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  • Expressive Botanicals: Drawing & Collage

    65eb3ce3-d84d-4bf7-80fd-8f31ee65ce85 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Expressive Botanicals: Drawing & Collage - Scissors (regular and decorative edge, if available) - Glue sticks - Pencils - Assorted magazines, newspapers, and old books (the school has magazines available) - Coloured paper (construction, origami, tissue paper, etc.) - Cardstock or heavy paper as collage base (3-4 sheets of 11x14” paper or larger) - Stickers/washi tape - Photographs (personal or found images) - Postcards and greeting cards - Pressed flowers and leaves - Markers, colored pencils, and/or crayons - Watercolor or acrylic paints and brushes (optional) - Fine-tip pens and permanent markers - Aprons or old shirts to protect clothing - Paper towels or wipes for clean-up - Small containers for organizing materials - Bring unique materials from home, like ticket stubs, fabric swatches, or special photos, to personalize the collages Before the class: Please go out in nature and take a photo of three different native plants that you are curious about. Please bring these to class to help inform our collage work. If you are not able to do this, do not worry, the instructor will have plant examples to work from. 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 .

  • Chinese Brush Painting

    7e78b39f-6033-4ce2-a00d-7bd3cba3b4f8 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Chinese Brush Painting All supplies are provided for this workshop. 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 from Photographs

    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 .

  • Islamic Patterns

    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 .

  • Painting: Pattern and Decoration

    07786a04-4fb1-4593-be15-ce64a3f5365c Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting: Pattern and Decoration Items required for the first class: - large sketchbook - graphite pencils- Variety 12 pack - white vinyl eraser Additional items to be discussed during the first class: - gouache paint - brushes - oil pastels-assortment of 12 - tracing paper - pencil crayons- assortment of 12 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 .

  • Birds: Pen, Ink and Watercolour

    c859e9e7-7a0b-46e5-a14a-a3d1b8129741 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Birds: Pen, Ink and Watercolour All supplies are provided for this workshop. 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 .

  • Lindsay Shojania | Vancouver Island School of Art

    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

  • Drawing: Flora and Fauna

    a117305e-e5c2-44c2-b33c-5b1f7c801ab6 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing: Flora and Fauna - Mixed-Media Paper Pad (9" x 12" or larger) - 2 sheets grey mid-tone paper (9" x 12") - 1 sheet black paper (9" x 12") - Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B) - Water-soluble graphite (Lyra 4B) - 1 1/4" -1/2" paint brush - 1 stick black conte - 1 stick white conte - 1 blending stump - white eraser - 1 small set of chalk pastels (or just the primary colours + white and black) - 1 small set of pencil crayons (or just the primary colours + white and black) - Workable spray Fixative (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 .

  • Collage: Experimental Landscapes

    6ff52297-667a-4486-9f52-5e634abdf6fe Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Collage: Experimental Landscapes Items required for the first class: - Roll of rice paper - Old magazines - India Ink - Brushes and marking making tools - Scissors - Glue Stick - 9B Graphite stick - Paper or shop towels - Sketch Book - Notebook and Pen for taking notes Additional items to be discussed: 1- Medium sized jar of Acrylic Matte Gel Medium 1- Medium sized jar of Acrylic gloss Medium 1- Small bottle of Liquitex Clear Gesso ( don’t buy another brand!) 1- Bottle of Rubber cement ( Staples) 1- 2” House painting brush or pastry brush 1- Old credit card or plastic squeegee 1- Pair of small scissors and or an Xacto knife 1- Set of Acrylic paints that include burnt umber, yellow ochre, black, white, cadmium yellow, cadmium red, ultramarine blue, burnt sienna 1- Medium Sized Jar of white acrylic Gesso 2- Glue Stick 1- Old used tooth brush for spatter 2- Large water container for brushes, roller, ( used large yogurt containers are ideal) 3- Medium size can of Water based Satin Finish Varathane 1- Selection of Foam brushes ( Home Hardware has the best ones!) 1- Small container of premixed drywall compound (Hardware store) 1- Palette knife ( plastic is fine available at Dollar Store) 2- 9B Water Soluble graphite stick 1- 2B drawing Pencil 2- Kneadable eraser 3- Small foam rollers and handle (Hardware store) 1- Small water spritzer bottle 1- Roll of White Reynolds Freezer paper ( available at Fairways and Thrifty’s) 2- Rolls of paper towel or blue shop towel 1- Small bottle of Hand sanitizer (Purrel works well) 1- Can of Dove Unscented extra hold hairspray ( London drugs) 2- Bottles of Speedball Super Black India Ink 1- Foam sanding block with medium & coarse finish ( hardware store) 1- Roll clear packing tape 1- Cellulose sponge (London Drugs) 1- Pieces of scrap matte board or heavy cardboard 1- Notebook and Pen for taking notes 1- Roll of plastic wrap (Saran or other brand) 6- Hardboard panels or cradled panels 11x14 or larger ( hardboard is available at Rona, Castle, Home Depot get a ½ sheet and have it cut down). Buy the natural finish not the pre-painted surface purchase the ¼ “ thickness Paper resource materials: 1- Roll of inexpensive rice paper 2- Mixed Media Sketch book 9x12 or larger 3- Brown paper grocery bags 4- Old magazines, wrapping paper, napkins, white tissue paper, old newspapers, string, thread, cheesecloth, aluminium foil 5- Old maps, B&W + Colour photocopies (not inkjet prints!) details to follow in class Optional items: - Coloured Pencils - Dry Chalk pastels - Oil Pastels - Water soluble pencils or pastels - Powdered watercolours ( Colour Burst available online or at Opus) - Acrylic Inks or fluid acrlics VERY USEFUL: - Mobile phone or tablet with camera or small point & shoot digital camera 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 .

  • Kelly Zantingh | Vancouver Island School of Art

    Discover Kelly Zantingh's background and education. Biography Kelly Zantingh (she/her) is a visual artist and photographer based on lekwungen territory (Victoria, bc). She graduated with a BAH in studio art from the University of Guelph in 2016 and has participated in artist residencies in Nova Scotia, the Yukon, Portugal, and Victoria. Her work has been exhibited widely across Canada in group and two-person shows in Toronto, Montreal, and Dawson City. She had her first solo exhibition exploring sculptural photography in 2023 at the Fifty Fifty Arts Collective in Victoria entitled lifelines, water bodies. Her works centre around intimacy, touch, bodies and their interactions with land and environments in the age of the Anthropocene. Education BAH Studio Art University of Guelph Kelly Zantingh Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

  • The Elements of Abstract Painting

    e37f1d11-8397-4cc3-ba23-72e420d642b4 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - The Elements of Abstract Painting Acrylic Paint 150ml each of opus brand: Ultramarine blue cool Cadmium yellow deep warm Leaf green warm Cobalt blue warm Alizaren crimson cool Black Phalo blue Cadmium red warm Phalo green cool Lemon yellow light cool 475ml of White and mediums: Titanium white Satin acrylic medium Optional additional colours 60ml each of: Primary red Rose Turquoise Yellow ochre Violet Zinc white Paints you already have and would like to bring Paint brushes: Flat 4 Round 1 One smaller house painting brush Filbert 4 Round 2 Other additional brushes you have Filbert 2 Angle 8 10 pieces of good one side ¼ inch plywood cut into 12x16 inches (fits in carry on) that are prepped with primer before coming to the workshop. Most hardware stores and Home depot will cut wood to size. Tools/Equipment: Painters tape Pallet knives Scraper Sandpaper 1 medium nail Apron Surface to be used as a painter’s pallet A couple of plastic yogurt for holding water and rinsing out brushes Optional: A stay wet pallet Students, please contact your instructor directly if you have any questions about the supplies listed. Instructor Name: Mo Hamilton Email: mohamiltonart@gmail.com 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 .

  • Make Colour Work for You

    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 .

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