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Continuing Watercolour: February Term

Sophia Longo
Maplewood House 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1S6
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 weeks)
February 21 – March 14, 2026
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.

Cost:
• $150 (4 weeks)

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 5 days before start date.

 

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:

  1. Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
  2. Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
  3. 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.

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