Watercolour and the Art of Seeing

With David McEown

June 10 - 14, 2026

Book now and get 10% off accommodation prices. Offer valid until Mar 11, 2026.

Date and Time Details:
Program begins: June 10, 2026 6:30pm
Program ends: June 14, 2026 1:30pm
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Package Pricing: Click Register Now to view availability of accommodations and all-inclusive pricing. Learn more about our accommodation types.

Scholarships: Hollyhock programs are enriched by welcoming a multitude of voices and experiences that reflect global plurality. The Hollyhock scholarship program is one of the key strategies we employ to expand program access to underrepresented and marginalized communities. Learn more and apply.

Cancellation Policy : If you need to cancel more than 30 days before the start of the program, you'll be refunded the balance minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. No refunds or credits within 30 days of arrival. Please see Full Terms and Conditions for more information.

  • Private Cabin Oceanfront – CAD $3,530.00
  • Single w/ensuite Oceanfront – CAD $2,730.00
  • Single w/ensuite – CAD $2,570.00
  • Single w/shared bathroom – CAD $2,210.00
  • Couple w/ensuite Oceanfront – CAD $4,300.00
  • Couple w/ensuite – CAD $3,980.00
  • Couple w/shared bathroom – CAD $3,700.00
  • Twin w/ensuite oceanfront – CAD $2,170.00
  • Twin w/ensuite – CAD $2,010.00
  • Twin w/shared bathroom – CAD $1,830.00
  • Three-share w/shared bathroom – CAD $1,670.00
  • Women's Dorm – CAD $1,470.00
  • Men's Dorm – CAD $1,470.00
  • All-Gender Dorm – CAD $1,470.00
  • Tent Site Single – CAD $1,450.00
  • Tent Site Couple – CAD $2,700.00
  • Commuter – CAD $1,310.00
    • All Packages Include CAD $1,210.00 Tuition and meals
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Explore watercolour’s magical flowing spontaneity and essential techniques as you paint directly from nature.

Enhance your perception, way of “seeing”, and connectedness to the earth with this travel-friendly medium.

Enjoy dynamic watercolour demonstrations; exploring paint as a form of meditation and play. Uncover the secret hydrodynamics of watercolour paint and the brush work manipulation of the “bead” to define form. Tools, colours, and materials are simplified to achieve profound results with the minimum equipment that this portable medium affords.

A refreshing colour exercise reveals a clear painting objective. Learn to mix and create the colours you observe. Perception exercises and shape reading demonstrations show you how to achieve likeness and proportion. Capture the moment on paper as you paint either from our tranquil studio space or in an outdoor setting, inspired by mountains, ocean shorelines, forest, gardens of wondrous Cortes Island. 

Everyone with some art background is welcome, lessons will accommodate all experience levels.

Art Supplies

All participants will receive a detailed supply list in advance of the program in order to procure all necessary materials.

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.

About the Presenter

David McEown

Canadian artist David McEown has used the medium of watercolour for the past 30 years to explore and express many of this earth’s wilderness areas. His paintings from Antarctica to the North Pole are represented in collections worldwide. David is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and an elected member of […]

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