2026 Fall 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: Gesture & Rhythm in Floral Painting with Ann Willsie, SFCA

Registration Page: Gesture & Rhythm in Floral Painting with Ann Willsie, SFCA

 Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 5th & 6th, 2026 

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Federation Academy on Granville Island

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

Open to All Levels! 

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.

Online Acrylic Mentorship with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

Online Acrylic Mentorship with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

Dates: Oct 21 - Nov 25, 2026 (6 Wednesdays)

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.00 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.

Registration Page: Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA

Registration Page: Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA

Date: 3 Fridays, October 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2026 

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $240 for Members | $255 for Non-Members

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

All sessions will be recorded!

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.

Registration Page: The Concept Game with Leanne Christie, SFCA

Registration Page: The Concept Game with Leanne Christie, SFCA

Date: Tuesday, October 27th & November 3rd, 2026 

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $160 for Members | $170 for Non-Members

Both sessions will be recorded!

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.

Registration Page: Town And Country Workshop with Dale Byhre, SFCA

Town And Country Workshop with Dale Byhre, SFCA

Date: Saturday & Sunday, Oct 24th - 25th, 2026

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

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.

Registration Page - The Thinking Painter: Developing Paintings with Purpose with Michael King

The Thinking Painter: Developing Paintings with Purpose with Michael King

Date: Thursdays, Oct 1st - 22nd, 2026

Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM (PDT)

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.

Registration Page: Painting Emotional Skies in Oils with Christine Code

Registration Page: Painting Emotional Skies in Oils with Christine Code

Date: November 7th - 28th, 2026 (4 Saturdays) 
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM (PDT) 
Location: Online Via Zoom
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Levels
Medium: 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 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.

Textures of Nature: Painting Convincing Rocks with Eric Hotz

Registration Page: Textures of Nature: Painting Convincing Rocks with Eric Hotz

Date: Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $80 for Members | $85 for Non-Members

Medium: Acrylic & Ink
Level: Suitable for beginner/intermediate students

This session will be recorded!

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 604-681-8534, 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.

Registration Page: Simplifying the Landscape Through Various Mark-Making

Registration Page: Simplifying the Landscape Through

Various Mark-Making with David Shkolny

Date: Wednesdays, Sep 30th - Oct 21st, 2026 (4 sessions)
Time: 10.00 AM - 12.30 PM (PDT) 
Location: Online via Zoom

Level: Open to All Level!
Medium: Soft Pastel

All sessions will be recorded!

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 604-681-8534, 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 mentorship 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.