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- 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 .
- Contemporary Art I
53866b07-0369-40fb-94a7-efab9dce4080 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Contemporary Art I Note-taking materials: - notebook (specifically devoted to this course) - pen - a textbook (see below) is required for this class, so please purchase prior to the start of class (either the paperback or Kindle version is ok) Occasionally you will be asked to bring in items for specific hands-on projects in class. Required Textbook: Rudd, Natalie, Contemporary Art (Art Essential Series), Thames and Hudson, 2023 https://www.amazon.ca/Contemporary-Art-Natalie-Rudd/dp/0500296707/ref=sr_1_2 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 .
- Linocut on Fabric
5015f0c5-251b-4f11-9f49-149cb5960766 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Linocut on Fabric - Speedball Speedy-Carve Block 4”x5” * - lino cutter * - brayer * - Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Inks (8 oz.) - palette paper on board for rolling ink (must be perfectly flat) - cotton fabric – plain colour approx. 2x3ft or projects to print on (t-shirts, tote bags etc.) - paper - pencil - scissors * brayer, lino cutter and lino block can be bought together in the Speedball Super Value Block Printing Kit 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 .
- Portrait Basics
87dd0391-74d2-4e27-8841-be92739cbc4f Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Portrait Basics - mixed-media paper pad (or 10 sheets of drawing paper) - 1 sheet dark paper (any colour that isn’t too light) - graphite pencils (HB, 4B) - eraser - blending stump - white conte - black conte 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 .
- Pastels and Plants
e61b015a-4d71-4002-bfec-053d3960ca82 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Pastels and Plants - 12 colour set of soft pastels - 12x16 pastel paper pad - palette knife - vine charcoal - black conte - blending stump - plastic eraser - rag - small watercolour brush for blending (optional) - potted plant with flowers (or photo of one) 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 .
- 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
- Drawing: Material and Concept
ae236818-0b0b-4b27-8321-dfc70c2b759f Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing: Material and Concept Essential: - 1 piece of 22x30 stonehenge 250gsm paper for first class (for first class) - A good sketchbook of mixed media drawing paper, appropriate for wet and dry materials. Ideally 120–140 lb (20–300 gsm) and at least 11x14” ( example ) - Drawing pencils (2H–6B range) - A few sticks of compressed charcoal ( example ) - Erasers (kneaded and rubber) - Small bottle of India ink and a couple brushes - 1 or 2 graphite sticks - Masking tape - Utility knife or scissors Additional/to be discussed in class: - 5-7 sheets of 22x30 Stonehenge drawing paper or similar (for weekly drawing assignments) - Pencil crayons, chalk pastels, or a small set of watercolours - Bone folder - Mylar 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 .
- Xane St Phillip | Vancouver Island School of Art
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
- Drawing: An Expressive Approach
a29dce31-47d2-463c-bac8-43b2cac115df Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing: An Expressive Approach Items required 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 Items to be discussed during the first class: Calligraphy: • Calligraphy Pens • India Ink (black and/or Brown) • Watercolor paint brush (various sizes) Chalk or Conte: • Pastel Chalk (Black, White & Sanguine) Charcoal: • Vine and Willow Charcoal • Compressed Charcoal • Charcoal Pencil (soft, medium, hard) • White Charcoal Pencil • Conté Compressed Pencil (soft, medium, hard) • Conté Compressed Charcoal/sanguine color • Conté Compressed Pencil /sanguine color (soft, medium, hard) Pencil: • Graphite Pencils: B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B ... (soft) • Graphite Ebony Pencil • Flat Sketching Pencil • Woodless Graphite Pencil • Graphite stick 6B, 7B, 8B... • Colored Pencil Pens and Markers : • Roll-tip Pen (Microns or Artist’s Loft) • Brush Markers and Pens Erasers: • Vinyl eraser • Kneaded rubber • Yellow gum 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 Watercolor: • Watercolor (12 colors or more) • Watercolor paint brush (various sizes) Pastels: • Dry pastels • Oil pastels Miscellaneous: • Tackle box or carrying bag • Masking tape • Scissors • Utility knife • Pencil sharpener • 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 .
- Painting from Start to Finish
96dea446-f741-46fa-b63c-01d489896036 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting from Start to Finish -acrylic paint (yellow, cyan, magenta, ultramarine, raw umber, and titanium white - I recommend Amsterdam or Liquitex Basics) -acrylic medium (gloss or matt -NOT acrylic gel or pouring medium) -acrylic brushes (I like filberts, synthetic fibre, 2x 1/4", 1/2", 1", and a 2" hardware store brush) -2 canvas boards (at least 16" x 18") -cotton rag or shop towel -pencil -palette pad (or aluminium foil) 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 .
- Photo Walk: Downtown Victoria
9ca7a2b5-8bd7-4993-ab1f-3dd9d48c234c Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Photo Walk: Downtown Victoria Camera (Smartphone ok), notebook, pencil and outerwear appropriate for the weather 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: Canadian Landscape II
8148232a-93e9-46cf-ad75-8914b3fd0cf0 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting: The Canadian Landscape II Paint: For this class it is assumed that you have some painting experience, so use whatever paints and brushes you generally use—oil, acrylic, watercolour, or gouache. Recommended (but not required) colours: Quinacridone Red or Permanent Rose, Ultramarine Blue, Lemon or Hansa Yellow, Titanium White, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Medium, Phthalo Blue (green shade), Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ivory Black. You will need a palette, brushes, rags, and whatever you need to clean your brushes. Surfaces: We will generally need one medium-sized surface (12” x 16” or larger) to paint on each week. Stretched primed canvas, large canvas paper, or gessoed wood panels are acceptable for acrylic and oil, or any watercolour paper for watercolour and gouache. 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 .
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