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.