PAINTING SKILL-BUILDER CLASS 2025

Painting from a live studio set-up

Six Tuesday evenings 6-9pm: Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, and 18

Or

Six Saturday mornings 10am-1pm: Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

Tuition: $430

Acrylic or oil. All levels.

Have you reached a plateau in your painting practise? Perhaps you would like help with things like drawing or colour mixing, “what to paint”, or you prefer to work near the inspiration of others in a group setting? This painting class may be for you! 

Target practise and colour mixing practise


Each three-hour session we do a brief warm-up exercise, then we tackle a painting project start-to-finish. The class is designed to expand your range so that you can paint anything you wish with more confidence.

Student work from lesson “Flirting with Abstraction”
Limited palette figure study from classical sculpture photo

What you will paint? 

Expect to be surprised! 😉

Man-made object with both warm and cool reds

Testimonials:

“Val, I’ve been a professional sculptor for over 40 years. In your Skill-builder painting class you gave me a new set of eyes.” Mary-Ann Liu, Canadian sculptor

“Val is a gifted painting teacher. Her thoughtful lessons, clear demos, extensive knowledge, and kind supportive guidance make her classes a delightful place to improve your skills”. Christina, retired teacher

TO REGISTER:  Please send an email to: val@valnelson.ca to express your interest in the class. That way I can check if I can fit you in. Then payment can be via E-transfer at the same email address, or cash works too.

Acrylic or oil. All levels.

Tuition: $430

Location: #430-1000 Parker St, East Vancouver.

Here is your Supply List.

Questions? text or call me 778-865-2650

Cancellation policy: If you need to cancel, I am happy to offer you a credit toward a future class, redeemable within one year of your initial regestration. Please try to give me one week’s notice if you need to cancel. This gives me some time to fill your spot.