Art Courses

2026 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.

Foundations Program - Session 3 with Dominique Walker, SFCA

Cost: CAN$80.00

Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 3 with Dominique Walker, SFCA 

Dominique Walker

 

Date: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

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

 

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 604-681-2744, 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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Foundations Program - Session 4 with Gaye Adams, SFCA

Cost: CAN$80.00

Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 4 with Gaye Adams, SFCA

Gaye Adams

 

Date: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

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

 

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 604-681-2744, 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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Foundations Program - Session 5 with Ann Willsie, SFCA

Cost: CAN$80.00

Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 5 with Ann Willsie, SFCA 

Ann Willsie

 

Date: Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

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

 

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 604-681-2744, 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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Foundations Program - Session 6 with Kit Bell, AFCA

Cost: CAN$80.00

Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 6 with Kit Bell, AFCA 

Kit Bell

 

Date: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

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

 

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 604-681-2744, 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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Foundations Program - Session 7 with Mel Williamson

Cost: CAN$80.00

Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 7 

with Mel Williamson 

Mel Williamson

 

Date: Thursday, April 30th, 2026

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

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

 

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 604-681-2744, 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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Foundations Program - Session 8 with Ciel Ellis, SFCA

Cost: CAN$80.00

Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 8 with Ciel Ellis, SFCA 

Ciel 4x3

 

Date: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Time: 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

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

 

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 604-681-2744, 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: Design for Painters with Michael King

Cost: CAN$295.00

DESIGN for PAINTERS with Michael King

 

 Michael King

Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 30th - 31st, 2026 (Rescheduled)

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Location: Federation Academy on Granville Island, 1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1 
Level: Beginners with a strong foundation, Intermediate & Advanced painters
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: From Photo to Painting: Developing a Thoughtful Approach with Masoud Habibyan, SFCA

Cost: CAN$145.00

From Photo to Painting: Developing a Thoughtful Approach with Masoud Habibyan, SFCA

Masoud Habibyan

Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Location: Federation Academy on Granville Island, 1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1 
 
Medium: Oil & Pastel
Open to All Levels!

 

Cost: $145 for Members | $170 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 one day, refunds will not be allocated for hours 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: Capturing Foam & Flow: A Watercolour Wave Workshop with Reha Sakar, SFCA

Cost: CAN$145.00

Capturing Foam & Flow: A Watercolour Wave Workshop with Reha Sakar, SFCA

Reha Sakar

 

Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Location: Federation Academy on Granville Island, 1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1 
 
Medium: Watercolour
Level: Open to All Levels

 

Cost: $145 for Members | $170 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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