Art Trek

Art Trek is a creative retreat on Vancouver Island. Hosted by Vancouver Island Church Plants, Art Trek offers artists a place to gather and refresh while enhancing their creative skills. Derek and Jennifer King have hosted Creatives Camp and Art Trek since the summer of 2018.

Nurture your nature at Art Trek in Telegraph Cove, BC

The Location

Telegraph Cove is a small, scenic village located on the east coast of Northern Vancouver Island. It is a popular destination in the summer, attracting whale watchers, fishermen, boaters, campers, and kayakers and artists like you. The Telegraph Cove Resort has fascinating history and is one of the few remaining boardwalk settlements on Vancouver Island.

50.5492° N
126.8323° W

CHECK BACK FOR 2025 DATES

Are you ready to ignite your creativity and make new connections? Join us at Art Trek 2025 for four days and four nights filled with art, community and campfire fun. You’ve found your place to belong! See you there!

WHAT WE OFFER

drawing

Be inspired by the beauty of Vancouver Island! Our guides will aid you in ideation, composition and will help you explore various drawing techniques.
bookmaking

Cut, stitch and bind your own field note books. Step-by-step instructions will be given by our own book makers.
jewelry making

Discover the beauty in found objects. Our own professional jeweler will guide you in wire wrapping sea glass. Bring your beach combing treasure and transform it into stunning jewelry.
carving

Learn about 3D design by carving wood. From selection of wood to ideation to tool use and sharpening, engage this timeless art practice with a highly skilled instructor.
cyanotype

Create stunning prints in the sun. Our educators will help you prepare your papers, select your objects and finish your small works.
painting

Telegraph Cove’s stunning scenery offers opportunity to paint plein air. Or, if you prefer abstraction, our experts are there to guide you.
excursion to Alert Bay

Visit the small village of Alert Bay on Cormorant Island. Take a tour of the waterfront, enjoy locally made bannock and tour the U’ mista Cultural Centre with us!
hiking

The wilderness that surrounds Telegraph Cove offers tremendous views. Take some time to reconnect with nature.
like-minded friends

This event is unforgettable! Make new friends, and meet up with old ones. You’ll be glad you caved out time to nurture your nature.
great food

A delicious menu has been prepared just for you. Let us know what your dietary needs are, and we will do our very best to accommodate you.
downtime

Every course and activity is optional. There is plenty of time for rejuvination, including evening campfires with snacks, conversation and singing.
rest

Our flexible schedule allows for rest and spiritual renewal. At Art Trek you’ll hike, create and relax with like-minded creatives and future collaborators.