $375

To register: Contact Lisa at 250-538-2251 (call/text) or email llipsett@me.com

This exciting nature inspired camp is 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 art exploration. Painting, printmaking 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 an abundance of real art materials.

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Participants make their own folded crescendo Nature Art Book for watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of bird flight, shadows, clouds, and the wind to invite touching in, exploring, being spontaneous, and finding flow to ignite a personal painting practice, naturally. In addition, they will explore fresh image-making materials and techniques like natural paint, gelli plate acrylic printing, sumingashi marbling, cyanotypes, and alcohol inks. They will dive into how to embellish, extend, layer and collage images using Zen Tangle pattern drawing and decorative design with gel pens and POSCA acrylic markers.

Boost your child’s art confidence and fuel their passion for artful expression in this exciting series. Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.

To register: Contact Lisa (call/text) 250-538-2251  or email llipsett@me.com

Summer 2026 Teen Camp 12+

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Gelli printing with plants

 July 20-24, 2026 10-3, $375
Designed for both beginners and confident creative teens, paint encounters invite fresh joyful exploration of nature, materials and processes. Teens will be introduced to the Creative by Nature Art Method of painting in communion with nature through the senses. Watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of bird flight, shadows, clouds, and the wind invite touching in, exploring, being spontaneous, and finding flow to ignite a personal painting practice, naturally. We will paint in a handmade folded crescendo watercolour book that will be a painting companion long after the camp is complete. All materials provided. Bring a journal, snacks & water. Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.

To REGISTER
Call/text Lisa 250 538 2251
email llipsett@me.com

About Lisa Lipsett

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Visual artist and educator Lisa Lipsett has inspired children, adults, educators, and curious creatives through her art teaching in workshops, professional development programs, schools, her studio, and the wild classrooms of forest and sea. Based in British Columbia, she has also shared her creative practice in Belize, Thailand, the Azores, and Switzerland. Lisa’s deep passion is creating with the living world- and sharing the joy of that connection with others through classes, camps, videos, books and creative mentorship. Visit her on substack at creativebynatureart.substack.com

To register: Contact Lisa (call/text) 250-538-2251  or email llipsett@me.com

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