Plein air painting

CANADIAN ROCKIES, Canada

June 6 - 7, 2026, 10am - 4:00pm

About

Join artist and educator Mark Vazquez-Mackay for two full days of painting in the Canadian rockies. Retreat will start Saturday morning by getting familiar with the landscape by doing some drawings. Then, you will spend the rest of the weekend painting the landscape alongside Mark while receiving guidance and suggestions from him on how to strategies your painting.

Participants are welcome to paint in any desiered medium: water-colour, acrylic, or oil.

Where

We will meet in Dead Man’s Flats/Three Sisters Campground and take a short walk into our painting site off the Bow river. Location is a 1 hour drive from Calgary. For lunch, you are welcome to bring food, or walk into town to a restaurant.

If transportation is a barrier for you, we can explore carpooling options.

Materials

  • Field or portable easel

  • Paint set (paints, brushes, palette)

  • stool/chair (optional)

  • bug repellent, sunscreen, food/drink, etc

Cost

$80 for 1 day

$150 for both days

You are responsible for the cost of your accommodations, art materials, and food.

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Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation and additional info.