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

6bf18efe-9a9f-4a24-a12c-02621c1085e8 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Flora and Fauna Items required for the first class: - mixed media sketchbook* - pencil - chalk pastels - no less than 4 colours plus black and white (Mungyo, Schmincke, Rembrandt all fine). Most art supply stores allow you to buy single sticks pastels. You are also welcome to buy a small set of them. - 1 white eraser Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: - at least 3 oil pastels, your choice of colours - pencil sharpener - 2H and 2B pencil - 6 good quality pencil crayons, example- Faber-Castell or Prismacolor - 2 brushes for ink and watercolour work - one bottle of acrylic based ink, Winsor Newton, black - 2 different coloured Sharpie markers - Speedball 107 Hawk Quill nib and Speedball pen nib holder (Opus) - small watercolour set with at least 8 colours, you can also use tubes of colours. Bookbinding supplies: - bulldog clips (2 large size) - bookbinding needles, thread (can use embroidery floss, heavy weight thread, or bookbinding thread) and one to three bookbinding awls. *Mixed Media Sketchbook: The following sketchbooks with links are examples, you do not have to buy these brands, just make sure that the paper in the sketchbook you purchase is for mixed media use, for both wet and dry media and at least 90 lb. Either 9”x 12” or 11”x14” is fine. Previously used sketchbooks are also fine, be sure to have at least 25-30 sheets. eg. Canson XL Mixed Media Pads at Opus: https://opusartsupplies.com/collections/canson-xl-pads/products/canson-xl-mixed-media-pads?variant=44111026094311 eg. Opus Essential Artists' Mixed Media Wirebound Books: https://opusartsupplies.com/products/opus-essential-mixed-media-wirebound-books?variant=52065731608807 eg. Mixed Media Pads at Michaels: https://canada.michaels.com/search?q=mixed mediasketchbook&com_id=SearchBar_Recommendation_Components&path=popular_search_keyword 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 .

The Vancouver Island School of Art is a contemporary art school located in downtown Victoria that offers in-person and online courses and workshops for adults of all ages. 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. 20 years and counting! With more than 6000 students and 140 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. 2025-2026 Highlights Discover some exciting upcoming events—and key achievements over the last 20+ years 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 ABOUT US WHAT'S NEW Discover our courses Thoughtfully designed in the focus areas of drawing, painting and art history. SCHEDULES Course & Workshop Schedules Subscribe to Newsletter COURSES BY CATEGORY Painting Drawing Mixed Media Art Fundamentals Art History, Theory Fall Workshops Spring Workshops Painting: Light and Shadow Learn how light and shadow can add drama and excitement to your paintings. Starts Sep 24 595 Canadian dollars $595 VIEW COURSE Painting: Abstraction in Canada Online Learn that Canada is the home to many exciting abstract painters. ONLINE Starts Sep 25 595 Canadian dollars $595 VIEW COURSE Landscape Painting Online Connect with nature and learn how to make exciting landscape paintings. ONLINE Starts Sep 16 595 Canadian dollars $595 VIEW COURSE Gouache: Inspiration & Expression Online Let the work of well-known artists provide inspiration for painting with gouache. ONLINE Starts Sep 22 595 Canadian dollars $595 VIEW COURSE Painting: Introduction I This course covers introductory techniques to painting with an emphasis on personal style. Starts Sep 16 595 Canadian dollars $595 VIEW COURSE WORKSHOP SCHEDULES Current Workshop Schedule Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS Vancouver Island School of Art is a contemporary art school located in Downtown Victoria open to adults of all ages. Your donation matters DONATE TODAY WI26 Student Work SP26 Courses SP26 Weekend Workshops See what we are up to.

Drawing Nature Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses Drawing Nature Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Cyanotypes: Printing with Light Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses Cyanotypes: Printing with Light Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Fall Market Garden with Watercolours Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses Fall Market Garden with Watercolours Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Drawing Observation, Memory, Imagination Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses Drawing Observation, Memory, Imagination Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Drawing: Thematic Approaches Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses Drawing: Thematic Approaches Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Drawing the Canadian Landscape Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses Drawing the Canadian Landscape Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Discover Michael Erwin's background and education. Michael Erwin was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. He moved to Calgary, Alberta where he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy at the University of Calgary and joined the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Michael spent over 40 years in the RCN, specialising in navigation as a Maritime Advanced Navigating Officer. His service at sea took him around the world, and at various times he served ashore in Halifax, Ottawa, Victoria, and Bahrain. He retired from the Navy in 2021. Art has always been an interest for Michael. He sketched and painted from an early age, though he received no formal training until doing the Vancouver Island School of Art certificate programme in 2024/25. Additionally, he was the cartoonist for the CFB Esquimalt base newspaper, the Lookout, for over two decades. His cartoons have appeared in the Readers’ Digest and the Weekly World News. Michael is currently enrolled at Camosun College in the Comics and Graphic Novels certificate programme, which he shall complete in April 2026. Michael is married to Karen Hough, a professional French hornist with the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra. They have a son, Alex, who is a serving Victoria Police Department constable, and two grandsons, Jax (4) and Dean (1). Michael Erwin Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

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

Flora and Fauna Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses Flora and Fauna Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS