Join 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 demosJoin 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.
Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Tuesdays
October 15 – November 12
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to paint realistic portraits, one facial feature at a time.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
October 16 – November 13
(5 classes, evenings)
Delve into the rich, realism of one of Spain’s greatest painters.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Thursdays
October 17 – November 14
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn the foundations needed to create acrylic paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
mondays
October 21 – November 18
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn to create realistic still life paintings in watercolour with convincing 3-dimensional form, light, and texture.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
October 30 – November 27
(5 classes, evenings)
Explore the foundations you need to create watercolour landscapes grounded in good technique.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
October 29 – November 26
(5 classes, mornings)
Learn to create realistic figure drawings from a live model with accuracy and expressive force.
Instructor: Desmond Panko
mondays
November 4 – December 2
(5 classes, evenings)
Master the fundamentals by learning how to create convincing realism in charcoal.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
November 19 – December 17
(5 classes, evenings)
Delve into the art of depicting individuals authentically by capturing unique facial features and emotions.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
November 19 – December 17
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to simplify the intricacies of nature, distilling them into captivating works of art.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
November 20 – December 18
(5 classes, evenings)
Delve into the essential techniques of acrylic painting that will lay the foundation for your artistic explorations.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Thursdays
November 21 – December 19
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to paint dynamic, realistic still-life paintings with a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
thursdays
November 21 – December 19
(5 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
October 15 – November 12
(5 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
October 16 – November 13
(5 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
October 17 – November 14
(5 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
mondays
October 21 – November 18
(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
tuesdays
October 29 – November 26
(5 classes, mornings)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: James Koll
Wednesdays
October 30 – November 27
(5 classes, evenings)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Desmond Panko
mondays
November 4 – December 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: Col Urrutia
Tuesdays
November 19 – December 17
(5 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
tuesdays
November 19 – December 17
(5 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
November 20 – December 18
(5 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 21 – December 19
(5 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
thursdays
November 21 – December 19
(5 classes, evenings)
Instructor: Alex Beadle
Saturday & Sunday
October 19 & 20
weekend workshop
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
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
October 19 & 20
weekend workshop
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
Saturdays
October 26 – November 16
(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
October 27 – November 17
(4 classes, afternoons)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
November 2 & 3
weekend workshop
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
November 16 & 17
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 16 – December 14
(No class Nov 30)
(4 classes, Mornings)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturdays
November 23 – December 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: Col Urrutia
Sundays
November 24 – December 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: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
November 30 & December 1
weekend workshop
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
December 14 & 15
weekend workshop
Learn to harness Van Gogh’s techniques, colour palettes, and expressive brushwork.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
Saturday & Sunday
October 19 & 20
weekend workshop
Explore Jenny Saville’s expressive approach step-by-step to create art charged with energetic mark-making.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
October 19 & 20
weekend workshop
Learn how to play with colour and create convincing skin tones using pastels.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
October 26 – November 16
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
October 27 – November 17
(4 classes, afternoons)
Break away from tight, over-detailed landscape paintings to explore a looser, more energetic style.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
November 2 & 3
weekend workshop
Take a deep dive into widening your scope with creative portraiture.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
November 16 – 17
weekend workshop
Learn to create realistic still-life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light, and texture.
Instructor: James Koll
sundays
November 16 – December 14
(No class November 30)
(4 classes, mornings)
Develop your figure and portrait painting abilities, bringing together traditional and contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Cara Bain
saturdays
November 23 – December 14
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
November 24 – December 15
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn how to paint believable and impressionistic flowers, using exciting brushwork and vibrant colours.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
November 30 – December 1
weekend workshop
Explore Jenny Saville’s expressive approach step-by-step to create art charged with energetic mark-making.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
December 14 – 15
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
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
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
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
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
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
Learn how to paint light-filled cityscapes with accurate perspective and muted colours.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1.7 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
Unlock your creative potential by fusing vibrant realism with daring abstraction, dynamic brushwork and bold composition.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
8.5 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
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
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 the easy way to create vibrant flower paintings in an impressionistic style.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1 hour
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:
explore 'canvas method'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.