For Adults

Courses are offered by professional artists active in their practice, and provide the ideal conditions to allow students to discover or strengthen techniques in the medium of their choice — drawing, painting, watercolour, collage, textile, ceramic (handbuilding and wheel throwing), jewellery and more. Courses range from introductory to increasingly advanced levels. As well, workshops offer students the opportunity to explore new mediums or innovative techniques in a collaborative and focused atmosphere.

Registration dates

SESSION	DATES
Summer 2025 (Fine Arts)	May 28
Summer 2025 (Ceramics)	May 29
Fall 2025	August 6

All courses

Drawing I

Schedule: Wednesday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date: July 2 to August 20, 2025
Teacher: Corina Kennedy

Drawing I

Schedule: Thursday, from 9 am to 12 pm
Date: July 3 to August 21, 2025
Teacher: Gianni Giuliano

Abstract Drawing

Schedule: Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date: July 3 to August 21, 2025
Teacher: Corina Kennedy

Illustration and Drawing

Schedule: Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date: July 3 to August 21, 2025
Teacher: Nina Drew

Outdoor Sketching

Schedule: Tuesday, from 6 to 9 pm
Date: July 8 to August 26, 2025
Teacher: Yuna Amand

Personal Projects

Schedule: Tuesday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date: July 8 to August 26, 2025
Teacher: Corina Kennedy

Drawing Hands

Schedule: Wednesday, from 9 am to 12 pm
Date: July 23 to August 13, 2025
Teacher: Gianni Giuliano

Introduction to Abstract Painting

Schedule: Wednesday, from 6 to 9 pm
Date: July 9 to August 20, 2025
Teacher: Madeleine Mayo

Introduction to Painting

Schedule: Thursday, from 6 to 9 pm
Date: July 10 to August 21, 2025
Teacher: Madeleine Mayo

History and Techniques of Canadian Painters

Schedule: Monday, from 6 to 9 pm
Date: July 7 to August 25, 2025
Teacher: Tristan Tondino

Workshops

The Visual Arts Centre's workshops are an opportunity to learn about a specific technique or theme in an intensive way. Workshops generally last one or two full days, but this varies according to the specific nature of the workshops offered.

Upcoming workshops

Handbuilt Teapots with Slab-Building Technique

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date: July 14 to 15, 2025
Teacher: Kimberly Orjuela

Creation of Tools for Simple Castings (without plaster)

Schedule: Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date: July 17, 2025
Teacher: Maryon Bouchard

Creation of Specialized Organic Textures

Schedule: Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date: August 7, 2025
Teacher: Maryon Bouchard

A Ring in a Day

Schedule: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date: July 13, 2025
Teacher: Norsola Johnson

Patinas on Metal

Schedule: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date: August 3, 2025
Teacher: Norsola Johnson

Pearl Stringing Workshop

Schedule: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date: June 1, 2025
Teacher: Sara Beujekian

Pendant and Rolling Mill Textured Earrings in a day

Schedule: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date: June 8, 2025
Teacher: Norsola Johnson

Textile Open Studio

Schedule: Thursday, from 10 am to 12 pm
Date: June 12, 2025
Teacher: Jessica Brouder

Elementary Steps in Drawing Workshop

Schedule: Tuesday, August 12, 19, and 26, 2025 from 6 pm to 9 pm
Date: August 12 to 26, 2025
Teacher: Camille Courier-de-Mèré

Acrylic Painting: Signs of Spring

Schedule: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date: May 25, 2025
Teacher: Tracy Grosvenor

Portfolio Mentorship and Development

We offer individual sessions to help you develop a portfolio, a portfolio application or to help you find a direction in your artistic process. These meetings last an hour and a half with one of our teachers. You'll discuss your goals with a professional artist, receive feedback and assemble a coherent body of work.

Faculty

Our teachers are professional artists who share their passion and experience with students at the Visual Arts Centre. They are the heart of the Visual Arts Centre.

Meet our teachers