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Sable Island Workshop, Sept 21, 2026

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The Wave & The Island / A Drawing Workshop

June 13, 2026 | 1-3pm AST | Open Book Coffee

The Wave Before the Island An Afternoon at Open Book Coffee, Halifax

Join artist Briana Corr Scott and Sable Island guide Geordie Mott for a free, relaxed afternoon of storytelling and drawing. Hear firsthand accounts of Canada's most remote island, then try your hand at sketching ocean waves from life. A beautiful way to spend a Saturday afternoon — no experience needed.

What's included:

  • Stories and Sable Island highlights from Briana and Geordie

  • Guided wave-drawing session with Briana

  • Time to browse, ask questions, and have books signed

  • All supplies included

  • Beginner friendly

  • All ages welcome

  • Free — registration required

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Before Sable / Drawing Workshop

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June 27, 2026 | 11-6pm|

Before Sable A Drawing Day in the Annapolis Valley

A full day in the Annapolis Valley designed to build your skills, your confidence, and your connection with Briana before setting foot on Sable Island. Begin with an indoor sketching lesson, move outside to draw live horses at Willow & Withers Stables, and close the day with a wine tasting in the Valley.

Itinerary:

  • 11:00 AM — Depart downtown Halifax

  • 12:30 PM — Indoor drawing lesson and refreshments

  • 2:30 PM — Guided outdoor horse sketching at Willow & Withers Stables

  • 4:30 PM — Wine tasting at a local Valley winery

  • 6:00 PM — Return to Halifax

  • All supplies included

  • Beginner friendly workshop

  • Age 19+ —( no children)

  • $175 CAD + HST | Maximum 10 guests

  • Attend this day and receive $100 off the Drawing on Sable Island workshop

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Sable Island Workshop

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September 21, 2026 | All Day|

Drawing on Sable Island A One-Day Workshop on Sable Island National Park Reserve

Spend a full day on one of Canada's most remote and extraordinary places, drawing wild horses in the dunes and seals along the shore alongside celebrated Nova Scotia artist Briana Corr Scott. An intimate, once-in-a-lifetime experience limited to just five artists.

Itinerary:

  • Morning — Fly to Sable Island from Halifax

  • Morning/Afternoon — Guided drawing sessions with Briana in the field

  • Afternoon — Sketching along the shoreline and open dunes

  • Late Afternoon — Return flight to Halifax

  • Beginner friendly workshop

  • Age 19+ — no children

  • $3,049 CAD + HST | Maximum 5 guests

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Learn to Paint at Peggys Cove

Available seasonally from June 2-July 31

Paint Peggys Cove with a Professional Artist Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia | 2 hours | $174 CAD per guest

There is no better classroom than the real thing. Spend two hours painting the legendary coastline of Peggys Cove alongside published artist and author Briana Corr Scott, who has been teaching people to see and paint the natural world for over twenty years. An intimate session with the rocks, the light, and the ocean right in front of you.

What we'll do:

  • Meet at the viewing deck near Sou'wester Restaurant

  • Take a short walk see the village and find your painting spot

  • Learn composition and how to set up a scene

  • Beginner-friendly painting demonstration with Briana

  • Guided painting time with individual feedback

  • Optional group share — every guest leaves with written instructions and an art print

  • All supplies included

  • Beginner friendly workshop

  • Age 18+ | Maximum 4 guests

  • Book at airbnb.ca

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Learn to Sketch at Peggys Cove

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Available seasonally from June 2-July 31

Sketch Peggys Cove with a Children's Book Artist Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia | 1.5 hours | $93 CAD per guest

Tourists spend 20 minutes at Peggys Cove. You're going to spend 90 and draw it. Join award-nominated picture book artist Briana Corr Scott for a relaxed outdoor sketching session at one of Nova Scotia's most iconic landscapes. You'll leave with a finished sketch, a sketchbook, and a memory of this place that now lives in your hands.

What we'll do:

  • Meet at the viewing deck near Sou’wester restaurant

  • Take a short walk to find your viewpoint

  • Beginner-friendly drawing demonstration with Briana

  • Guided sketching time with individual feedback

  • Optional group share & every guest leaves with a sketchbook and art print

  • All supplies included

  • Beginner friendly workshop

  • Age 12+ welcome

  • Book at airbnb.ca

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