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Let’s create together.

Vancouver Island School of Art is a contemporary art school located in Downtown Victoria.
Open to adults of all ages.

VISA is a Non-Profit Registered Charity.

Learn. Create. Play.

Whether you want to take only one art course or complete a full-time program, there is a place for you at our school. The Vancouver Island School of Art offers two modes of study:

Certificate of Visual Arts

One year full-time or a maximum of four years part-time

Individual Courses and Workshops

On-going, no application required

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Winter Courses
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Winter Workshops
Winter Workshops

Start January 20 - register now!

Draw by Drawing
Draw by Drawing

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Watercolour Mondays
Watercolour Mondays

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Live Longer With Art
Live Longer With Art

Fundraising Initiative

Slide Room Gallery
Slide Room Gallery

Sunday, Nov 5, 1-4pm

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Discover our courses

Thoughtfully designed in the focus areas of drawing, painting and art history.

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COURSES BY CATEGORY

  • Painting: Understanding Abstraction II

    Get inspired by learning the many different themes abstract artists us...

    Starts Jan 9, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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  • Painting: Introduction II

    The basic tools necessary for painting in acrylic or oil are covered.

    Starts Jan 11, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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  • Painting Nature

    Course includes painting natural objects such as plants and flowers as...

    Starts Jan 10, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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  • Painting: The Canadian Landscape II

    This course covers late 20th century and 21st century landscape painti...

    Starts Jan 10, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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  • Painting: Series Development

    Learn to develop a body of work based on a singular theme.

    Starts Jan 11, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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