
Instructor: Various
Medium: Acrylic and/or Oil
Date: Every Saturday (6 Weeks),
Starting June 13 to July 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm (PDT)
Levels: Suitable for Foundations Program Graduates & experienced painters with a strong foundation
Location: Online on Zoom
All sessions are recorded!
This program consists of six Saturday morning sessions designed to deliver a focused, high-level exploration of essential knowledge for practicing visual artists. Each session addresses a distinct topic and is led by a different instructor, offering participants exposure to a range of advanced concepts, perspectives, and teaching approaches. While attendance at all six sessions is not mandatory, the content is intentionally structured to build progressively, and participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to gain the greatest benefit.
Geared toward experienced and emerging professional artists with limited time, this program emphasizes clarity, efficiency, and practical application. Rather than introductory skill-building, the sessions provide a condensed yet rigorous overview of core artistic, conceptual, and professional considerations—supporting artists in refining their practice, expanding their understanding, and making informed decisions in their creative work.
You may also choose to register for individual session(s) of interest from the list below.
6 Morning Sessions
Members: $370.00
Non-Members: $420.00
Register online by clicking "Register Now", or register by phone at 604-681-2744, or at the Federation Gallery (Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm).
Registration for individual session(s) options are also available below this page.
SESSION 1: ADVANCED COMPOSITION & VISUAL STORYTELLING
DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 13TH, 2026
TIME: 10.00 AM - 12.30 PM
INSTRUCTOR: LALITA HAMILL, AFCA

SESSION 2: LIGHT, ATMOSPHERE & ADVANCED COLOUR STRATEGY
DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 20TH, 2026
TIME: 10.00 AM - 12.30 PM
INSTRUCTOR: GAYE ADAMS, SFCA

SESSION 3: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT & ARTISTIC VOICE
DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 27TH, 2026
TIME: 10.00 AM - 12.30 PM
INSTRUCTOR: LEANNE CHRISTIE, SFCA

SESSION 4: SURFACE, MATERIALITY & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
DATE: SATURDAY JULY 4TH, 2026
TIME: 10.00 AM - 12.30 PM
INSTRUCTOR: KIT BELL, AFCA

SESSION 5: CRITIQUE, ITERATION & PROFESSIONAL STUDIO PRACTICE
DATE: SATURDAY JULY 11TH, 2026
TIME: 10.00 AM - 12.30 PM
INSTRUCTOR: CIEL ELLIS, SFCA

SESSION 6: PORTFOLIO, EXHIBITION & CONTEXTUAL PRACTICE
DATE: SATURDAY JULY 18TH, 2026
TIME: 10.00 AM - 12.30 PM
INSTRUCTOR: DOMINIQUE WALKER, SFCA

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