This painting course blends immersive studio work with group discussions, offering an in-depth understanding and exploration of important themes in contemporary painting. Through a series of hands-on projects, you will explore a wide range of painting techniques and approaches, expanding your skill set while challenging conventional approaches to painting. In addition to studio work, you will explore concepts and ideas and begin to situate your personal practice within the broader art world. You will also examine the works of diverse contemporary painters and discuss current painting topics. Some painting experience recommended. THURSDAYS, JAN 14 - APR 08, 10AM - 1PM(PDT) IN-PERSON

A continuation of Painting: Introduction I, this course builds on foundational painting skills while presenting additional approaches to painting through various exercises, discussions, and thematic lectures. Students will explore painting practices focusing on defining subject matter, style, and techniques, while also emphasizing personal idea development. Students will practice traditional and contemporary painting methods in exercises that include painting from photography, still-life compositions, live models, and imagination. Prerequisite: Painting: Introduction I or some painting experience. WEDNESDAYS, JAN 13 - APR 07, 2PM - 5PM(PDT) IN-PERSON

In this course, students will be encouraged to connect to their unconscious through a daily drawing exercise. Students explore what happens when they try to let go of conscious thinking and work more intuitively in their art practice. During classes, students will practice automatic drawing (similar to what the Surrealists were doing in the 1920s), free-form drawing and 'no-editing' exercises. The creation of ink blots and doodling will be used as starting points for picture making. The course will also include meditation exercises and drawing inspired from dreams. Drawing materials and process will focus on mixed media and collage. By doing this work, students will explore what lies below the surface in their unconscious while finding new images and techniques for their art practice. This class is ideal for those who love to draw and are curious to see what new images might come up during these explorations. Suitable for all levels. TUESDAYS, JAN 12 - APR 06, 6PM - 9PM(PDT) IN-PERSON

3b391a48-0bf5-46af-8b21-037176264596 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Gouache: Inspiration & Expression II Gouache Paints: If you are new to gouache I recommend starting off with a set such as Winsor Newton Intro to Art Set or any set that includes the recommended colours below. If you are buying individual tubes recommended brands are Winsor and Newton, M. Graham, Holbein or Schmincke Recommended colours: 2 yellows, 2 reds, 2 blues, green, violet, orange, titanium white, ivory black (I am not recommending specific colours because gouache paint pigment availability varies greatly by art supply store so flexibility is necessary). Brushes: - watercolour brushes: synthetic, round no. 12 and no. 4 and 3/4" flat - palette for mixing paint: white plastic palette for watercolour, white ceramic plates or white lids from yogurt containers or a combination Be prepared to have quite a few areas to mix paint. I like to use something called a butcher tray to mix gouache paints on. These are usually available in art supply stores. Paper: Since this is an online course we will be working on a smaller scale for class projects. - the following 9 x 12" pads are recommended: Arches, cold press, 140lb watercolour pad and a Legion Stonehenge black coldpress watercolour paper pad. If you are unable to find these particular pads you can also buy 2 full sheets of 140lb watercolour paper and divide them into four sheets each (for a total of eight pieces) and a sheet of Stonehenge black watercolour paper or Stonehenge black drawing paper (which can also be divided into four sheets). You can choose to work larger for homework projects if you desire. - all-purpose sketchbook (9 x 12”) for preliminary sketching Other: - HB pencil, eraser - white watercolour pencil - spray bottle - metal ruler 12” - glue-stick (look for one that says "permanent" or "extra strong") - scissors - masking tape A note on gouache paint: please note we are using regular gouache for this course and not “acrylic gouache”. Email if you have any questions: wwelch@vancouverislandschoolart.com 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 .

2fc5b331-b810-4e65-8e15-48b443a6ceba Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing: Introduction II Items required for the first class: - mixed-media sketchbook (9" x 12" or larger) - graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B) - white vinyl eraser Additional items to be discussed during the first class: - 2 sticks black and 2 sticks white compressed charcoal (conte) - water-soluble graphite (4B or 6B) - Chinese brushes: small and medium size - blending stump (large) - India ink - China marker (aka grease pencil/wax pencil) - 2 sheets black and 2 sheets mid-tone paper (9" x 12") - 2 full sheets of Stonehenge (20" x 30") - chalk pastels (primary colours, black, and white) - pencil crayons - ruler 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 .

17b880be-3e6d-4d69-b264-944bd32cec73 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Items required for the first class: - sketchbook (8" x 10" or larger) - HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B pencils - white soft eraser - 18" x 24" or larger cartridge pad (10-20 sheets to start) Additional supplies to be discussed at first class: - pencil sharpener - compressed charcoal - willow or vine stick charcoal - charcoal pencils - kneaded eraser - blending stumps (3-4 in various sizes) - small set of soft chalk pastels - charcoal or pastel paper 9"X12" (a few pieces, white or coloured) - large pad of newsprint paper (18" x 24") 30-40 sheets to start - grey gum eraser (kneadable) Optional Items: - bulldog clips (2 large size) - drawing board - fixative Spray 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 .