Learn how to blast through artistic blocks and nurture your innate creativity through the development of a daily writing practice and five projects to activate and mine your subconscious. A useful course for beginners as well as mature artists in any medium. Course delivered through slide lectures, curated readings, seminar discussions, and drawing projects. Suitable for all levels. WEDNESDAYS, MAY 8 - JUN 12, 10AM - 1PM (No class May 22, last class Jun 19) IN-PERSON

This course will reveal how acrylic paints can be used in a variety of ways to approach landscape painting. The instructor will provide examples of historical and contemporary artists who focus on landscape and show how these can be used as inspiration for developing personal compositions. We will also explore plein-air painting and use field sketches created at local landscapes to inform our studio paintings. Suitable for all levels. TUESDAYS, JUN 25 - JUL 30, 6PM - 9PM (No class Jul 23, last class Aug 6) IN-PERSON

Learn about Oak Meadow ecosystems through field sketches and studio drawings. In this course we will explore how to capture all the elements of an oak ecosystem - birds, flowers, bugs, and the invasive species that threaten them today. We will use our field sketches and drawings as a way to advocate for and learn about these endangered ecosystems. Regular trips to oak meadow spaces, such as Government House and Beacon Hill Park will be made in order to submerge ourselves in the subject and experience hands-on learning. Local initiatives that provide information about oak meadows will be used to gain more knowledge about oak meadows, such as Garry Oak Meadows (https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/es-harbours-pdf/may19-2021-ecosysteminfosheets-garryoak.pdf?sfvrsn=79a94ccd_0). Suitable for all levels. WEDNESDAYS, JUN 26 - JUL 31, 2PM - 5PM (No class Jul 24, last class Aug 7) IN-PERSON

Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Making Art a Practice Drawing supplies: -2B pencil -Conte crayons (black 2B and white) -Set of chalk pastels (12) Painting supplies: -Watercolour set (travel or in pans) -Watercolour brush: #12 and #6 round -White plastic eraser -Pencil sharpener -soft rag -Scissors -Glue stick -12” ruler -Sketchbook 9x12" -Watercolour pad (Arches, cold press), 9 x 12” Any drawing or painting paper you have at hand. Don't worry if you don’t have all the supplies on the list. Extra papers and supplies will be available. Student discount available at Opus Art Supplies https://opusartsupplies.com/

Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Calligraphy for Beginners - liquid or tube watercolour in indigo or black for writing (this works just as well as ink and will not clog your pen!) - watercolor (any type) in other colours for illustration - large pad cartridge paper (18" x 24") - one plain black pen holder - C2 and C3 Speedball nibs; two of each if possible (*see below if you are left-handed) - large ruler, preferably metal - size 0 watercolour brush - palette or small cups, such as sauce dishes (available for very good prices in Chinatown!) - sharp pencils HB or 2B - regular eraser - kneaded gum eraser *lefties! Please buy left oblique nibs in C2 and C3, as well as calligraphy markers in a couple of different sizes Student discount available at Opus Art Supplies https://opusartsupplies.com/

Upcoming Events Slide Room Gallery Karen Jones Upcoming Events Cocktails By The Sea Wed, Sep 13 Victoria Sep 13, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PDT Victoria, 3475 Ripon Rd, Victoria, BC V8R 6H1, Canada Sep 13, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PDT Victoria, 3475 Ripon Rd, Victoria, BC V8R 6H1, Canada Join our next fundraiser and enjoy cocktails by the sea at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Featuring silent auction items, mystery envelopes and a spectacular door prize. Every ticket includes delicious appetizers, drinks, and a $50 tax deductible receipt. +51 more Details Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS