ARTISTRY AWAITS
DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL
Vancouver's boutique art studio near Granville Island. Join us for small-group drawing and painting sessions designed for everyone, from beginners to experienced artists.
Art Studio, Art Supplies, & Art Practice
A boutique studio near Granville Island where artists of all levels learn, create, and grow. Take a class, drop in to work independently, or pick up supplies. Art happens here in different ways.
– Classes for Adults
At Art Foundry, we believe everyone has an artist within. Our adult visual art programs provide a welcoming environment where you can explore, develop, and express your creativity—whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or refining techniques you've practiced for years
One Day Workshop
Fri. Sat | 6:00-8:00 pm
Unwind with brushes, canvas, and good company during our popular evening events. Leave with your own completed painting and newfound creative confidence—no prior experience necessary!
One Day Workshop
Sat, Sun | 3:00-5:00 pm
Blend the precision of pen with watercolor's fluid beauty in this immersive one-day retreat. Create frame-worthy art while mastering techniques that complement these naturally harmonious mediums.
Weekly for 4 weeks
Wed, Fri, Sat | 10:00-12:00 pm, 12:30-2:30 pm, 6:00-8:00 pm
Master the basics of drawing with our comprehensive fundamentals course. Perfect for beginners and those looking to strengthen their foundation skills.
Weekly for 4 weeks
Wed, Fri, Sat | 10 am-12 pm, 12:30-2:30 pm, 6-8 pm
Discover the versatility of acrylics through hands-on experimentation with texture, layering, and color mixing. Learn brushwork techniques and composition principles in this engaging course. Build confidence with this forgiving medium while developing your personal artistic style.
Weekly for 4 weeks
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | 10 am-12 pm, 12:30-2:30 pm, 3-5 pm
Unlock the luminous beauty of watercolor as you learn fluid techniques and color theory. Master transparent washes, wet-into-wet methods, and texturing while creating evocative landscapes, cityscape, and delicate botanicals.
Weekly for 4 weeks
Wed, Fri, Sat | 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 12:30-2:30 pm, 6:00-8:00 pm
Advance beyond fundamentals to develop sophisticated rendering techniques, expressive mark-making, personal artistic style, and advanced-level drawing skills.
Weekly for 4 weeks
Wed | 12:30 am-2:30 pm
Fri | 12:30 am-2:30 pm
Learn the meditative art of hand quilting. Master traditional techniques and patterns while creating your own piece stitch by stitch. Perfect for beginners and textile enthusiasts alike.
One-Day Workshops
Connect with fellow creatives in our relaxed one-day workshops. Discover your natural abilities through drawing, painting, and crafting sessions—some guided, some open for self-directed practice. No long-term commitment needed—perfect for busy schedules or trying something new. Join us for a day of creativity, skill-building, and learning in a welcoming environment.
– Classes for Young Artists
Young imaginations thrive here. Our programs help ages 9-15 explore art techniques, express ideas, and discover their creative voice.
Weekly for 4 weeks
Wed | 3:45-5:15 pm
Ignite creativity and build drawing skills through fun exploration of various materials, designed specifically for young artists ages 9-11.
Weekly for 4 weeks
Fri | 3:45-5:15 pm
Discover endless creative possibilities by combining paint, collage, and found materials in fun, hands-on projects that spark imagination and build artistic confidence.
Weekly for 4 weeks
Fri | 6:00-8:00 pm
Develop foundational drawing techniques through engaging projects exploring diverse materials while cultivating individual artistic style in a supportive environment that encourages creative risk-taking.
Weekly for 4 weeks
Mon | 5:30 am-6:00 pm
Wed | 5:30 am-6:00 pm
Push creative boundaries by combining traditional and unconventional materials—paint, collage, texture media, and found objects—to develop your unique contemporary artistic voice.
Need supplies or the perfect gift?
Browse our art supplies or grab a gift card for someone special.
Art Supplies
Find everything you need for our programs and your personal creative projects right here at our studio. We stock essential art materials conveniently available for pickup, ensuring you're always prepared for class or your next artistic endeavor. All art supplies are available for in-studio pickup only—no shipping available.
Perfect for budding artists, Canson Drawing pads feature 30 sheets of sturdy 98lb drawing paper that works seamlessly with dry media like graphite and charcoal. A top glue binding makes it simple to remove completed pieces without damaging your work.
∙ 30 sheets of 98lb (160gsm) drawing paper
∙ Compatible with pencil, colored pencil, pastel, charcoal, and more
∙ Top glue-bound for effortless artwork removal
∙ 9” x 12”
Cotman Watercolours are designed with fine art pigments and a consistent formula, making them an ideal choice for those just starting out. This beginner-friendly set includes 10 essential colours, offering high transparency and excellent lightfastness. Compatible with Winsor & Newton watercolour mediums for achieving specific effects.
Contains 12 x 22ml tubes: Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Phthalocyanine Green, Mars Black, Titanium White, Cadmium Orange Hue, Alizarin Crimson Permanent Hue, Dioxazine Purple, Light Green Permanent, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber.
Liquitex Basics is an artist-quality acrylic range suited to all creatives and budgets. Made with lightfast, fine art pigments and a medium viscosity formula, it delivers a satin finish and easy blending. Ideal for all techniques including sketching and underpainting, and compatible with all Liquitex professional materials. AP certified safe for studio and educational use, with excellent archival permanence on virtually any surface.
Medium viscosity
Fine art pigments
Satin finish
Easy blending
Range of opacities
Fully AP certified for safety & educational use
Highly flexible, durable, non-yellowing and UV-resistant
Surfaces
If your paint sticks to it, you can use it. Use Basics on:
canvas
paper & board
wood & masonry
metal
styrofoam
stone & ceramics
textiles
Daler-Rowney Simply Acrylic Paints are a perfect starting point for artists and hobbyists looking to experiment with acrylics. These soft-body water-based colours can be used straight from the tube, wet easily onto the surface, and can be thinned with water.
Can be used straight from the tube and can be thinned with water.
High lightfastness (3*).
Soft body.
Fast drying. Can be used on a variety of surfaces.
Also available in neon and glow in the dark.
Made in England.
Perfect for first experimentations with acrylic.
Daler-Rowney Simply Acrylic colours are a perfect starting point for artists looking to experiment with acrylics. These soft-body water-based colours can be used straight from the tube, wet easily onto the surface, and can be thinned with water. Simply Acrylics come with a convenient flip-top lid. Available in sets including a neon and glow in the dark set.
Made in England.
Daler-Rowney is particularly proud to continue the long heritage of manufacturing Simply Acrylic in the United Kingdom.
This pencil set includes essential pencils (2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B) for the beginners. Also included is MONO Round Eraser.
Known for its high-quality markers, pens, and pencils, Tombow is a leading Japanese art and office supply company, offering a wide range of products for artists, crafters, and professionals.
Use to sketch and draw to create white areas, adjust values, or use to create highlights. Excellent for final highlights and for drawing on dark or coloured papers for dramatic results. Additional uses: Apply patterns on dark painting surfaces, cloth or suede, as a transfer pencil. Brushes off, or can be erased from papers or fabrics with a soft, white eraser..
The Faber-Castell Kneaded Eraser is an ideal tool for artists, perfect for erasing and highlighting with pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, and pastels.
Pigma ink, invented by Sakura over 25 years ago, continues to be the most reliable permanent ink on the market today. Perfect for pen & fine-line drawings and watercolour use.
Technical Qualities
Archival quality Pigma ink on paper
Waterproof
Fade and chemical resistant
Will not smear or feather when dry
Does not bleed through most papers
Meets ACMI non-toxicity standards
More Than a Gift: The Art Foundry Gift Cards
Give more than a gift – give the chance to create, explore, and discover at The Art Foundry. Whether celebrating a milestone or encouraging a new passion, our gift cards open doors to artistic experiences that last far beyond the classroom. Available in amounts of $50 and up. *Redeemable for classes, workshops, programs, and events only – not valid for art supplies, materials, or retail items.
Share the joy of artistic exploration with a The ART Foundry gift card – a thoughtful way to celebrate creativity.
Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, or just because, our gift cards open the door to hands-on learning and creative discovery. Available in amounts of $50 and up.
Share the joy of artistic exploration with a The ART Foundry gift card – a thoughtful way to celebrate creativity.
Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, or just because, our gift cards open the door to hands-on learning and creative discovery. Available in amounts of $50 and up.
Share the joy of artistic exploration with a The ART Foundry gift card – a thoughtful way to celebrate creativity.
Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, or just because, our gift cards open the door to hands-on learning and creative discovery. Available in amounts of $50 and up.
Share the joy of artistic exploration with a The ART Foundry gift card – a thoughtful way to celebrate creativity.
Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, or just because, our gift cards open the door to hands-on learning and creative discovery. Available in amounts of $50 and up.
Share the joy of artistic exploration with a The ART Foundry gift card – a thoughtful way to celebrate creativity.
Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, or just because, our gift cards open the door to hands-on learning and creative discovery. Available in amounts of $50 and up.
One Day Workshop
Join our friendly community drawing circle of creative connection! "Draw with Us" provides a relaxed, supportive environment to practice your drawing skills alongside fellow art enthusiasts of all levels. No pressure, just fun!