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Take a deep dive into widening your scope with expressive portraiture.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Mondays
November 16 – December 14
(5 classes, evenings)
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Learn to paint animals full of character and dynamic realism.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Tuesdays
November 17 – December 15
(5 classes, evenings)
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Learn how to draw realistic portraits with accuracy and expression.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
November 18 – December 16
(5 classes, afternoons)
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Learn to paint dynamic landscapes by focusing on one subject per week.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
November 18 – December 16
(5 classes, evenings)

Learn to paint with oils, from the ground up.
Instructor: Steve Williams
wednesdays
November 18 – December 16
(5 classes, evenings)

Learn to create realistic floral and still-life paintings in watercolour, capturing convincing form, light, and texture.
Instructor: James Koll
Thursdays
November 19 – December 17
(5 classes, evenings)
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Learn the foundations you need to create acrylic paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Thursdays
November 19 – December 17
(5 classes, evenings)
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Learn how to create realistic figure drawings from a live model with accuracy and expressive force.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
mondays
November 23 – December 14
(4 classes, evenings)

Learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
November 24 – December 15
(4 classes, evenings)
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In this course, you will learn how to paint vibrant and believable flowers.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Mondays
January 4 – February 1
(5 classes, evenings)

Learn to draw from the live model to create powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
mondays
January 4 – February 1
(5 classes, evenings)

Take a deep dive into widening your scope with expressive portraiture.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
tuesdays
January 5 – February 2
(5 classes, evenings)

Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Steve Williams
wednesdays
January 6 – February 3
(5 classes, evenings)

Discover the secrets of creating vibrant scenery that Monet captures so beautifully.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Thursdays
January 7 – February 4
(5 classes, evenings)
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Learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: James Koll
Thursdays
January 7 – February 4
(5 classes, evenings)
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Develop the technical skills to create beautiful and convincing landscape paintings.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
January 12 – February 2
(4 classes, evenings)

Explore the imaginative world of Salvador Dalí and the Surrealist movement.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
January 13 – February 3
(4 classes, afternoons)
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Learn how to paint realistic portraits, one facial feature at a time.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
January 13 – February 3
(4 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Mondays
November 16 – December 14
(5 classes, evenings)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
November 17 – December 15
(5 classes, evenings)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
November 18 – December 16
(5 classes, Afternoons)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
November 18 – December 16
(5 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Steve Williams
wednesdays
November 18 – December 16
(5 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: James Koll
Thursdays
November 19 – December 17
(4 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Thursdays
November 19 – December 17
(5 classes, evenings)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
Mondays
November 23 – December 14
(4 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Tuesdays
November 24 – December 15
(4 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
Mondays
January 4 – February 1
(5 classes, evenings)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Mondays
January 4 – February 1
(5 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Tuesdays
January 5 – February 2
(5 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Wednesdays
January 6 – February 3
(4 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Thursdays
January 7 – February 4
(5 classes, evenings)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: James Koll
Thursdays
January 7 – February 4
(4 classes, evenings)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Tuesdays
January 12 – February 2
(4 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
January 13 – February 3
(4 classes, Afternoons)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
January 13 – February 3
(4 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
sundays
October 25; November 1, 8, 22; December 6
(5 all-day classes)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: James Koll
saturdays
October 24 – November 21
(No Class November 14)
(4 classes, afternoons)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
November 14 & 15
weekend workshop
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
November 14 & 15
weekend workshop
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
saturdays
November 21 – December 12
(4 classes, afternoons)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Sundays
November 22 – December 13
(4 classes, afternoons)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
November 28 & 29
weekend workshop

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: James Koll
saturdays
November 28 – December 19
(4 classes, afternoons)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
December 12 & 13
weekend workshop

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
sundays
January 10 – January 31
(4 classes, afternoons)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
January 10 – January 31
(4 classes, afternoons)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
October 17 & 18
weekend workshop

Learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: James Koll
saturdays
October 24 – November 21 (No Class November 14)
(4 classes, afternoons)

Develop your artistic voice through mentorship by integrating technique, creativity, and concept.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
sundays
Oct. 25; Nov. 1, 8, 22; Dec. 6
(5 all-day classes)
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Discover the bold, modern painting style of Manet through the time-honoured practice of master copying.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
November 14 & 15
weekend workshop

Break away from tight, over-detailed landscape paintings, and explore a looser, more energetic style.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
November 14 & 15
weekend workshop
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Learn how to paint dynamic, realistic still-life paintings from start to finish.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
saturdays
November 21 – December 12
(4 classes, afternoons)
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Learn the secrets of Rembrandt, creating a realistic portrait with glowing light and mysterious, physical presence.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
November 22 – December 13
(4 classes, afternoons)
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Transform simple shapes into lively, convincing floral paintings through a clear, step-by-step process
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
November 28 & 29
weekend workshop

Learn to paint watercolour landscapes that capture the beauty of the natural environment.
Instructor: James Koll
saturdays
November 28 – December 19
(4 classes, afternoons)

Develop your understanding of line, value and form through two connected approaches to image-making.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
December 12 & 13
weekend workshop

Delve into the essential techniques of acrylic painting that will lay the foundation for your artistic explorations.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
sundays
January 10 – January 31
(4 classes, afternoons)

Learn how to create compelling and realistic charcoal drawings, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
January 10 – January 31
(4 classes, afternoons)

Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
October 17 & 18
weekend workshop
Feel like learning from home? Not in Vancouver? Not a problem! Check out our online learning line up — we add new content regularly.

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1.7 hours

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
7.5 hours

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
4 hours
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
4 hours

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1 hour

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
self-paced course
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
11.5 hours

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1.8 hours

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
8.5 hours

Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1.7 hours

Learn the easy way to create vibrant flower paintings in an impressionistic style.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1 hour

Build portraits from the ground up with confidence. Achieve realism and a convincing likeness through a classical painting approach.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
7.5 hours

Learn how to paint a luminous and dynamic still life. Develop your glazing skills to transform your paintings from good to fantastic.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
4 hours

Bring together vibrant realism with daring abstraction using dynamic brushwork and bold colour.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
8.5 hours

Learn how to paint light-filled cityscapes with accurate perspective and muted colours.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1.7 hours

self-paced course
Explore the dynamic world of ‘disrupted realism’—where traditional portraiture meets bold abstraction—at your own pace.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
11.5 hours

Discover the easy way to paint portraits with realistic and muted skin tones using loose and impressionistic brushwork.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1.7 hours
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Ignite your creativity in figure drawing with a bold fusion of realism & abstraction, dynamic movement, expressive mark-making and rhythmic compositions.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
4 hours

Learn how to paint portraits with rich, warm skin tones and dynamic shadows. It's made easy using a limited palette of colours.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1.8 hours

Learn from artists who draw on years of studio practice and academic teaching, guiding you to reach new levels in your art.









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 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.

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.







