8b3a5679-ffa9-4fd6-8459-d5e08cb46390 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing: Current Trends 2000-2025 Items required for the first class: - 18”x24” or larger cartridge pad - a set of pencils - ranging from 4H-8B - white rubber eraser Additional items to be discussed during first class: - kneadable eraser - pencil sharpener - compressed charcoal - Willow or Vine stick charcoal - Conté (black, white and sanguine) - masking tape - rags - 4 sheets of good quality drawing paper (Stonehenge) - 17x22 sheets of double sided drawing mylar (Graffix) (x2) - any other drawing materials for experimentation - oil or chalk pastels, india ink etc 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 .

Discover Lindsay Shojania's background and education. Born in Vancouver and raised in Victoria, Lindsay studied political science at McGill before returning home to her family. She was a board member of the Children’s Museum, member of Canadian Institute for International Affairs (CIIA) and is currently a board member of the Greater Victoria Housing Society (GVHS). Lindsay has volunteered at the Greater Victoria Art Gallery, Arts in Bloom and CNIB Eye Appeal. She is a collector of art, and loves exposing herself to new artists. Her professional background includes working at UVIC and in the CTV Vancouver Island newsroom. She has now passionately landed in the private housing sector, achieving re-zonings for development projects in different municipalities on Southern Vancouver Island. Lindsay has an amazing talent for cultivating relationships and connecting like-minded people. Lindsay Shojania Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

747e0655-c67d-4bd8-b350-ea74286f5590 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Make Colour Work for You - acrylic paint; I recommend Amsterdam paints or Liquitex Basics (student grade) primary magenta (or magenta quinacridone) primary cyan (or cerulean) ultramarine blue primary yellow titanium white vandyke brown (or burnt umber) - filbert tip acrylic brushes (size 2, 4, 6…depending on brand, basically 2-3 smaller brushes) - mixed-media paper pad (or 10 sheets thicker drawing paper) - cotton rag 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 .

Drop-in in-person drawing sessions offered at the Vancouver Island School of Art on the last Sunday of every month, 2-4pm. Sunday Drawing We are launching an in-person drop-in drawing session starting November 27, 2-4pm. These sessions will be held once a month (usually the last Sunday of the month). Each session will include a new project and medium. For information on the topic for each session, visit the Draw by Drawing blog . Beginners welcome. All supplies are included. Cost: $20* Advanced Registration recommended as seats are limited. *Reduced rate of $10 or $5 available for those on limited income. Please call office to qualify for reduced rate. Location: 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria Note: Parking is across the street at the Johnson St Parkade (free on Sundays) Phone: 250.380.3500 Email us: info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Made possible in part by a grant by the Y.P. Heung Foundation and the City of Victoria . 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

Donations to the Vancouver Island School of Art can be made as a one-time or monthly amount. Become a VISA supporter You can choose to become a VISA supporter with an automatic monthly donation of your choosing. Make a one-time or recurring donation DONATE CANCEL RECURRING DONATIONS Donate through PayPal Giving Fund DONATE Create your community Make Your Community Better Donate to the Vancouver Island School of Art People come to VISA to learn about art, but the school provides a much more vital function. VISA is a place where people can come together to connect, make friends and to be part of a social network. The World Health Organization recently started a Commission of Social Connection because loneliness and lack of social connection have become a major epidemic with serious health consequences. The part about the school that does not come across on our website or social media posts, is that one of the most important things that happens at VISA, is the daily connections people make with each other in every class, whether in-person or online. Life-long connections are an everyday occurrence at VISA. Creating a space for social connections is one of the most important roles VISA offers to the local and wider community. Please consider making a donation of any size. Donations from the community ensure that VISA not only survives, but also continues to thrive and provide a much needed place of connection for all sectors of society. Part of your donation will go towards our Live Longer with Art program which provides seniors on low or reduced income with subsidized or free art courses and workshops. If you know of a senior that could benefit from having social connection through an art course or workshop at VISA, please encourage them to fill out our “Live Longer with Art” application form (below) for a subsidized or free-of-charge art learning experience. VISA is a post-secondary independent art school founded in 2004 by artist and instructor, Wendy Welch. During its first ten years of development, the school has achieved accreditation with PTIB (Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education), as well as transfer agreements with two degree-granting institutions: Emily Carr University of Art + Design and Vancouver Island University. Students can transfer credits from our Certificate program to receive university degrees in art. VISA is a non-profit, charitable organization with Revenue Canada and is run by a Board of Directors consisting of professionals from the Victoria community. The VISA faculty have graduate degrees in art. Registered Charity #86392 1433 RR0001 Help VISA make the world a better place, one person at a time. Get Information to Apply for a Live Longer with Art Tuition Subsidy Download PDF VISA relies almost entirely on tuition and does not recieve operational funding from any government sources. Our funding comes from people like you! VISA relies almost entirely on tuition and does not receive operational funding from any government sources. Donations from the community are crucial in terms of VISA's long-term sustainablity. For those of you who have taken a course or program here you will know how much it changes your life, and for those of you who live with one of our students, you can attest to the fact VISA has changed their life. We appreciate donations of any amount ($10, $25, $50, $100, $250, $500 are some popular amounts). You will receive a tax receipt for all donations over $20 and have your name on our website and newsletter (optional). Your donation will help in making individuals lives better as well as make the City of Victoria a brighter more dynamic place to live. Thank you for your continued support! We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the Vancouver Island School of Art through donations and sponsorships. VISA is grateful for all of their loyal supporters and knows it is because of them that the school has become a distinguished art organization in the City of Victoria. Our friends We would like to acknowledge the generosity of the following individuals and organizations who have made cash donations to the Vancouver Island School of Art. The support of these special individuals has helped VISA become a vibrant and successful community-minded arts institution. 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c9e2bbd2-f4d6-446e-99dd-808e6406c123 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting from Photographs Paint (acrylic or oil, heavy-body recommended) of various colours Required: Black, Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow (Medium) (alternative: Hansa Yellow - Medium), Dioxazine Violet, Cadmium Red (Medium) (alternative: Naphthol Red - Light), Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo Green Optional: Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Cobalt Blue, Burnt Sienna Brushes (of various sizes and shapes. I recommend sable-hair or synthetic for acrylic paint, and hog-hair and sable-hair for oils) Substrate: At least 3 sheets of heavy weight paint paper for acrylic or oil paint (you may also use heavy weight mixed media paper suitable for wet mediums). This should be no smaller than 12 x 16 inches Rulers (can be provided by VISA) Paint mediums/solvents (optional) Palette knifes for mixing paint (optional) HB or 2H pencil White conte stick or pencil crayon Notebook/sketchbook A printed photograph that uses camera flash for reference. You can use someone else's photo that you have sourced, or take your own. I recommend using a black and white image that has a high contrast of values, with intense/defined shadows and highlights caused by the camera flash. This printed image will be drawn on, so you may wish to bring a photograph that you do not cherish or a printed copy of one that you are willing to mark up. 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 .

51693704-ae86-4bdf-a974-e2a781682d99 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Design for Painters - scissors and glue sticks - heavy 8 ½ x 11” cardsock (15 to 20 sheets) The assignments can be made using only college but you may want to bring a selection of basic paint colours, your choice: acrylic, water colour or gouache or pencil crayons The school has ample magazines for collage Instructor will supply coloured papers You may want to bring a three ring binder to compile the examples that you make for later use as studio reference 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 .

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 Bachelor in Fine Art or Visual Art programs at 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 of Arts, Major in Visual Art 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 Art Fundamentals Art History, Theory Fall Workshops Spring Workshops Painting: Light and Shadow Learn how light and shadow can add drama and excitement to your paintings. Started Sep 24 595 Canadian dollars $595 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Painting: Abstraction in Canada Available Online Learn that Canada is the home to many exciting abstract painters. ONLINE Started Sep 25 595 Canadian dollars $595 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Landscape Painting Available Online Connect with nature and learn how to make exciting landscape paintings. ONLINE Started Sep 16 595 Canadian dollars $595 Loading availability... 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9b6cc46e-9eca-4b7a-95f3-4ff37e3acd88 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Collage and Gouache Please note, we will be discussing gouache in the first class so unless you have gouache already, hold off until we can discuss what to buy. FYI, we won’t be using acrylic gouache (Holbein or Liquitex). Gouache (in individual 15ml tubes) -Blue – one of the following: cobalt, cerulean or ultramarine -Red – one of the following: cadmium, naphthol or pyrrol -Yellow – one of the following: cadmium, azo or hansa -Cadmium orange -Dioxazine purple -Payne's Gray -Ivory Black -Titanium White 150ml tube Paper -Either pads or individual sheets with a smooth cold press surface (i.e., Winsor & Newton bristol 250g, Strathmore Mixed Media 300 g) -Some cartridge paper -Some newsprint paper -found paper Tools -one or more plastic palette knives -pad of disposable palette sheets -a couple of hog bristle brushes, no smaller than No. 8. Avoid nylon brushes as they don't work well with traditional gouache. -Xacto knife with extra blades -metal ruler-scissors, small like embroidery scissors-paper towels-glue sticks or mat medium -gloves 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 .

970a5ac8-7e94-46af-bd2e-6e9878f8ee1a Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting: The Basics Materials required for the first class: - Substrate (heavy weight paper suitable for acrylic paint, wood panel, or stretched canvas. Roughly 8 x 8 inches) - Sketchbook/paper suitable for paint and wet mediums - Acrylic paints (black and white, and a selection of at least three colours) - Various acrylic brushes - Writing tools Course Supply List: - Heavy-body acrylic paints (at least 60ml tubes of each colour) Required colours: Yellow: Cadmium Medium Yellow or Hansa Yellow (Medium or Light) Red/Crimson: Napthol Red/Crimson or Cadmium Red Medium Blue: Ultramarine Blue and Cerulean Blue Purple/Violet: Dioxazine Purple/Violet Green: Phthalocyanine (Phthalo) Green Orange: Cadmium Orange White: Titanium White Black: Mars Black or Lamp Black Additional colours (optional): Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Cobalt Blue, Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson Recommended sets: Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylics set of 6: Naphthol Crimson, Hansa Light Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalocyanine (Phthalo) Green, Mars Black, Titanium White OR Opus Essential Heavy Body Acrylic set of 6: Naphthol Red Light, Hansa Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo Green Light, Lamp Black, Titanium White - Acrylic medium (to extend working time of paints) (optional) - Palette knifes for mixing and applying paint (at least two; one large knife with a rounded end, and one smaller knife that is narrow with a finer point) - Paint brushes set of varied sizes/types (synthetic and/or sable hair for acrylic) (many art stores have pre-assembled starter packs of brushes, these are a good base. Invest in good quality brushes, they will perform better and last longer) - Gesso or acrylic primer (if you wish to add another layer to your canvas) (optional) - 2” wide paint brush - Newsprint paper pad/cartridge paper pad - Sketchbook/painting paper pads (for weekly homework assignments). - Paper suitable for acrylic paint and wet mediums, roughly 11 x 17 inches - Notebook - HB or 2B pencil - Erasers, kneaded and white/black (Sumo brand recommended) - White conte stick/chalk/water-soluble pencil crayon (optional) - Paint apron or clothes you are willing to get paint on (recommended) - Plastic Toolbox or small Luggage case for material storage & transport (optional) Additional Items to be discussed after the first class (dependent on students’ personal preference / chosen direction for assignments): - Alternative paints and their supplies: - Oil : select colours, brushes (hog bristle, synthetic and/or sable hair), substrates, rags, odourless mineral spirits (OMS), walnut or linseed oil, sealed jars and containers, mediums - Watercolours and gouache : select colours, substrates, brushes - Small-medium sized surfaces (minimum dimensions: 8 inches; maximum dimensions: 24 inches) for weekly exercises: stretched, primed canvas, canvas paper, gessoed wood panel 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 .

16dce567-058e-4c93-9b64-d6f7da01f8d9 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Minimalism to 20th Century 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 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 .

dc28972d-901d-47c4-964c-40f0b67b66af Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing Flowers with Ink 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 .