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North Van Arts offers arts education in the form of courses, workshops, and camps programming for all ages, interests and abilities.

Intro/Continuing Oil Painting: October term

Elena Senatorova
Maplewood House
399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1S6
Saturdays | 2:00PM - 5:00PM
October 18 – November 8, 2025
15+ *All youth must be accompanied by an adult, and the adult must also purchase a ticket.

Registration opens in August.

Elena Senatorova thoughtfully designs this class to introduce students to the timeless art of oil painting.  Learn age-old techniques and secrets passed down through generations of artists, with the opportunity to discover and apply them in your own work.

Cost:
  • $150 (4 weeks)
What to Expect:
  • A relaxed, supportive, and focused studio environment

  • Step-by-step instruction with demonstrations

  • Hands-on guidance and individual feedback

  • Opportunity to work from real still life setups

  • Exploration of drawing and value studies before painting

  • A completed monochromatic still life painting by the end of the course

Skills Learned:
  • How to set up and use oil painting materials safely

  • Fundamentals of drawing for painting

  • Understanding and applying value (light and dark)

  • The grisaille technique and its historical significance

  • Observational skills and composition

  • Confidence in beginning an oil painting from start to finish

Who Should Attend:
  • Ideal for beginners looking to deepen their understanding of oil painting and for those eager to enhance their fundamental knowledge
  • Various exercises and still life sets will be provided to support the continued development of your skills.
What you should bring?
  • Materials are provided except canvases. Please bring canvas or canvas panel 11” x 14” for main work and 8” x 10” for exercise

Registration Closes 5 days before the first class.

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Become a member and unlock a world of benefits! As part of your membership, you’ll enjoy 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: 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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