Join our vibrant studio in the heart of Vancouver with ongoing weekly classes and weekend workshops. Our instructors work with you at your own pace, offering technical and creative guidance.
Learn to achieve greater realism, depth and a convincing finish in your paintings using both traditional and contemporary approaches.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 29 & 30
(weekend workshop)
Learn everything you need to know to get started with oil painting. All levels welcome!
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 5 & 6
(weekend workshop)
Join contemporary landscape painter Maria Josenhans to hone your colour mixing skills, deepen your knowledge of colour theory, and add nuance to colour relationships.
Instructor: Maria Josenhans
Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 12 & 13
(weekend workshop)
Learn to paint believable and impressionistic flowers, using exciting brushwork and vibrant colours.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 19 & 20
(weekend workshop)
Explore creative ways of working in watercolour, and discover new and exciting approaches to bring into your paintings.
Instructor: Sara Khan
Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 26 & 27
(weekend workshop)
Learn everything you need to know to get started with oil painting. All levels welcome!
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Mondays, Feb. 28–Apr. 4
(6 classes)
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Discover how the old masters composed their portraits by creating your own “master study”, then apply that knowledge to a portrait of your own.
Instructor: Joseph Leivdal
Tuesdays, Mar. 1–Apr. 5
(6 classes)
Learn about linear and atmospheric perspective, how to mix colours to create a harmonious effect of light, and how to paint impressionistic trees, rocks, clouds and more.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Wednesdays, Mar. 2 –Apr. 6
(6 classes)
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Learn how to create beautiful portrait paintings with accurate proportions, dynamic skin tones and a convincing likeness.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Thursdays, Mar. 3 –Apr. 7
(6 classes)
Develop a deep understanding of traditional techniques, as well as explore contemporary approaches in paint application.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Fridays, Mar. 4 –Apr. 8
(6 classes)
Capture the beauty of nature by experimenting with the expressive possibilities of watercolour. At the same time, learn the proper technique & design principles.
Instructor: Javid Tabatabaei
Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 5 & 6
(weekend workshop)
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Practice looser approaches to representational work. Try free and energetic approaches to build your skills and relationship to paint.
Instructor: Mel Williamson
Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 12 & 13
(weekend workshop)
Learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step. Take the weekend to explore/review the fundamentals of drawing.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 19 & 20
(weekend workshop)
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Fully develop one figure /portrait painting from start-to-finish, bringing together traditional & contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 26 & 27
(weekend workshop)
Learn the foundations you need to create oil paintings grounded in good technique. Perfect for beginners, students switching from acrylics to oils, or painters who want to get back to basics.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 2 & 3
(weekend workshop)
Take a deeper dive into the unlimited world of colour over the course of one weekend. Develop your own palette to express mood and ambiance.
Instructor: Maria Josenhans
Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 9 & 10
(weekend workshop)
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Train your eye to observe and understand the fall of light on simple objects and learn how to translate those observations into a beautifully rendered charcoal drawing.
Instructor: Joseph Leivdal
Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 16 & 17
(weekend workshop)
Bring together technical skill, creative exploration, and conceptual depth. Our unique teaching method is grounded in years of technical training, creative practice and academic research. We are passionate about creating artists who are well-rounded in each of the three elemental components:
Learn the rules.
Break the rules.
Find your voice.
Learn from artists who draw on decades of studio practice and academic teaching, guiding you to reach new levels in your art practice.
Justin Ogilvie
Justin’s painting practice of 25+ years informs his instruction, which includes training in traditional realism, mentorship in creative experimentation and guidance in conceptual development.
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steve williams
Steve’s sense of humour and clear instruction makes learning easy and fun. Students will walk away with refined technical skill sets as well as the motivation and passion to bring your work to the next level.
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