September 26th - 28th, 2025
About the Fall Workshop
September 26-28, 2025 at
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve Ltd. 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, On K0M 1S0
1 800 631 2198 https://www.haliburtonforest.com/about-us/
Accommodation is in 2 and 3 bedroom cottages, with kitchenettes, dining area, propane stoves and fireplaces, and a bathroom. Many of the bedrooms have twin beds so numbers can increase. Some cottages are connected by a hallway.
The Haliburton Forest is about 3 hours from Mississauga, and Ottawa and 2.5 from Toronto. There are trails for hiking, lakes to swim and as well a tour of the wolf centre can be arranged. The seminar building is a large building with many windows down two sides. There is room for standing easels and tabletop easels. Lighting is bright except for the very centre of the room.
Cost:2 nights’ accommodation, all meals (dinner Friday to Lunch on Sunday), snacks, welcoming wine and cheese, instructor. Single Room $475 /person Double (2 in room) $425 each
Add an additional night by reserving with the Haliburton Forest. Contact: Angie Grant.
September 26-28, 2025 at
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve Ltd. 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, On K0M 1S0
1 800 631 2198 https://www.haliburtonforest.com/about-us/
Accommodation is in 2 and 3 bedroom cottages, with kitchenettes, dining area, propane stoves and fireplaces, and a bathroom. Many of the bedrooms have twin beds so numbers can increase. Some cottages are connected by a hallway.
The Haliburton Forest is about 3 hours from Mississauga, and Ottawa and 2.5 from Toronto. There are trails for hiking, lakes to swim and as well a tour of the wolf centre can be arranged. The seminar building is a large building with many windows down two sides. There is room for standing easels and tabletop easels. Lighting is bright except for the very centre of the room.
Cost:2 nights’ accommodation, all meals (dinner Friday to Lunch on Sunday), snacks, welcoming wine and cheese, instructor. Single Room $475 /person Double (2 in room) $425 each
Add an additional night by reserving with the Haliburton Forest. Contact: Angie Grant.
Our 2025 Instructor - Sujesh Chitty V SCA
Sujesh will do a Plein Air Demo on Friday mid afternoon and chat about getting set up for a successful plein air event
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Sujesh Chitty V Born in Chennai, India in 1980, uses a contemporary approach to explore the ancient artworks and culture he has been exposed to since childhood. His work brings his subjects to life through vibrant and expressive art, effortlessly capturing the balance between nature and humanity. https://www.sujeshcv.com/ |
Cancellation Policy for ECOAA Members – You must cancel with ECOAA:
Provided: bedding, sheets, towels, blankets, pillows.
What to Bring: Unscented toiletries, shampoo, medicines, indoor shoes or slippers, hair blower if needed.
Plastic drop cloths for a table and floor if painting inside.
Your painting gear, easel, supplies, sunscreen, bug repellent if plein air. Odorless mineral spirits if painting in oil (no turpentine). Garbage bags for your own garbage. Please dispose of wastes in a responsible manner.
Questions: Contact Louise Scott-Bushell at [email protected] 416 997 0345
- Written notice of cancellation by email to [email protected]
- Cancel before – August 1, 2025 – 100% Refund less $50 Admin Fee
- Cancel after August 1,2025 no refund unless we have someone register to take your spot.
Provided: bedding, sheets, towels, blankets, pillows.
What to Bring: Unscented toiletries, shampoo, medicines, indoor shoes or slippers, hair blower if needed.
Plastic drop cloths for a table and floor if painting inside.
Your painting gear, easel, supplies, sunscreen, bug repellent if plein air. Odorless mineral spirits if painting in oil (no turpentine). Garbage bags for your own garbage. Please dispose of wastes in a responsible manner.
Questions: Contact Louise Scott-Bushell at [email protected] 416 997 0345
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CURRENT MEMBERS OF ECOAA or COAA
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REGISTRATION – Brush It Up! Haliburton Forest, Sept.26-28, 2025
Register early – don’t be disappointed. Space is limited; registration may close earlier if numbers have been reached. You must be a current* paid up ECOAA member to attend. If spaces are available on June 1, this registration will open for non-members at a higher cost.
To register, email the following information to [email protected]
Register early – don’t be disappointed. Space is limited; registration may close earlier if numbers have been reached. You must be a current* paid up ECOAA member to attend. If spaces are available on June 1, this registration will open for non-members at a higher cost.
To register, email the following information to [email protected]
DOWNLOAD THE COLOUR BROCHURE
with mail in registration form
Please note the change in instructor
*Please use the online registration when possible*
with mail in registration form
Please note the change in instructor
*Please use the online registration when possible*
FRIDAY
You may arrive earlier to meet friends and/or go painting
Arrive after 9am; set up painting stations in Seminar building or opportunity to paint outside (weather permitting).
May purchase lunch at the Smokehouse.
3:00 PM – Register at the Office; check into Room
3:30-5:00 PM – Painting Demo by Sujesh Chitty V
5:30-6:30 PM – Dinner in the Smokehouse Restaurant
7:00 PM – Sujesh will talk about the plein air mindset
8:30 PM – Welcome Mix & Mingle Wine/Beer & Cheese at the Boiler Room
SATURDAY
8:00 AM – Hot Breakfast
9:30 Workshop in Seminar Building or Plein Air or Paint on Your Own
12:00 PM –Lunch in the Smokehouse Restaurant
1:30 - 4:30 Workshop in Seminar Building or Plein Air or Paint on Your Own
5:30-6:30 PM –Dinner
7:30 PM – Show’n Tell in the Seminar Room
8:30 PM – Mix & Mingle in the Boiler Room BYOB
SUNDAY
8:00 AM – Hot Breakfast
9:15 AM – Group Photo – Meet Seminar Building
9:30AM Plein Air painting or seminar Building
11:00 AM – Check-out of rooms
12:00 PM – Lunch in the Smokehouse Restaurant
3:00 PM – Check-out of Seminar Building
You may arrive earlier to meet friends and/or go painting
Arrive after 9am; set up painting stations in Seminar building or opportunity to paint outside (weather permitting).
May purchase lunch at the Smokehouse.
3:00 PM – Register at the Office; check into Room
3:30-5:00 PM – Painting Demo by Sujesh Chitty V
5:30-6:30 PM – Dinner in the Smokehouse Restaurant
7:00 PM – Sujesh will talk about the plein air mindset
8:30 PM – Welcome Mix & Mingle Wine/Beer & Cheese at the Boiler Room
SATURDAY
8:00 AM – Hot Breakfast
9:30 Workshop in Seminar Building or Plein Air or Paint on Your Own
12:00 PM –Lunch in the Smokehouse Restaurant
1:30 - 4:30 Workshop in Seminar Building or Plein Air or Paint on Your Own
5:30-6:30 PM –Dinner
7:30 PM – Show’n Tell in the Seminar Room
8:30 PM – Mix & Mingle in the Boiler Room BYOB
SUNDAY
8:00 AM – Hot Breakfast
9:15 AM – Group Photo – Meet Seminar Building
9:30AM Plein Air painting or seminar Building
11:00 AM – Check-out of rooms
12:00 PM – Lunch in the Smokehouse Restaurant
3:00 PM – Check-out of Seminar Building
