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.
FALL 2021winter 2022
Learn how to create dynamic, bold and expressive portrait paintings with powerful presence, exciting brushwork, and original colour.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 27 & 28
(weekend workshop)
Learn to paint realistic and expressive portraits with life-like skin tones, glowing light effects, and accurate proportions.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 11 & 12
(weekend workshop)
Master the fundamentals, learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Mondays, Jan. 10 – Feb. 14
(6 classes)
Draw from the live model exploring classical and contemporary techniques to create powerful, dynamic, and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Colin Turner
Tuesdays, Jan. 11 – Feb. 15
(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
Wednesdays, Jan. 12 – Feb. 16
(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
Thursdays, Jan. 13 – Feb. 17
(6 classes)
Learn everything you need to know to get started with oil painting. All levels welcome!
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Fridays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 18
(6 classes)
Learn the fundamentals of working with soft pastel and explore a wide array of traditional & contemporary techniques unique to this luscious medium.
Instructor: David Shkolny
Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 15 & 16
(weekend workshop)
Learn to achieve greater realism, depth and a convincing finish in your paintings using both traditional and contemporary approaches.
Instructor: Amy J. Dyck
Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 29 & 30
(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)
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)
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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