Instructor: Sophia Longo
- Dates: Sunday, October 18 – November 8, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Cost: $150 (4 weeks)
- Venue: Maplewood House (399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver)
- Age: 15+ *All youth must be accompanied by an adult, and the adult must also purchase a ticket.
About the Sessions:
Sophia Longo will lead students through an exploration of watercolour to deepen understanding of composition, perspective, and colour theory.
What to expect:
- Build on your existing watercolour skills through guided projects and demonstrations
- Refine your technique and explore composition, perspective, and colour theory
- Receive personalized feedback in a supportive, small-group setting
- Experiment with creative approaches to develop your own painting style
- Enjoy a relaxed, inspiring environment that encourages artistic growth
Skills you’ll develop:
- Reinforce fundamental techniques like wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry
- Explore advanced techniques like glazing
- Complete painting projects in a supportive, engaging atmosphere
Who Should Attend:
• Beginners who have taken at least one class before
• Intermediate students looking to strengthen foundational skills and build confidence
What to Bring:
Recommended brands and tools are listed; substitutions welcome.
• Pencil (F or HB)
• Knead eraser
• Paper clips or painter’s tape
• 100% cotton cold-pressed watercolour paper (Arches, Fabriano, Saunders, Winsor & Newton, BaoHong)
• Brushes: Round No.2 & No.6 (or No.4)
• Paints: Sepia, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow, Cerulean Blue (optional), Cobalt Blue (optional)
• Optional: Hardboard or corrugated plastic backing
Registration closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the start of the classes.
15% discount for North Van Arts Members.
Become a member and unlock a world of benefits! As part of your membership, you’ll enjoy a 15% discount on select Arts Education Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
Here’s how to get started:
- Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
- Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
- Redeem Discount: Remember, you must be a member before receiving the discount. Once you have your code, simply follow these steps to apply the 15% off:
- Browse the available Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
- During the checkout process, you’ll find a field to enter your coupon code. Enter the code and apply it.
- Your 15% discount will be automatically calculated and reflected in your total purchase amount.
Registration closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the first session begins.
