EDUCATION

CERAMICS / FIBRE / GLASS / METAL / MIXED MEDIA / WOOD

Ceramics

Full-time Studies
The Islands

Camosun College
3100 Foul Bay Rd.
Victoria, BC V8P 5J2
Contact: Nancy Yakimoski
T : 250-370-3000
F : 250-370-3551
E : yakimoski@camosun.bc.ca
W : www.camosun.bc.ca
Chair, Visual Arts
Full-time, 2 year diploma program includes courses in ceramics.

Malaspina University College
900 5th St.
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Contact: Cheryl Coburn
T : 250-740-6182
F : 250-740-6459
E : coburnc@mala.bc.ca
W : www.mala.bc.ca
Visual Arts/Industrial Design
Full-time, 2 year diploma program; includes courses in ceramics. Also 4 yr. Degree program

North Island College
2300 Ryan Rd.
Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6
Contact: Alan Burgess
T : 250-334-5056
F : 250-334-5274
E : alan.burgess@nic.bc.ca
W : www.nic.bc.ca
Fine Art and Design
Full-time, 2 year diploma program; students can major in art or design. Ceramics courses included.

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Thompson-Okanagan

University College of the Cariboo
900 McGill Rd., PO Box 3010
Kamloops, BC V2G5N3
Contact: Bill Walton
T : 250-828-5481
F : 250-828-5086
E : walton@cariboo.bc.ca
W : www.cariboo.bc.ca
Fine Arts
Full time, 2 yr. Diploma program, &shorter certificate program.

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Vancouver Coast and Mountains

Cloudflower Clayworks
6928A Palm Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5J 4M3
Contact: Jeanne Sarich
T : 604-430-5380
E : jeanne_sarich@telus.net
W : www.geocities.com/cloudflowerclayworks
Beginner to Intermediate Ceramics Courses
Evening or weekend classes and workshops in handbuilding, glazing and decorating.

Emily Carr University of Art and Design
1399 Johnston St., Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Contact: Chris Tyrell
T : 604-844-3800
F : 604-844-3801
E : ctyrell@eciad.ca
W : www.ecaid.ca
Visual Arts/Industrial Design
Full-time, three to four year degree or diploma program; students learn through hands-on experience, theoretical, critical and historical skills. Students choose courses in the areas of ceramics, painting, printmaking, mixed or media sculpture.

Langara College
100 West 49th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6
Contact: Gordon Trick, Dean, Fine Arts Department
T : 604-323-5643
F : 604-323-5555
E : gtrick@langara.bc.ca
W : www.langara.bc.ca
Fine Arts
Full-time, two year diploma program; students develop their aptitudes and personal expression through studio courses and lectures in a variety of disciplines, includes courses in ceramics.

Community Clayworks Studio
38280 Westway Ave
Box 5189,
Squamish, BC V8B 0C2
T : (604) 815-4560
E : Clayworks@shaw.ca
W : www.members.shaw.ca/clayworks
Introduction to Pottery to Advanced Level Ceramics Courses in Wheel Work, Hand Building techniques, Glazing, Finishing and Decorating, and Firing Techniques.

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Fibre
Full-time Studies
Vancouver Coast and Mountains

Kwantlen University College
Surrey Campus, 12666 72nd Ave.
Surrey, BC V3W 2M8
Contact: Sibeal Foyle
T : 604-599-2000
F : 604-599-2068
W : www.kwantlen.ca
Applied Design in Fashion Design and Technology / Fine Arts
Applied Design in Fashion design and Technology is a four year program leading to a bachelor's degree offered at the Richmond campus; program provides integrated study of design, production and marketing. Two-year Fine Arts Diploma program.

Capilano University
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5
Contact: Ruth Scheuing
T : 604-984-4911
F : 604-990-7926
E : textiles@capcollege.bc.ca
W : www.capcollege.bc.ca
Textile Arts
Full-time, two year diploma program and one year advaned certificate; core courses in weaving and surface design are complimented by courses in drawing, design, visual literacy, textile history and communications, precision dyeing, 3D-fiber and mixed-media.

University College of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Rd.
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8
Contact: Gayle Ramsden
T : 604-854-4573
F : 604-855-7558
E : fashion@ucfv.ca
W : www.ucfv.bc.ca
Fashion Design
Full-time or part-time, two year diploma program; curriculum accomodates a strong textile component.

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Part-time Courses and Workshops
Thompson-Okanagan

Okanagan Fashion Insitute Inc
414 Cedar Rd.
Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X3
Contact: Tannis Porter
T : 205-712-1136
E : director@okanaganfashioninstitute.ca
W : www.okanaganfashioninstitute.ca
10 month Fashion Design Diploma Program. Students trained in conceptualizing Design, bringing their imagination to life through Fashion IIIusstraion & Pattern Making, to Sewing a finished garment.

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The Islands

Islandweaver Studio
Fibre Arts
Five-day intensive workshops in weaving colour, design and techiques. Beginner to advanced.

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Vancouver Coast and Mountains

Opulence Silks and Dyes
Contact: Sheryl Katagai
T : 604-929-4440
F : 604-929-0252
E : info@opulencesilksanddyes.com
W : www.opulencesilksanddyes.com
Fabric Arts
Workshops and classes in fabric dyeing, batik and other fibre arts.

Textile Context Studio
1420 Old Bridge St., Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S6
Contact: Jean Kares
T : 604-684-6661
F : 604-736-3940
Fibre Arts
Workshops in weaving and creative inspiration.

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Glass

Full-time Studies

Out of Province

Pilchuck Glass School
Seattle Office: 430 Yale Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109 - 54
Contact: Patricia Watkinson, Executive Director
T.: 206-621-8422
F.: 206-621-0713
E: info@pilchunk.com
W: www.pilchuck.com
Hot Glass
Full-time residential summer sessions, each with five classes running concurrently, artists study glass blowing, hot glass sculpture, kilncasting, mixed media, design, sandcasting, neon, flame working, mosaic, architectural glass, and stained glass.

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Part-time Courses and Workshops

Vancouver Coast and Mountains

Andrighetti Glassworks
3 West 3rd. Ave, Unit C
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3T8
Contact: Joanne Andrighetti
T.: 604-731-8652
F.: 604-731-8652
E: info@andrighetti.com
W: www.andrighetti.com
Glass beadmaking and lampworking
Workshops in glass beadmaking and lampworking. Call for workshop dates.

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Metal

Full-time Studies

Vancouver Coast and Mountains

Vancouver Community College (City Centre Campus)
250 West Pender St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9
T.: 604-443-8571
F.: 604-443-8588
W: www.vcc.bc.ca
Jewellery Art and Design
Full-time, two year diploma program; provides individuals with the training required for excellence in jewellery design and craftsmanship.

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Mixed Media

Full-time Studies
Out of Province

Sheridan School of Crafts and Design
1430 Trafalgar Rd.
Oakville, ON L6H 2L1
Contact: Michael Maynard, Assoc.Dean, Visual Arts Program
T : 905-845-9430
F : 905-815-4148
E : info@sheridan@sheridanc.on.ca
W : www.sheridanc.on.ca
Visual Arts
Full-time, three year program with four areas of intensive specialized training - ceramics, textiles, furniture and glass.

Alberta College of Art and Design
1407 14th Ave N.W.
Calgary, AB T2N 4R3
Contact: Stuart Parker
T : 403-284-7600
F : 403-289-6682
E : admissions@acad.ab.ca
W: www.acad.ab.ca
Fine Arts
Full-time, four year diploma program in ten studio areas plus Interdisciplinary Studies. Studio areas include: ceramics, drawing, fibre, glass, jewellery and metals, painting, printmaking and sculpture.

Oregon College of Art and Craft
8245 S.W. Barnes Rd.
Portland, OR 97225
Contact: Barrie Beach
T : 1-800-390-0632
F : 503-297-9651
E : admissions@ocac.edu
W : www.ocac.edu
Bachelor of Fine Arts and Certificate Program
Full-time, 4 year diploma program and 3 year certificate program; concentrations include: book arts, ceramics, drawing, fibre, metal, photography and wood.

Red Deer College Summer School of the Visual Arts
PO Box 5005
Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5
Contact: Ian Cook, Summer Program; Wendy Meeres,Diploma Program
T : 1-888-732-4630
F : 403-340-8940
E : ian.cook@rdc.ab.ca or wendy.meeres@rdc.ab.ca
W : www.rdc.ab.ca
Visual Arts
Seventy-five, 5-day classes in clay, wood, glass, metal and fibre. Also 2yr. Diploma program

Mahonne Arts Workshops
Mahone Bay Centre
45 School St.
Mahone Bay, NS BOJ 2EO
T : 902 624-9215
F : 902 624-9215
Contact: Deborah Hickman
E : info@mahonnearts.com
W : www.mahonnearts.com
Contemporary Craft and Fine Art workshops in a vacation setting. Our 3 - 5 day workshops
run July through October each year.

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The Islands

Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts
650 Pearson College Drive
Victoria, BC V9C 4H7
Contact: Meira Mathison
T : 250-391-2411 or toll free 1-800-667-3122
F : 250-391-2412
E : missa@pearson-college.uwc.ca
W : www.missa.ca
Tiles, Sculpture, Ceramic Surfce Design, Firing Techniques, Painting, Basketry, Photography, Sandcasting, Raku and Fabric Dyeing . Full-time, two week courses; specialized courses for professional artists, serious students and teachers.

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Thompson-Okanagan

Okanagan University College
Fine Arts Dept., North Kelowna Campus, 3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
Contact: Robert Belton
T : 250-762-5445
F : 250-470-6027
E : ifalkingham@ouc.bc.ca
W : www.ouc.bc.ca
Fine Arts program, including ceramics, and Joinery Program
Full time, 2 yr diploma program

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Part-time Courses and Workshops

North

Atlin Art Centre
PO Box 207
Atlin, BC V0W 1A0
Contact: Gernot Dick
T : 1-800-651-8222
F : 1-800-651-8222
E : atlinart@net.com
W : www.atlinquest.com
Art Workshops or Wilderness Adventures
11 day or 3 week art workshops in painting, photography, sculpture, & drawing

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Vancouver Coast and Mountains

Place des Arts
1120 Brunette Ave.
Coquitlam, BC V3K 1G2
T : 604-664-1636
F : 604-664-1658
E : info@placedesarts.ca
W : www.placedesarts.ca
Textile Arts & Ceramics
Offers courses in textile arts and ceramics, among others

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
6450 Deer Lake Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5G 2J3
Contact: Sharon Rey
T : 604-291-6864
F : 604-205-3001
E : parks@city.burnaby.bc.ca
W : www.city.burnaby.bc.ca
Ceramics, Painting, Drawing
Workshops and classes in ceramics, painting and drawing.

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West Kootenay

Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College
606 Victoria St.
Nelson, BC V1L 4K9
Contact: Laura White, School Chair
T : 1-877-552-2821 or 250-352-2821
F : 250-352-1625
E : lwhite@selkirk.ca
W :selkirk.ca/ksa
Art and Craft
2 yr. Diploma program in art, craft and design. 1 week summer courses in clay, fibre, jewelry, and metal.

Nelson Fine Arts Centre
301-625 Front St.
Nelson, BC V1L 4B6
T : 250-352-6322
F : 250-354-1289
E :nfac@netidea.com
W : www.nfac.ca
Fine Arts and Crafts
Workshops and courses in puppetry, corsetry and book binding

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Wood

Full-time Studies
Vancouver Coast and Mountains

BCIT
3700 Willingdon Ave
Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2
Contact: David Dunn
T : 604-432-8989
F : 604-430-1331
E : daviddunn@bcit.ca
W : www.bcit.ca
Joinery (Cabinet Maker) Program
Full-time, 25 week certificate program. Training prepares students for entry-level employment in the joinery trade.

West Kootenay

Selkirk College
2001 Silver King Rd.
Nelson, BC V1L 1C8
T : 250-352-6601
F : 250-352-3180
W : www.selkirk.ca
Fine Woodworking
Full-time, 9 month certificate program in; theory and practice in a wide range of woodwork.

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