This hands-on studio course focuses on recognizing and responding to persistent themes and images in your work and the processes required to bring them to life. Using imagination, memories, experiences, and ideas, students will work in the place between direct observation and intuition. With various drawing subjects presented in class, students are guided through exercises that include a range of techniques and methods for developing visual ideas and building strong compositions. This course is a great introduction to the expansive subject matter that can provide inspiration for drawing. Suitable for all levels. WEDNESDAYS, SEP 16 - DEC 16, 10AM - 1PM(PDT) IN-PERSON (Due to two statutory holidays Wednesday courses start Sep 16) **Since the first class has occurred this course is pro-rated to tuition fee of $525

This workshop gets its name from the landscapes of Charles Burchfield who always attempted to capture the sound of nature in his paintings. Burchfield’s work will be used as a source for subject matter and you will discover how to see the natural world in his eyes: a cacophony of shapes and marks. Looking at the work of Burchfield will give you the ability to look at the natural world with new eyes and interpret it in a way to make interesting paintings. Suitable for all levels. See supply list. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1:30 - 4:30PM(PDT) ONLINE

This course explores many ways of handling effects of light and shadow in painting. Explore how light can both appear to come from within the painting itself or seem to be projected onto the surface. Apply painting through additive and subtractive techniques using opaque and translucent applications. Consider how the interaction of colours affects our perception of hue, value, and chroma, increasing or diminishing the light in an image. Experiment with warm and cool hues, glazing techniques, and underpaintings. Understanding how to control the light in your paintings will allow you to create strong, dynamic images. Some painting experience recommended. THURSDAYS, SEP 24 - DEC 17, 10AM - 1PM(PDT) IN-PERSON

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

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

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