You are invited to Eye of the Whale in the San Juans

Learn with Writers

Create Art & Photography

Poetry, Memoir and Songwriting

Create Art & Photography

Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Raku

Hands-on Fiber/Folkways

Create Art & Photography

Hands-on Fiber/Folkways

Blacksmithing, Weaving, Spinning and more

Writers . Artists . Folkways . Workshops & Field Trips in the San Juan Islands

Creative Arts Workshops and Nature Explorations - from half-day makery workshops to 3-day retreats

Hands-on activities and field trips are great for creative individuals, groups of friends, or families. Offering Fine Art, Writers, Craft Artisans & Folkway workshops, field activities, with group meals and celebrations.

Hands-on Visual Art & Makery Workshops + Field Trips have ala carte 1/2 - 2 day options, select from any track to create your own program during seasonal events.

3-day Writers Retreats are announced in Fall, Winter and Spring.

Explore your creative side

Artist & Artisan Craft Workshops & Tours

Enjoy half or full day workshops and explore working with your hands and heart to create something meaningful, useful - or delicious. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, fiber, wood, metal, food, beverage. Select fun topics a la carte - great way to challenge yourself!

Artist & Makers Workshops are Thursday-Sunday.

See Arts & Artisans Workshop Examples

Develop your story

Writers Retreats

Workshops with inspiring instructors, in a supportive learning community, offer fun ways to explore and grow.

Nature & poetry writing, Memoir writing, Song writing retreats over three days,

Meet our Faculty and programs

Head out across the Island

Field Trips to farms, creative studios, and out into nature.

Many Eye of the Whale workshops include a special field trip component as noted in the workshop descriptions and may be included in your tution, or have an additional fee as an add-on activity. We also offer suggestions for fun Island Makers' drop-ins for studio, food and beverages.

Full Event Overview

Spring, Fall and Winter Programs with 3-Day Writers Retreats and 4 Days of fun a la carte Art and Artisan Workshop Options - plus Field Trips. Bring a partner, friend, or family, choose what you each enjoy most.

From town to farm to sea, activity sites are convened in the San Juan Islands Each season rotates to a different island.

Workshops taught by engaging instructors.
Guest speakers and special events.
Field trips and tours are active learning experiences on island farms, in artist studios, or at nature sites.
Dinner finale with arts and music performances.
Makers workshops, Artist workshops, and Writers workshops.

Eye of the Whale offers one-day learning activities and immersive 4 day / 3 night programs, each with accommodation suggestions.

You will enroll for our learning programs and then select your own accomodations.

Travel and Accommodation Options

- Special Events for Our Participants -

Thursday arrivals & welcome programs

We suggest arriving Thursday by mid day for the 3 day events. There are several morning ferries scheduled to arrive before noon. Thursday afternoon welcome activities for each track launch the program. No-host and reserved dinners served.

Friday night showcases around town

Friday evenings, we have art, music & poetry readings hosted at local venues for you to enjoy after your choice of a no-host dinner location. Some of these events tie-in to your workshop activities, others are, well, just for the fun of it!

Eye of the Whale SPLASH! Private Sat. dinner events

Travel & Accomodations

Book your Ferry Space

Meal Options for Participants

Find your Accommodations

Ferry Departs from Anacortes. Flights available from Boeing Field, Anacortes and Bellingham.

WSDOT Ferries

Find your Accommodations

Meal Options for Participants

Find your Accommodations

Resort, Inn, Hotel, Camping, Vacation Rental options for all budgets.

Lodging

Meal Options for Participants

Dinner options. Lunch options as noted in the workshop details.

Dining plans

Each Year is Different - See Past Creative Arts & Heritage Events

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Questions or Comments

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Eye of the Whale - Creative Arts & Nature Gatherings

Event Hub: 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, United States

(360) 842-3573 creatives@eyeofthewhalearts.org

Eye of the Whale - Creative Arts & Nature

(360) 842-3573 creatives@eyeofthewhalearts.org

Eye of the Whale

You are invited to Eye of the Whale in the San Juans

Learn with Writers

Create Art & Photography

Create Art & Photography

Create Art & Photography

Create Art & Photography

Create Art & Photography

Hands-on Fiber/Folkways

Create Art & Photography

Hands-on Fiber/Folkways

Writers . Artists . Folkways . Workshops & Field Trips in the San Juan Islands

Creative Arts Workshops and Nature Explorations - from half-day makery workshops to 3-day retreats

Explore your creative side

Artist & Artisan Craft Workshops & Tours

Develop your story

Writers Retreats

Head out across the Island

Field Trips to farms, creative studios, and out into nature.

Full Event Overview

Spring, Fall and Winter Programs with 3-Day Writers Retreats and 4 Days of fun a la carte Art and Artisan Workshop Options - plus Field Trips. Bring a partner, friend, or family, choose what you each enjoy most.

- Special Events for Our Participants -

Thursday arrivals & welcome programs

Friday night showcases around town

Eye of the Whale SPLASH! Private Sat. dinner events

Travel & Accomodations

Book your Ferry Space

Meal Options for Participants

Find your Accommodations

Find your Accommodations

Meal Options for Participants

Find your Accommodations

Meal Options for Participants

Meal Options for Participants

Meal Options for Participants

Each Year is Different - See Past Creative Arts & Heritage Events

Keep Up to Date!

Contact Us

Questions or Comments

Eye of the Whale - Creative Arts & Nature Gatherings

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