Caye Caulker, Belize beach scene

Plein Air in Belize
January 22 – 30, 2025

Deposit:

$500.00 – $1,000.00

Come away with us next winter to Island Magic Beach Resort on Caye Caulker, Belize for a Plein Air  Watercolor workshop in a relaxing tropical paradise. Enjoy the excellent service and amenities at the resort. Experience the warm water, white sand beach, and stunning sunsets. Explore the charming beach town full of interesting shops and restaurants.

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NOTE: The resort doesn’t have elevators, so please consider this when making your room choice!

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Deposit: $500 per person

January 22 – 30, 2025

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Caye Caulker Island in Belize, Caribbean Sea. Drone Point of View. Small island surrounded by the ocean on a cloudy day. Rooftops and streets can be seen on the tropical island below.

BELIZE: CAYE CAULKER
WATERCOLOR PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP
JANUARY 22 – 30, 2025

We’re excited to return to the charming island of Caye Caulker, Belize for our next Plein Air Watercolor Workshop from January 22nd to January 30th, 2025.
This small Caribbean Island, just a short boat ride from the Belizean mainland, captivates with its pristine white beaches, relaxed “Go Slow” vibe, and spectacular natural scenery.

Caye Caulker is part of the Belize Barrier Reef system, the second-largest barrier reef in the world, offering stunning coastal landscapes perfect for painting “en plein air”.
Having visited before, we know all the ideal spots to set up our easels and capture the gentle breezes, vivid colors, and ever-changing light of this tropical paradise.

What’s included?
* 8 Nights of lodging, including breakfast
* Welcome Reception
* Three Group Dinners
* Painting Field Trips
* Staff Assistance throughout workshop
* 5 days of Plein Air Workshop instruction by Eric Wiegardt
* Free time to explore!

Ancient ruins of a South American pyramid style built in the forrest, sunny day with clouds looming in the sky.

 

Group Excursion to Altun Ha Mayan Ruins!

 

LODGING IN CAYE CAULKER

In Caye Caulker our group will be enjoying our stay at the delightful Island Magic Beach Resort. This beachfront property offers a perfect blend of amenities and tranquility, with a fantastic restaurant, refreshing pool, and well-appointed rooms featuring coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators, AC, ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, and dining tables. Conveniently located just south of town, Island Magic provides easy access to Caye Caulker’s vibrant center while ensuring a serene, peaceful atmosphere for focused painting. When making travel arrangements, you will want to arrive on January 22nd at Caye Caulker. On January 22rd there will be an evening reception at 6pm and the workshop instruction begins on January 23. The last day of instruction will be on January 29, so make your arrangements to depart Belize on January 30.


Available Room Packages (Note: This resort has no elevator)
Prices are Per Person
Painter Single Room Options

Pool View King – 2nd Floor $ 4,570

Ocean View King – 3rd Floor $ 4,990

Painter Shared Room Options

Island View (2) Full Beds – 1st & 2nd Floors $ 3,480

Pool View (2) Full Beds – 1st Floor $ 3,630

Companion Non-Painter
Room Options

Island View (2) Full Beds $ 2,800

Pool View (2) Full Beds $ 2,950

Pool View King or Ocean View King $ 2,100

Hotel room with king size bed and view of the ocean from the window.
Beach chairs on the ground floor and upper decks near the ocean with palm trees surrounding.

 

FAQs About The Workshop
What´s the closest airport?

Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City.

How do we get to the hotel upon arrival?

You can take a taxi and then a ferry to the island or a short 10 minute flight. When you arrive in Belize City Airport you will go through customs. Bring your passport. This may take an hour so plan accordingly. See below for further information.

What should I bring?

You will need to bring your own brushes, pencils, paper, palette, paints, portable easel and stool. For the complete list, click here.

Also, watch the Plein Air packing video on YouTube. It is quite entertaining. We filmed this in Venice and we think the church bells got stuck on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK1zNvRkeNc

Is there a lot of walking?

We will be doing some walking. You will be carrying your own equipment. Please pack only what you can carry. There aren’t any paved roads. Most the walking we will be doing is on the clay road which are a little dusty and can be messy when they get wet. Bring shoes that you don’t mind getting some wet white clay on. Most shoes/sandals are fine just don’t bring really nice ones!

We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to cover the cost of your trip and workshop.

 

What to Expect & Additional Questions

 

How do I sign up for the class?

You can pay a deposit directly on our website or call the gallery for assistance.  Once you register for this class & pay the deposit amount, please go back to the main ‘Workshops’ page and complete the registration form for this trip.

There are two options:

  • You can click ‘online registration’ in which you can fill out the form right there on your computer and submit it directly to us.
  • You can click on the ‘printable registration form’ in which you have the following options:
    1. Complete the online registration form on your computer & print it, or
    2. You can download the printable registration form & hand write the info, then you mail the form to:

Wiegardt Studio Gallery
PO BOX 1114
Ocean Park, WA 98640

We will need the completed form in order to send you an invoice for the balance owing on the trip.

 

What materials do I need?

Once you register for this class, please click on this link to view a materials list so you can ensure you have everything you need before the class begins.

Plein Air Materials List

Where can I get the materials I need?

All materials recommended by Eric can be purchased at the gallery or on our website.  If you need a specific item not listed on the website (for example, a large sheet of arches rough watercolor paper), please email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to make those arrangements; we will accommodate your requests to the best of our ability.

When should I plan to Arrive?

Arrive Jan 22, reception at 6pm at hotel

How do I get from the Airport to the Hotel?

You will arrange your travel to the hotel. You can take the regular taxi to the water taxi to Caye Caulker or fly from Belize City airport to Caye Caulker. Hotel will pick up with prior arrangement, please email or call Island Magic to make a reservation if you need the shuttle from the Caye Calker Airport to the resort.
Island Magic Resort – reservations@islandmagicbelize.com   or   +1 501 226 0505 (You may not need the +1 depending on what phone system you use.)

If you are needing to spend the night in Belize City here are some hotel recommendations from our hotel on Caye Caulker.

Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza (has a shuttle)
https://www.belizebiltmore.com/

Fort George Hotel & Spa
https://www.fortgeorgebelize.com/

Golden bay Belize Hotel
https://goldenbaybelize.com/

What is scheduled for the day after arrival?

Painting close to the hotel

When does the workshop instruction actually begin?

Instruction begins Jan 23.

Are there days on the trip when there are not planned activities?

Days off are Jan 25 and 26.

What day does instruction end?

Instruction ends Jan 29.

When should I book a return flight?

Return flight Jan 30

What is the full workshop schedule?
  • 1/22/25: Arrive Reception 6 or 7pm at Island Magic
  • 1/23/25: Paint
  • 1/24/25: Paint and Group Dinner
  • 1/25/25: Altun Ha Tour All Day
  • 1/26/25: Day Off
  • 1/27/25: Paint and Group Dinner
  • 1/28/25: Paint
  • 1/29/25: Paint and Final Group Dinner
  • 1/30/25: Depart
How do I get from the hotel back to airport?

Either by water taxi to regular taxi to hotel or fly from Caye Caulker to Belize City Airport (Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport)

What food is included?

All breakfasts, reception and 3 group dinners.

Does the hotel have a restaurant or are there any within walking distance?

The hotel has a restaurant and many nearby to choose from.

What type of Power Outlets are available?

Belize uses 110 volt, 60 cycle electricity, which is the same as the US. The most common plug types in Belize are:
Type A: Has two flat parallel pins
Type B: Has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin
US travelers usually don’t need an adapter or converter because the plugs in Belize are typically two-pronged and flat. However, if your device has a third prong, you should bring an adapter because outlets in Belize rarely have three holes.

What currency is used?

You can use US dollars in Belize. $1 US = 2 Belize  They also have ATM machines.

Any special items I should bring?

Bring bug repellent and anti-itch cream. There are some tiny sand flies mostly in the evening.

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Additional information

Deposit

Painter $500 Deposit, Painter & Companion $1000 Deposit
Room Choice

2 Double Beds Pool View – 1st Floor, King Pool View – 2nd Floor, King Ocean View – 3rd Floor

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