about usWhether you want to take a one-day workshop, a 12-week course or a full-time program, there is a place for you at the Vancouver Island School of Art.

Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced artist wanting to add to your skills, we offer courses designed for you. Our small classes ensure that you will receive plenty of individual attention. And interacting with students of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds will enrich your studies and deepen your experience at VISA.

When you join us at VISA, you become part of a community. You’ll feel right at home in our spacious and well-lit cozy heritage building in the heart of the Quadra Village in Victoria. The structure is easy to spot. For the school’s 10th Anniversary, we painted its exterior in the sytle of the so-called “Razzle-Dazzle” ships of the early 20th century, the same vintage as our budling (1921).

to registerONLINE: Go to vancouverislandschoolart.com Click on ‘courses’ and then course title, and under the course description you can register with PayPal by clicking on ‘add to shopping cart’.

EMAIL: info@vancouverislandschoolart.com

PHONE: 250-380-3500

Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Interac, Mastercard, Visa or PayPal.

COURSES have supply lists that can be found online under the course description. Be sure to read the “bring to the first class” note.

VISA is a non-profit society established in the province of British Columbia in 2004 and is a Registered Charity withRevenue Canada.

Registered Charity #86392 1433 RR0001

VISA is accredited with the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA).

2549 Quadra Street between Bay Street and Hillside Avenuewww.vancouverislandschoolart.com

There are 4 ways you can be a student at VISA:• Individual Courses and Workshops On-going, no application required, open to all

• Certificate of Visual Arts One school year (Sep-Apr) full-time or four years part-time

• Diploma of Fine Arts Three school years (Sep-Apr) full-time or five years part-time

• Independent Studio Program One school year (Sep-Apr) full-time

The focus of the courses offered at VISA is on technique, personal expression and

contemporary context.

Vancouver Island School of Art:British Columbia’s only independent art school with university transfer credits

VISA’s Diploma of Fine Arts is transferable to the Bachelor of Art in Fine Arts degree program at the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. Once accepted into the university, VISA diploma graduates can complete an undergraduate degree in eight months.

VISA’s Certificate of Visual Arts is equal to the first year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Media Arts or Bachelor of Design Arts degree at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

VISA’s Certificate of Visual Arts is equal to the first year of a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Fine Art at Vancouver Island University.

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Wednesday Jan 13 - Apr 6

Thursday Jan 14 - Apr 7

Friday Jan 15 - Apr 8

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Sculpture: Ideas and Process Ebony Rose

Fabric Sculpture Wendy de Gros

Design: Elements Kate Scoones

Painting: Nature as Source Barrie Szekely

Art History: Emily Carr and the Group of Seven Kerry Mason

Photography II Meghan Krauss

Painting Today II Neil McClelland

The Altered Image: Photo-Based Mixed MediaTony Bounsall

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Painting: Introduction II Jeremy Herndl

Critical Studies II Wendy Welch

Painting: Advanced II Barrie Szekely

Drawing: Introduction I Barrie Szekely

Drawing: Advanced II Wendy Welch

Painting: Idea to Realization Jeremy Herndl

Drawing Architecture Jeroen Witvliet

Advanced Studio II Meghan Krauss

Professional Development Meghan Krauss

Land and Environmental Art Michael Drebert

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Painting: Introduction I Jeremy Herndl

Drawing: Introduction II Neil McClelland

Art History: Dada to Pop 1915-1965 Catherine Nutting

Drawing Projects I Todd Lambeth

Curatorial Studies II Wendy Welch

Understanding Colour Neil McClelland

vancouverislandschoolart.comAll 12-week courses are $395. For most up-to-date or more information, supply lists or to register online:

Winter 2016 WorkshopsJanuary 24 Sunday 1pm-4pm COLLAGE COMPOSITIONWendy Welch $75 (3 hrs)

January 31 Sunday 10am-5pm PAPER PLATE LITHOGRAPHYTony Bounsall $145 (6 hrs) February 7 Sunday 10am–5pmTHE CREATIVE PROCESSWendy Welch $145 (6 hrs)

February 21 Sunday 10am-5pm CALLIGRAPHY Jenny Hainsworth $145 (6 hrs)

February 27 & 28 Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm MONOTYPES WITH ACRYLICTony Bounsall $245 (12 hrs)

February 28 Sunday 1-4pm ABSTRACT DRAWING WITH INK Wendy Welch $75 (3 hrs) March 5 & 6 Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm EGG TEMPERAJenny Hainsworth $245 (12 hrs) March 5 & 6 Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pmDRAWING:CREATING MARKS THROUGH ACTIONSJill Ehlert $245 (12 hrs)

March 13 Sunday 10am–5pmOIL BASICSNeil McClelland $145 (6 hrs)

March 13 Sunday 10am–5pmPAPER CUTTING: CREATING A NARRATIVE Wendy Welch $145 (6 hrs)

March 12 & 13 Saturday 10am–5pmGUM BICHROMATE PRINTINGTony Bounsall $245 (12 hrs)

March 19 Saturday 10am–5pmCOLLAGE YOUR WAY OUT OF A CREATIVE BLOCKDanielle Krysa $145 (6 hrs)

March 20 Sunday 10am–5pmSKETCHBOOK DEVELOPMENTJill Ehlert $145 (6 hrs)

April 3 Sunday 1pm-4pm WATERCOLOUR PLAYWendy Welch $75 (3 hrs)

April 10 Sunday 1pm-4pmMAKE YOUR OWN COLOURING BOOKWendy Welch $75 (3 hrs)

All workshops are suitable for beginnersWorkshop tuition includes supply fee

Vancouver Island School of Art

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ART COURSES & WORKSHOPSWinter 2016

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COURSES

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Art FundamentalsDESIGN: ELEMENTS covers the basic elements of design such as line, value, shape/volume, texture, illusion of space and motion. Students assemble a reference book with emphasis on developing an understanding of how the elements of design can be used in a two- or three-dimensional composition.Thursdays 10am - 1pm, Jan 14 - Apr 7, 2016 Kate Scoones Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

UNDERSTANDING COLOUR is an overview of basic colour theory and gives artists a practical working knowledge of colour, applicable to any field of visual art including painting, graphic design, interior design and even photography. Thursdays 6pm - 9pm, Jan 14 - Apr 7, 2016Neil McClelland Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

DrawingDRAWING: INTRODUCTION I provides students with an introduction to the basic materials and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is on elements such as line, shape, value, space, proportion, perspective and composition. Subject matter includes still life, the figure, landscape, architectural space and student-supplied source material. Fridays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 15 - Apr 8, 2016Barrie Szekely Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs) DRAWING: INTRODUCTION II continues the focus on basic materials and techniques of drawing. In the second part of this course, the emphasis is on learning to use materials and methods to develop personal expression in drawing. Prerequisite: Drawing: Introduction I or some drawing experience. Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm, Jan 13 - Apr 6, 2016 Neil McClelland Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs) DRAWING ARCHITECTURE introduces students to the basics of drawing architecture including an emphasis on perspective and spatial strategies. Themes cover the structure and design of buildings, interior spaces, urban and natural environments, body-space relationships, and the social implications inherent in the designing of architecture. Some previous drawing experience recommended. Thursdays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 14 - Apr 7, 2016 Jeroen Witvliet Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs) DRAWING PROJECTS I focuses on developing skills fundamental to drawing using a contemporary approach. Students are introduced to a series of projects based on the textDrawing Projects: An Exploration of the Language of Drawing, as well as assignments developed by the course instructor. The course begins with a review of some of the basic elements of drawing such as lines and edges, tone and light, and negative space. Project topics include control of drawing tools, tactility and memory. Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm, Jan 12 - Apr 5, 2016 Todd Lambeth Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs) DRAWING: ADVANCED II is the second part of a 300 level course where students pursue the series of work started in the previous semester. Students are encouraged to expand and develop their thematic studies completed in Drawing: Advanced I through a project called “100 Drawings”. Prerequisite: Drawing: Advanced I or permission of the Director. Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 12 - Apr 5, 2016Wendy Welch Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

PaintingPAINTING: INTRODUCTION I gives students an understanding of the basic elements of painting such as shape, space and composition, as well as how to develop a full colour palette and create effective brushwork. There is also a focus on the material qualities of paint including mixing and application to surfaces. Students can use acrylic or oils. Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm, Jan 12 - Apr 5, 2016Jeremy Herndl Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

PAINTING: INTRODUCTION II builds on a basic knowledge of paint handling and colour and presents students with a range of projects that explore possible approaches to painting in terms of subject matter, style and technique. Prerequisite: Painting: Introduction I or previous painting experience. Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 12 - Apr 5, 2016 Jeremy Herndl Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

PAINTING: IDEA TO REALIZATION focuses on the process of working from an idea to a finished painting. Students start with notes and sketches and other source material such as photographs or previous work, and learn methods to transform their initial ideas into a meaningful painting. Students develop a few paintings throughout the course with the last session being an in-depth critique of the process. Prerequisite: Painting: Introduction I & II or previous painting experience. Wednesdays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 13 - Apr 6, 2016 Jeremy Herndl Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

PAINTING: NATURE AS SOURCE allows students to build upon their painting skills and vocabulary with a focus on composition, colour synthesis, surface and format. Nature as subject matter provides a range of assignments that encourage individual approaches to imagery and process. Prerequisite: Painting: Introduction I and II although students with previous painting experience can participate with permission of the Director. Fridays 10am - 1pm, Jan 15 - Apr 8, 2016 Barrie Szekely Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

PAINTING TODAY II is a continuation of Painting Today I with a thematic approach to the hands-on study of painting. Topics include landscape, history painting and still life. Class exercises and projects are supplemented with visual presentations on historical and contemporary artists working within the specified themes. It is not necessary to take Painting Today I but some painting experience is recommended. Thursdays 10am - 1pm, Jan 14 - Apr 7, 2016 Neil McClelland Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

PAINTING: ADVANCED II is the second part of Advanced Painting I where students continue work on the series started in the previous semester and hone in on specific elements. The work in this semester is to be considered for the student’s final Graduation Exhibition, so students are thinking towards developing a complete “body of work”. Prerequisite: Painting Advanced I or previous painting experience and permission of the Director. Thursdays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 14 - Apr 7, 2016 Barrie Szekely Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

PhotographyPHOTOGRAPHY II is intermediate level class is taught with the premise that students have an understanding of the basics for photography including: exposure, depth of field and basic postproduction skills. These techniques are further developed with a focus on history, theory and artistic concepts and strategies used in contemporary photography. The first half of the course introduces students to a variety of themes address by contemporary photographers and for the second half, students concentrate on developing a body of work based on a theme of their own choosing. Students will leave course with a body of work that they can use to submit to galleries for exhibitions. Prerequisite: Photo I or previous photography experience.Wedesdays 10am - 1pm, Jan 13 - Apr 6, 2016Meghan Krauss Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

Mixed Media, SculptureSCULPTURE: IDEAS AND PROCESS is a studio-based course that investigates contemporary concerns involved in making sculpture. The course emphasizes the development of meaning in sculpture and covers themes such as the body, architecture, memory and cultural diversity. Students are also taught the importance of concepts such as scale, space, accumulation, placement, and presentation of finished work. Prerequisite: Sculpture: Introduction to Materials or previous sculpture experience.Tuesdays 10am - 1pm, Jan 12 - Apr 5, 2016 Ebony Rose Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

FABRIC SCULPTURE uses the familiar medium of fabric as a focus for three-dimensional form. Students explore the work of Claes Oldenburg, Luanne Martineau, Anne Hamilton and Polly Apfelbaum. Projects will include soft sculpture, and ‘drulptures’ (a word coined by Martineau to describe her felt assemblages). This course analyzes how each mode of working changes the visual experience and conceptual meaning behind the work. Demonstrations of how to use materials, interfaces and armatures that can give form to fabric, are part of the course. Wednesdays 10am - 1pm, Jan 13 - Apr 6, 2016 Wendy De Gros Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

LAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL ART began as a movement in the late 1960s and in its early phases, was most associated with sculpture, having arisen out of mounting criticism of traditional sculptural forms and practices that were increasingly seen as outmoded, and potentially out of harmony with the natural environment. The process of photographic documentation for record-keeping and exhibition purposes is an important component of this course. The ultimate aim of this course is to expand students’ vocabulary and working methodologies towards an increased engagement with their surrounding topography as a site for art making. Fridays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 15 - Apr 8, 2016 Michael Drebert Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

THE ALTERED IMAGE: PHOTO-BASED MIXED MEDIA gives students the experience of traditional darkroom printing, including experimental approaches to image-making such as print distressing, cliché-verre (hand-made painterly negatives), and photo-montaged paper negatives and positives. In addition, techniques such as collage (with original and found images), image painting and colouring, as well as mark making are covered. Course projects are supplemented with examples of historical and contemporary artists who work with altered photographic images.Fridays 10am - 1pm, Jan 15 - Apr 8, 2016 Tony Bounsall Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

Art History, TheoryART HISTORY: DADA TO POP 1915-1965 uses the Dada movement as a point of departure with this course following Western visual art from the early to mid-20th century and the Pop Art of the 1960s. Students become familiar with leading movements such as Surrealism, New Objectivity, Abstract Expressionism, Neo Dada and Pop. Discussions focus on the ideas, materials, and social and political contexts of artists who made up these movements. Class formats include image-based lectures, discussion and readings.Thursdays 6pm - 9pm, Jan 14 - Apr 7, 2016 Catherine Nutting Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

ART HISTORY: EMILY CARR AND THE GROUP OF SEVEN are icons of Canadian art, and are among our nation’s most outstanding painters of the 20th century. The course looks at the life and works of these prominent artists, both individually and collectively, and examines the growth and change of each artist with attention to the artistic and social background that provides the context for their work.Tuesdays 10am - 1pm, Jan 12 - Apr 5, 2016 Kerry Mason Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs) CRITICAL STUDIES II provides students with the opportunity to engage in a conceptual and philosophical discourse surrounding visual culture, and how it pertains to contemporary art. Image-based lectures, readings, field trips and discussions introduce students to a more thorough understanding of the art world and the economic and social forces that shape visual art today. While looking at art is a fundamental part of this course, students are also challenged to develop a broader understanding of the way contemporary artwork relates to language, history and politics. It is not necessary to have done Critical Studies I to take this course.Wednesdays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 13 - Apr 6, 2016 Wendy Welch Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT introduces students to the basics of preparing professional artists materials such as an artist statement and images of their work, as well as how to make a website using a Wordpress template. Students also work on producing a group or solo printed catalog that includes a written essay. Prerequisite: registered in the final semester of the Diploma of Fine Arts or Independent Studies Program. However those holding a diploma or degree from another arts program, and with previous experience as a practicing artist, would be considered for this course with permission of the Director. Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm, Jan 12 - Apr 5, 2016 Meghan Krauss Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)

WORKSHOPS

2016 winter courses & workshops

All courses are 12 weeks for three hours per week. There are no classes on Feb 23-25 (assignment days) and March 25 (Good Friday).

All courses are suitable for beginners unless otherwise indicated.

Supply lists for courses are available online under course descriptons.

All workshops are suitable for beginners and supplies are included.

For more information or to register online go to:

COLLAGE COMPOSITION involves using simple materials and tools such ascoloured and patterned papers, scissors and glue. These are all you need to create exciting and vibrant compositions. Working with a “paper palette” of colours and patterns is the most immediate way to arrange various elements on a picture plane. Basic principles of design and how to implement them in collage compositions will be covered. This workshop is perfect for you if you are looking for new ways to approach the design of your work, or if you want an easy, stress-free way to do something creative. Sunday January 24, 1pm-4pm Wendy Welch $75 (3 hrs)

PAPER PLATE LITHOGRAPHY uses standard black-and-white photocopies as a printing plate. By creating an oil-based lithographic surface, students can reproduce and make prints of drawings or photographic images onto printmaking paper. Great for use in card making, art journalling, collage and as a base for encaustics. Printing can be done either by press or by hand burnishing. All materials provided except students need to supply their own visual resource materials and bring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.Sunday January 31, 10am-5pm Tony Bounsall $145 (6 hrs)

THE CREATIVE PROCESS will introduce you to a variety of exercises that allow expression of your creativity in fun and innovative ways. A focus is on developing an artwork by a step-by-step process. This workshop is ideal if you want to introduce some art-making into your life but don’t know where to start, or want to expand the way your brain approaches problem-solving. You will learn to see and think in a new way by the end of the day. Sunday February 7, 10am-5pm Wendy Welch $145 (6 hrs)

CALLIGRAPHY will give you a way to get started on this beautiful, timeless craft and provide you wth ideas on how to incorporate letter-making in your artistic practice. You will be introduced to the terminology, materials, tools and expressive delight of calligraphy. The focus will be on “italic”, which is the most classic and versatile hand lettering style.Sunday February 21, 10am-5pm Jenny Hainsworth $145 (6 hrs)

MONOTYPES WITH ACRYLIC is a two-day workshop where you will learn how to make painterly monotype prints using open acrylic paints that clean up easily with soap and water. The workshop covers stenciling and masking, making acrylic transfer skins, and collage processes. All materials included except students need to supply their own visual resource materials and bring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.Saturday & Sunday February 27 & 28, 10am-5pm Tony Bounsall $245 (12 hrs)

ABSTRACT DRAWING WITH INK is an afternoon workshop where you will focus on drawing with pen and ink as well as using a brush and washes. The emphasis will be on experimentation and making satisfying composition with abstract marks and shapes. Sunday February 28, 1pm-4pm Wendy Welch $75 (3 hrs)

EGG TEMPERA is a beautiful, versatile and vibrant medium, and was used extensively in Europe for hundreds of years before it was all but forgotten during the Renaissance. You will learn how to make your own egg emulsion and combine it with pigment to make egg tempera paint right in your own kitchen! Historic methods and contemporary applications will be discussed. Saturday & Sunday March 5 & 6, 10am-5pm Jenny Hainsworth $245 (12 hrs)

DRAWING: CREATING MARKS THROUGH ACTIONS focuses on unconventional ways of creating marks on paper using traditional tools such as pen, ink and graphite, as well as more unconventional ones such as an awl, smoke, needle, thread, hammer and nail. A range of movements and actions such as puncturing, smoking, burning, rubbing, cutting and sewing will be explored as drawing gestures for mark making.Saturday & Sunday March 5 & 6, 10am–5pm Jill Ehlert $245 (12 hrs)

GUM BICHROMATE PRINTING will teach you how to make intriguing prints from your photographs and/or hand-drawn imagery with photo-sensitized water-based paints on watercolour paper. Taught with a painterly approach in mind, this process embraces coloured multi-image layered compositions. Saturday & Sunday March 12 & 13, 10am-5pm Tony Bounsall $245 (12 hrs)

OIL BASICS explores the enormous potential of oil paint. Oil paint is a slow-drying and very forgiving medium, ideal for beginners because you can redo any brushstroke. Smelly solvents are a thing of the past: we will explore non-toxic methods for thinning paint and cleaning brushes. The focus will be on creating the lush, textured mark making, rich colour, and subtle effects that only oil paint can achieve. This workshop is open to painters of all levels, from beginners to experienced acrylic or watercolour painters who are curious about working in oils.Sunday March 13, 10am-5pm Neil McClelland $145 (6 hrs)

PAPER CUTTING: CREATING A NARRATIVE will introduce students to the process of developing an original narrative by borrowing from several sources. Source material will be culled from children’s book illustrations, which will be traced and combined to create an inventive and lively composition. The process will move from sketching to line drawing with black ink, to paper cutting. The final result will be an illustrative black paper cut. Sunday March 13, 10am-5pm Wendy Welch $145 (6 hrs)

COLLAGE YOUR WAY OUT OF A CREATIVE BLOCK will show you how cutting, pasting and making something entirely new from existing bits and pieces can be a fantastic way to free yourself, especially if you are feeling stuck. In this workshop, we’ll spend the morning doing quick creativity jump-starting collage projects. Fast, fun, simple ways to get out of your head and onto the paper! In the afternoon, we’ll take everything we learned in the morning and get to work on another piece. Note: Danielle Kyrsa, aka “The Jealous Curator” will also be giving a talk the evening before. Workshop registrants can attend the talk free of charge. Saturday March 19, 10am-5pm Danielle Krysa $145 (6 hrs)

SKETCHBOOK DEVELOPMENT gives a series of fast-paced exercises to get you comfortable and working in your sketchbook. A wide range of ideas, materials and techniques will be explored in your sketchbook. Backgrounds, mark making explorations, sketching, drawing and writing will also be covered. You will leave this workshop inspired to make sketchbook work part of a daily practice. Sunday March 20, 10am–5pm Jill Ehlert $145 (6 hrs)

WATERCOLOUR PLAY is a great way to get started with watercolour painting. This afternoon workshop introduces you to working with watercolour through two simple exercises for building up a composition as you go. The focus is on ‘play’ as opposed to making finished paintings. You will learn how to hold the brush, how to mix colours and how to have fun by just making marks, shapes and simple compositions. Sunday April 3, 1pm–4pm Wendy Welch $75 (3 hrs)

MAKE YOUR OWN COLOURING BOOK provides a way for you to make your own personal designs for a one-of-kind adult colouring book for your own colouring pleasure or to give as gifts to friends or family. You will learn how to make a range of repetitive patterns based on natural and geometric forms. This afternoon workshop will provide you with 8.5 x 11” designs on cardstock that can be enlarged and photocopied and transformed into a book.Sunday April 10, 1-4pm Wendy Welch $75 (3 hrs)