Workshops
Offered at All Locations · Hands-on Cultural Learning
Our workshops invite participants to learn through making, reflecting, and engaging directly with teachings connected to land, culture, and community.
Each offering blends storytelling with hands-on practice, offering space to create while deepening understanding of place, relationships, and responsibility.
Whether your group is seeking artistic exploration, land-based teachings, or cultural knowledge shared with care, our workshop team adapts each experience to honour your learners, your goals, and the lands we gather on.
What to Expect
Workshops are immersive, guided, and paced for learners of all ages. Each session includes:
Cultural context and teachings related to the workshop practice
Hands-on creation supported by our Indigenous facilitators
Opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and connection
All required workshop materials provided
Adaptation for age, ability, learning style, and group size
Workshops can be delivered as standalone experiences or paired with our walking tours to create full-day or multi-day learning journeys.
Roots & Remedies - Indigenous Tea Blending
Explore plant knowledge, harvesting teachings, and the cultural significance of teas as medicine and relationship. Participants learn about several Indigenous plants, their uses, and respectful practices before blending their own take-home tea.
This workshop can be adapted for scientific, cultural, or wellness-based learning outcomes.
Spirit of the Coast - Painting Workshop
A creative session grounded in land-based observation and Indigenous design principles. Participants experiment with colour, form, and pattern, guided by teachings about place, identity, and visual storytelling. This workshop supports both artistic skill-building and cultural learning.
Impressions of the Land - Printmaking Workshop
Participants learn the basics of lino block printing using imagery inspired by land, symbols, and natural forms. This workshop is accessible for beginners while offering depth for more advanced artists. Each participant creates prints they can take home or contribute to a collaborative group piece.
Salt & Cedar - Bath Bomb Workshop
A sensory, plant-based workshop using natural ingredients and botanical teachings. Participants blend their own bath bombs while learning about traditional plant knowledge, harvesting ethics, and the wellness practices embedded in Indigenous cultures. A good option for younger learners, team-building, and wellness programming.
Panel Presentations & Custom Workshops
Looking for something beyond our standard offerings?
We provide panel-style presentations featuring multiple Indigenous facilitators sharing perspectives connected to land stewardship, cultural teachings, and the themes present in our tours.
We also build custom workshops in collaboration with educators, organizations, and community groups. If your program includes specific learning outcomes, curricular goals, or cultural themes, our team can co-design an experience that aligns with your needs while upholding cultural integrity.
Where We Meet & Location Options
Workshops require table space, shelter, and materials setup, so meeting locations differ from our walking tours. Sessions can be hosted:
In indoor workshop-friendly spaces such as community rooms, classrooms, art studios, or meeting halls
In covered outdoor areas (spring–fall), depending on site permissions and weather
In select outdoor park locations that allow material-based programming (permits or rental fees may apply)
Workshops can be delivered at:
Pre-approved Talaysay Tours workshop locations across Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, and the Sea-to-Sky corridor
School or organizational facilities
Custom location requests, pending suitability, accessibility, and permitting
Final locations are confirmed during the planning process. Some indoor and outdoor venues may require additional rental or permit fees, which we outline during booking.
Group Size & Capacity
We regularly accommodate a wide range of group sizes and will work with you to plan an experience that fits your objectives and logistics.
Minimum booking: 10 guests, or base rate equivalent
Typical group size: 10–40 participants
Maximum capacity: Groups of 60+ guests may be accommodated with advance notice
Large group bookings require additional planning and lead time to ensure a high-quality, well-supported experience. Early inquiries are strongly recommended.
Booking & Planning Information
Workshops are offered by request only (except for special events). Pricing varies based on group size, location, duration, and customization.
To begin planning your experience, please contact us with:
Preferred date(s) and time(s)
Approximate group size
Desired location(s) or area
Purpose of the gathering (team-building, education, retreat, etc.)
Preferred workshop selection
Our team will work with you to design an experience that aligns with your needs and values.
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If no time slots are visible, the activity may not currently be scheduled. Gift cards remain available, and we welcome inquiries about future dates.
Before Your Workshop
What to Bring
Good walking shoes
Layered clothing - dress for the weather
A water bottle on warm days
A water resistant jacket on rainy days
Weather Information
We operate our programs and programs in the rain.
The company reserves the right to cancel when extreme weather and wind impacts safety.
Guest Protocol
Workshops start promptly
Arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start
Late guests or missed tours are not reimbursed
Group booking cancellation: 10 days notice prior to tour is required and a 20% administration fee applies
Cancellations with less than the required notice are 100% non-refundable
Group Policies
These experiences follow group-specific policies rather than individual guest policies.
Advance booking is required
Payment terms, cancellation policies, and minimums are outlined during booking
Large group bookings may require deposits and additional coordination
Accessibility needs should be discussed during planning so we can best support your group
For questions about policies or planning, we encourage early communication.
