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 Kemi Craig MA Fine Arts, Emily Carr University of Art and 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

Upcoming events at the Vancouver Island School of Art include exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses. Upcoming Events Slide Room Gallery: incoming poems resting Slide Room Gallery: incoming poems resting 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

5878a212-2199-4f4d-971c-5cd377264642 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing: History and Practice Required materials for the first class: - Graphite Pencils: B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B … (soft) - Sketchbook or Drawing Papers and Drawing Board with Clips - Utility knife or Pencil sharpener Additional materials to be discussed during the first class: - Calligraphy: Calligraphy Pens India Ink (black and/or Brown) Watercolor paint brush (various sizes) - Charcoal: Vine and Willow Charcoal Compressed Charcoal Charcoal Pencil - black and white (soft, medium, hard) Conté Compressed Pencil - black and sanguine (soft, medium, hard) Conté Compressed Charcoal/sanguine color - Pencils: Graphite Ebony Pencil Flat Sketching Pencil Woodless Graphite Pencil Graphite stick 6B, 7B, 8B... Colored Pencil - Drawing Papers: Charcoal Papers Drawing and Sketching Papers Newsprint Pastel Papers and Surfaces Pen and Marker Paper Pads Portable Sketchbook Bristol Pad 18 x 24 Newsprint Pad 18 x 24 - Roll-tip Pen (Microns or Artist’s Loft) - Erasers (Vinyl eraser, Kneaded rubber, Yellow gum) - Pastel Chalk (Black, White & Sanguine) - Tackle box or carrying bag - Masking tape - Scissors - Two bull dog clips - Metal or wood yard stick - Four or Five pieces of soft white wiping cloth cut into app. 10 x 10” piece - Workable fixative or hairspray (do not use it inside) - Drawing Board with Clips 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 .

57c0a371-105c-45e4-8887-8fe21c09f4b4 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Watercolour Vines -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 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 .

c3c1bec1-64db-4c54-a958-bcca0c627f28 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Principles of Japanese Design - construction paper approximately (8 1/2 by 11 inches) - 3 sheets of white - 3 sheets of black - 3 sheet of grey neutral (mid value about halfway between black and white) - heavy 8 ½ x 11” cardsock (15 to 20 sheets) - scissors - utility or x-acto knife - glue stick - ruler - pencil Instructor will supply coloured papers You may want to bring a three ring binder to compile the examples that you make for later use as studio reference 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 .

715af6d2-b5a6-4a03-a748-cae0bddc51e6 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Garry Oak Meadow as Art - sketchbook (recommend one with a hardcover) - pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, or mechanical pencil - micron pen black/brown - optional: pencil set (variety from 9h - 9 B) or 2H, HB, 2B, and 6B - coloured pencil set (must have earth tones) - larger drawing paper (recommend 9 x 12 inches or larger) 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 .

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 - pencil - white vinyl eraser - sketchbook or notebook (for any notes or compositional sketches) - watercolour paint set or primary colours in tubes - paintbrushes – assorted sizes - 3-5 sheets each watercolour paper 14 x 11 or 9 x 12 -1 large sheet watercolour paper 30 x 22 (for day two) Other supplies will be provided by the school. 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 .

98e8127b-d8bf-4a3d-aa4e-30d9d781440d Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting: Introduction I Materials required for the first class: - Substrate (heavy weight paper suitable for acrylic paint, wood panel, or stretched canvas. Roughly 8 x 8 inches) - Sketchbook/paper suitable for paint and wet mediums - Acrylic paints (black and white, and a selection of at least three colours) - Various acrylic brushes - Writing tools Course Supply List: - Heavy-body acrylic paints (at least 60ml tubes of each colour) Required colours: Yellow: Cadmium Medium Yellow or Hansa Yellow (Medium or Light) Red/Crimson: Napthol Red/Crimson or Cadmium Red Medium Blue: Ultramarine Blue and Cerulean Blue Purple/Violet: Dioxazine Purple/Violet Green: Phthalocyanine (Phthalo) Green Orange: Cadmium Orange White: Titanium White Black: Mars Black or Lamp Black Additional colours (optional): Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Cobalt Blue, Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson Recommended sets: Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylics set of 6: Naphthol Crimson, Hansa Light Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalocyanine (Phthalo) Green, Mars Black, Titanium White - OR - Opus Essential Heavy Body Acrylic set of 6: Naphthol Red Light, Hansa Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo Green Light, Lamp Black, Titanium White - Acrylic medium (to extend working time of paints) (optional) - Palette knifes for mixing and applying paint (at least two; one large knife with a rounded end, and one smaller knife that is narrow with a finer point) - Paint brushes set of varied sizes/types (stiff synthetic for acrylic) (many art stores have pre-assembled starter packs of brushes, these are a good base. Invest in good quality brushes, they will perform better and last longer) - Gesso or acrylic primer (if you wish to add another layer to your canvas) (optional) - 2” wide paint brush - Newsprint paper pad/cartridge paper pad - Sketchbook/painting paper pads (for weekly homework assignments) - Paper suitable for acrylic paint and wet mediums, roughly 11 x 17 inches - Notebook - Stretched canvas (slim or deep) or cradled wood board for Term Assignment 1, 18x24 inches - HB or 2B pencil - Erasers, kneaded and white/black (Sumo brand recommended) - White conte stick (optional) - Paint apron or clothes you are willing to get paint on (recommended) - Plastic Toolbox or small Luggage case for material storage & transport (optional) Additional Items to be discussed after the first class (dependent on students’ personal preference / chosen direction for assignments): 
 - Alternative paints and their supplies: Oil : select colours, brushes (hog bristle), substrates, rags, odourless mineral spirits (OMS), walnut or linseed oil, sealed jars and containers, mediums Watercolours and gouache : select colours, substrates, brushes - Small or medium sized surfaces for weekly exercises: stretched, primed canvas, canvas paper, gessoed wood panel, gessoed mat board or cardboard substrates for later term assignments 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 .

3aaf0427-57a7-451b-b933-6e3c26545ac0 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing from the Ocean - graphite pencils (a set or a range of individual pencils: HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 9B) - set of 12 soft pastels - set of watercolours (could be an inexpensive set such as Angora Opaque Watercolours or any watercolours you already have - #10 round watercolour brush - black pens of different size (Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen Set - Set of 4 Black; includes S,F,M,B) - tube of white gouache - pad of Bristol board 11 x 17 (Strathmore, vellum surface) - pad of black paper 11.75 x 16.5” (Fabriano) - pad of tracing paper 14 x 17” (Canson) - 2 sheets of Stonehenge drawing paper - fashion magazine for collage (such as Vogue) - glue stick (UHU) - scissors - metal ruler 18” - small sketchbook for ideas and notetaking (suggested size 8 x 10”) 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 .

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 .

7b8b21ed-2ffb-4c70-bc4a-6e8b5415ff96 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting Plant Life Items required for the first class: - 9x12” or larger mixed media sketchbook - HB, 2B and 4B Pencils or a Blackwing pencil - White soft eraser and pencil sharpener - Optional: Pencil and wax crayons - Optional: collage materials and glue stick Additional items to be discussed during the first class: - Acrylic paint - Variety of acrylic brushes - A painting surface 11x14” or larger- up to 36x48”, either canvas or wood panel - Paint pallet (I often use paper plates or save the tops from yoghurt containers) - Paper towel / rags Optional: - Acrylic Inks - Collage materials and a glue stick - Pencil and wax crayons - Kama sticks 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 .

2b4ccd4d-04b2-4375-9dc2-0001f02b383a Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Quilting & Embroidery: Memory & Mapping Items required for the first class: - sketchbook and pen or pencil (whatever you use to think through ideas) - fat quarters of cotton fabric (0.25metres): min. of 3 in shades of one colour - polyester or cotton sewing thread in the colour you have chosen for your monochromatic cotton fabric - scissors able to cut fabric and threads - at least 3 regular size sewing needles Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: - embroidery hoop - embroidery cotton - at least two contrasting colours of your choice; more may be needed when you decide on a larger project - 14 count Aida cloth or 28 count linen - needles - 1 size 24 tapestry needle, - optional: self-healing board, roller cutter - sewing or regular ruler (plastic or metal) - polyester sewing thread (black and white) - approx. 10 sheets of graph paper - more fabric will be needed but the project will be discussed in class first and purchases made then - sewing pins - a way to access some open source software that will be discussed in class (this can be a computer or phone) - stuffing or quilt batting - book binding materials - you will decide what type you wish to make and buy supplies accordingly, options will be shown in class; may be as simple as needle, thread and paper or staples Items can be found at: Buttons and Bows on View St Michael's Fabricland 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 .