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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.
Learn how to create convincing realism in charcoal, step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
September 9 – October 7
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn to capture realistic skin tones and apply them with ease.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Tuesdays
September 9 – October 7
(5 classes, evenings)
Dive into the dynamic beauty of coastal seascapes.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
September 10 – October 8
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn the foundations you need to create acrylic paintings grounded in good technique
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
September 11 – October 9
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to play with colour and create convincing skin tones using pastels.
Instructor: Harvey Chan
mondays
September 15 – October 20
(No Class October 13)
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn to paint watercolour landscapes that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
September 17 – October 15
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
tuesdays
October 14 – November 11
(5 classes, evenings)
Develop the beautiful and convincing landscape paintings.
Instructor: Cara Bain
tuesdays
October 27 – November 24
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to draw realistic and expressive portraits.
Instructor: Cara Bain
wednesdays
October 15 – November 12
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn the time-honoured techniques used by history’s greatest painters.
Instructor: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
October 16 – November 13
(5 classes, evenings)
Gain the solid foundation every painter needs to work with colour intentionally.
Instructor: Fiona Rough
Thursdays
October 16 – November 13
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn how to paint dynamic, realistic still-life paintings from start to finish.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
mondays
October 20 – November 17
(5 classes, evenings)
Learn to create realistic floral and still-life paintings in watercolour.
Instructor: James Koll
wednesdays
October 22 – November 29
(5 classes, evenings)
Capture the structure of the human body in powerful, dynamic and realistic drawings.
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
September 9 – October 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: Cara Bain
tuesdays
September 9 – October 8
(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
September 10 – October 8
(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
September 11 – October 9
(5 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
September 15 – October 20 (No Class October 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: James Koll
wednesdays
September 17 – October 15
(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
October 14 – November 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
October 14 – November 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
wednesdays
October 15 – November 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: Garrett Eaton
thursdays
October 16 – November 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: Fiona Rough
Thursdays
October 16 – November 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: Col Urrutia
Mondays
October 20 – November 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: James Koll
wednesdays
October 22 – November 19
(5 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
October 27 – November 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
Saturday & Sunday
September 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: Fiona Rough
saturdays
September 6 – 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: Alex Beadle
Saturday & Sunday
September 13 & 14
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
September 13 – October 4
(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
September 14 – October 5
(4 classes, afternoons)
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
September 27 & 28
weekend workshop
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
October 4 & 5
weekend workshop
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
Saturday & Sunday
October 18 & 19
weekend workshop
All levels are welcome. The instructor will demonstrate techniques, then spend plenty of time with each student one-on-one.
Instructor: Fiona Rough
saturdays
October 18 – November 8
(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
October 19 – November 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: James Koll
saturdays
October 25 – November 15
(4 classes, afternoons)
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
October 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
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
Get more creative with an outside-the-box approach to figure drawing.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
September 6 & 7
weekend workshop
Harness your use of colour to create vibrant, confident paintings.
Instructor: Fiona Rough
saturdays
September 6 – 27
(4 classes, afternoons)
Bring vitality to your portrait paintings through energetic brushwork and nuanced skin tones.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
Saturday & Sunday
September 13 & 14
weekend workshop
Learn to create realistic floral and still-life paintings in watercolour.
Instructor: James Koll
saturdays
September 13 – October 4
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn the foundations needed to create oil paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
September 14 – October 5
(4 classes, afternoons)
Paint believable and impressionistic flowers, using exciting brushwork and vibrant colours.
Instructor: Steve Williams
Saturday & Sunday
September 27 & 28
weekend workshop
Break away from tight, over-detailed landscape paintings, and explore a looser, more energetic style.
Instructor: Cara Bain
Saturday & Sunday
October 4 & 5
weekend workshop
Learn to harness Van Gogh’s techniques, colour palettes, and expressive brushwork.
Instructor: Alex Beadle
Saturday & Sunday
October 18 & 19
weekend workshop
Delve into the essential techniques that will lay the foundation for your artistic explorations.
Instructor: Fiona Rough
saturdays
October 18 – November 8
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn to create convincing realism in charcoal,
step-by-step.
Instructor: Col Urrutia
sundays
October 19 – November 9
(4 classes, afternoons)
Learn the foundations you need to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique.
Instructor: James Koll
saturdays
October 25 – November 15
(4 classes, afternoons)
Take a deep dive into widening your scope with creative portraiture.
Instructor: Justin Ogilvie
Saturday & Sunday
October 25 & 26
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
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
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
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.