UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Pacific Songwriting Camp
A camp for music lovers: whether you want to explore songwriting for the first time or are a seasoned singer-songwriter, come immerse yourself in all aspects of the songwriting craft. Students and instructors make music together and learn together. Click here for more information.
Chinese Brush Painting
A workshop for students of the art of Chinese Brush Painting. Learn skills an techniques from artist and teacher, James Tan. Find community with other folks inspired by the art and spend time in beautiful Cambria, CA. Click here for more information.
Cambria Music Jam Hosted by Camp Crud
Have you ever dreamed of playing music with others? Then join us for an immersive weekend music jam at Camp Ocean Pines.
The weekend will consist of jamming while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Camp Ocean Pines as well as the wonderful food. Click here for more information.
Into the Tides - Nature Journaling
When the tides recede deep into the ocean, a rich underwater world is uncovered. Sea stars, limpets and barnacles cling to rocks, giant squishy sea hares plop into place and crabs scuttle over everything. The world revealed is dynamic and complicated, fluorescent and tiny, globular and expansive. Join LA based nature workshop “Into the Field” as we explore one of California’s juiciest tidal areas, the coast of Cambria. We will learn about these ecosystems, the species we may find and the history of their exploration, before taking one or two long expeditions “into the tides”. Click here for more information.
Mosaic Art Retreat with Passiflora Mosaics (March)
Whether you’re a curious beginner, serious hobbyist or accomplished professional, experience why mosaic art lovers of all skill levels continue to return for these fabulous 4-day retreats! Your creative side will flourish in this inspiring environment!
With over 50 years of combined mosaic-making and teaching experience, Donnell and Fred’s workshops and style of teaching are well known for being relaxing and fun as well as educational, encouraging and motivating. They will patiently guide you through the entire process, through interactive group discussions and demonstrations and plenty of one-on-one instruction. Click here for more information.
Connecting with Nature Photography Weekend
Enjoy an inspirational weekend of photography amid a spectacular coastal setting! Explore how we can connect with nature, learn about our environment, and make a difference through our experiences and the images we capture. Click here for more information.
Nature Poetry Workshop
Alice Walker once wrote “In nature, everything is perfect and nothing is perfect”—a quote that captures the essence of Camp Ocean Pines, poetry, and ourselves. Spend a weekend exploring all three as we practice writing sensory poems, haikus, tankas, and pastoral poems all inspired by the beauty of Camp Ocean Pines. The poems will fill the pages of our very own poetry journals which we will have the opportunity to decorate as we wish and take with us. We will also have the opportunity to workshop each poem as well as read all of our poems during a Sunday morning poetry share. Poets of all levels and experience are welcome. Click here for more information.
California Sculptor's Symposium
California Sculptors Symposium (CSS) is an annual, week-long program of workshops and demonstrations given by sculptors for sculptors. Intimate hands-on sessions with expert instructors will improve your technique, inspire your designs and build your expertise. Participants return to CSS year after year to share their passion for working with stone, wood, metal, clay and more. It’s a place to learn, exchange ideas and recharge your creative batteries for both the novice and the seasoned artist. Click here for more information.
Meeting the Moment: A Forest Bathing Retreat
During this weekend we will slow down and engage in activities to deepen our relationship with the beautiful land, the beings that reside there, and the magnificent coastline - deepening our connection with nature, others, and ourselves.
Forest Bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which can be loosely translated to “taking in the medicine of the forest”. This practice was established in Japan in the 1980s as a direct response to stress and declining health in the population.
The healing energies of the natural world have been known for centuries. Forest bathing is a simple yet powerful way for us to tap into these healing powers that are readily available to all of us.
Woman to Woman Spiritual Recovery Retreat
Join us on this experiential retreat for women in recovery where we will travel from the head to the heart on a journey where you will discover and discard what may be holding you back from stepping into the life God intended for you. Topic: Faith vs Fear: Which One Is Winning In Your Life. Members of any faith, or none at all, are welcome. Click here for more information.
Mosaic Art Retreat with Passiflora Mosaics (September)
Whether you’re a curious beginner, serious hobbyist or accomplished professional, experience why mosaic art lovers of all skill levels continue to return for these fabulous 4-day retreats! Your creative side will flourish in this inspiring environment!
With over 50 years of combined mosaic-making and teaching experience, Donnell and Fred’s workshops and style of teaching are well known for being relaxing and fun as well as educational, encouraging and motivating. They will patiently guide you through the entire process, through interactive group discussions and demonstrations and plenty of one-on-one instruction. Click here for more information.
Back to Basics - Friends of Bill W.
The weekend will consist of 12 step discussions, meetings, and fellowship along with great food in a spectacular setting. Many of these men have been coming to Camp Ocean Pines for many, many years. Yet new members are warmly welcomed! Your information will be kept confidential in our system. Click here for more information.
Cambria Quilting Retreat with Rob Appell
This is your chance to “Get Away and Sew”.
Rob Appell will be sharing some fantastic new quilts. There will be a several new project ideas, plus all of our favorite techniques will be wonderful sources of inspiration. Of course, this is your weekend, so you may work on any projects your heart desires. Click here for more information and registration.
Back to Basics - Friends of Bill W.
The weekend will consist of 12 step discussions, meetings, and fellowship along with great food in a spectacular setting. Many of these men have been coming to Camp Ocean Pines for many, many years. Yet new members are warmly welcomed! Your information will be kept confidential in our system. Click here for more information.
Mosaic Art Retreat with Passiflora Mosaics (September)
This workshop is currently full. You are welcome to submit a registration to be placed on our waitlist. Please contact Rick Craig for more information. (rick@campoceanpines.org / 805-924-4014)
Whether you’re a curious beginner, serious hobbyist or accomplished professional, experience why mosaic art lovers of all skill levels continue to return for these fabulous 4-day retreats! Your creative side will flourish in this inspiring environment!
With over 50 years of combined mosaic-making and teaching experience, Donnell and Fred’s workshops and style of teaching are well known for being relaxing and fun as well as educational, encouraging and motivating. They will patiently guide you through the entire process, through interactive group discussions and demonstrations and plenty of one-on-one instruction. Click here for more information.
Woman to Woman Spiritual Recovery Retreat
Join us on this experiential retreat for women in recovery where we will travel from the head to the heart on a journey where you will discover and discard what may be holding you back from stepping into the life God intended for you. Topic: Faith vs Fear: Which One Is Winning In Your Life. Members of any faith, or none at all, are welcome. Click here for more information.
Camp Joy (Chinese Brush Painting)
Practice the ancient arts of Chinese Brush Painting, Caligraphy, and Japanese paper marbling with artist and teacher, Joy Harvey. Joy has over 30 years of experience to share with this limited enrollment class. A fine arts background is recommended. Click here for more information.
California Sculptor's Symposium
California Sculptors Symposium (CSS) is an annual, week-long program of workshops and demonstrations given by sculptors for sculptors. Intimate hands-on sessions with expert instructors will improve your technique, inspire your designs and build your expertise. Participants return to CSS year after year to share their passion for working with stone, wood, metal, clay and more. It’s a place to learn, exchange ideas and recharge your creative batteries for both the novice and the seasoned artist. Click here for more information.
Nature Poetry Workshop
Alice Walker once wrote “In nature, everything is perfect and nothing is perfect”—a quote that captures the essence of Camp Ocean Pines, poetry, and ourselves. Spend a weekend exploring all three as we practice writing sensory poems, haikus, tankas, and pastoral poems all inspired by the beauty of Camp Ocean Pines. The poems will fill the pages of our very own poetry journals which we will have the opportunity to decorate as we wish and take with us. We will also have the opportunity to workshop each poem as well as read all of our poems during a Sunday morning poetry share. Poets of all levels and experience are welcome. Click here for more information.