Samish Island PaintOut
Wed, May 13
|Samish Island Campground and Retreat Cen
Three wonderful times each year, Northwest Watercolor Society hosts an artist hangout and plein air session at the beautiful Samish Island Campground.
Time & Location
May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Samish Island Campground and Retreat Cen, 11633 Scott Rd, Bow, WA 98232, USA
About the event
PaintOut is open to anyone, both members and non-members. Bring a friend!
Accommodations include your choice of either a retro, private “standard” (electrified and heated) cabin with nearby bathroom/shower, a full RV hookup, or an “E” cabin with shared bathroom (double occupancy receives priority). Three excellent meals are served daily and are included in camp cost (cost varies by length of stay and accommodation type).
Most artists are focused and productive while being sociable and sharing. Subject matter is abundant whether you are a plein air or studio painter. You may create without interruption, as the lodge has no closing hour. Puget Sound is just outside the door, oyster beds overlook is just out the window, trails are all around the area, and the tides are constantly changing! If you are new to an art process, many will share and teach. PaintOut is the perfect place to learn, explore, and…