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What is there to do in the Campbell River / Quadra Island and north central Vancouver Island area of BC, Canada (besides salmon fishing)?
Feed
the eagles!
First off, don't miss out on feeding the eagles with Warren...they'll
come within feet of the boat... And don't forget your camera, either!
Click on the eagle photo for an exceptional view of an eagle coming
in to feed.
Whale watching – Vancouver Island is world famous for it!
Although Orcas (killer whales) are not a frequent sighting in Discovery Passage, between Vancouver Island and Quadra Island, they can be seen almost any day in the summer in Johnstone Strait, a little farther north of Campbell River between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, Canada.
If you would like to spend a day on a whale watching trip...Warren can arrange it for you. Daytrips can also be arranged for viewing a variety of wildlife including bears, sea lions, sea birds, seals and more!
Sea kayaking – it's incredible along the coast of Quadra Island and the Discovery Islands
Have you ever paddled? Sea kayaking is a great way to explore Vancouver Island's beautiful marine environment. Even if you've never paddled before there are kayaking outfitters and guides on Quadra Island who'd love to teach you how and take you on a kayaking adventure - half a day, or perhaps a moonlight paddle!
Other activities...
Horseback riding, hiking, cycling, beachcombing and rock-climbing are available as well as more traditional activities such as golf and tennis. Take your pick - or just curl up with a good book and enjoy the view from your lovely suite.
Culture
in the Pacific Northwest
ampbell River and Quadra Island offer cultural activities as well including the Kwaguilth Native Museum, Campbell River Museum, art galleries and working studios and theatres including Gilda's House of Treasures, a traditional native dance theatre in Campbell River that offers regular performances throughout the summer.
Gyotaku Workshop
Now planning for the 2005 season!
Fish and nature
printing is a unique and delightful art-form.
With this method, paper or silk are placed over a fish (or shell
or leaf), then inked "tampos" are pressed against the
fabric, making a perfect image of the subject. Not
only are the results a beautiful art form, they are fun and exciting
to make yourself!
What's Included...
This
combined beginner/intermediate/advanced workshop include 4 days,
3 nights accommodations, an evening orientation, 2 full days of
instruction and a showing of all artists work on the final afternoon
of the program.
Materials
used during the course are provided by the instructor.
Gyotaku ink sets are available to purchase so that you can continue
this unique and stunning art form at home.
Cost...
Workshops: $200 US funds per person per session
Accommodations: $89 per person, single or double occupancy
at nearby April Point Lodge. Reserve your space by contacting Megan
Sinnott at Oak Bay Marine Group.
Meals and applicable taxes are not included.
Dates...
Beginners Session
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2005 - please email to register your interest!
May 2 - Evening orientation session
May 3 - Gyotaku session 1
May 4 - Gyotaku session 2
Advanced
Session
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May 4,5,6, 2003
2005 - please email to register your interest!
May 4 - Evening orientation session
May 5 - Gyotaku session 1
May 6 - Gyotaku session 2
About
the instructor...
Master
printer Mineo Yamamoto from Japan makes it easy helping each student
to bring their work to life. Mineo Yamamoto is a Gyotaku artist and
printer of international reknown. He has taught thousands of people
from all over the world from Japan to New Zealand, from Canada to
Europe, the art of fish and nature printing.
Mineo and his
wife Ieka have come to April Point each year for the past 6 years
to teach the indirect method of printing to a very enthusiastic
group. Visit Mineo's
studio in Japan to see more of his lovely prints.
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