Continuing Watercolour: March Term (3 weeks)

Continuing Watercolour: March Term (3 Weeks)

Instructor: Sophia Longo

• Dates: Saturdays, March 21, April 11, April 18, 2026  (3 weeks)
• Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Cost:  $112 (3 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.

Dates & Times 

• Saturday, March 21, 2026: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Saturday, April 11, 2026: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Saturday, April 18, 2026: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Cost:

• $112 (3 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

Member Discount:

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.

Refund Policy

See our full Terms of Service & Refund Policy.

Registration closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the start of the classes.