Art Courses

The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) strives to promote the essential role of the arts in learning and development. With your needs in mind, there is a broad range of classes, workshops, and sessions for all levels of experience. Our small class sizes foster a more personal experience and excellent instructor-student communications. Whether you are a beginner interested in acrylics, an experienced artist looking to gain signature status or looking for a focused workshop intensive, our community of experienced instructors will guide you to your goal.

Locations


CENTRE FOR PEACE
The Centre for Peace is located next to Canadian Memorial
Church at 1825 West 16th Avenue at Burrard Street in
Vancouver. Plenty of free parking available.

EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE
Evergreen Cultural Centre is located at 1205 Pintree Way in
Coquitlam. Plenty of free parking available.

THE FCA GALLERY
The Federation Gallery is located at 1241 Cartwright
Street on Granville Island in Vancouver

Workshops:  Workshops are scheduled for  two or three consecutive days, i.e. Saturday & Sunday  or Friday & Saturday or Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 

Classes:  Art Classes are are held once a week for a varying number of weeks.  

Thumbnail Sessions:  These unique demos and sessions will be announced each month beginning in September.  The thumbnail sessions are free and not to be missed.

Refund/Cancellation Policy for Classes and Workshops:
It is your responsibility to read, understand and agree to this policy.  There are no exceptions. Notification of withdrawal must be made in writing to the FCA office. A $50 administration fee will be charged on all withdrawals or transfers. Full tuition less the $50 administration fee is refundable up to two weeks prior to the first day of class or workshop.  No refunds under any circumstances are allowed thereafter unless the class is full and your space is easily filled from our waiting list. You may not give your spot to anyone else. A transfer to a different class in the same semester may be available.  No transfers beyond the current semester. The FCA reserves the right to cancel any class or workshop for any reason and in this case a 100% refund will be given. Credit card transactions will be credited to your account. All other refunds will be made by cheque. Partial refunds will not be given due to the inability of students or the instructor to attend classes. In the event the instructor is unavailable either an alternate teacher or make-up days will be arranged. Classes and workshops will proceed based on a minimum number of students registered. The FCA reserves the right to substitute instructors, delete or change courses or make any necessary changes to course programs.