Join our vibrant studio in the heart of Vancouver with ongoing weekly and weekend classes, as well as demos. Our instructors work with you at your own pace, offering technical and creative guidance.
weekday classesweekend classeslive demoslive demosJoin our vibrant studio in the heart of Vancouver with ongoing morning, evening, and weekend classes. Our instructors work with you at your own pace, offering technical and creative guidance.
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online classeslive demosLearn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
March 28 – April 25
(5 classes)
Develop your skills in mixing life-like skin tones, creating glowing light effects, and achieving accurate proportions of the face.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
March 28 – April 25
(5 classes)
Learn the painterly fundamentals necessary to convey the beauty of the natural world.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
March 29 – April 26
(5 classes)
Fully develop one figure / portrait painting from start-to-finish, bringing together traditional & contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
March 30 – April 27
(5 classes)
Draw from the live model exploring how gesture and structure come together to create powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
mondays
April 10 – May 8
(5 classes)
Learn how to break this notoriously difficult medium to create realistic still life paintings that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light & texture.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
April 11 – May 9
(5 classes)
In this course, you will learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
May 2 – May 30
(5 classes)
Learn how to draw realistic portraits with accuracy and expressive force.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
May 2 – May 30
(5 classes)
Learn critical skills necessary to convey the beauty of the natural world.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
May 3 – May 31
(5 classes)
Draw from the live model exploring classical and contemporary techniques to create powerful, dynamic, and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
thursdays
May 4 – June 1
(5 classes)
Learn how to paint the realistic human figure / portrait from start-to-finish, bringing together traditional & contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
mondays
May 15 – June 12
(5 classes)
Learn how to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
May 16 – June 13
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
March 28 – April 25
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
March 28 – April 25
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
March 29 – April 26
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
March 30 – April 27
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
mondays
April 10 – May 8
(5 classes)
Learn how to simplify the complex elements within various landscapes, and create beautifully harmonious painting with efficient brushwork.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
April 11 – May 9
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
May 2 – May 30
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
May 2 – May 30
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
May 3 – May 31
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
thursdays
May 4 – June 1
(5 classes)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
mondays
May 15 – June 12
(5 classes)
Learn how to simplify the complex elements within various landscapes, and create beautifully harmonious painting with efficient brushwork.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
May 16 – June 13
(5 classes)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
March 25 – April 15
(4 classes, mornings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
March 25 – April 15
(4 classes, afternoons)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
March 26 – April 16
(4 classes, mornings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
March 26 – April 16
(4 classes, afternoons)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
April 22 & 23
weekend workshop
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Mel Williamson
Saturday & Sunday
April 22 & 23
weekend workshop
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
April 29 – May 20
(4 classes, mornings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
April 29 – May 20
(4 classes, afternoons)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
April 30 – May 21
(4 classes, mornings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
April 30 – May 21
(4 classes, afternoons)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
May 27 & 28
weekend workshop
Learn how to play with colour and create convincing skin tones using dry pastel (soft & hard) on mid-tone paper.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
March 25 – April 15
(4 classes, mornings)
Learn how to paint the human figure in a dynamic, graphic style from start-to-finish, bringing together traditional & contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
March 25 – April 15
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn the foundations you need to create acrylic paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
March 26 – April 16
(4 classes, mornings)
Learn everything you need to know in creating realistic, light-filled drawings with charcoal.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
March 26 – April 16
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn how to create expressive figure paintings with powerful realism and exciting brushwork.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
April 22 & 23
weekend workshop
Build both your skills and relationship to paint as you try free and energetic approaches.
Instructor: Mel Williamson
Saturday & Sunday
April 22 & 23
weekend workshop
Learn how to paint the human figure in a creative, colourful style from start-to-finish, bringing together traditional & contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
April 29 – May 20
(4 classes, afternoons)
Examine how to capture the structures of the human body in create powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
April 29 – May 20
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn how to paint dynamic, realistic still life paintings from start-to-finish.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
April 30 – May 21
(4 classes, mornings)
Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
April 30 – May 21
(4 classes, afternoons)
Take your flower paintings to the next level with a fast, fun and creative approach.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
May 27 & 28
weekend workshop
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.