Art Courses

2025 Spring Program

Below is a list of courses for which you can enroll. To see more information about course status or to register for the course/workshop, click on the course title.

Registration Page: Pastel Still Life Workshop with Roberta Combs, SFCA

Cost: CAN$295.00

Pastel Still Life Workshop with Roberta Combs, SFCA

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Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 10th - 11th, 2025 (Rescheduled!)

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Location: Federation Academy on Granville Island

 

Open to All Levels!

Cost: $295 for Members | $345 for Non-Members 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. Registration fees are for both days, refunds will not be allocated for days missed. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

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Registration Page: Online Watercolour Workshop with Tim Bennison, AFCA

Cost: CAN$295.00

Online Watercolour Workshop with Tim Bennison, AFCA

Tim Bennison

Dates: May 3rd, 10th, 24th & 31st (4 Saturdays)

Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via ZOOM

 

Cost: $295 for Members | $345 for Non-Members 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. Registration fees are for all four sessions, refunds will not be allocated for sessions missed, student cannot register for partial sessions. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials 
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

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Registration Page: Simplify for Impact with Michael King

Cost: CAN$295.00

Simplify for Impact: The Magic of Shape, Colour & Gradients with Michael King

 

 Michael King

Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 31st - June 1st, 2025

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Location: Federation Academy on Granville Island
Level: Suitable for Beginner & Intermediate Level
Medium: Acrylic, Oil & Gouache

 

Cost: $295 for Members | $345 for Non-Members 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. Registration fees are for both days, refunds will not be allocated for days missed. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

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Registration Page: Harnessing Styles of the Group of Seven

Cost: CAN$295.00

Harnessing Styles of the Group of Seven with Cara Bain, AFCA

 

 Cara Bain

Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 7th - 8th, 2025

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Location: Federation Academy on Granville Island
Level: Suitable for Beginner & Intermediate Level
Medium: Acrylic & Oil

 

Cost: $295 for Members | $345 for Non-Members 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. Registration fees are for both days, refunds will not be allocated for days missed. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

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Registration Page: Seminar 1.1 & 1.2 - Artist Websites

Cost: CAN$135.00

Seminar 1.1 & 1.2 - Artist Websites with Alissa Sexton

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Date: Thursday, May 1st & 8th

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $135 for Members | $145 for Non-Members 

 

Note: The seminar 1.1 is an encore of Alissa's seminar presented in June 2024.
 
The zoom invitation link will be sent to registrants around the noon of May 1st before the seminar.

 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

 

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Registration Page: Seminar 1.1 - Artist Websites: The Starting Point (Level 1)

Cost: CAN$75.00

Seminar 1.1 - Artist Websites: The Starting Point (Level 1) with Alissa Sexton

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Date: Thursday, May 1st

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $75 for Members | $80 for Non-Members 

 

Note: This seminar is an encore of Alissa's seminar presented in June 2024
 
The zoom invitation link will be sent to registrants around the noon of May 1st before the seminar.

 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

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Registration Page: Seminar 1.2 - Artist Website: Tips & Tricks (Level 2)

Cost: CAN$75.00

Seminar 1.2 - Artist Websites: Tips & Tricks (Level 2) with Alissa Sexton

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Date: Thursday, May 8th

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $75 for Members | $80 for Non-Members 

 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

The zoom invitation link will be sent to registrants around the noon of May 8th before the seminar.

 

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

 

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Registration Page: Seminar 2.1 - Photographing Artwork (Level 1)

Cost: CAN$75.00

Registration Page: Seminar 2.1 - Photographing Artwork  (Level 1) with David Ellingsen

 

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Date: Thursday, May 15th

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $75 for Members | $80 for Non-Members 

 

Note: This seminar is an encore of David's seminar presented in June 2024

 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

The zoom invitation link will be sent to registrants around the noon of May 15th before the seminar.

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

 

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Registration Page: Seminar 2.1 & 2.2 - Photographing Artwork

Cost: CAN$135.00

Registration Page: Seminar 2.1 & 2.2 - Photographing Artwork with David Ellingsen

 

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Date: Thursday, May 15th & 22nd

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $135 for Members | $145 for Non-Members 

 

Note: The seminar 2.1 is an encore of David's seminar presented in June 2024

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

The zoom invitation link will be sent to registrants around the noon of May 15th before the seminar.

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

 

 

 

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Registration Page: Seminar 2.2 - Photographing Artwork (Level 2)

Cost: CAN$75.00

Registration Page: Seminar 2.2 - Photographing Artwork (Level 2) with David Ellingsen

 

David Ellingsen 2

 

Date: Thursday, May 22nd

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $75 for Members | $80 for Non-Members 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

The zoom invitation link will be sent to registrants around the noon of May 22nd before the seminar.

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

 

 

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Registration Page: Seminar 3.1 & 3.2 - Social Media for Fine Art Artists

Cost: CAN$135.00

Registration Page: Seminar 3.1 & 3.2 - Social Media for Fine Art Artists with Olivier Salvas

 

Olivier Salvas

 

Date: Thursday, May 29th & June 5th

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $135 for Members | $140 for Non-Members 

 

Note: The seminar 3.1 is an encore of Olivier's seminar presented in June 2024

 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

The zoom invitation link will be sent to registrants around the noon of May 29th before the seminar.

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

 

 

 

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Registration Page: Seminar 3.1 - Social Media for Fine Art Artists (Level 1)

Cost: CAN$75.00

Registration Page: Seminar 3.1 - Social Media for Fine Art Artists (Level 1) with Olivier Salvas

 

Olivier Salvas

 

Date: Thursday, May 29th

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $75 for Members | $80 for Non-Members 

 

Note: This seminar is an encore of Olivier's seminar presented in June 2024

 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

The zoom invitation link will be sent to registrants around the noon of May 29th before the seminar.

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

 

 

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Registration Page: Seminar 3.2 - Social Media for Fine Art Artists (Level 2)

Cost: CAN$75.00

Registration Page: Seminar 3.2 - Social Media for Fine Art Artists (Level 2) with Olivier Salvas

 

Olivier Salvas

 

Date: Thursday, June 5th

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $75 for Members | $80 for Non-Members 

 

Note: This seminar is an encore of Olivier's seminar presented in June 2024

 

 

Please visit the education website here for further information!

 

The zoom invitation link will be sent to registrants around the noon of June 5th before the seminar.

 

Registration for this class:

Register online by clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the screen, by phone 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm.

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy
We require full payment at the time of registration. You may withdraw until 4 weeks prior to the workshop start date and receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a program, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials
will act as a replacement or alternate date will be scheduled.

 

 

 

 

 

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