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 demosLearn to create realistic still-life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light, and texture.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
March 26 – April 23
(5 classes, mornings)
Learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
March 27 – April 24
(5 classes, evenings)
Take a deep dive into widening your scope with creative portraiture.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
wednesday, Thursday, Friday
April 3, 4 & 5
(weekday intensive)
Learn how to paint realistic portraits, one facial feature at a time.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
April 23 – May 21
(5 classes, evenings)
Master the fundamentals by learning how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
April 23 – May 21
(5 classes, evenings)
Gain the critical skills necessary to develop landscape paintings with strong composition and compelling colour harmony.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
April 24 – May 22
(5 classes, evenings)
Lay the foundation for your artistic exploration by delving into the essential techniques of acrylic painting.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
April 25 – May 23
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to create realistic figure drawings from a live model with accuracy and expressive force.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
Mondays
April 29 – May 27
(5 classes, evenings)
Paint realistic landscapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
April 30 – May 21
(4 classes, mornings)
Learn to create realistic still-life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light, and texture.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
May 1 – May 22
(4 classes, evenings)
Learn how to simplify the intricacies of nature, distilling them into captivating works of art.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
May 28 – June 25
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
May 28 – June 25
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn to depict individuals authentically by capturing unique facial features and emotion.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
May 29 – June 26
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn to paint dynamic, realistic still-life paintings with a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
May 30 – June 27
(5 classes, evenings)
Working from the live model, learn to create powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
Mondays
June 3 – July 8
*no class July 1
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn to create realistic still-life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light, and texture.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
June 11 – July 9
(5 classes, mornings)
Learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
June 12 – July 10
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to paint realistic portraits, one facial feature at a time.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
July 2 – July 30
(5 classes, evenings)
Master the fundamentals by learning how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
July 2 – July 30
(5 classes, evenings)
Develop the technical skills to create beautiful and convincing landscape paintings.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
July 3 – July 31
(5 classes, evenings)
Delve into the essential techniques of acrylic painting that will lay the foundation for your artistic explorations.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
July 4 – Aug 1
(5 classes, evenings)
Take a deep dive into widening your scope with creative portraiture.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
wednesday, Thursday, Friday
July 10, 11, 12
(weekday intensive)
Capture the structure of the human body in powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
Mondays
July 15 – Aug 12
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn to create realistic still-life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light, and texture.
Instructor: James Koll
tuesdays
July 16 – Aug 13
(5 classes, mornings)
Learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
July 17 – August 14
(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
March 26 – April 23
(5 classes, mornings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
March 27 – April 24
(5 classes, evenings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
wednesday, THursday, Friday
April 3, 4 & 5
(WEEKDAY INTEnsive)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
April 23 – May 21
(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
April 23 – May 21
(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
April 24 – May 22
(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
April 25 – May 23
(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
April 29 – May 27
(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
April 30 – May 21
(4 classes, mornings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
May 1 – May 22
(4 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
May 28 – June 25
(5 classes, evenings)
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
May 28 – June 25
(5 classes, evenings)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
May 29 – June 26
(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
May 30 – June 27
(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
June 3 – July 8
* no class July 1
(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
June 11 – July 9
(5 classes, mornings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
June 12 – July 10
(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
July 2 – July 30
(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
July 2 – July 30
(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
July 3 – July 31
(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
July 4 – Aug 1
(5 classes, evenings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
wednesday, THursday, Friday
July 10, 11, 12
(WEEKDAY 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
July 15 – Aug 12
(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
July 16 – Aug 13
(5 classes, mornings)
Bring an outside-the-box approach into figure drawing, as you experiment with mark making techniques using various drawing media.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
July 17 – August 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: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
April 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
April 27 – May 18
(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
April 27 – May 18
(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
April 28 – May 19
(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
April 28 – May 19
(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 Wiliams
Saturday & Sunday
May 25 & 26
weekend workshop
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
June 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: Harvey Chan
saturdays
June 1 – 22
(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
June 1 – 22
(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
June 2– 23
(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
June 2 – 23
(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
June 29 & 30
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
July 6 – July 27
(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
July 6 – July 27
(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
July 7 – July 28
(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
July 7 – July 28
(4 classes, afternoons)
Explore Jenny Saville’s expressive approach step-by-step and create a fully finished portrait.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
April 13 & 14
weekend workshop
Learn how to play with both creative and convincing skin tones using pastels on mid-toned paper.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
April 27 – May 18
(4 classes, mornings)
Learn to create a dynamic figure painting by capturing the intricate interplay between a model and their clothing.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
April 27 – May 18
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn how to paint realistic and dynamic still-life paintings from start to finish.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
April 28 – May 19
(4 classes, mornings)
Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
April 28 – May 19
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn how to paint vibrant and believable flowers.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
May 25 & 26
weekend workshop
Break away from tight, over-detailed landscape painting, exploring a looser, more energetic style.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
June 1 & 2
weekend workshop
Learn how to draw realistic portraits with accuracy and expression.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
June 1 – 22
(4 classes, mornings)
Develop the skill of mixing lifelike skin tones and hone your figure and portrait painting ability.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
June 1 – 22
(4 classes, afternoons)
Delve into the essential techniques of acrylic painting that will lay the foundation for your artistic explorations.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
June 2– 23
(4 classes, mornings)
Master the fundamentals by learning how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
June 2 – 23
(4 classes, afternoons)
Explore Jenny Saville’s expressive approach step-by-step and create a fully finished portrait of your own, charged with energetic mark-making.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
June 29 & 30
weekend workshop
Bring your Apple or Android device and develop your realistic and creative skills in this step-by-step course.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
July 6 – July 27
(4 classes, mornings)
Develop your figure and portrait painting abilities, bringing together traditional and contemporary techniques.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
saturdays
July 6 – July 27
(4 classes, afternoons)
Discover the secrets of creating vibrant scenery that Monet captures so beautifully.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
sundays
July 7 – July 28
(4 classes, mornings)
Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
July 7 – July 28
(4 classes, afternoons)
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.