2025 Federation Retreat
Below is a list of courses for which you can enroll. To see more information about course status or to register for the course/workshop, click on the course title.
Federation Retreat 2025 - Nova Scotia Wait List
Cost: Free2025 Federation Retreat Nova Scotia
Dates and exact location to be announced soon!
The Federation Retreat is the largest educational and social event of the year, hosted by the Federation of Canadian Artists.
This 2025 Retreat will take place in beautiful Nova Scotia, where you'll experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations the East Coast has to offer.
In the company of our Master Instructors you'll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air. In the evenings, you'll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings.
We look forward to you joining us!
FEES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
- 4 days of instruction with the chance to paint with each Master Instructor
- All evening social activities
- 3 meals and all snacks daily - for the duration of your stay either in a socially distant communal setting
- 5 nights accommodation
- 1 goodie bag per artist registrant
WAITLIST:
If you don't want to make your booking yet, but receive all updates and information on our Retreat you can sign up for our waitlist. The waitlist is to determine initial interest with no obligation to book. Click "Sign Up"- button below!
2025 Banff Retreat - Early Bird
Cost: CAN$2,945.002025 Federation Retreat at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, Alberta
DATES: Sunday - Friday, September 28- October 3rd
SHARED ROOM - EARLY BIRD
The Federation Retreat is the largest educational and social event of the year, hosted by the Federation of Canadian Artists.
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| Michael King |
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| David Shkolny |
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| Doug Swinton |
The 2025 Fall Retreat will take place in beautiful Banff, Alberta. Based at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, you'll experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
Each room is shared occupancy, two to a room. If you'd like to stay with a friend, be sure to email education@artists.ca with your room share request, after making your booking.
In the company of our Master Instructors:
David Shkolny and
you'll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air.
In the evenings, you'll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings.
We look forward to you joining us.
FEES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
- 4 days of instruction with the chance to paint with each Master Instructor
- All evening social activities
- 3 meals and all snacks daily - for the duration of your stay
- 5 nights accommodation
- 1 goodie bag per artist registrant
All inclusive - $2,945
A 50% deposit of $1,472.50 (as reflected below) is due at time of registration with the balance due by April 30th, 2025.
CANCELLATION / REFUNDS:
- 100% refund is available until February 15th, 2025 at noon.
- Before April 30th we will be providing a 50% refund on the full retreat fee.
- After April 30th we will not be providing refunds.
- Registrations are transferable - you can gift your spot to a friend!
For the latest Federation Retreat news, visit our retreat-dedicated webpage here.
For questions, please call the Federation office at 604-681-2744.
2025 Nova Scotia Retreat - Private Room - Early Bird
Cost: CAN$2,900.002025 Summer Federation Retreat
Events Acadia, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
June 22nd - 27th, 2025
PRIVATE ROOM - EARLY BIRD
The Retreat is the Federation of Canadian Artist's largest educational and social event of the year.
The 2025 Summer Retreat will take place in beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Based at Acadia University, you'll experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations the east coast have to offer.
In the company of our Master Instructors you'll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air. In the evenings, you'll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings.
We look forward to you joining us!
Your Accommodation:
Events Acadia’s residence-turned-hotel will be our home base for the 2025 retreat.
You can either book a private room (scroll to the bottom of this page to make your booking for this option) or book a shared room which will be occupied by you and one other retreat participant here.
Fees are inclusive of:
- 4 days of instruction with the chance to paint with each Master Instructor
- All evening social activities
- 3 meals and all snacks daily - for the duration of your stay
- 5 nights accommodation
- 1 goodie bag per registrant
For questions, please call the Federation office at 604-681-2744.
2025 Nova Scotia Retreat - Shared Room - Early Bird
Cost: CAN$2,750.002025 Summer Federation Retreat
Events Acadia, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
June 22nd - 27th, 2025
SHARED ROOM - EARLY BIRD
The Retreat is the Federation of Canadian Artist's largest educational and social event of the year.
The 2025 Summer Retreat will take place in beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Based at Acadia University, you'll experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations the east coast have to offer.
In the company of our Master Instructors you'll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air. In the evenings, you'll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings.
We look forward to you joining us!
Your Accommodation:
Events Acadia’s residence-turned-hotel will be our home base for the 2025 retreat.
You can either book a shared room which will be occupied by you and one other retreat participant (scroll to the bottom of this page to make your booking for this option) or book your private room here.
If you'd like to share your cabin with a friend or family member, be sure to mention it upon making your booking or email education@artists.ca with your room share request.
Fees are inclusive of:
- 4 days of instruction with the chance to paint with each Master Instructor
- All evening social activities
- 3 meals and all snacks daily - for the duration of your stay
- 5 nights accommodation
- 1 goodie bag per registrant
For questions, please call the Federation office at 604-681-2744.
2025 Nova Scotia Retreat - Private Room
Cost: CAN$3,050.002025 Summer Federation Retreat
Events Acadia, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
June 22nd - 27th, 2025
PRIVATE ROOM
The Retreat is the Federation of Canadian Artist's largest educational and social event of the year.
The 2025 Summer Retreat will take place in beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Based at Acadia University, you'll experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations the east coast have to offer.
In the company of our Master Instructors you'll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air. In the evenings, you'll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings.
We look forward to you joining us!
Your Accommodation:
Events Acadia’s residence-turned-hotel will be our home base for the 2025 retreat.
You can either book a private room (scroll to the bottom of this page to make your booking for this option) or book a shared room which will be occupied by you and one other retreat participant here.
Fees are inclusive of:
- 4 days of instruction with the chance to paint with each Master Instructor
- All evening social activities
- 3 meals and all snacks daily - for the duration of your stay
- 5 nights accommodation
- 1 goodie bag per registrant
For questions, please call the Federation office at 604-681-2744.
2025 Nova Scotia Retreat - Shared Room
Cost: CAN$2,900.002025 Summer Federation Retreat
Events Acadia, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
June 22nd - 27th, 2025
SHARED ROOM
The Retreat is the Federation of Canadian Artist's largest educational and social event of the year.
The 2025 Summer Retreat will take place in beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Based at Acadia University, you'll experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations the east coast have to offer.
In the company of our Master Instructors you'll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air. In the evenings, you'll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings.
We look forward to you joining us!
Your Accommodation:
Events Acadia’s residence-turned-hotel will be our home base for the 2025 retreat.
You can either book a shared room which will be occupied by you and one other retreat participant (scroll to the bottom of this page to make your booking for this option) or book your private room here.
If you'd like to share your cabin with a friend or family member, be sure to mention it upon making your booking or email education@artists.ca with your room share request.
Fees are inclusive of:
- 4 days of instruction with the chance to paint with each Master Instructor
- All evening social activities
- 3 meals and all snacks daily - for the duration of your stay
- 5 nights accommodation
- 1 goodie bag per registrant
For questions, please call the Federation office at 604-681-2744.
2025 Banff Retreat
Cost: CAN$3,100.002025 Federation Retreat at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, Alberta
DATES: Sunday - Friday, September 28- October 3rd
SHARED ROOM
The Federation Retreat is the largest educational and social event of the year, hosted by the Federation of Canadian Artists.
|
| Michael King |
|
|
| David Shkolny |
|
| Doug Swinton |
The 2025 Fall Retreat will take place in beautiful Banff, Alberta. Based at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, you'll experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
Each room is shared occupancy, two to a room. If you'd like to stay with a friend, be sure to email education@artists.ca with your room share request, after making your booking.
In the company of our Master Instructors:
David Shkolny and
you'll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air.
In the evenings, you'll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings.
We look forward to you joining us.
FEES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
- 4 days of instruction with the chance to paint with each Master Instructor
- All evening social activities
- 3 meals and all snacks daily - for the duration of your stay
- 5 nights accommodation
- 1 goodie bag per artist registrant
All inclusive - $3,100
A 50% deposit of $1,550 (as reflected below) is due at time of registration with the balance due by April 30th, 2025.
CANCELLATION / REFUNDS:
- 100% refund is available until February 15th, 2025 at noon.
- Before April 30th we will be providing a 50% refund on the full retreat fee.
- After April 30th we will not be providing refunds.
- Registrations are transferable - you can gift your spot to a friend!
For the latest Federation Retreat news, visit our retreat-dedicated webpage here.
For questions, please call the Federation office at 604-681-2744.