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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

WHAT'S NEW
Fall Courses
Fall Courses

Fall 2023 courses are open for Registration.

Draw by Drawing
Draw by Drawing

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Watercolour Mondays
Watercolour Mondays

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Fall Workshops
Fall Workshops

Start October 14 - register now!

Live Longer With Art
Live Longer With Art

Fundraising Initiative

Slide Room Gallery
Slide Room Gallery

Sunday Sep 10, 1-4pm, Artist Talk 1:30pm

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Discover our courses

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

SCHEDULES
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COURSES BY CATEGORY

  • Painting: Introduction I

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

    Started Sep 21

    575 Canadian dollars

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  • Painting: The Canadian Landscape I

    Learn to paint by studying historical Canadian landscape paintings.

    Started Sep 20

    575 Canadian dollars

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  • Painting: Colour and Composition

    Focus on the basic components of painting: colour and composition.

    Started Sep 20

    575 Canadian dollars

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  • Painting: The Lure of the Local

    Subject matter for painting can be found right outside your front door...

    Started Sep 21

    575 Canadian dollars

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  • Painting: Understanding Abstraction I

    Learn how abstract painting is more exciting than you ever imagined.

    Started Sep 19

    575 Canadian dollars

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