This six-week course focuses on the concept of slow photography, encouraging patience, careful observation, and a deeper connection to both natural and urban environments. It is a mindful, hands-on course blending historical and experimental techniques with tactile and mixed-media approaches. Techniques explored include cyanotypes, pinhole photography, hand-tinting, and mixed-media storytelling, allowing participants to create unique, expressive works. Whether returning to photography after a break or looking to expand your practice, this course provides space to slow down, observe thoughtfully, and create with intention. Cyanotype paper and Polaroid film are included in the tuition. Suitable for all levels. TUESDAYS, MAY 19 - JUN 23, 10AM - 1PM(PDT) IN-PERSON

This course focuses on developing a series of work around a theme. The initial theme of this class is the idea of neighbourhood. As a prerequisite to this course, students must take 12 photographs (minimum), of what they think of as their neighbourhood (interpreted however broadly you want), and bring these with them to the first class. For the preliminary project students paint a triptych from this selection of images, in the style most suited to the individual. We will discuss the elements of painting language and help refine your visual priorities. From this initial project, students develop a body of work based on a theme of their choice. Examples of contemporary artists working in a thematic way will be given throughout the course. Students can work in a painting media of their choice: acrylic, watercolour, gouache or oil. Some painting experience recommended. THURSDAYS, JUL 09 - AUG 13, 2PM - 5PM(PDT) IN-PERSON

In this course you will learn many ways of creating the illusion of three-dimensional form with a wide range of shading techniques in a variety of drawing mediums. You will learn to use charcoal and conté to develop shadows, blending stumps to develop mid-tones, and erasers to pull out highlights. You will explore ways of using loose networks of overlapping cross-hatching as well as gradually building up value with different amounts of pressure. We will also use water-soluble graphite and brushes to create washes. Each project will be contextualized through examples of work by historical and contemporary artists. Suitable for all levels. WEDNESDAYS, MAY 20 - JUN 24, 2PM - 5PM(PDT) ONLINE

43b0c0b6-d9f8-4ffb-a359-84adf0895af0 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Design Practice: Abstract Expressionism Supply list TBA Suggested place to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

7e78b39f-6033-4ce2-a00d-7bd3cba3b4f8 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Chinese Brush Painting All supplies are provided for this workshop. Suggested place to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

96dea446-f741-46fa-b63c-01d489896036 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting from Start to Finish -acrylic paint (yellow, cyan, magenta, ultramarine, raw umber, and titanium white - I recommend Amsterdam or Liquitex Basics) -acrylic medium (gloss or matt -NOT acrylic gel or pouring medium) -acrylic brushes (I like filberts, synthetic fibre, 2x 1/4", 1/2", 1", and a 2" hardware store brush) -2 canvas boards (at least 16" x 18") -cotton rag or shop towel -pencil -palette pad (or aluminium foil) Suggested place to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .