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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 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
- Design Practice: Abstract Expressionism
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 .
- Drawing: History and Practice
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 .
- Principles of Japanese Design
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 .
- Watercolour Vines
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 .
- Garry Oak Meadow as Art
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 .
- Memory & The Altered Photograph
9b0bea7f-a12b-4bce-977b-b60f0f006abc Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Memory & The Altered Photograph All supplies included. 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 .
- Painting the Contemporary Figure
c6bf7972-a335-4e04-a68d-4275ac906726 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting the Contemporary Figure Items required for the first class: - sketchbook - pen/pencil - black conté and/or charcoal - pad of newsprint - glue stick - scissors - 1 medium sized canvas or panel Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: - your choice of paints in a range of colours (oil, acrylics, watercolour or gouache) - acrylic matte medium (for acrylics) - odourless mineral spirits and walnut or linseed oil (oil) - variety of brushes suited to your choice of paint - surfaces to paint on (canvas, wood panel or paper - depending on paint choice) approx. 10 total - rags - palette - palette knife - paint apron (suggested) - large container or jar for water 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 .
- Photography: Urban Landscape
fc131630-2699-487a-9d76-f2d133b20c5d Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Photography: Urban Landscape - Ideally a DSLR, but any camera that you are comfortable using is acceptable 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 .
- Contemporary Canadian Art II
93125f18-9377-48a3-950e-2df4cabae3e2 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Contemporary Canadian Art II Note-taking materials: - notebook (to be used specifically for this course) - pen 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 .
- Val Lawton | Vancouver Island School of Art
Discover Val Lawton's background and education. Biography Val Lawton is a Victoria-based artist and illustrator. She has illustrated more than 30 picture books, including series for both the CFL and the NHL, all rendered in pen, ink and watercolour. She has taught nature sketching at a range of elementary and high schools and for the Robert Bateman Gallery of Nature program at the Bateman Centre in Victoria.Val is currently Vice-President of the Victoria Sketch Club and an active member of the Island Chapter, Canadian Society of Childrens’ Authors, Illustrators and Performers. Val’s work also includes close-at-hand landscapes and with a focus on local flora and fauna, using graphite, coloured pencil, watercolour and ink. IG @vallawtonillustration FB @vallawtonillustration Web www.vallawtonillustration.com Education BA University of Victoria (Canadian History) MA University of British Columbia (Library Science) Val Lawton Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS
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