Join our vibrant studio in the heart of Vancouver with ongoing weekly classes, weekend workshops and live demos. Our instructors work with you at your own pace, offering technical and creative guidance.
weekly classesweekend workshopslive demos
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Mondays, June 6–27
(4 classes, mornings)
Essential for creating oil paintings grounded in good technique. Perfect for beginners, painters switching from acrylics to oils, or those who want to get back to basics.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
Mondays, June 6–July 11
(6 classes, evenings)
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Draw from the live model exploring classical and contemporary techniques to create powerful, dynamic, and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Thomaz Magno
Tuesdays, June 7–July 12
(6 classes, evenings)
The instructor will demonstrate how to break down this notoriously difficult medium into manageable steps, to add strength and realism to your watercolour paintings.
Instructor: James Koll
Wednesdays, June 8–July 13
(6 classes, evenings)
Create your own project (or further develop existing work), taking your art to the next level in a supportive class environment.
Ongoing course, runs in 4-week cycles.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Thursdays, June 2–June 23
(4 classes, mornings)
Bring your love of nature onto the canvas. Learn the painterly fundamentals necessary to convey the beauty of the natural world.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Thursdays, June 9–July 14
(6 classes, evenings)
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Learn how to paint convincing three-dimensional objects in atmospheric spaces, using the everyday world around you as inspiration.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
Fridays, June 10–July 15
(6 classes, evenings)
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, May 28 & 29
(weekend workshop)
Take your flower paintings to the next level. Harness the power of quick creative brushwork and infuse your flower paintings with passion.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5
(weekend workshop)
Learn how to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
Instructor: James Koll
Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12
(weekend workshop)
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Foundations to create acrylic paintings grounded in good technique. Perfect for beginners, or experienced acrylic painters who want to get back to basics.
Instructor: Gillian Richards
Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19
(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 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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