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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.
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Capture the structure of the human body in powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
mondays
October 27 – November 24
(5 classes, evenings)

Learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
November 18 – December 16
(5 classes, evenings)
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Learn how to paint realistic portraits, one facial feature at a time.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Tuesdays
November 18 – December 16
(5 classes, evenings)

Learn to simplify the intricacies of nature, distilling them into captivating works of art.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
November 19 – December 17
(5 classes, evenings)
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Learn the foundations you need to create acrylic paintings grounded in good technique
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
November 20 – December 18
(5 classes, evenings)
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Harness your use of colour to create vibrant, confident paintings.
Instructor: Fiona Rough
Mondays
November 24 – December 15
(4 classes, evenings)
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Learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
November 26 – December 17
(4 classes, evenings)

Capture the structure of the human body in powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
mondays
January 5 – February 2
(5 classes, evenings)

Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
January 6 – February 3
(5 classes, evenings)
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Develop the beautiful and convincing landscape paintings.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
January 6 – February 3
(5 classes, evenings)
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Learn to paint realistic and expressive portraits.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
January 7 – February 4
(5 classes, evenings)
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Learn to paint watercolour landscapes that capture the beauty of the natural environment.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
January 7 – February 4
(4 classes, evenings)

In this dynamic course, students will explore the art of capturing everyday objects and interior spaces in paint.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
January 8 – February 5
(5 classes, evenings)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
Mondays
October 27 – November 24
(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 18 – December 16
(5 classes, evenings)
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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 18 – December 16
(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 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: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
November 20 – December 18
(5 classes, evenings)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Fiona Rough
Mondays
November 24 – December 15
(4 classes, evenings)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
November 26 – December 17
(4 classes, evenings)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
Mondays
January 5 – February 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
January 6 – February 3
(5 classes, evenings)
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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 6 – February 3
(5 classes, evenings)
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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 7 – February 4
(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
wednesdays
January 7 – February 4
(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 8 – February 5
(5 classes, evenings)

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 1 & 2
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 8 & 9
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 15 & 16
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 22 – December 13
(4 classes, afternoons)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
sundays
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 23 – December 14
(4 classes, afternoons)
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
November 29 & 30
weekend workshop
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Mel Williamson
Saturday & Sunday
December 6 & 7
weekend workshop

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
December 13 & 14
weekend workshop
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All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
January 10 & 11
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
January 10 – January 31
(4 classes, afternoons)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
saturdays
January 10 – January 31
(4 classes, afternoons)

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Desmond Panko
sundays
January 11 – February 1
(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
January 11 – February 1
(4 classes, afternoons)
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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
January 17 & 18
weekend workshop

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
January 24 & 25
weekend workshop

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
February 7 & 8
weekend workshop
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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
February 14 & 15
weekend workshop

Learn the secrets of pattern, gold, and colour through Klimt’s masterpieces.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
November 1 & 2
weekend workshop

Learn how to paint realistic and expressive portraits
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
November 8 & 9
weekend workshop

Learn how to draw portraits with accuracy and expressive force.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
November 15 & 16
weekend workshop

Learn to paint watercolour landscapes that capture the beauty of the natural environment.
Instructor: James Koll
saturdays
November 22 – December 13
(4 classes, afternoons)

Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
November 23 – December 14
(4 classes, afternoons)
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Discover how to bring your portraits to life by combining realism with a personal sense of expression.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
sundays
November 23 – December 14
(4 classes, afternoons)
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Explore Jenny Saville’s expressive approach step-by-step.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
November 29 & 30
weekend workshop
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Learn to practice exploration rather than tight, over-detailed representation.
Instructor: Mel Williamson
Saturday & Sunday
December 6 & 7
weekend workshop

Take a deep dive into widening your scope with creative portraiture.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
December 13 & 14
weekend workshop
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Learn to capture realistic skin tones and apply them with ease.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
January 10 & 11
weekend workshop

Learn to create realistic floral and still-life paintings in watercolour, capturing convincing form, light, and texture.
Instructor: James Koll
saturdays
January 10 – January 31
(4 classes, afternoons)

Delve into the essential techniques that will lay the foundation for your artistic explorations.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
saturdays
January 10 – January 31
(4 classes, afternoons)

Draw from the live model and create powerful, dynamic, and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Desmond Panko
sundays
January 11 – February 1
(4 classes, afternoons)

Learn to create convincing realism in charcoal,
step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
January 11 – February 1
(4 classes, afternoons)
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Capture the beauty of nature in the distinctive style of celebrated Canadian artist Tom Thomson.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
January 17 & 18
weekend workshop

Take a deep dive into widening your scope with creative portraiture.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
January 24 & 25
weekend workshop

Loosen up with an outside-the-box approach to drawing the figure.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
February 7 & 8
weekend workshop
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Develop a figure painting bringing together traditional & contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
February 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.
live & interactive
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
11.5 hours of lessons
9 hours of feedback

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

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
7.5 hours

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
4 hours
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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
1 hour

All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
self-paced course
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
11.5 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
8.5 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

live & interactive course
Interactive, cohort-based course where traditional portraiture meets bold abstraction. Scheduled sessions, personalized feedback, and a vibrant learning community.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
11.5 hours of lessons
9 hours of feedback

Learn the easy way to create vibrant flower paintings in an impressionistic style.
Instructor:
Steve Williams
1 hour

Build portraits from the ground up with confidence. Achieve realism and a convincing likeness through a classical painting approach.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
7.5 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

Bring together vibrant realism with daring abstraction using dynamic brushwork and bold colour.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
8.5 hours

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

self-paced course
Explore the dynamic world of ‘disrupted realism’—where traditional portraiture meets bold abstraction—at your own pace.
Instructor:
Justin Ogilvie
11.5 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
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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 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.







