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.
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online classeslive demosDiscover the essentials of creating realistic figure drawings from a live model with accuracy and expressive force.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
Mondays
January 8 – February 5
(5 classes, evenings)
Paint realistic landscapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
January 9 – February 6
(5 classes, mornings)
Hone your ability to paint dynamic landscapes by painting one element of nature per week: exploring trees, skies, rocks, water, and mountain ranges.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
January 9 – February 6
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn the foundations you need to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
January 9 – February 6
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to draw realistic portraits with accuracy and expression.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
January 10 – February 7
(5 classes, evenings)
Paint dynamic, realistic still lives with a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
January 11 – February 8
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn to draw from the live model with powerful and dynamic realism.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
mondays
February 12 – March 11
(5 classes, evenings)
Elevate your portrait paintings by learning how to mix life-like skin tones, glowing light effects, and accurate proportions of the face.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
February 13 – March 12
(5 classes, evenings)
Master the fundamentals by learning how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
February 13 – March 12
(5 classes, evenings)
Develop the technical skills to create beautiful and convincing landscape paintings.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
February 14 – March 13
(5 classes, evenings)
Lay the foundation for your artistic exploration by delving into the essential techniques of acrylic painting.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
February 15 – March 14
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
February 20 – March 19
(5 classes, mornings)
Take a deep dive into widening your scope with creative portraiture.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
wed.,thr., fri.
March 13 – 15
(3-day intensive)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
mondays
January 8 – February 5
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to simplify the complex elements within various landscapes, and create beautifully harmonious painting with efficient brushwork.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
January 9 – February 6
(5 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
tuesdays
January 9 – February 6
(5 classes, evenings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
January 9 – February 6
(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
January 10 – February 7
(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
January 11 – February 8
(5 classes, evenings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
mondays
February 12 – March 11
(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
February 13 – March 12
(5 classes, evenings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
February 13 – March 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
February 14 – March 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
February 15 – March 14
(5 classes, evenings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
February 20 – March 19
(5 classes, mornings)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
wed., thr., fri.
March 13 – 15
(3-day intensive)
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 9 & 10
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
January 13 & 14
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
January 13 – February 3
(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
January 13 – February 3
(4 classes, afternoons)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
January 14 – February 4
(4 classes, mornings)
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 14 – February 4
(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
February 10 & 11
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
February 17 & 18
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
February 17 – March 9
(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
February 17 – March 9
(4 classes, afternoons)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
February 18 – March 10
(4 classes, mornings)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
February 18 – March 10
(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
March 16 & 17
weekend workshop
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
March 16 & 17
weekend workshop
Learn a step-by-step approach to capture realistic skin tones, and apply them with ease.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
December 9 & 10
weekend workshop
Elevate your portrait paintings by learning how to mix life-like skin tones, glowing light effects, and accurate proportions of the face.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
January 13 & 14
weekend workshop
Learn to create dynamic paintings by capturing the figure in space and focusing on the intricate interplay of human form and clothing.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
January 13 – February 3
(4 classes, mornings)
Examine the structures of the human body to create powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
January 13 – February 3
(4 classes, afternoons)
Delve into the essential techniques of acrylic painting that will lay the foundation for your artistic exploration.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
January 14 – February 4
(4 classes, mornings)
Master the fundamentals by learning how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
January 14 – February 4
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn how to create expressive portrait paintings with powerful realism and exciting brushwork.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
February 10 & 11
weekend workshop
Learn to create paintings with lively brushwork that convey a sense of mystery, emotion, and energy.
Instructor: Mel Williamson
Saturday & Sunday
February 17 & 18
weekend workshop
Explore the art of figure drawing on toned paper in this comprehensive course.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
February 17 – March 9
(4 classes, mornings)
Learn the essential skills needed to create a figure or portrait painting with realism and depth.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
February 17 – March 9
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn to paint dynamic, realistic still-life paintings with a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
February 18 – March 10
(4 classes, mornings)
Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
February 18 – March 10
(4 classes, afternoons)
Discover an outside-the-box approach to figure drawing, as you experiment with mark-making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
March 16 & 17
weekend workshop
Learn how to paint believable and impressionistic flowers, using exciting brushwork and vibrant colours.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
March 16 & 17
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.