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.
Registration Page: Online Trees Workshop with Ann Willsie, SFCA
Cost: CAN$295.00Online Trees Workshop with Ann Willsie, SFCA
Date: Tuesdays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & March 3rd, 10th, 2026 (6 sessions)
Time: 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM (PST)
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. 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: Studio Mentorship Program with Liza Visagie
Cost: CAN$595.00Studio Mentorship Program with Liza Visagie
Date: Saturdays, twice a month,
February 7th - April 18, 2026 (6 sessions)
Individual Session Dates: February 7th & 21st, March 7th & 21st, April 4th & 18th
Mentoring Time: 10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Access to Space: 9.45 AM - 5.00 PM
Location: Federation Academy on Granville Island, 1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1
Cost: $595 for Members | $645 for Non-Members
Small Class Size - Limited to 9 Students!
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 six sessions, refunds will not be allocated for sessions missed, students 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.
Registration Page: Creating Atmospheric Perspective in Landscape Painting with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky
Cost: CAN$295.00Online Workshop: Creating Atmospheric Perspective in Landscape Painting with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky
Dates: March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, 2026 (4 Fridays)
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.
Foundations Program - Session 1 with Michael King
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 1 with Michael King
Date: Thursday, March 19th, 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.
Thursday Evening, 8 Week Foundations
Cost: CAN$490.00
Date: Every Thursday (8 Weeks)
Starting March 19 to May 7, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm (PST)
Location: Online on Zoom
Instructor: Various
Medium: Acrylic and/or Oil
Cost: $490 +GST Members | $540 +GST Non-Members
Please visit the education website here for further information!
Registration for this program:
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.
| Name of Workshop | Date | Instructor |
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| 1 | The Elements of Design |
Mar 19 from 6.00pm- 8.30pm |
Michael King |
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| 2 | The Principles of Design |
Mar 26 from 6.00pm- 8.30pm |
Lalita Hamill, AFCA |
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| 3 | Tonal Values |
Apr 2 from 6.00pm- 8.30pm |
Dominique Walker, SFCA |
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| 4 | Colour Theory & Mixing |
Apr 9 from 6.00pm- 8.30pm |
Gaye Adams, SFCA |
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| 5 | Brushwork |
Apr 16 from 6.00pm- 8.30pm |
Ann Willsie, SFCA |
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| 6 | Backgrounds, Layering & Glazing |
Apr 23 from 6.00pm- 8.30pm |
Kit Bell, AFCA |
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| 7 | Visual Reference Sources |
Apr 30 from 6.00pm- 8.30pm |
Maria Josenhans, SFCA |
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| 8 |
Inspiration, Creativity, Expression, Narrative |
May 7 from 6.00pm- 8.30pm |
Ciel Ellis, SFCA |
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
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 the educational programs at any time. If we cancel a workshop, a full refund will be issued to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials or a make-up workshop may be arranged.
Foundations Program - Session 2 with Lalita Hamill, AFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 2 with Lalita Hamill, AFCA
Date: Thursday, March 26th, 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.
Foundations Program - Session 3 with Dominique Walker, SFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 3 with Dominique Walker, SFCA
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.
Foundations Program - Session 4 with Gaye Adams, SFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 4 with Gaye Adams, SFCA
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.
Foundations Program - Session 5 with Ann Willsie, SFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 5 with Ann Willsie, SFCA
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.
Foundations Program - Session 6 with Kit Bell, AFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 6 with Kit Bell, AFCA
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.
Foundations Program - Session 7 with Maria Josenhans, SFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 7
with Maria Josenhans, SFCA
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.
Foundations Program - Session 8 with Ciel Ellis, SFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Foundations Program - Session 8 with Ciel Ellis, SFCA
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.