Ongoing, Every Second Thursday

Paint along with James

Weekly Live Zoom Sessions

7pm to 9pm Pacific Time

Join me in Zoom as we work through various watercolour techniques to paint landscapes, still lifes and other subjects.

May 11th, 18th and 25th, 2024 (Saturdays)

Glowing Still Life

A three Saturday course at Phoenix Art Workshop

1pm to 4pm

Phoenix Art Workshop

12211 1st Ave Richmond, British Columbia V7E 3M3

learn to create still life scenes in watercolour that radiate with luminosity. Through the fine tradition of the still-life genre, James will share strategies to break this often challenging medium down into manageable steps with emphasis on the tried-and-true techniques for getting consistent gratifying results.

April 30th to May 21st, 2024, Tuesdays

Landscape in Watercolours

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
  
Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills for watercolour
 
Skill Level: all levels

March 27th to April 24th, 2024, Tuesdays

Watercolour Painting Fundamentals

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

6:30pm to 9:30pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

This course covers the foundations needed to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique. We will break down this often frustrating medium into manageable steps that will allow you to apply watercolour with confidence. Focus will be placed on the three fundamental skills that are essential for achieving gratifying results and truly enjoying this medium. Perfect for beginners or those of any level who want to focus on the basics that will form a strong foundation for future development and exploration of watercolour.

March 26th to April 22nd, 2024, Tuesdays

Still Life in Watercolours

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to create realistic still life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light & texture.
 
Learn how to break this often difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a convincing watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values.
 
Skill Level: all levels

Saturday, March 23rd, 2024

Opus Demo - A Mountain Scene in Watercolour

A Free Zoom Demo though Opus Art Supplies

11:00 am Pacific Time

January 9th to February 6th, 2024, Tuesdays

Landscape in Watercolours

A series of n-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
  
Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills for watercolour
 
Skill Level: all levels

November 25th and 26th, 2023 (Saturday and Sunday)

Watercolour: Winter Landscapes

Shadbolt Centre

9:30am to 3:00pm

Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby

Capture the light and atmosphere of the winter environment while developing fundamental skills of watercolour painting. Break down this challenging medium into manageable steps to gain confidence in applying clean washes and quickly suggesting detail with various textural effects. Emphasis will be placed on improving your observational and compositional skills and use of tonal value. You will learn strategies to translate your personal interpretation of a reference photo into a convincing watercolour landscape. Suitable for intermediate painters.

November 14th to December 12th, 2023, Tuesdays

Still Life in Watercolours

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to create realistic still life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light & texture.
 
Learn how to break this often difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a convincing watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values.
 
Skill Level: all levels
Tuition: $345

October 10th to November 7th, 2023, Tuesdays

Watercolour Painting Fundamentals

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

This course covers the foundations needed to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique. We will break down this often frustrating medium into manageable steps that will allow you to apply watercolour with confidence. Focus will be placed on the three fundamental skills that are essential for achieving gratifying results and truly enjoying this medium. Perfect for beginners or those of any level who want to focus on the basics that will form a strong foundation for future development and exploration of watercolour.

October 7th and 8th, 2023 (Saturday and Sunday)

Glowing Still Life in Watercolour

A Weekend Workshop in Saanich, BC

9:00am to 4:00pm

SPAC Workshops by the Sea

1720 McTavish Road, North Saanich

In this workshop we will explore strategies to create realistic still life paintings that convey convincing form and texture. The workshop will focus on using light to enhance the subject and evoke mood.  Emphasis will also be placed on developing observational and compositional skills while strengthening the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting.”

August 29th to September 26th, 2023, Tuesdays

Landscape Painting in Watercolours

A series of n-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
  
Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills for watercolour
 
Skill Level: all levels

June 17th and 18th, 2023 (Saturday and Sunday)

Landscapes in Watercolour

Shadbolt Centre

9:30am to 3:00pm

Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby

This workshop will focus on capturing the light and atmosphere of the natural environment while developing fundamental skills of watercolour painting. Break down this challenging medium into manageable steps to gain confidence in applying clean washes and quickly suggesting detail with various textural effects. Emphasis will be placed on improving your observational and compositional skills and use of tonal value. You will learn strategies to translate your personal interpretation of a reference photo into a convincing watercolour landscape. Suitable for intermediate painters.

May 16th to June 13th, 2023, Tuesdays

Landscape in Watercolours

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
  
Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills for watercolour
 
Skill Level: all levels
Tuition: $315

April 11th to May 9th, 2023, Tuesdays

Still Life in Watercolours

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to create realistic still life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light & texture.
 
Learn how to break this often difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point you will create your own convincing interpretation in watercolour. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values.
 
Skill Level: all levels
Tuition: $315

March 18th and 19th, 2023 (Saturday and Sunday)

Landscapes in Watercolour

Shadbolt Centre

9:30am to 3:00pm

Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby

This workshop will focus on capturing the light and atmosphere of the natural environment while developing fundamental skills of watercolour painting. Break down this challenging medium into manageable steps to gain confidence in applying clean washes and quickly suggesting detail with various textural effects. Emphasis will be placed on improving your observational and compositional skills and use of tonal value. You will learn strategies to translate your personal interpretation of a reference photo into a convincing watercolour landscape. Suitable for intermediate painters.

March 7th to April 4th, 2023, Tuesdays

Watercolour Painting for Beginners

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

This course covers the foundations needed to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique. We will break down this often frustrating medium into manageable steps that will allow you to apply watercolour with confidence. Focus will be placed on the three fundamental skills that are essential for achieving gratifying results and truly enjoying this medium. Perfect for beginners or those of any level who want to focus on the basics that will form a strong foundation for future development and exploration of watercolour.

February 4th and 5th, 2023 (Saturday and Sunday)

Landscapes in Watercolour

A Federation of Canadian Artists Weekend Workshop

10am to 4pm

Federation Academy on Granville Island

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment. James will demonstrate how to break this often difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes.

January 17th to February 14th, 2023, Tuesdays

Landscape in Watercolours

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
  
James will demonstrate how to break this often difficult medium it down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a convincing watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values. 
 
Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills for watercolour
 
Skill Level: all levels
Tuition: $315

November 16th to December 14th, 2022, Wednesdays

Still Life in Watercolours

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

6:30pm to 9:30pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to create realistic still life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light & texture.
 
Learn how to break this often difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a convincing watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values.
 
Skill Level: all levels
Tuition: $315

October 12th to November 9th, 2022, Wednesdays

Watercolours / Gouache for Beginners

A series of five in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn the foundations you need to create watercolour or gouache paintings grounded in good technique. Choose the medium which inspires you most, and the instructor will guide you step-by-step. Take advantage of watercolour's  unique transparent properties, the benefits of gouache's  opacity, or combine them both in the same painting.
 
 
Skill Level: all levels
Tuition: $315

September 7th to September 28th, 2022, Wednesdays

Landscape in Watercolours

A series of four in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in watercolour that capture the light and atmosphere of the natural environment.
  
James will demonstrate how to break this often difficult medium it down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a convincing watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values. 
 
Attendees of this course will leave with fresh ideas and skills for watercolour
 
Skill Level: all levels
Tuition: $275

July 27th to August 17th, 2022, Wednesdays

Still Life in Watercolours

A series of four in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

In this course, you will learn how to create realistic still life paintings in watercolour that convey convincing 3-dimensional form, light & texture.
 
Learn how to break this often difficult medium down into manageable steps, applying clean washes and confident brushstrokes. Using a photo reference as a starting point you will form your strategy to translate your vision into a convincing watercolour interpretation. Emphasis will be on developing your observational and compositional skills to achieve an effective arrangement of dark and light values.
 
Skill Level: all levels
Tuition: $275

June 8th to July 13th, 2022, Wednesdays

Watercolour Painting Fundamentals

A series of six in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

6:30pm to 9:30pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

This course covers the foundations needed to create watercolour paintings grounded in good technique. Learn about materials and tools as well as essential methods of applying watercolour to paper  Perfect for beginners or those of any level who want to focus on the essential basics that will form a strong foundation for future development and exploration of watercolour.
 
Skill Level: All Levels
Tuition: $335

May 4th to 25th, 2022, Wednesdays

Watercolour Painting Fundamentals

A series of Four in-Person Classes at Canvas Method Atelier

10:00am to 1:00pm

Canvas Method Contemporary Atelier

#101-1610 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC

Saturday, March 26th, 2022

Opus Demo - A Waterscene in Watercolour

A Free Zoom Demo though Opus Art Supplies

11:00 am Pacific Time