Develop your painting skills and discover your artist’s voice while exploring subject matter.

See how the 1970s “Pattern and Decoration” movement can inspire work being done today.

Learn ways to approach painting the figure as you examine the work of contemporary artists.

Discover an array of subject matter with this thematic-focussed painting course.

Discover the possibility of drawing by looking at art found in today’s contemporary art galleries.

Expand your knowledge of drawing techniques and develop a personal approach to subject matter.

Make expressive drawings while learning about Expressionism in the 20th century.

An understanding of design will make all your artwork more exciting and sophisticated.

Awaken your mind to the often-surprising world of contemporary art in the 21st century.

Have fun learning how to integrate pen, ink and wateroclour into your sketches and paintings.

Show your love of trees by drawing them using the rich tones of soft pastels on coloured paper.

Transform an ordinary t-shirt into a conversation starter by learning linocut printing.

Learn how to draw some of the birds and mammals of Vancouver Island using pencils.

Learn some informative techniques to bring light and shadow into your drawings.

Discover the beautiful effects of ink and water while creating imaginative jellyfish.

Discover the imaginative and spontaneous techniques the Surrealist used to create drawings.

Learn how artists use photographs as a source for paintings.

The workshop will teach you all you need to know to paint people in an urban environment.

Learn to use colour to create depth in your paintings.

Discover how to incorporate photographs in your collages and paintings through image transfer.

Learn how taking photos will give you a new way of looking at downtown Victoria.

Discover the world of texture by making monoprints with acrylic paint.

Learn the basics of oil painting including colour mixing and layering.