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  • Calligraphy as Art

    c7384793-17ee-499b-8afc-d2f59f2a17f7 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Calligraphy as Art One pad of cartridge paper 24 x 36 (for practice) 1-2 sheets of a good-quality, white or off-white, hot-press watercolour paper (such as Arches or Fabriano) for your finished project, if you are doing one. Please buy the large individual sheet(s), as sketchbook pages will be too small. One size 0 paintbrush One plain black pen holder A ruler (the longer the better) Two bulldog clips One mechanical pencil or regular pencil with a sharpener One kneaded gum eraser One tube or bottle of watercolour paint (ie NOT anything called “calligraphy ink”, as it tends to clog pens) in black. You may wish to try a couple of other colours, but it’s not required. One Speedball C-3 nib if you are right handed. If you are left-handed, buy a left-oblique C-3 nib. (If you can’t find a left-oblique nib, don’t worry! I have a backup plan for you!) A small, shallow dish that can act as a palette. Chinatown is a great place for this! Even a shallow styrofoam tray will do. 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 Painter's Process

    9009cb3d-0e40-42e6-80fa-694a931fcfc4 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - The Painter's Process Paint colours - You can use the colours you usually use but please make sure to include at least the following 8 colours: (less expensive “Hue” versions are fine but– pay attention to whether they are light or deep) Titanium white Magenta or Alizarin crimson Ultramarine blue Cadmium orange* Cerulean or Turquoise blue Burnt umber Cadmium yellow light* Naples yellow (Bring paints marked with an asterisk to first class) Bring all materials to the first class: Brushes - Most types of brushes for oil or acrylic are fine. You don’t need to buy expensive brushes. I like having a hog bristle brush on hand because it can withstand scrubbing. You should try different types of brushes but please include at least the following: - 1 flat or filbert #10 or #12 (approx. 1-1½” wide) - 1 flat or filbert #3 or #4 - 1 round #1 or #2 You will also need: - 1 Palette knife (I recommend teardrop shaped) - 1 roll of masking tape - 1 roll of paper towels (blue shop towels are excellent) If you are using oil paint: - Palette for oils -I recommend disposable palette sheets Medium for oils – - 1 small bottle of linseed oil - 1 bottle of odourless mineral spirits (Taltine, Gamsol) or non-toxic citrus thinner You should also have - - 1-2 small empty glass jar with lid for your thinner - 1 small container for medium. (Clean tuna can is fine) Paper for oils - We will start by working on paper for quick exercises. You’ll need at least a dozen sheets so a pad is a good and economical choice. Get the larger one you can always cut it. You must either have canvas paper, paper for oils or paper that you have gessoed ahead of time. You may also want to work on canvas or board for some projects. We’ll talk about size and surface in class. If you are using acrylic paint: - Palette for acrylics – If you use acrylics regularly, I recommend you try a stay-wet palette (buy the largest) OR disposable sheets - Liquid medium for acrylics (your choice of gloss or mat) - 2 containers for water (plastic yogurt containers are great) Paper for acrylics – We will start by working on paper for quick exercises. You’ll need at least a dozen sheets so a pad is a good and economical choice. Get the larger one you can always cut it. Canvas paper or paper made for acrylics are best but any paper that can withstand wet media is fine. The Canson XL mixed media will wrinkle a bit if you use lots of water but it’s a very economical choice for studies and exercises. You may also want to work on canvas or board for some projects. We’ll talk about size and surface in class. Additional items not required for first class: You will also need a black dry-erase marker and 2-3 plastic sheet/document protectors (I’ll clarify their purpose in class) 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: Bring Colour to the Next Level

    b48c5fda-6000-44d7-af46-e3d5c673f0f7 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting: Bring Colour to the Next Level - acrylic paint: yellow, cyan (or cobalt), primary magenta (or quinacridone magenta), ultramarine blue, vandyke brown, and titanium white - I recommend Amsterdam or Liquitex Basics) - acrylic slow-dry medium - acrylic brushes (filberts, synthetic fibre, 2x 1/4", 1/2", 1") - mixed-media paper pad (at least 9" x 12") - 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 .

  • Painting: Visual Depth with Colour

    356dd797-6dcb-4aed-90ef-e2cf6242a0b9 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting: Visual Depth with Colour - acrylic paint: titanium white, black, magenta, cyan (or phthalo or cerulean), yellow - brushes: hog hair or synthetic, 3-4 filbert brushes (sized 1 to 4 - from 1/4" to 1/2") - pad mixed-media paper (any size) - small jar with lid for water - disposable palette sheets or plate - cotton rag - pencil 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 .

  • Jan Redekop | Vancouver Island School of Art

    Discover Jan Redekop's background and education. Jan was born in India but was raised in Toronto until high school graduation. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies. The warm climate of Vancouver beckoned, and she’s lived in paradise ever since. From Camosun College Jan received a diploma in Business Administration, starting her accounting career as an intern with the 1994 Commonwealth Games. In 2008 she received her CPA designation and began working as Controller at the Union Club of British Columbia, where she remained until 2023. Every month she would present a summary of the Club’s financial position to the Board, discussing important activities and highlighting areas requiring their attention. Currently working part-time as Senior Accountant with Proline Property Management, Jan finally has time to return to her first love of making beautiful things: quilts and little paintings. While taking an art class at Vancouver School of Art, she was asked become Board Treasurer in Fall of 2023. Since her work at the Union Club prepared her well for this position, it was a pleasure to accept. Apart from serious money work, Jan also loves biking around Victoria’s wonderful new bike lanes, watching movies, and visiting her son in Seattle. Jan Redekop Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

  • Graphite: Experimentation and Expression

    f239ac07-f42a-4140-b588-e6f0a2db0985 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Graphite: Experimentation and Expression Required for first class: - Sketchbook - Graphite Pencils (range from 4H - 6B, consider purchasing a set) - Pencil sharpener - 1 sheet of black drawing paper (18”x24” or similar) - 1 photograph printed black and white on computer paper - Ruler - White vinyl eraser - Kneaded eraser Other materials to be discussed: - X-acto blade - Blending stump - Cotton rag (for blending, scrap of an old t-shirt is fine) - Graphite powder - Graphite sticks (one or two of different hardness such as 2B and 4B) - Lyra watersoluble graphite crayon - Graphite transfer paper - YUPO synthetic paper (min. 1 sheet) - Assorted sheets of drawing paper (22”x30” or similar size, min. 3 sheets) 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 .

  • Drawing as Mark Making

    f818ba1c-0129-408c-a0b8-9a13b271ebb2 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing as Mark Making - Drawing pencils set of 6 (8B-2H range) - Pitt drawing pen set of 4 pens with one brush tip (black) (or equivalent set) - White conte stick or chalk - Set of compressed charcoal - Set of vine (willow) charcoal - Markers/felt pens (colours and sizes based on your personal choice) - Chunghwa, India, or Chinese ink and brushes - Chalk pastels (assorted set or individual colours based on your personal choice) - Oil pastels (assorted set or individual colours based on your personal choice) - Erasers, kneaded and white/black (Sumo brand recommended) - Eraser pen (optional) - Blender stick for dry mediums - 9 x 12” Hard bound sketchbook (or coiled) - Assorted sheets of paper for dry and wet mediums - various sizes, thicknesses, hot/cold press (dependent on students’ personal preference / chosen direction for exercises) - 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 .

  • Watercolour Play Extended

    37339803-9212-4eaf-a86a-f4b8c68b86ab Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Watercolour Play Extended -watercolour paints (tubes): 2 blues, 2 yellows, 2 reds, green, violet and orange - plastic palettes for mixing paint (white plastic lids also work) - #10 and #4 watercolour brush - watercolour sketchbook (for practice exercises) - 2 sheets of watercolour paper (coldpress, 140lb, 22 x 30 -bring to first class and we will tear in ¼ sheets) - misting bottle - pencil sharpener - H pencil - eraser - blotting paper - 24” metal ruler (optional, used for tearing watercolour paper) Email if you have any questions: wwelch@vancouverislandschoolart.com 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 .

  • Collage as Landscape

    1b409c5f-7b65-4d9e-ba40-b23eedb8057f Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Collage as Landscape - 6 sheets 8.5x11 card stock (or equivalant) - 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 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 .

  • Collage: Materials and Process

    ce5d482a-9838-401d-a41c-bc592047ea83 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Collage: Materials and Process Art Supply Store • 8 plain 11x14 hardboard panels (available at Island Blue or Opus) • Acrylic matte medium (any brand) • Matte Gel medium (Golden or Triart) • Small Bottle Liquitex Clear Gesso (don’t buy another brand) • White acrylic Gesso (any brand) • Set of acrylic paints (any brand) • Acrylic brushes (2 or 3 ones of different sizes) • Mixed Media sketchbook (9x12” or 11x14”) • Palette paper pad • Black sharpie • 4B pencil • X-acto knife Hardware Store • Sanding block (medium) • House painting brushes, 1” and 2” • Foam brushes, 2”, 3 “ and 4” • Rolls of blue shop towels (recommended) Other items • Coloured and decorative papers, old magazines, brown wrapping paper • Notebook and pen for class notes • Old used credit card 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 .

  • Gouache: Sonic Landscapes | Vancouver Island School of Art

    Gouache: Sonic Landscapes Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses Gouache: Sonic Landscapes Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

  • Drawing: Current Trends 2000-2025

    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 .

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