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You are invited to Eye of the Whale in the San Juans in 2027

Learn with Writers

Create Art & Photography

Create Art & Photography

Poetry, Memoir and Songwriting

Create Art & Photography

Create Art & Photography

Create Art & Photography

Art workshops

Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Raku

Hands-on Fiber/Folkways

Create Art & Photography

Hands-on Fiber/Folkways

Folkways Craft Workshops

Blacksmithing, Weaving, Spinning and more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Creative Arts Workshops, Wellness, & Nature Explorations - from half-day to 3-day sessions in 2027

Hands-on activities and field trips are great for creative individuals, groups of friends, or families. Offering Fine Art, Writers, Craft Artisans & Folkway workshops, Wellness learning and experiences, and Nature field activities in 2027.



Planned for 2027:

Winter Wellness Program, February - March:

Arts, Nature, Writing and Healing


Earth Day Orcas Programs, April:

Science, Arts and Nature


Fall Arts and Nature Immersions:

Select from Fine Art, Artisan Crafts, Music and Nature Photography


Calendar will go Live in early December 2026.




Are You Teaching on the Islands? And want help to get the word out?


On-going, year-round programs by partner arts organizations are featured,

please send class announcements to creatives@eyeofthewhalearts.org




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. 

Events Overview

We host half to full day Learning Programs and special 3-Day Retreats - 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 topics and teachers.  

  • 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.
  • Wellness options to combine with arts and nature experiences.
  • Makers workshops, Artist workshops, and Writers workshops.


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


Travel and Accommodation Suggestions

- Special Events for Our 3-day Retreats -

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

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Meal Options for Participants

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

Lodging

Meal Options for Participants

Meal Options for Participants

Meal Options for Participants

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

Dining plans

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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

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