Discover Xane St Phillip's background and education. Biography Xane St Phillip has over 15 years experience as an art educator and his work focuses on painting, sculpture and installation. He is also an art and design consultant in the architectural field. Xane has exhibited his work in Canada and the U.S., and is currently involved on a 'living wall' project for the Gateway Green development on Blanshard and Fisgard, with Victoria architects De Hoog and Kierulf. Last summer he was part of the Greenwoosh Exhibition at Open Space. Xane also works as a Colour Consultant for designers and homeowners in Victoria. Education MFA University of California, Santa Barbara BFA University of Victoria Xane St Phillip Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Discover Leah McInnis's background and education. Biography Leah McInnis is an interdisciplinary visual artist, designer, arts-worker and educator currently based in Victoria, BC. Recent solo and two-person exhibitions include Club Assembly at ARTSPLACE (Annapolis Royal, NS), Mass at Open Space Arts Society (Victoria, BC) and Mood Swings at Flux Gallery (Winnipeg, MB). Her artwork and writing have been published locally, nationally and abroad. Since 2018, McInnis has completed artist residencies in Finland (Arteles Creative Centre), Alberta (Mitchell Art Gallery), Quebec (Murmur Land Studio) and BC (Empire of Dirt). McInnis holds an MFA (U. of Victoria), BFA (Emily Carr U.), BA (U. of Alberta) and a Dip. Fine Arts (MacEwan College). Her work in the arts is generously supported by the British Columbia Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. McInnis is a founding member of the conceptual artist collective, MOPE (Victoria, BC /Brooklyn, NY). https://leahmcinnis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/leah__mcinnis/ Education MFA University of Victoria BFA Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design Leah McInnis Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

c61a73d1-1078-4b39-871b-3145129d01e1 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Collage: Colour & Composition All supplies are provided for this workshop. 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 .

The refund policy at the Vancouver School of Art for art courses and workshops. Refund Policy REFUND POLICY VANCOUVER ISLAND SCHOOL OF ART TUITION REFUND POLICY Courses Withdrawal (written notice) before program start date per semester calendar (first Monday of term) no withdrawal fee Withdrawal (written notice) after program start per semester calendar to 7 days after program start date 10% Withdrawal (written notice) after first class and before second class 10% Withdrawal (written notice) after second class and before fourth class 30% Withdrawal (written notice) after forth class and before sixth class 50% Withdrawal (written notice) after sixth class No refund Student has not attended first four classes 50% withdrawal fee 6 Week Course Status - Due to the shorter nature of the six-week courses the refund policy is as follows: Admin Fee 12 Week Course Status Admin Fee Withdrawal (written notice) 7 or more days before start of course 5% Withdrawal (written notice) less than 7 days before start of course 10% Withdrawal (written notice) after first class 20% Withdrawal (written notice) after second class 50% No refund after third class No refund Course Transfer 5% Workshop Status Admin Fee Workshops Withdrawal 7 days (written notice) before start of workshop 10% Withdrawal less than 7 days (written notice) before start of workshop 15% Withdrawal less than 48 hours before start of workshop 35% No refund if withdrawal is less than 12 hours before start of workshop No refund Cancelled Courses and Workshops: Students will receive a full refund of tuition and any applicable material or model fees in the event that a course or workshop is cancelled by the Vancouver Island School of Art. Private Training Instituitions Branch (PTIB) Approved Tuition Refund Policy Vancouver Island School of Art ID-03403 Name of Institution Institution Number 2018-12-18 Tuition Refund Policy 2020-05-25 Name of Policy Revision Date Effective Date Certificate of Visual Arts Program Name of Program If Vancouver Island School of Art receives tuition from the student, or a person on behalf of the student, the institution will refund the student, or the person who paid on behalf of the student, the tuition that was paid in relation to the program (Certificate of Visual Arts Program) or individual course or workshop in which the student is enrolled if: A) the institution receives a notice of withdrawal from the student no later than seven days after the effective contract date and before the contract start date; B) the student, or the student’s parent or legal guardian, signs the student enrolment contract seven days or less before the contract start date and the institution receives a notice of withdrawal from the student between the date the student, or the student’s parent or legal guardian, signed the student enrolment contract and the contract start date; or C) the student does not attend a work experience component and the institution does not provide all of the hours of instruction of the work experience component within 30 days of the contract end date. Vancouver Island School of Art will refund the tuition for the program (Certificate of Visual Arts Program) or individual course or workshop and all related fees paid by the student or a person on behalf of the student enrolled in the program if the student is enrolled in the program without having met the admission requirements and did not misrepresent his or her knowledge or skills when applying for admission. If a student does not attend any of the first 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term, Vancouver Island School of Art may retain up to 50% of the tuition paid under the student enrolment contract unless the program is provided solely through distance education. Unless the program (Certificate of Visual Arts Program) or individual course or workshop is provided solely through distance education, if Vancouver Island School of Art receives a notice of withdrawal from a student: A) more than seven days after the effective contract date and i) at least 30 days before the contract start date, the institution may retain up to 10% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract, to a maximum of $1,000. ii) less than 30 days before the contract start date, the institution may retain up to 20% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract, to a maximum of $1,300. after the contract start date i) and up to and including 10% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 30% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract. ii) and after 10% but before 30% of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract Unless the program (Certificate of Visual Arts Program) or individual course or workshop is provided solely through distance education, if Vancouver Island School of Art provides a notice of dismissal to a student and the date the institution delivers the notice to the student is: A) equal to or before 10% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 30% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract. B) after 10% but before 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract. If Vancouver Island School of Art provides the program (Certificate of Visual Arts Program) or individual course or workshop solely through distance education and the institution receives a student’s notice of withdrawal or the institution delivers a notice of dismissal to the student and: A) the student has completed and received an evaluation of his or her performance for up to 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term, the institution may retain up to 30% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract, or B) the student has completed and received an evaluation of his or her performance for more than 30% but less than 50% of the program, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract. Vancouver Island School of Art will refund fees charged for course materials paid for but not received if the student provides a notice of withdrawal to the institution or the institution provides a notice of dismissal to the student. Refunds required under this policy will be paid to the student, or a person who paid the tuition or fees on behalf of the student, within 30 days: A) of the date Vancouver Island School of Art receives a student’s notice of withdrawal, B) of the date Vancouver Island School of Art provides a notice of dismissal to the student, C) of the date that the registrar provides notice to Vancouver Island School of Art that the institution is not complying with section 1(c) or 2 of this policy, or D) after the first 30% of the hours of instruction if section 3 of this policy applies. If an international student delivers a copy of a refusal of a study permit to Vancouver Island School of Art, sections 1(a), 1(b), 4, 7, and 8 of this policy apply as if the copy of the refusal were a notice of withdrawal, unless: A) the international student requests an additional letter of acceptance for the same program that was the subject of the refusal of a study permit, B) or the program (Certificate of Visual Arts Program) or individual course or workshop is provided solely through distance education. Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

53aecfb7-c470-4ec1-9fc7-5b50248321a8 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Art History: The Human Form 1850-2000 Note-taking materials: - notebook (specifically devoted to this course) - pen The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. 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 .

deb1234c-12d1-40af-95a0-9f0aaa06afb3 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Japanese Woodblock Printing (Mokuhanga) Items required for the first class: -Sketching material: pencils, sharpener, eraser, paper for sketching -1 piece non-slip mat, approx. 10x24 inches (type for kitchen drawers works well) -Tracing paper pad -Tape, scotch or masking -Fine tip sharpie -Ruler -Carving tools: 1 small gouge, 1 large gouge, 1 knife tool (flat blade but angled). Please make sure they are sharp! (Lee Valley has best local selection) -Carbon paper Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: -Roll of wax paper -4 small mixing brushes for ink -1 medium sized stencil brush -1 small stencil brush -pad newsprint paper -4 small sealable plastic containers -Baren -Gouache set Available for purchase from instructor: -Printing paper (varied prices, lowest is $3.00 for 12x54 sheet, higher end paper to be determined) -Woodblocks ($3.00 small block, $7.00 medium block) 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 .

f6ef6f60-2967-4aa0-b612-72152f5fef35 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Islamic Patterns All supplies are provided for this workshop. 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 .

The Vancouver Island School of Art offers art courses and workshops in drawing, painting, mixed media, textiles as well as art history and contemporary art. There's a place for you here. A learning community dedicated to the advancement of art education through comprehensive programs and presentations for adults of all ages About us Whether you want to take only one art course or complete a full-time program, there is a place for you at our school. We have courses for people with absolutely no experience as well as courses for artists who might want to learn new skills. Our classes are small -usually around 8-14 students per class. Our demographics vary from 18-80 so every course you take at VISA is a small microcosm of the world at large. When you take a course at our school you will find that you are part of a community. it is a great place to meet people and make friends. Within no time, you will feel right at home in our contemporary classroom space located in one of Victoria’s treasured downtown heritage buildings. Why choose the Vancouver Island School of Art Quality of Education The Vancouver Island School of Art (VISA) is an independent, non-profit art school that offers high-quality education in the visual arts. VISA has a rigorous academic program that emphasizes hands-on learning and individualized attention with experienced faculty who are practicing artists. VISA is designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the BC’s Ministry of Advanced Education. The school also has a British Columbia Quality Assurance designation which allows the acceptance of international students into the program. In addition, VISA has transfer agreements with Emily Carr University and Vancouver Island University. After completing a Certificate of Visual Arts at VISA, students can enter the second year of the BFA program at both these institutions. Specialized Curriculum VISA offers a one-year Certificate of Visual Arts that includes and courses in painting, drawing, photography, art history and contemporary art. All the courses at VISA art open to individuals not in a program who only want to take a course or two at a time. VISA also offers specialized workshops with local and visiting artists on Saturdays in the Fall and Winter semesters. Access to Resources VISA has a large well-ventilated and well-lit classroom space, a well-stocked art library and excellent downtown central location. VISA also shares their space with the Slide Room Gallery which is a separate non-profit society with its own Board of Directors. The gallery gives the students first-hand access to work of local Victoria artists. VISA also has strong connections to the local arts community, with partnerships and collaborations with local galleries and other arts organizations. Mentoring VISA’s Executive Director and other instructors are available for one-on-one mentoring whether students need help applying to university, or for grants or exhibitions. Community VISA is known for its strong community of artists, with a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters creativity and experimentation. VISA hosts regular exhibitions, lectures, and other events that bring together students, faculty, alumni, and the broader arts community. The Vancouver Island School of Art is a learning community dedicated to the advancement of art education through comprehensive programs and presentations for adults of all ages. The focus of the courses and workshops offered by the school is on technique, personal expression and contemporary context. Mission Statement OUR HISTORY 2004 The Vancouver Island School of Art (VISA) was established in 2004 by artist and educator Wendy Welch. VISA began in a commercial space in the Rock Bay area of Victoria. There were 54 students registered in the Fall 2004 semester, and by Winter 2005, VISA was out growing the 1000 sq. ft space on John Street with the student numbers increasing to over 125 registrations. 2005 By Fall 2005, VISA procured a de-commissioned school owned by School District 61 at 2549 Quadra. To rent a 9,000 square foot space that was purposed for a school was a dream come true. The two-storied building with large well-lit classrooms, office spaces and library room was a perfect fit a school with ever-increasing enrolment. The growing vibrant community of the Quadra Village was an ideal place for a new art school. In 2005 also came accreditation with the PCTIA (now PTIB, Private Training Institutions Branch) allowing VISA to offer programs such as a Certificate of Visual Arts and Diploma of Fine Arts. With options to take high quality courses and workshops in mornings, afternoons, evenings and on weekends, VISA appealed to a great number of people in the community. All of the faculty hired had Master of Fine Art degrees and teaching experience. Many of the MFA graduates from the University of Victoria were hired to teach at VISA. 2007 In 2007, the Slide Room Gallery was formed and located in the lower level of 2549 Quadra St. The gallery’s name came about because the room was formerly used to show slides during art history lectures. The gallery hosted many exhibitions, artists talks and community events over the years. At this time another program was added to the curriculum: Independent Studio, where a student would work on an independent body of work and exhibit the work at the end of the year in the Slide Room Gallery. 2012 In 2012, VISA acquired transfer agreements with Emily Carr University, Vancouver Island University and the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. Many of the students took advantage of these opportunities and moved to Vancouver and the UK to study. 2015 In 2015 to celebrate VISA’s 10-year anniversary, Xane St Phillip designed a razzle-dazzle painted mural for the outside of the building. The design was inspired by the “razzle dazzle” ships of WWI (the striped design was used as camouflage). This design gave the school a fresh new look and added much vibrancy to the neighbourhood. 2018 VISA was forced to leave the 2549 Quadra in the Spring of 2018 due to the school board needing the building for other uses. For a brief period, VISA was located at the former North Park Bike Shop at 1725 Quadra, however the space was much too small to accommodate the needs of the school and an alternate location was found at 950 Kings (the top floor of the former Blanshard Elementary School). VISA did some major renovations to the space and created two main classrooms and 24 studio spaces to rent out to artists in the community. Prior to the pandemic, the plan was for VISA to move into a purpose-built space in partnership with Aryze. With the uncertainty of what was happening with the pandemic, VISA decided to look for a smaller, more manageable space. 2021 As of June 2021, VISA moved into a downtown location in an historic building known as Maynard Court at 302-733 Johnson St. VISA continues to offer a range of courses and workshops for the general public, as well as a Certificate of Visual Arts which is transferable to Emily Carr University and Vancouver Island University . The new space is VISA’s permanent location. Quick links Faculty & Board All our regular faculty members have an MFA or MA Newsletter, Press & Archives Discover our press coverage and newsletters Our modes of study Certificate of Visual Arts One year full-time or a maximum of four years part-time Full-time Study duration: one year (consecutive Fall & Winter semesters) credit requirement: 504 classroom hours minimum course load: 21 hours per week (seven courses per semester) Important note for Full-time students: We encourage September intake for enrolment in the Certificate of Visual Arts, however some exceptions can be made regarding a January intake for this program. Students applying for the January intake must exhibit prior drawing and painting experience so that they can enrol directly into Drawing: Introduction II and Painting: Introduction II (as Drawing: Introduction I and Painting: Introduction I are not always offered in the Winter semester). Students must register for their courses by August 15 (Fall) and December 15 (Winter) to ensure placement in required courses. EMAIL US FOR QUESTIONS Full-time Study Part-time study Who is the Certificate of Visual Arts for? People who want to study art but have a limited amount of free time to do so (minimum hourly requirement per week is six hours) People who need to develop a portfolio for admission to an arts program at the university level People who are looking for a sense of direction or meaning in their life and would like to find this through art Professionals in other careers who want to enrich their lives through art People who have been taking art courses for several years and would like to start working towards a specific goal and complete a program The Certificate of Visual Arts provides basic training in the fundamentals of drawing, painting, mixed media, art history and contemporary art. Students will finish the Certificate of Visual Arts with a comprehensive and diverse portfolio package. The Certificate of Visual Arts can be completed within nine months (September-April full-time) or over a period of four years (part-time). TUITION & FEES APPLICATION FORM Admission Requirements 1. Copy of photo ID. 2. 6 images (jpegs) of applicant's original work done in the last two years. Images must be a minimum of 640 pixels or 8 inches wide, 72 dpi is fine as long as image width is at least 640 pixels wide. Images can be sent on a CD, flash drive or through a file sharing program such as YouSendIt, Dropbox, WeTransfer or something similar. Include a list of titles, mediums and size of each image (submitted as a separate PDF or Word document). If you are emailing material use the following email address: info@vancouverislandschoolart.com with 'Application Materials and Your Name' in subject line. 3. 300-400 word essay describing your reasons for pursuing the Certificate Program. (submitted as a PDF or Word document) 4. Proof of high school graduation or mature student status (19 years or over and completion of english 12 or completion of BC Provincial english 12 exam with a minimum 60% or 'C' grade); or proof of post-secondary education (transcript). 5. Applicants whose first language is not English, are required to provide proof of completion of the TOEFL English Language Test (or equivalent) with a minimum of 70% on the results. Applicants who have completed a Degree, Diploma or Certificate from an English-speaking University, College or other Post Secondary Education Institution, will be exempt from having to provide an English Proficiency Test. 6. Completed application form with $50 application fee ($100 application fee for International students). Payment can be made by Paypal, E-transfer(director@vancouverislandschoolart.com), Interac or Credit Card (Mastercard or Visa). Application deadline: you can apply any time and applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis (students wishing to apply for student loans will need to apply early to have their funding in place). Application Assessment Applications are assessed based on the quality of artwork submitted, the written document expressing reasons to attend the program and applicant's previous academic record. Assessment of artwork: Artwork is judged based on the applicant's knowledge of art techniques and use of materials; originality of expression; and ability to photograph their work in a professional-looking manner. The school is looking for applicants that have a strong interest in visual art and whose work reveals a level of engagement with artmaking. Assessment of written statement: The written statement required in the application process is used to assess the applicant's interest in art and also to see their English language writing skills as part of the program includes written assignments University Transfer Agreements VISA's Certificate of Visual Arts is transferable to the second year of the: ·Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Media Arts or Bachelor of Design degree at EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY OF ART + DESIGN. ·Bachelor in Arts, Major in Fine Arts Degree at the VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY. Mature Student Status Applicants who are 19 years of age or older who lack the minimum program admission requirement may apply as mature students. The Director will consider written requests for admission as a mature student. Applicants are asked to provide, in writing, details of other qualifications or experiences and documents from any completed educational courses or programs. The Director may request an interview. Academic Advisement If you would like to discuss your future studies at the Vancouver Island School of Art, please call 250-380-3500 or email info@vancouverislandschoolart.com for assistance in choosing or registering for courses. Required Courses FALL SEMESTER: Drawing: Introduction I Painting: Introduction I Understanding Colour Art History Contemporary Art I Elective (36 hr course) Elective (36 hr course) WINTER SEMESTER: Drawing: Introduction II Painting: Introduction II Design Art History Contemporary Art II Elective (36 hr course) Elective (36 hr course) The Vancouver Island School of Art is a Designated Learning Institution registered with the Government of Canada. DLI# O111345278377 The Certificate of Visual Arts program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. Individual Courses and Workshops On-going, no application required The courses at VISA focus on drawing, painting, collage, art history and contemporary art. However, we also offer courses and workshops in mixed media and fibre arts. DISCOVER ALL Individual Courses All Services Painting Drawing Mixed Media Spring Workshops Summer Workshops Painting: Introduction to Colour This course will de-mystify the basics of colour to help improve your paintings. Starts Jul 9 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Watercolour: Landscape as Experiment Landscape painting is a great way to explore the many ways watercolour can be used. Starts Jul 9 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Painting Landscape The course will explore many painting techniques to improve your approach to landscape painting. Starts Jul 9 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Painting: The Flower as Art You will be inspired by many artists who have used the flower as subject in paintings. Starts Jul 10 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Painting Plant Life Explore the characteristics of plants as you use them for subject matter in painting. Starts Jul 11 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Paint Like an Artist II This course focuses on using artists from the 21st century as an inspiration for your paintings. Starts Jul 11 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Drawing from Photographs Learn the techniques and approach that de-mystify the process of drawing from photographs. Starts Jul 8 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Drawing: Shading Techniques See how your drawing can improve immensely by learning the techniques of shading. Starts Jul 8 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Drawing from the Renaissance Learn the Renaissance discoveries such as perspective, dramatic lighting and emotional expression. Starts Jul 10 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Mending Made Visible II This is an online offering continues the experimentation with mending as an art form. Starts Jul 11 275 Canadian dollars $275 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Watercolour Pencils in Beacon Hill Park Discover the beauty of Beacon Hill Park by drawing some of its treasures with watercolour pencil. Started Jun 7 135 Canadian dollars $135 VIEW COURSE Understanding the Colour Wheel Learn to make use of the colour wheel to improve the way you use colour in paintings. Starts Jun 14 245 Canadian dollars $245 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Fantastical Bouquets with Watercolour Discover many approaches to painting flower bouquets in watercolour in this 2-day workshop. Starts Jun 21 135 Canadian dollars $135 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Drawing Otherworldly Gardens Have fun creating fantastical plant life with drawing and collage in this workshop. Starts Jun 28 135 Canadian dollars $135 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Egg Tempera Discover the beauty of this traditional method and how you can use it to create your paintings. Starts Jul 5 135 Canadian dollars $135 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Drawing: Urban Perspectives Learn perspective by drawing cityscapes, buildings and architecture, inside and out. Starts Jul 12 245 Canadian dollars $245 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Pastel Flowers Learn how to use soft pastels to create beautiful flower drawings in the style of Odilon Redon. Starts Jul 19 135 Canadian dollars $135 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Calligraphy Learn basic calligraphy lettering styles, Roman and Italic, in this beginner-friendly workshop. Starts Jul 26 135 Canadian dollars $135 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Painting from Start to Finish Learn practical techniques to take a painting from blank canvas to finished work in this workshop. Starts Aug 2 245 Canadian dollars $245 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Large-Scale Drawing Discover the freedom of making large-scale drawings using a range of drawing tools and materials. Starts Aug 9 135 Canadian dollars $135 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS Vancouver Island School of Art is a contemporary art school located in Downtown Victoria open to adults of all ages. Your donation matters DONATE TODAY

f433a836-bb61-43d0-9a41-9df1955a6a04 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Art History: Flower as Form and Metaphor This art history course will have some hands-on exercises so please have the following materials for each class: - regular sketchbook, 11 x 14” - set of graphite pencils with a range of values (H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B - set of watercolour or gouache paints- #4 and #10 brush- watercolour pad (9 x 12”, 100% cotton, 140lb, a brand such as Arches) - glue stick- scissors- fashion or other kind of magazine for collage - a pad of inexpensive coloured paper (such as “construction paper’) 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 .

b575a123-0c84-42db-a98e-5ec6e9b33f35 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Collage: Express your Innate Creativity - pad of coloured construction paper 9 x 12" - scissors - glue stick (“permanent” if possible) - Vogue magazine (Vogue has a great range of colours and textures but any high quality fashion magazine will do) The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. 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 .

Testimonials from students who have attended art courses or workshops at the Vancouver Island School of Art. Student Testimonials Online with VISA instructors is an amazing experience. Contemporary approaches to art making that you don't get in the usual online course. It's the real thing! Try it! You'll have fun and learn a whole lot of new stuff! Anne Petrie The online art course I took was most enjoyable. The two hours each week sped by with engaging dialogue, demonstrations, short videos and interactive critiques of assignments. Not being particularly computer savvy, I was a bit nervous about downloading procedures for the class. Immediate help was offered when I stumbled at the beginning and all became simple and straightforward. I would encourage anyone to take an online course. It's easy. It's fulfilling, engaging and fun. Jean Hutton Thank you for a wonderful course with a wonderful teacher and it worked very well on Zoom - I could work in my home studio! Wendy has a gift for including everyone at whatever level they are painting. Each person receives just the right gently constructive suggestions - content, medium, and technique - to take their work forward. The course content introduced contemporary artists I wouldn't have known about otherwise; with them as inspiration and with Wendy's guidance, my painting took me in new and exciting directions that I can follow up on. I like that we received outlines before each class which included a synopsis, how-to guidelines for the week's assignment, as well as online resources to view on our own time. I came away with lots of material to support further explorations. Can't wait for her next course on plants and I've signed up for two more summer courses at VISA because of it. Marilyn Walker I just completed "Abstract Painting Today" with Wendy DeGros. It was the first online class and with only a few growing pains it turned out to be an amazing experience. Not only did I learn and evolve during the 6 weeks, I also met 6 other artists. The intimate size of the class and the connections we were able to form over zoom was great. We were able to follow along with each other and watch as are works progressed, we were able to have conversations that sometimes extended the class time without us realizing! I enjoyed it and learned so much that I've signed up for another class starting July 8th. If any of you are wondering how to fill your days with something meaningful, educational and fun try out one of the up coming classes. Lauren Buchner I am so grateful for the online classes at VISA! I took two in the spring term and it was a wonderful experience. The instructors were engaging and welcoming with in-class slide presentations, demos, and critiques, and they also provided many resources for learning between classes. It was a joy to get to know the other students and share our work even though we are apart. I have signed up for two classes again in the summer term, and I am looking forward to being creative and enjoying the art community at VISA, from a distance (Saskatoon), in these strange times. Erica Bird I really enjoyed "Surrealism: Ideas, Methods and Techniques" with Tony Bounsall it was a fun way of learning some interesting techniques while also discovering more about an art movement I had not previously studied. I also really appreciated the online format. I have mobility issues, plus live on the Gulf islands so love online courses. The convenience of being able to access this standard of teaching from my own home was terrific. I look forward to taking more online courses. Andrea Spalding While I had reservations about taking a ZOOM art class, it more than met my hopes and expectations. Our teacher was well prepared and ran the classes well. The critiques in each class were informing and enlightening. As usual (with VISA classes) I was impressed with the variety and quality of all the work, even though the student range was from true novice to well seasoned artists. And we had a good time. I never at any time felt a lack or inferiority to the classes. Margaret Hantiuk The "Painting the Everyday with Gouache" course with Wendy Welch was an excellent introduction for me to a new medium. Though a veteran in the visual arts, I benefited from a close-up look at the work of other students and a challenging exploration of different techniques and paper surfaces. Looking at student work, Wendy offered valuable feedback and one or two people in the class were invited to comment each time if they chose. I felt totally connected to the whole group during the two-hour class. The time went quickly. With such a great focus, and the encouragement of others in full view, I was motivated with more confidence to complete assignments. Taking a class with VISA always teaches me how to improve in my art practice- to see and try new ways of working. The virtual format suited me perfectly! Susan Feilders I just completed "Abstract Painting Today "with Wendy De Gros. It was terrific. Any reservations I'd had beforehand about taking an online course, vanished after the first class. With a knowledgeable, well-prepared instructor and an engaged, multi-talented group of fellow students, the virtual sessions were engrossing and inspiring--and, bonus, very convenient to attend. Georgina Montgomery The Vancouver Island School online art course experience is new and fresh. I felt instant community, sharing and also gave me the opportunity to become comfortable with a new medium in my own home art space. There was no running around. The mix of excellent teaching, video and powerpoint, class sharing, ability to get answers to questions immediately just worked. The joy of new people and art ideas just filled me up. Joan Kakoske My recent zoom classes from VISA have been excellent. The instructors encourage and challenge with lively exercises and stimulating discussion, and offer intriguing reflections from historical and contemporary examples of art. Truly enlivening! I find this level and breadth of instruction unique to VISA and look forward to more attendance. Elisabeth Haight In case you were wondering whether taking an online course is a good experience or not, here are some testimonials from some students who recently finished an online course with us: What our students are saying Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Discover Jessica Ziakin's background and education. Biography Jessica grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has an MA Art History and Visual Studies and a BA in History in Art and Psychology from the University of Victoria. She also did the diploma program at VISA from 2010 to 2015. Currently a Fellow at the Center for Studies in Religion and Society, her research focuses on visual theology and the sacred in modern art and art history. Jessica's art practice is based on religious texts and medieval Illuminations, and explores the limits of faithfulness and the construction of sacred space. She has 20 years of experience teaching art, art history, creative development and theology across many communities, both secular and sacred, in Victoria. She is grateful to be from and live with her family in the territories of the Coast Salish and Lekwungen speaking peoples. https://jessicazcook.wordpress.com/work/ https://www.instagram.com/jessziacook/?igshid=Y2M0YTlkZGNmOQ%3D%3D Education BA History in Art and Psychology University of Victoria MA Art History and Visual Studies University of Victoria Jessica Ziakin Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS