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Atelier-style classical realism - ongoing group classes
February 15th, 2012 - February 29th, 2012 ( sessions)
Instructor: Nicole Sleeth
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Colour Theory, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Oil Painting, Pen, Ink, Calligraphy, Pencil Drawing
Cost: $200/mo - for 4 3-hour classes
Learn to draw and paint in an atelier-style environment. Read more.

Website Creation for Visual and Performing Artists

February 15th, 2012 - April 11th, 2012 (5 sessions)
Instructor: Capilano University Continuing Education
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Art Business / Professional Development, Digital
Cost: $399
A professional website is increasingly crucial for artists and performers to have. Read more.

First Steps in Watercolour
February 17th, 2012
Instructor: Jennifer Olson
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $110
This workshop is for the absolute beginner who is curious to try their hand at watercolour. Read more.

Foundations in Acrylics Workshop for beginners and experienced alike
February 17th, 2012 - February 19th, 2012
Instructor: Norma Jackson
Location(s): Vancouver Island
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $300
A 3 day step-by-step approach with the goal of completing an image of one's choice. Read more.

Ribbon Dancer Fabric Sculpture
February 18th, 2012
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Fabric Arts
Cost: $160
Imagine and create a fabulous life-size piece of art in your garden all year round. Read more.

Dynamic Composition: The Key to Successful Paintings
February 18th, 2012 - February 19th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $160
2 day workshop to work on what makes a painting stand out by its strong and dynamic design. Read more.

Fashion Illustration & Design
February 18th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Capilano University Continuing Education
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Figure Drawing
Cost: $375 + $20 supply fee
See what unfolds as you let yourself play with fabric and unleash your inner fashion designer. Read more.

One Day Workshop - MARKETING: LET'S GET YOUR ART OUT THERE
February 19th, 2012
Instructor: Wendy Mould
Location(s): Surrey
Topic(s): Art Business / Professional Development
Cost: $40 + HST each Max. 8 people
Having trouble selling your art? My course will teach you how to effectively turn your art making into a business. Read more.

Moccasin Making Workshop
February 18th, 2012
March 17th, 2012
February 19th, 2012
Instructor: Blim
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Fabric Arts
Cost: $85 + taxes
Learn to make your very own moccasins out of recycled leather. Read more.

Photo- Monotype
February 19th, 2012
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $90
Hand printed monotype using photos as a departure point. Read more.

Photo Monotype
February 19th, 2012
Instructor: Tony Bounsall
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media, Photography, Printmaking
Cost: $90. plus HST
Hand printed monotype process using photos as a departure point. Read more.

Screenprint Ceramic Workshop
February 20th, 2012
Instructor: Blim
Topic(s): Printmaking
Cost: $70 + taxes
Screen print your own designs onto ceramic tile. 4” and 6” bisque tiles provided. Learn to print using actual glazes. Read more.

Screenprint Workshop Level 1
January 11th, 2012
January 18th, 2012
January 25th, 2012
February 1st, 2012
February 8th, 2012
February 15th, 2012
February 22nd, 2012
February 29th, 2012
Instructor: Blim
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Printmaking
Cost: $65.00 plus tax (shirts not included)
Burn Screens using photo emulsion and Intro to water-based inks. Read more.

Photo transfer and Mixed Media
February 18th, 2012
February 22nd, 2012
Instructor: lori Goldberg
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: 40.00
Photo transfer and Mixed Media Read more.

Collage 306E
February 22nd, 2012 - March 22nd, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: Tony Bounsall
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $375.00
This class will assist and inspire those who are just discovering the medium of collage as well as those who would like to add to their knowledge and skills. Read more.

Glorious Mud
February 22nd, 2012 - March 15th, 2012 (3 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): 3D
Cost: $140
Two days of wallowing in "Glorious Mud" with a mind to create figure or fantasy... functional or outrageous...!! Read more.

Open Studio Painting Classes
February 23rd, 2012 - March 8th, 2012 (3 sessions)
Instructor: lori Goldberg
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: 40.00 drop in
Open studio for all levels in painting. For some it is directed exercises and for others it is support and feedback on their work. Read more.

Workshop - Freeform Knitting
February 23rd, 2012 - March 8th, 2012 (3 sessions)
Instructor:

The instructor for this course has not set up her/his Instructor Profile yet. Please refer to any contact information in the course description to find out more.

Location(s): Coquitlam
Topic(s): 3D, Fabric Arts
Cost: $58 + tax
Explore the artistic possibilities of knitting to make blankets, wall hangings, handbags or pillow covers that resemble paintings done in yarn. Read more.

Painting Drop-In Sessions
February 23rd, 2012 - May 31st, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Lalita Hamill
Location(s): Langley
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting, Drawing, Mixed/Other Media, Oil Painting, Pastel Drawing, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Watercolour Painting
Cost: $40 per session
On the last Thursday of each month, from 10am - 1pm join Lalita and paint. Read more.

Finishing Touches for your Paintings
January 27th, 2012
February 24th, 2012
March 23rd, 2012
April 27th, 2012
Instructor: Jennifer Olson
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $40
Confidently add those finishing touches to your watercolours with guidance and expertise from Jennifer. Read more.

Photo Etching
February 25th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media, Printmaking
Cost: $195 (plus $50 material fees)
A two day workshop that takes you from creating the image on the solar plate from a prepared transparency to learning how to ink the plate to create a hand-pulled print. Read more.

Preparing for En Plein Air
February 25th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012 ( sessions)
Instructor: Brian Buckrell
Location(s): Qualicum Beach
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $275. (includes HST)
Preparing for En Plein Air, instructor Brian Buckrell. Read more.

Soaptone Sculpture: Carve a Seal
February 25th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): 3D
Cost: $105
This workshop covers all you need to know top go home with a finished 6" soapstone carving of a seal! Read more.

Shattered Glass Mosaic
February 25th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $140
Combine scrapbooking, decoupage, photography and more to create a 10 x 12 mosaic collage! Read more.

Wonderful Watercolour Washes
February 25th, 2012
Instructor: North Vancouver Community Arts Council
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $125
Discover the versatility and creativity of watercolours by learning how to do successful washes. Read more.

Thick, Layered & Encaustic-like Abstract Painting
February 25th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012
June 30th, 2012 - July 1st, 2012
 ( sessions)
Instructor: Deb Chaney
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $375
Thick, Layered & Encaustic-like Abstract Paintings: How to Build Transparent, Translucent and Opaque layers with Acrylic Mediums (ADVANCED COURSE - experience in acrylics is a must) (2 DAY WORKSHOP) Read more.

Photo Etching
February 25th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012
Instructor: Chiarina Loggia
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Printmaking
Cost: $195 + $50 materials fee
A two day workshop that takes you from creating the image on the solar plate from a prepared transparency to learning how to ink the plate to create a hand-pulled print. Read more.

Fearless Watercolours

February 25th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $180
Come and experience this fresh & fearless approach to watercolours. Read more.

Altered Book Workshop
February 25th, 2012
Instructor: Blim
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $65 + taxes
Learn techniques for transforming old books into one-of-a-kind pieces of art! Read more.

Painting Techniques : A Refresher
February 25th, 2012
February 29th, 2012
Instructor: lori Goldberg
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: 40.00
Painting Techniques Refresher for those who would like to revisit the basics of acrylic techniques Read more.

Life Drawing (Non-Instructional)
March 1st, 2012 - April 5th, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: North Vancouver Community Arts Council
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Drawing
Cost: $75
Hone your figure drawing skills in this creative environment with a different live model each week. Read more.

Letterpress I
March 1st, 2012 - April 5th, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: Andrea Taylor
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Printmaking
Cost: $395
Letterpress I Introduction to Letterpress Printing is a hands on workshop in which students have the opportunity to design and print using metal and wood type Thursdays 6pm-10pm. Read more.

Workshop - Woodn't it be Wonderful: An Atelier Class with Benoi Deschênes
March 1st, 2012
Instructor:

The instructor for this course has not set up her/his Instructor Profile yet. Please refer to any contact information in the course description to find out more.

Location(s): Coquitlam
Topic(s): 3D, Acrylic Painting, Colour Theory, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Mixed/Other Media, Oil Painting, Outdoor Painting, Pen, Ink, Calligraphy, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing
Cost: $20
This hands-on workshop will give students the opportunity to bring their tools and develop works-in-progress that may be presenting challenges and/or observe as others work. Read more.

Portrait Foundations in Acrylics
March 2nd, 2012 - March 4th, 2012
Instructor: Norma Jackson
Location(s): Vancouver Island
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $300
Learn to paint a portrait of your own choice using acrylics. Read more.

1-Day Drawing Clinic
March 2nd, 2012
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Drawing
Cost: $90
Rediscover drawing. Read more.

Figure Drawing & Painting
March 2nd, 2012 - March 30th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Pencil Drawing, Watercolour Painting
Cost: 40
Some artists say that if you can paint the body you can paint anything. Read more.

Watercolour Weekend with Grant Fuller
March 2nd, 2012 - March 4th, 2012 (3 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $250
A mix of discussion, demonstration painting and personal attention will be the format for this workshop where you can paint from a fantastic selection from all around us. Read more.

West Coast Fog & Mist
March 2nd, 2012 - March 9th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Jennifer Olson
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $170
Use watercolour to create soft atmospheric effects and the illusion of mountains, trees and water emerging through the fog. Read more.

1-Day Life Drawing Clinic
March 3rd, 2012
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Drawing
Cost: $120
Rediscover life drawing. Read more.

Expressive Abstract Painting
March 3rd, 2012
March 7th, 2012
Instructor: lori Goldberg
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: 40.00
Abstract painting exploration. experimental acrylic techniques applied to create beautiful abstract paintings. color, line,shape, texture and more. Read more.

Magic with Mixed Media
March 3rd, 2012 - March 4th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $175 (Some Materials Included)
This is a day to immerse yourself in the magic and joy of mixed media. Read more.

Photographing People & Places

March 3rd, 2012 - March 17th, 2012 (3 sessions)
Instructor: Capilano University Continuing Education
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Photography
Cost: $195
For those with a working knowledge of their digital camera, two intensive shooting sessions in Gastown and Chinatown provide a focused learning opportunity. Read more.

Basic Techniques for Drypoint Etching
March 4th, 2012 - March 25th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Candice Perry Moen
Location(s): Langley
Topic(s): Printmaking
Cost: $195 + $45 + HST
This workshop will introduce you to a variety of printing methods using plexiglass and an etching press, drypoint and chine collé. Read more.

1-Day Oil Painting Workshop
March 4th, 2012
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Oil Painting
Cost: $90
Rediscover Oil Painting Read more.

INK RESIST and POSTER COLOURS
March 5th, 2012 - March 26th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Tina Aziz-Siddiqui
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: 88
An exciting resist process with washable poster colour and permanent drawing ink. Read more.

Paper Clay Art Dolls
March 5th, 2012 - March 26th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Capilano University Continuing Education
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): 3D, Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $149
Merge memory and material to create an expressive and unique art doll. Read more.

Paverpol sculpture workshop, Figurative Oil Portraiture, Expressive and Loose acrylic and Oil Painting
January 21st, 2012
March 6th, 2012 - March 9th, 2012
April 7th, 2012 - April 8th, 2012
 ( sessions)
Instructor:

The instructor for this course has not set up her/his Instructor Profile yet. Please refer to any contact information in the course description to find out more.

Location(s): Delta
Topic(s): 3D, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting
Cost:
Chase away winter blues with painting classes, workshops and life drawing. Read more.

FACES, Any Medium
March 6th, 2012 - March 27th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Tina Aziz-Siddiqui
Location(s): Westbank (West Kelowna)
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: 75
During this workshop indulge in rendering faces in the medium of your choice Read more.

PALETTE KNIFE FIGURES
March 7th, 2012 - March 28th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Tina Aziz-Siddiqui
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $ 88
The delightful technique of palette knife is the major focus of this course, either in oils or acrylics. Read more.

Painting with Watercolours
March 7th, 2012 - April 11th, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: Capilano University Continuing Education
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $299
Explore watercolour materials and techniques to develop innovative approaches in your work. Read more.

Learn to Love Watercolours
March 7th, 2012 - April 25th, 2012 (8 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $230
Learn the basics of watercolours with an introduction to materials, learning how to use the paints, paper and water with confidence to create fresh and beautiful paintings. Read more.

IMPRESSIONISM LANDSCAPES in Acrylics
March 8th, 2012 - March 29th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Tina Aziz-Siddiqui
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $ 88
The delightful technique of Impressionism is the major focus of this course. Read more.

OPEN CLASS

March 9th, 2012 - March 30th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Tina Aziz-Siddiqui
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: 100
Work in the medium and subject of your choice, with instructor support Read more.

Oil Painting Foundations Workshop
March 9th, 2012 - March 11th, 2012
March 17th, 2012 - March 18th, 2012
 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Oil Painting
Cost: $450
Learn Oil Painting. Read more.

Basic Block Printing

February 10th, 2012 - February 11th, 2012
March 9th, 2012
Instructor: Trina Ganson
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Printmaking
Cost: February 10 & 11 (basic blockprinting) $100 March 9 (reduction blockprinting) $75
February 10 & 11 Time 10-2pm (basic blockprinting) $100 March 9 Time 10-2pm (reduction blockprinting) $75 Read more.

Build a Blog in a Day Workshop - March 10, 2012
March 10th, 2012
Instructor: Tracey Costescu
Location(s): Port Coquitlam
Topic(s): Art Business / Professional Development
Cost: $75.00
Have you ever wanted to promote your artwork or other products online but are not sure how and do not want to invest in a website and monthly fees? Read more.

Letterpress Open Studio
March 10th, 2012 - March 31st, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Andrea Taylor
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Printmaking
Cost: $250
Letterpress Open Studio is instructor supported time to explore further letterpress printing! Read more.

Print Distressing, Augmentation & Image Transfer
March 10th, 2012 - March 11th, 2012
Instructor: Tony Bounsall
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media, Photography
Cost: $180. Plus HST
Learn exciting techniques to transform your photographs into memorable works of art. Read more.

The Altered Image: Print Augmentation, Distressing & Image Transfer
March 10th, 2012 - March 11th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media, Photography
Cost: $180
Learn exciting techniques to transform your photographs into memorable works of art. Read more.

Exploring Art and Drama- Spring Break Art Camp
March 12th, 2012 - March 16th, 2012 (5 sessions)
Instructor: North Vancouver Community Arts Council
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Children and Youth
Cost: $125
In this fun and exciting drama and art class, kids develop the characters, the props, and the scenes. Read more.

Mâché & Mosaics- Spring Break Art Camp
March 12th, 2012 - March 16th, 2012 (5 sessions)
Instructor: North Vancouver Community Arts Council
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Children and Youth
Cost: $125
Come smash, squish and create cool creatures and a mosaic mural. Read more.

Discover the Magic of Pysanky Ukrainian wax-resist decorated eggs
March 12th, 2012
March 13th, 2012
March 17th, 2012
March 18th, 2012
March 19th, 2012
March 20th, 2012
March 21st, 2012
Instructor: Joan Brander
Location(s): Richmond
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $25 (ask for family rate)
Make your own Ukrainian pysanka decorated egg the traditional way with expert and best-selling author Joan Brander in her pysanky studio. Read more.

Painting Studio (Acrylics)
March 13th, 2012 - April 24th, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: North Vancouver Community Arts Council
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $145
If you've always wanted to learn how to paint, then this is the class for you. Read more.

Oil Portrait Painting Class
March 14th, 2012 - April 18th, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: Noah Layne
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Oil Painting
Cost: $250
6 Week Oil Portrait Painting Class with artist Noah Layne Read more.

Living Still Lifes
March 15th, 2012 - March 16th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $160
Join Leslie in creating a still life painting in watercolor by working directly from studio set ups Read more.

Painting Without Fear
March 16th, 2012 - March 17th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $160
In this 2 day workshop students you will learn to apply basic acrylic painting techniques to create their own art pieces. Read more.

Collage and Acrylics Painting Workshop
March 17th, 2012 - March 18th, 2012
July 28th, 2012 - July 29th, 2012
 ( sessions)
Instructor: Deb Chaney
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $375
Collage Creations: Integrating found and made papers with acrylics. 2 day workshop. Read more.

Introduction to Silk Painting
March 17th, 2012
Instructor: Deborah Strong
Location(s): Langley
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $90 (includes all materials)
Learn the basics of painting on silk in this one-day introductory workshop. Read more.

Make-Your-Own Encaustic Painting Night
March 17th, 2012
Instructor: Amy Joy Dyck
Location(s): Langley
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $55, (includes instruction, supplies and tools for your painting)
Bring a friend and come on out to an evening of playing with encaustics (melted wax), and leave with a painting you can hang up in your home! Read more.

Dynamic Watercolour Florals
March 17th, 2012 - March 18th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $160
Watercolour is the perfect medium for creating beautiful and luminous floral paintings. Read more.

Drawing Without Fear
March 18th, 2012
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Drawing
Cost: $80
Taught with patience, humour and the practical goal that you will be able to enjoy drawing for the rest of your life! Read more.

3D Art Explosion- Spring Break Art Camp
March 19th, 2012 - March 23rd, 2012 (5 sessions)
Instructor: North Vancouver Community Arts Council
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Children and Youth
Cost: $125
Come play with an array of materials to create 3-D art! Read more.

Artist Adventures- Spring Break Art Camp
March 19th, 2012 - March 23rd, 2012 (5 sessions)
Instructor: North Vancouver Community Arts Council
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Children and Youth
Cost: $125
In this fine arts class, students will develop their own art style. Read more.

OPEN CLASS 1
March 20th, 2012 - April 17th, 2012 (5 sessions)
Instructor: Tina Aziz-Siddiqui
Location(s): Vernon
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $ 150 mem, $ 160 non
Work in the medium and subject of your choice, with instructor support. Read more.

Pysanky 4 Kids - Ukrainian egg decorating
March 12th, 2012
March 13th, 2012
March 19th, 2012
March 20th, 2012
March 21st, 2012
Instructor: Joan Brander
Location(s): Richmond
Topic(s): Children and Youth
Cost: $25 per person (ask for family rate)
Make your own Ukrainian decorated egg the traditional way with expert and best-selling author Joan Brander in her pysanka studio. Read more.

Playing with Mud
March 22nd, 2012 - March 23rd, 2012 (3 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): 3D, Children and Youth
Cost: $140
During Spring break, three days of wallowing in "Glorious Mud" with a mind to create figure or fantasy... functional or outrageous... Read more.

Soapstone: Carve an Owl
March 22nd, 2012 - March 23rd, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): 3D, Children and Youth
Cost: $105
This workshop covers all you need to know to carve soapstone - tools, design, roughing out, through to finishing and polishing. Read more.

Underpainting and Glazes Workshop
March 23rd, 2012 - March 25th, 2012
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Oil Painting
Cost: $270
Learn Underpainting. Read more.

Monotype: Printmakers Painting
March 23rd, 2012 - March 24th, 2012
April 13th, 2012 - April 14th, 2012
 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Trina Ganson
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Printmaking
Cost: March 23 & 24 (oil based) $100 April 13 &14 (water based) $100
March 23 & 24 Time 10-2pm (oil based) $100 April 13 &14 Time 10-2pm (water based) $100 Read more.

Digital in a Snap Plus
March 24th, 2012
Instructor: Capilano University Continuing Education
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Digital, Photography
Cost: $99
This full-day class explores the basic features, controls and settings, and menus on your camera, then gives time to experiment with the concepts under the guidance of the instructor. Read more.

Monotype mayhem
March 24th, 2012 - March 25th, 2012
Instructor: Chiarina Loggia
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media, Printmaking
Cost:
Unleash your creativity by using smooth plates and your imagination to create non-edition prints. Read more.

Tall Fabric Sculpture
March 24th, 2012 - March 25th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): 3D, Fabric Arts, Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $235
Add a whole new dimension to your garden with a beautiful fabric sculpture. Read more.

Beginning Screenprinting- 2 Day Workshop
February 25th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012
March 24th, 2012 - March 25th, 2012
 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Alain Costaz
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Printmaking
Cost: $220.- GZPS members $240.- non-members materials included
Tabletop water-based screenprinting using cut stencils. Read more.

Abstract Painting Series: Painting Abstracts with Acrylics and Mixed Media I (Beginners)
March 24th, 2012
Instructor: Susanne Dannenberg
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $ 90 or $250 for all three workshops
Motivate your own creativity and develop your artistic skills through abstract painting. Read more.

Achieving your Goals in Acrylics
March 24th, 2012 - March 26th, 2012
Instructor: Norma Jackson
Location(s): Vancouver Island
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $300
This acrylic workshop will take you on a journey from where you are... to where you want to go. Read more.

Monotype Mayhem
March 24th, 2012 - March 25th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media, Printmaking
Cost: $160
A 'one of a kind' course: Unleash your creativity by using smooth plates and your imagination to create non-edition prints. Read more.

"7-STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL PAINTING"
March 24th, 2012 - March 25th, 2012 ( sessions)
Instructor: Brian Simons
Location(s): Penticton
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $250 +HST
NO PREVIOUS DRAWING OR PAINTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, for this Complete Course in Acrylic Painting, with Brian Simons Read more.

DRAWING FOR THE ABSOLUTE & TERRIFIED BEGINNER - Weekend Workshop - Saturday March 24 and Saturday March 31
March 24th, 2012 - March 31st, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Lena Leszczynski
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Drawing
Cost: $275.
Learn basic drawing skills in a only two days (two consecutive Saturdays). Typically students are AMAZED at their progress in only two days. Makes a great gift idea for the closet artist! Read more.

Your Personal Style

March 30th, 2012 - April 1st, 2012 (3 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting, Pastel Drawing, Watercolour Painting
Cost: $195
Lead by Nicholas Pearce, this 3 day workshop is designed to start the process of identifying the elements that make up our personal artistic style. Read more.

Cityscape/Landscape Photography

March 31st, 2012 - April 14th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Capilano University Continuing Education
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Photography
Cost: $229
Vancouver, consistently considered among the most livable cities in the world, will provide us with the inspiration for this cityscape/landscape photography workshop. Read more.

Still Life, with Dene Croft
March 31st, 2012
Instructor: North Vancouver Community Arts Council
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Oil Painting
Cost: $125
Build a still life in oil with a very contemporary twist . . . Read more.

The Art of Photography
March 31st, 2012 - April 1st, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Digital, Photography
Cost: $95
This workshop will focus on creating a good composition in photography and pushing yourself beyond your normal limits. Read more.

Classical Still-Life with Keith Hiscock
April 3rd, 2012 - May 8th, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Oil Painting
Cost: $180
Learn different techniques and perfect your skills in Oil Painting along Keith Hiscock. Read more.

Starting Out with Acrylics
April 4th, 2012 - May 9th, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $175
In this weekly class, students will get step by step instruction on how to plan a painting from photos, create a pleasing composition, use color to create form and distance and much more! Read more.

Pronto Plate
April 4th, 2012 - April 18th, 2012 (3 sessions)
Instructor: Trina Ganson
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Drawing, Printmaking
Cost: $175 Supplies Included
April 4, 11, 18 (Wednesdays) Time 6-9 $175 Read more.

mixed media

April 4th, 2012 - May 9th, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: andrea soos
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: 82.00
A mixed media class includes painting, printmaking and more for all levels. Read more.

Layers in Acrylic
April 4th, 2012 - May 9th, 2012 (6 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $210
This course is designed for artists with basic painting experience who are interested in taking their paintings to the next level. Read more.

Plein Aire Painting Workshop
April 6th, 2012 - April 8th, 2012
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting
Cost: $270
Painting on location. Read more.

7 Steps to A Successful Painting
April 7th, 2012 - April 8th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $290
If you would like to get beyond the barriers and blocks that hold you back from your desire to paint, this is the program for you! Read more.

Painting Wildlife in Acrylics with Mark Hobson
April 10th, 2012 - April 12th, 2012 (3 sessions)
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Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $275.00
Painting Wildlife with Mark Hobson Read more.

The BIG Soapstone Project
April 12th, 2012 - May 24th, 2012 (8 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): 3D, Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $250 + Cost of stone
If you are feeling daring, how about carving a sculpture out of 20 to 40 lbs of soapstone? Read more.

Painting After the Group of 7
April 13th, 2012 - April 15th, 2012
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Oil Painting
Cost: $290
Learning from the Masters. Read more.

Ocean Effects in Watercolour
April 13th, 2012
Instructor: Jennifer Olson
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $85
Learn techniques for creating crashing and rolling waves, ripples and whitecaps in watercolour. Read more.

Beginners Silk Painting
April 14th, 2012 - April 15th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Fabric Arts, Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $185
Discover the colourful world of painting on silk! Read more.

Mixed Media Art from Digital Images

April 14th, 2012 - April 21st, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Capilano University Continuing Education
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Digital, Mixed/Other Media, Photography
Cost: $149
Turn your inkjet digital photos and prints into lush hand-painted watercolour, acrylic, pastel, and mixed media paintings. Read more.

Watercolour on Yupo
April 14th, 2012
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media, Watercolour Painting
Cost: $80
Discover Yupo: Working on synthetic Yupo Paper is an exciting adventure! Read more.

Experimental Acrylics
April 15th, 2012 - April 22nd, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Capilano University Continuing Education
Location(s): North Vancouver
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $149
Discover the innovative possibilities of one of the most amazing art materials of the modern age – acrylic paint. Read more.

Draw Your Art Out (Youth Classes)
April 16th, 2012 - July 7th, 2012
April 27th, 2012 - July 5th, 2012
 (8 sessions)
Instructor: Sarah Ronald
Location(s): Port Moody
Topic(s): Drawing, Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $159.00
Explore the art of drawing and mixed media in a variety of sizes. Read more.

Painting After the Illustrators: Bernie Fuchs
April 20th, 2012 - April 22nd, 2012 ( sessions)
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting
Cost: $270
Learn PIZZAZZ... Read more.

Photo-Stencil
April 21st, 2012 - April 22nd, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media, Photography
Cost: $200
Hand cut stencils derived from your photos: The popularity of Banksy and street art makes it a very popular class. Read more.

Introduction to Pet Portraits in Coloured Pencil
April 21st, 2012 - May 5th, 2012 (3 sessions)
Instructor: Deborah Strong
Location(s): Langley
Topic(s): Drawing
Cost: $110
Learn basic techniques of working with Prismacolor coloured pencils, with specific attention to capturing the qualities of our feline, canine and equine companions. Read more.

Photo-Stencil
April 21st, 2012 - April 22nd, 2012
Instructor: Tony Bounsall
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting, Fabric Arts, Mixed/Other Media, Photography
Cost: $200. plus HST
Hand cut stencils derived from your photos. Read more.

Spring is Here! A Weekend of Painting Flowers in Watercolour
April 21st, 2012 - April 22nd, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Watercolour Painting
Cost: $160
Join Bryony in this 2-day workshop to paint the glorious flowers of Spring: Delve into the exquisite richness of spring blooms! Read more.

A Virtual African Safari / Art Workshop
April 26th, 2012 - April 29th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Denise Soule
Location(s): Other BC Location
Topic(s): Oil Painting
Cost: 1295.00
The next best thing to going to Africa - work from African reference material in Oosoyos. Read more.

Illuminate the Artist Within™ Retreat
April 27th, 2012 - April 29th, 2012
August 27th, 2012 - August 30th, 2012
 ( sessions)
Instructor: Deb Chaney
Location(s): Vancouver
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: Whidbey: $475, Sunshine: $550/person shared accommodation, $650/person private room.
ILLUMINATE THE ARTIST WITHIN™ RETREAT: Open to artists of all genres. Read more.

Knife Painting Workshop
April 28th, 2012 - April 29th, 2012
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting
Cost: $180
Painting fast & simple. Read more.

Take Control of Your Camera
April 28th, 2012
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Photography
Cost: $80
Go deeper into the fun of photography in this workshop by learning about the workings of the camera and how to control the outcome, composition and seeing the light. Read more.

Abstract Painting Series: Painting Abstracts with Acrylics and Mixed Media II (Intermediate)
April 28th, 2012
Instructor: Susanne Dannenberg
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $90 or $250 for all three workshops
Abstract painting paves the way to pure, creative artistic expression and originality. Read more.

Workshop - Spinning Clinic
April 29th, 2012
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Location(s): Coquitlam
Topic(s): 3D, Fabric Arts
Cost: $50 + tax
Our well-equipped fibre studio has many of the newer spinning wheels as well as three drum carders to blend creative mixes of fibres and colour. Read more.

Basic Fabric Sculpture
April 29th, 2012
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): 3D, Fabric Arts
Cost: $125
Learn how to make a beautiful garden sculpture from an old t-shirt in just one day. Read more.

Life is Art - Art is Life
April 30th, 2012 - May 4th, 2012
Instructor: Norma Jackson
Location(s): Vancouver Island
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting
Cost: $550
For beginners and experienced alike, this 5 day acrylic workshop will take you on a journey from where you are... to where you want to go. Read more.

Collagraphy
May 2nd, 2012 - May 23rd, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Trina Ganson
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media, Printmaking
Cost: (Majority of the Supplies Included) May 2, 9, 16, 23 $225
Majority of the Supplies Included May 2, 9, 16, 23 Wednesdays Time 6-9pm $225 Read more.

Painting Portraits
May 3rd, 2012 - May 24th, 2012 (4 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting, Pastel Drawing, Portrait Drawing
Cost: $175
Struggling with getting a likeness in your portraits? Read more.

Drawing Foundations 1 Workshop

May 4th, 2012 - May 6th, 2012
May 12th, 2012 - May 13th, 2012
 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Drawing
Cost: $480
Learn classical drawing. Read more.

Drawing Demystified
May 5th, 2012 - May 6th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Drawing
Cost: $160
A pencil, a pen, and some paper, that's really all you need to explore your artistic side in this learn to draw workshop! Read more.

Stained Glass Mosaic
May 5th, 2012 - May 6th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $160
Come experience the versatile world of mosaics! Read more.

Painting the Portrait from Life

May 5th, 2012 - May 9th, 2012 (5 sessions)
Instructor: Lalita Hamill
Location(s): Langley
Topic(s): Oil Painting, Portrait Drawing
Cost: $650
In five full days you will learn how to paint the human portrait in oil from start to finish with a painter from Florence, Italy. Read more.

Soul Drawing
January 18th, 2012 - January 19th, 2012
May 11th, 2012 - May 12th, 2012
 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Trina Ganson
Location(s): Kelowna
Topic(s): Drawing, Printmaking, Watercolour Painting
Cost: $125 supplies included
January 18 & 19 Time 6-9pm $125 May 11 & 12 Time 11-2pm $125 Soul drawing is a simple yet profound printmaking process that creates an image through touch. Read more.

Drawing Foundations 2 Workshop
May 18th, 2012 - May 20th, 2012
May 26th, 2012 - May 27th, 2012
 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Ken Campbell
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Drawing
Cost: $480
Learn Classical Drawing 2 Read more.

Gum Bichromate Printing
May 19th, 2012 - May 20th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Mixed/Other Media
Cost: $180
Learn how to make beautiful prints from your photographs or hand drawn imagery with photo sensitized water based paints. Read more.

Heron Fabric Sculpture
May 19th, 2012 - May 20th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Fabric Arts
Cost: $205
Create a heron garden sculpture in this one day workshop. Read more.

The Joys of Painting Plein-Air with Acrylics
May 19th, 2012 - May 20th, 2012 (2 sessions)
Instructor: Coast Collective Art Centre
Location(s): Victoria
Topic(s): Acrylic Painting, Outdoor Painting
Cost:
Painting Plein Air (in the great outdoors) is a joy: To be in natural light with all of creation for a subject, what could be better for an artist! Read more.

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