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  • Faculty and Board | Vancouver Island School of Art

    Faculty and board biographies Tamara Bond BA Visual Arts, Emily Carr University of Art + Design Kate Brooks-Heinimann BFA Emily Carr University of Art + Design Desiree DeRuiter BA Visual Arts University of Victoria Rotem Anna Diamant Master of Library and Information Science, University of Toronto BA English Honours, University of Winnipeg Renee Duval MFA Concordia University Fine Arts Diploma (with honours), Emily Carr College of Art and Design Thomas Guerrero BA History and Anthropology, University of Victoria David Kaarsemaker MFA University of Ottawa BFA Concordia University Meghan Krauss MFA University of Windsor BFA University of Saskatchewan Val Lawton BA University of Victoria (Canadian History) MA University of British Columbia (Library Science) James Letkeman MA Architecture University of British Columbia BFA University Of Victoria Andy Lou MFA University of North Texas John Luna MFA University of Calgary BFA University of Victoria Leah McInnis MFA University of Victoria BFA Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design Chantal New BA in Art and Design MFA West Dean College UK Corrie Peters MFA University of Manitoba BFA Concordia University BA in Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria Kate Scoones BFA University of Victoria Andrea Simmonds MFA Emily Carr University of Art and Design BA Bishop’s University, Sherbrooke, QC Xane St Phillip MFA University of California, Santa Barbara BFA University of Victoria Natasha Van Netten Diploma of Fine Art, Vancouver Island School of Art Lucia Volker BFA Emphasis in Printmaking, University of Utah Diploma of Interior Design, Pacific Design Academy Wendy Welch MFA University of Victoria BFA Concordia University Bryony Wynne-Jones Studied in England and Italy Kelly Zantingh BAH Studio Art University of Guelph Jessica Ziakin BA History in Art and Psychology University of Victoria MA Art History and Visual Studies University of Victoria Our Faculty All of our regular faculty members have graduate degrees in art (MFA or MA), exhibition record and teaching experience Our Faculty & Board Lindsay Shojania Chair Jan Redekop Treasurer Michael Erwin Director David Good Director Kathleen Greenaway Director Kirsten Petersen Director Russ Reynolds Director Eric Metcalfe Honorary Board Member Gary Pearson Honorary Board Member Our Board Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

  • Events | Vancouver Island School of Art

    Upcoming events at the Vancouver Island School of Art include exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses. Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Art Makes Life Better Fundraiser Tue, Jun 24 Victoria More info Details Luna Lectures - 100 Years of Abstraction and Women Sat, Dec 07 Victoria More info Details Luna Lectures - 100 Years of Surrealist Women Sat, Nov 16 Victoria More info Details Cocktails By The Sea Wed, Sep 13 Victoria More info Details Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

  • Digital Collage

    74d17a63-6f76-4f22-a0bb-e6587f06aa22 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Digital Collage -camera (A basic knowledge of digital photography and image handling (importing, organizing, ect.). -a computer with the Adobe Suite: Bridge, Lightroom and Photoshop or equivalent editing software. The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also 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 .

  • Oil Pastels

    2928d94d-80ab-4b77-974b-43969d380405 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Oil Pastels - oil pastels yellow magenta cyan ultramarine blue white raw umber black - mixed media drawing pad (or 10 sheets drawing paper) - blending stump Suggested places to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ Michaels, 3501 Blanshard St, 111 Uptown Blvd Unit, Victoria BC or order online: https://canada.michaels.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 .

  • Art History: Dada to Pop 1915-1965

    be03571a-7049-43eb-9c2f-59e295f1fbd7 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Art History: Dada to Pop 1915-1965 Note-taking materials: - notebook (specifically devoted to this course) - pen The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also 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 .

  • Watercolour Flowers: Yellow

    391e315b-b4f2-4bd8-85b3-912ba9d75865 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Watercolour Flowers: Yellow - watercolour pan set or watercolour in tubes (recommended Winsor and Newton: blue, red, yellow, orange, violet, green) (if you already own watercolours bring what you have) - #10 round synthetic sable watercolour brush - #4 round synthetic sable watercolour brush (optional helpful for small details). - plastic tray for mixing colours (white plastic lids could suffice). - two containers of water - H pencil, eraser and sharpener - 9 x 12 watercolour sketchbook with 100% cotton paper, cold press, 140 lb is recommended (such as the Arches Watercolour pad). This pad is more expensive than the lesser quality pads but you will get better results and you can use both sides of paper. - paper towels 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 .

  • Drawing with Fabric

    4c4a30b9-1b54-4380-8950-ccf40c4d38f8 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing with Fabric For first class: -a selection of mixed fabric, wool fabrics and/or yarns. A collection of small scraps will work. -Sewing scissors -Sketchbook/notebook and pen. -Sharpie Other needed supplies (details to be discussed in class): -Transparencies -Exacto Knife -Easy cut board or thick cardboard -Masking tape -Fabric of choice -Embroidery cotton -Embroidery needles -10" embroidery hoop (approximate) -Cyanotype pre-treated fabric (available from Opus and island Blue Art Store) Supplies provided by VISA: -Cyanotype chemicals -Rug hook -Burlap The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also 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 .

  • Painting: Eleven Ways to Generate Ideas

    639d43ad-6544-4aae-97f1-baedf1dca3b3 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting: Eleven Ways to Generate Ideas - paper - pen or pencil - a few magazines or newspapers for collage work - something to play some of your favourite music - acrylic, oil, gouache or watercolour paints and brushes The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also 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 .

  • Landscape Drawing with Charcoal

    f0e17544-9696-4f32-b5d7-f4ec50dd0c26 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Landscape Drawing with Charcoal - Willow charcoal, various sizes - Compressed charcoal black, any brand - Black Conté - White rubber eraser - Kneadable eraser - Masking tape - 9x14" smooth sketch pad (hot pressed) - 8.5x11" sheet of Drawing mylar (Graffix) (x2) - Any other form of black pastel, charcoal or graphite you have, for experimentation - A few pieces of fabric/rags - Printouts of your own photographs – please bring your own photographs, not those from magazines. Take and print out your photographs of landscapes that you're interested in. - Camera - phone is fine The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also 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 .

  • Drawing from the World

    26ae5848-8289-4614-bf65-e9953d7c89e3 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing from the World Items required for the first class: - 18”x24” or larger cartridge pad - a set of pencils - ranging from 4H-8B - compressed charcoal - white rubber eraser Additional items to be discussed during the first class: - kneadable eraser - pencil sharpener - willow or vine stick charcoal - Conté (black, white and sanguine) - masking tape - rags - Stonehenge, white (x 5) Additional items will be suggested throughout the course. The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also 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 .

  • Watercolours: Abstracting Flowers

    176a13dc-1849-4315-8ce9-24110f916a79 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Watercolours: Abstracting Flowers - watercolour pan set or watercolour in tubes (recommended Winsor and Newton: blue, red, yellow, orange, violet, green) (if you already own watercolours bring what you have) - #10 round synthetic watercolour brush - #4 round synthetic sable watercolour brush (optional helpful for small details). - plastic tray for mixing colours (white plastic lids could suffice). - two containers of water - H pencil, eraser and sharpener - 9 x 12" watercolour sketchbook with 100% cotton paper, cold press, 140 lb is recommended (such as the Arches Watercolour pad). This pad is more expensive than the lesser quality pads but you will get better results and you can use both sides of paper. - paper towels - scrap paper for testing colours -blotting paper (optional, availabe by the large sheet at Opus); the artist we will be looking at (Charles Demuth) frequently used blotting paper to get specail effects. A folder paper towel can be used instead. Suggested places to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ Michaels, 3501 Blanshard St, 111 Uptown Blvd Unit, Victoria BC or order online: https://canada.michaels.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 .

  • Fantastical Bouquets with Watercolour

    d93de2b4-c750-4e54-91a6-c944be59ab3f Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Fantastical Bouquets with Watercolour - scissors - glue stick (“permanent” if possible) - Vogue magazine (Vogue has a great range of colours and textures but any high quality fashion magazine will do) -watercolour pan set or watercolour in tubes (blue, red, yellow, orange, violet, green) (if you already own watercolours bring what you have) - #10 or #12 round synthetic sable watercolour brush - #4 or #6 round synthetic sable watercolour brush (optional helpful for small details). - plastic tray for mixing colours (white plastic lids could suffice). - two containers of water - H pencil, eraser and sharpener - 1 sheet 8.5x11 card stock (or equivalent -you could use cardboard backing of sketchbook below) - 9 x 12” Arches watercolour sketchbook with 100% cotton paper, cold press, 140 lb is recommended. Or two quarter sheets of equivalent 140ln cold press watercolour (11 x 15”) - paper towels The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. 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 .

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