2097cffa-595d-4024-ab92-c0280854d9e4 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - The Practicing Artist: Getting Started Items required for the first class: - large mixed-media sketchbook (14"x17” or larger) - small collection of coloured markers and pens or pencils - journal for daily writing practice - set of pan or cake watercolours - #6 round watercolour brush - pencils: 4B, 2B, HB, 2H - black Sharpie - oil or chalk pastels (optional) - scissors Additional Items: - pad of tracing paper (8 ½“ x 11”) - 22”x30” Arches watercolour, Stonehenge, or other mixed-media art paper (four sheets) - collage materials - white glue - glue brush (old bristle brush or similar) 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 .

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 .

6daa90fb-72bb-4737-8f8f-a3b1f49cb49f Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Calligraphy - 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 (optional) - 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 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 .

6ec62eef-a8e0-43e2-b179-9ebf2d25dc14 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Contemporary Drawing: History and Practice Items required for the first class: - graphite pencils: B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B ... (soft) - sketchbook or drawing papers and drawing board with clips - mixed media or watercolour paper per ink wash and watercolour drawings - utility knife or pencil sharpener Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: - roll-tip pen (Microns or Artist’s Loft) - India Ink (black and/or brown) - watercolour paint brush (various sizes) - watercolour (12 colours or more) - conte or chalk pastel (black, white & sanguine) - vine and willow charcoal - compressed charcoal - charcoal pencil (soft, medium, hard) - sanguine charcoal - vinyl eraser - kneaded rubber - dry pastels - oil pastels 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 .

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Discover Natasha Van Netten's background and education. Biography Natasha van Netten’s art practice is influenced by zoology, oceanography and cetology (the study of whales). As a multidisciplinary artist, she explores science-based concepts and ideas in a variety of ways, including installation, drawing, painting and sculpture. A personal curiosity towards the natural world is central to her work. Natasha received a Diploma of Fine Art from the Vancouver Island School of Art in 2016. She was honoured to be a recipient of the Robin Hopper Legacy Award from the Victoria Visual Arts Legacy Society, an Award of Excellence at the Sooke Fine Art Show and was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Wildlife Artist of the Year Award by Sketch for Survival (London, UK). Natasha has taught at the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States. Education Diploma of Fine Art, VISA Natasha Van Netten Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

d8c00b5d-bab8-4d54-b308-93c6b0cffb6d Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Tonal Values for Painters In addition to these mandatory materials, feel free to have on hand any brushes, paints and palettes that you normally use. Materials for all painters: - Source material: ideas, inspirations, sketches, photos and/or previous paintings you’d like to revisit/reinterpret - At least 6 sheets of paper for colour mixing exercises. (Can be an existing sketchbook or pad but the paper you use should be appropriate for your choice of medium - 1 Pencil - Palette knife - Paper towels or shop towels - At least one prepared surface (already gessoed if necessary) of paper, canvas or board for a final study. I would suggest it be no larger than 12 x 16 inches. You can always make more than one. Paint (acrylic, oil, or gouache). Watercolourists are also welcome if you don't mind using some white paint. You must have: - Burnt Umber - Titanium white - Red - Yellow - Blue Thinning and clean up: For oils you will need some Gamsol (odourless mineral spirits) For acrylics you will need water You may also use whatever other mediums you usually use. 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 .

17b880be-3e6d-4d69-b264-944bd32cec73 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Items required for the first class: - Graphite Pencils (range of H and B pencils) - Selection of markers/pens - Large paper (newsprint or cartridge pad) - Sketchbook - Erasers Additional supplies to be discussed at first class: - Drawing pencils set of 6 (8B-2H range) - Pitt drawing pen set of 4 pens with one brush tip (black) (or equivalent set) - Erasers, kneaded and white/black (Sumo brand recommended) - Eraser pen (optional) - White conte stick or chalk - Set of compressed charcoal - Set of assorted sizes vine (willow) charcoal - Blender stick for dry mediums - Markers/felt pens (colours and sizes based on your personal choice) - Chunghwa (or India) ink and brushes - Chalk pastels (assorted set or individual colours based on your personal choice) - 9 x 12” Hard bound sketchbook (or coiled) - Assorted sheets of paper for dry and wet mediums - various sizes, thicknesses, hot/cold press - Newsprint paper pad/cartridge paper pad - Plastic toolbox or small luggage case for material storage & transport (optional) 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 .

be03571a-7049-43eb-9c2f-59e295f1fbd7 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Art History: Dada to Pop 1915-1965 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 .

Physical location of the Vancouver Island School of Art including telephone and email address and hours of operation. Contact Us LOCATION 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 Phone: 250.380.3500 Email: info@vancouverislandschoolart.com CONNECT WITH US OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:00pm Please note that due to Covid-19 protocol classrooms will only be open for students five minutes before start of class (9:55 for morning classes, 1:55 for afternoon classes and 5:55 for evening classes). This will give the staff time to sanitize classrooms prior to start of class. If you would like to drop by and visit the school or the Slide Room Gallery, please call or email to inquire about gallery hours. HOLIDAY HOURS The school is closed on Statutory Holidays. Closed December 24-January 1st. Please note our location is wheelchair accessible. ADD TO CART 3 Hour Online Workshop $65 (materials not included) Purchase a gift card ADD TO CART 3 Hour Classroom Workshop $95 (all materials included) ADD TO CART 6 Hour Classroom Workshop $185 (all materials included) Give the gift of art We offer a variety of online and classroom workshops as well as drop-in drawing and watercolour sessions that are suitable for complete beginners or for more experienced artists who want to hone up on a skill or try something different. You can purchase an e-gift card online . Gift certificates can also be purchased by contacting the office and are available in any denomination you would like. Contact the office for a customized gift certificate. If you are on a budget for a gift, you could purchase one of our Drop-in Draw by Drawing sessions for $20, or a Watercolour Mondays session for $25.

bc776ba6-d20e-4696-8916-74cca8f1f820 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Coloured Pencils Required for first class: - Sketchbook - Coloured pencils (consider buying a set, min. 12 colours) - Pencil sharpener - White vinyl eraser - Kneaded eraser - 1 sheet bristol paper (smooth or vellum, 18”x24” or similar) - 3 found objects (ex: rocks, twigs, household items, etc.) Other materials to be discussed: - X-acto blade - Blending stump - Black drawing paper (18”x24” or similar, min. 2 sheets) - Assorted sheets of drawing paper (22”x30” or similar size, min. 3 sheets) - 1 yard of sheer fabric (cotton or linen) - 2 sticks chalk pastel (your choice of colour) - Small paint brushes (1 round, 1 flat) - Odorless mineral spirits 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 .

Give the gift of art - purchase a gift card for a course or workshop. Give the Gift of Art $75 Suggested amounts $ 75 (3 hr online workshop) $ 95 (3 hr in-person workshop, supplies incl) $ 135 (6 hr in-person workshop) $ 185 (6 hr in-person workshops, supplies incl.) $575 (12-week course) Workshop Price $75 $95 $135 $185 $575 Other amount Quantity Buy Now