About Arts Education

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

Continuing Watercolour

Sophia Longo
Maplewood House 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1S6
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 weeks)
October 18 - November 8 | November 15 - December 6, 2025
15+ *All youth must be accompanied by an adult, and the adult must also purchase a ticket.
Registration opens soon
Two 4-week sessions — join one or both!
Session 1: October 18 – November 8, 2025 (4 weeks)
Session 2: November 15 – December 6, 2025 (4 weeks)

These courses takes the beginner student to the next level. Fundamental techniques like wet on wet and wet on dry will be reinforced and advanced techniques like glazing will be explored over the course of four sessions, participants will work on painting projects in a supportive and engaging atmosphere with other watercolor enthusiasts.

 
This class is suitable for beginners who have taken at least one class before, either with us at North Van Arts or elsewhere as we won’t be covering true beginner basics. It’s also ideal for intermediate students looking to strengthen their foundational skills and build confidence in their painting
 
Registration closes 5 days before the start of each class: Please register by October 13, 2025, for the first fall course, and by November 10, 2025, for the second fall course

What You Need to Bring:

The colors and brushes listed are just suggestions. Participants can bring any additional ones they prefer.

  • Pencil: 1 F (or HB) pencil or mechanical pencil $2.20
  • Knead Eraser: $1.40
  • Paper Clips (Optional): 2 Bulldog paper clips $1.10 or Painter’s tape
  • Watercolor Paper: 100% cotton cold-pressed paper (1 sheet 22”x30” 140lb) or watercolor paper pad. Recommended brands: Arches, Fabriano, Saunders, Winsor & Newton, BaoHong.
  • Watercolor Brushes:
    • 1 Round brush No.2 or smaller.
    • 1 Round brush No.6 or No.4.
  • Watercolor Paints:
    • Sepia or Van Dick Brown
    • Burnt Umber
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Yellow Ochre
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Alizarin Crimson
    • Lemon Yellow or Hansa Yellow Lemon
    • Cerulean Blue (optional)
    • Cobalt Blue ( optional)
    • Hardboard (Optional): Backboard masonite $5.90 or corrugated plastic sheets.

Teaching Experience:

Sophia Longo has been teaching drawing, painting, and print-pattern design since 2014. She began her teaching career at Innovation Creative School in São Paulo, Brazil, and taught fashion illustration at FASM – Faculty Santa Marcelina in 2015 and 2016. Since 2021, she has been a fine art instructor in the Visual Arts program at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby, BC. Sophia has extensive experience teaching both online and in-person 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:

  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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