All classes subject to GST


I offer private in-person classes, and classes for up to four students at my studio in Courtenay, Vancouver Island. val@valnelson.ca 778-865-2650!
CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS: I usually have several group classes on offer, just check the class menu on my homepage.
GIFT OF ART Coupon: Do you have a loved one you would like to inspire through gifting them with a class coupon? Email me and we can set that up! val@valnelson.ca
CUSTOM PRIVATE CLASSES for Individuals and couples – Bring a friend, family member, or co-worker! I design lessons just for you, based on your needs and your schedule. You get plenty of personal attention in these intimate classes! Choose from some of the lesson ideas in the Class Menu, or let’s chat and come up with a plan.
Privates: $120/hr incl GST / Package of 4 hours $425 incl GST
Classes for two: $160/hr incl GST / Package of 4 hours $350 each incl GST
Group Classes: $400 half-day/ $750 full day ( a half-day is 3 hrs/full day 6 hrs)
Mentorship/Critique: $120/hr
Artist talk: $350
Painting Demo: $350
*Cancellation policy: One weeks’ notice is required if you must cancel. Cancellation must be by email to val@valnelson.ca or text 778-865-2650. Sorry due to the small class sizes, there are no refunds, however I am happy to credit you toward a future class within a 12-month period.
Instructor Biography: A finalist in the Royal Bank Painting Competition, Val Nelson has exhibited widely across Canada, and has taught painting at the Shadbolt Arts Centre, Emily Carr University, and Vancouver Island School of Art. She has 1800+ students and five-star reviews for her online painting course with Bluprint (formerly Craftsy). Val believes that painting can be fun and challenging, offering a beautiful pathway to self-realisation.