Art Courses

2026 Summer 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: "Rural to Urban" Pastel Workshop with Andrew McDermott, SFCA

Cost: CAN$295.00

"Rural to Urban "Pastel Workshop with Andrew McDermott, SFCA

Andrew Portrait

Date: Saturday & Sunday, August 15th - 16th, 2026

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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Inter/Advanced Program - Session 5 with Ciel Ellis, SFCA

Cost: CAN$80.00

Registration Page: Inter/Advanced Program - Session 5 - Critique, Iteration & Professional Studio Practice with Ciel Ellis, SFCA

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Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 

Time: 10.00 AM - 12.30 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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Inter/Advanced Program - Session 6 with Dominique Walker, SFCA

Cost: CAN$80.00

Registration Page: Inter/Advanced Program - Session 6 - Portfolio, Exhibition & Contextual Practice with Dominique Walker, SFCA

Dominique Walker

 

 

 

 

 

Date: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 

Time: 10.00 AM - 12.30 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: Plein Air Workshop - The Art of Painting Outdoors with Paul Chizik

Cost: CAN$145.00

Plein Air Workshop - The Art of Painting Outdoors with Paul Chizik

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Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2026

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Location: Duck Pond on Granville Island, Vancouver
Level: Open to All Levels
Medium: Acrylic, Oil & Pastel 

 

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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Registration Page: The Art of Painting Greens in the Landscape with Igor Staritsin, SFCA

Cost: CAN$295.00

The Art of Painting Greens in the Landscape with Igor Staritsin, SFCA

Igor Staritsin

Date: Saturday & Sunday, July 25th - 26th, 2026

Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Location: Federation Academy on Granville Island,  1310 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1 
 
Level: Suitable for Beginner & Intermediate Level
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 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 2.1 - Defining Your Artistic Success!

Cost: CAN$75.00

Registration Page: Seminar 2.1 - Defining Your Artistic Success!

 

Joanne Poluch

 

Date: Wednesday, July 8th

Time: 3.00 PM - 5.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $75 for Members | $80 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: Seminar 2.2: How Does a Juror Think?

Cost: CAN$75.00

Registration Page: Seminar 2.2: How Does a Juror Think?

 

Joanne Poluch

 

Date: Wednesday, July 15th

Time: 3.00 PM - 5.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $75 for Members | $80 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: Seminar 2.3: Tips on Approaching the Art Gallery That Is Best for YOUR Genre!

Cost: CAN$75.00

Registration Page: Seminar 2.3: Tips on Approaching the Art Gallery That Is Best for YOUR Genre!

 

Joanne Poluch

 

Date: Wednesday, July 22nd 

Time: 3.00 PM - 5.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $75 for Members | $80 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: Seminar 2.1 &2.2 &2.3 with Joanne Poluch

Cost: CAN$200.00

Registration Page: Seminar 2.1 &2.2 &2.3 with Joanne Poluch

 

Joanne Poluch

 

Date: Wednesday, July 8th, 15th & 22nd

Time: 3.00 PM - 5.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online Via Zoom 

Cost: $200.00 for Members

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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Registration Page: Constructive Anatomy of the Figure and Head Workshop with Mark Anthony

Cost: CAN$295.00

Constructive Anatomy of the Figure and Head Workshop with Mark Anthony 

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Date: Thursdays & Fridays, Aug 6 & 7 , 13 & 14 (4 sessions)

Time: 1.00 PM - 4.00 PM (PDT)

Location: Online via Zoom (All sessions are 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 604-681-2744, 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.

 

 

 

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