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.
We're 20 years old!
With over 5900 students and 135 instructors since September 2004, we've provided a welcoming place for people of all ages to learn about contemporary art, as well as a venue for MFA graduates to get training as instructors.
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:
Discover our courses
Thoughtfully designed in the focus areas of drawing, painting and art history.
COURSES BY CATEGORY
Learn the basics of gouache paint in this botanical-focused course.
Started Sep 17
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Let the work and approaches of contemporary painters inspire the subje...
Started Sep 17
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Learn some helpful tools on how to get started and work through ideas ...
Started Sep 18
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The basic tools necessary for painting in acrylic or oil are covered. ...
Started Sep 19
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Subject matter for painting can be found right outside your front door...
Started Sep 19
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Learn how abstract painting is more exciting than you ever imagined.