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
Date: Saturday & Sunday, August 15th - 16th, 2026
Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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.
Inter/Advanced Program - Session 1 with Lalita Hamill, AFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Inter/Advanced Program - Session 1 - Advanced Composition & Visual Storytelling with Lalita Hamill, AFCA
Date: Saturday, June 13th, 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.
Saturday Morning, 6 Week Inter/Advanced Program
Cost: CAN$370.00
Date: Every Saturday (6 Weeks)
Starting June 13 to July 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm (PDT)
Location: Online on Zoom
All sessions are recorded!
Instructor: Various
Medium: Acrylic and/or Oil
Cost: $370 +GST Members | $420 +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 | Advanced Composition & Visual Storytelling |
Jun 13 from 10.00am- 12.30pm |
Lalita Hamill, AFCA |
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| 2 | Light, Atmosphere & Advanced Colour Strategy |
Jun 20 from 10.00am- 12.30pm |
Gaye Adams, SFCA |
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| 3 | Concept Development & Artistic Voice |
Jun 27 from 10.00am- 12.30pm |
Leanne Christie, SFCA |
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| 4 | Surface, Materiality & Experimental Techniques |
Jul 4 from 10.00am- 12.30pm |
Kit Bell, AFCA |
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| 5 | Critique, Iteration & Professional Studio Practice |
Jul 11 from 10.00am- 12.30pm |
Ciel Ellis, SFCA |
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| 6 | Portfolio, Exhibition & Contextual Practice |
Jul 18 from 10.00am- 12.30pm |
Dominique Walker, 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.
Inter/Advanced Program - Session 2 with Gaye Adams, SFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Inter/Advanced Program - Session 2 - Light, Atmosphere & Advanced Colour Strategy with Gaye Adams, SFCA
Date: Saturday, June 20th, 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.
Inter/Advanced Program - Session 3 with Leanne Christie, SFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Inter/Advanced Program - Session 3 - Concept Development & Artistic Voice with Leanne Christie, SFCA
Date: Saturday, June 27th, 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.
Inter/Advanced Program - Session 4 with Kit Bell, AFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Inter/Advanced Program - Session 4 - Surface, Materiality & Experimental Techniques with Kit Bell, AFCA
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 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.
Inter/Advanced Program - Session 5 with Ciel Ellis, SFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Inter/Advanced Program - Session 5 - Critique, Iteration & Professional Studio Practice with Ciel Ellis, SFCA
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.
Inter/Advanced Program - Session 6 with Dominique Walker, SFCA
Cost: CAN$80.00Registration Page: Inter/Advanced Program - Session 6 - Portfolio, Exhibition & Contextual Practice with Dominique Walker, SFCA
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.
Registration Page: Plein Air Essentials With Jan Poynter, AFCA
Cost: CAN$145.00Plein Air Essentials With Jan Poynter, AFCA
Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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.
Registration Page: Plein Air Workshop - The Art of Painting Outdoors with Paul Chizik
Cost: CAN$145.00Plein Air Workshop - The Art of Painting Outdoors with Paul Chizik
Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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.
Registration Page: The Art of Painting Greens in the Landscape with Igor Staritsin, SFCA
Cost: CAN$295.00The Art of Painting Greens in the Landscape with Igor Staritsin, SFCA
Date: Saturday & Sunday, July 25th - 26th, 2026
Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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.
Expressive Watercolour Portraits: Emotion, Colour & Brushwork
Cost: CAN$295.00Online Workshop: Expressive Watercolour Portraits:Emotion, Colour & Brushwork with Lorraine Simonds, SFCA
Dates: July 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th, 2026 (4 Fridays)
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM (PDT)
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Level: Open to All Levels!
Medium: Watercolour
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, 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.