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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
Winter Courses
Winter Courses

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Winter Workshops
Winter Workshops

Start January 20 - register now!

Draw by Drawing
Draw by Drawing

Watercolour Mondays
Watercolour Mondays

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.

SCHEDULES
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COURSES BY CATEGORY
  • Get inspired by learning the many different themes abstract artists us...


    Starts Jan 9, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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


    Starts Jan 11, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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


    Starts Jan 10, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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


    Starts Jan 10, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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


    Starts Jan 11, 2024

    575 Canadian dollars

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