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.
