Whether artist or art appreciator, Quadra Island Harbour House Bed and Breakfast provides your oceanview accommodation while you explore dimensions of creativity on the island.

The inspiration is here: just bring your own art supplies, and set up your easel on the grounds of Harbour House Bed And Breakfast, or farther afield for hours of enjoyment. Frances Boyce Olynyk, an Alberta artist, enjoys many hours of sketching and painting during her visits to the island. Fran captures Quadra's natural beauty in her paintings; for more information about her work, check her website. www.franolynyk.ca

Quadra Island artists work in a wide range of mediums, from more traditional painting, pottery and woodworking to glassblowing and stone carving. For a complete listing of artists, location, and visiting hours, pick up the free Annual Art Studio Tour map on the ferry or at the Tourist Info Center.

On the first weekend of June every year, enjoy this two day celebration of artwork. Quadra Island artists open their studios to visitors, or present a group display in the Quadra Island Community Center. It's a great way to meet the artists, see the island, and enjoy tasty meals at a choice of island cafes. Pick up a free Quadra Island Artist map and visit selected studios and galleries year round. www.quadraislandarts.com The Annual Paint Out is on Saturday and Sunday, mid-September, in conjunction with the International Plein Air Painters Great Worldwide Paint Out.

Quadra Island Harbour House B&B is your home base while you attend art workshops on the island.

• I Blew It! Glass blowing lessons from Cheri Hemmingsen in her state-of-the-art studio are always fun and interesting. Combine art and technology to produce your own paperweight or other glassware. www.iblewitstudio.com


• Firesign Art Studio offers a wide range of art workshops, bringing well-known teachers from across North America to Quadra Island. Check out upcoming workshops at http://www.firesignartanddesign.com/workshops.htm


• Other Quadra Island Art Workshops can be found here: http://www.quadraisland.ca/tourism/stay-and-learn/art.html

Quadra Crafts at Heriot Bay Sidelines at Heriot Bay Inn Gift Shop at Tsa Kwa Luten Glimpse the culture, history and heritage of the We Wai Kai Nation at the nuyumbalees Cultural Centre in Cape Mudge Village on Quadra Island, BC.