Oil painting and Acrylic painting
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About the painting course
Explore the vibrant world of oil painting with our Course! You’ll master techniques such as blending, layering, and color mixing. Led by an expert instructor, you’ll receive personalized guidance in a supportive setting. Sign up now and bring your artistic vision to life!
About the instructor
Farahnaz Samari started her painting journey in high school, and now it’s more than twenty-five years since she began to put paint to canvas professionally. Farah as her friends and numerous Vancouver artists like to call her, is an honours graduate in Fine Art & Interior Design at the prestigious University of Tehran.
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Instructor: Farahnaz Samari
Grade Levels: Kids and Adults
Kids class Saturdays: 10 am to 2 pm
Adults class Tuesdays: 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm
Oil Painting
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About the oil painting course
Explore the vibrant world of oil painting with our Oil Painting Course! You’ll master techniques such as blending, layering, and color mixing. Led by an expert instructor, you’ll receive personalized guidance in a supportive setting. Sign up now and bring your artistic vision to life!
About the instructor
Sara Mahjouri, born in 1980 in Tehran, developed a passion for drawing early on. She earned a degree in graphic design from Tehran University and became an art instructor in 2003, working with renowned artist Rahim Navasi for five years. Sara then established her own painting studio, teaching ever since. Specializing in oil painting, her work combines realism and impressionism. Her art has been featured in group shows in Iran and at Howe Street Gallery in Vancouver from 2013-2015.
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Instructor: Sara Mahjouri
Grade Levels: Kids and Adults
Kids class Saturdays: 10 am to 2 pm
Adults class Thursdays: 11 am to 2 pm
Sketching And Drawing
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Discover your artistic talent with our Sketching Course! You’ll learn essential techniques like shading, perspective, and line work. Guided by an expert instructor, you’ll receive personalized feedback in a supportive environment. Sign up now and start sketching like a pro!
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Jace Junggyu Kim was born and raised in Korea until the age of 15. He graduated from Emily Carr University of Art and Design with a bachelor’s degree in Media art (animation). He worked in various game and motion graphic companies as a digital artist/animator, but he made a passionate transition to become a traditional painter.
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Instructor: Jace Junggyu Kim
Grade Levels: Adults
Tuesdays: 6 pm to 8 pm
Pastel
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About the pastel course
Unleash your creativity with our Pastel Art Class! This class explores the vibrant world of pastels, guiding you through essential techniques and inspiring projects. Learn blending, layering, and texturing methods to create stunning artwork.
About the portrait course
This portrait course will equip you with the skills to create captivating portraits, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique. Through a structured approach, you’ll gain a strong foundation in facial anatomy and proportions.
About the instructor
Masoud began drawing at age five in a family of artists. By 11, his talent was recognized by a supportive teacher. In high school, he specialized in Art, creating over 30 drawings daily. He earned a Bachelor of Design, worked as an animation project manager, and plays accordion in the Araz Music Ensemble. Inspired by masters and mentored by Dan Gerhartz, Masoud developed a unique style, excelling in portraits and natural, timeless scenes.
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Instructor: Masoud Habibian
Grade Levels: Adults
Pastel Class Fridays: 11 am to 1 pm
WATER COLOR PAINTINg
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About the water color painting course
Immerse yourself in the art of watercolour with our Watercolour Painting Course! You’ll learn techniques like washes, blending, and layering. Led by an expert instructor, you’ll receive personalized feedback in a supportive setting. Sign up now and bring your creativity to life!
About the instructor
Soudabeh Badiei originally from Isfahan, started her musical journey at the age of 5 by playing the piano. Later on at the age of 8, she pursued studying violin in classical style with Hovik Baghomian. She also took lessons from great musicians like Ali Tajvidi and Masoud Hassankhani, and completed her knowledge of musical genres in traditional style. In 2005, she was introduced to play the traditional instrument of Ghayhak by Reza Abayi. Soudabeh also performed in different bands like Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO),“Khojasteh Band” conducted by Susan Aslani ( Dehlavi), and ” Hasankhani Band.“
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Instructor: Soudabeh Badiei
Grade Levels: Adults
Water Color class Mondays: 11 am to 1 pm
Pottery
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Unleash your creativity with our Pottery Class! You’ll learn techniques such as hand-building, and glazing. Guided by an expert instructor, you’ll receive personalized feedback in a supportive environment. Sign up now and start crafting your masterpieces!
About the instructor
Maliheh Moradi is an accomplished artist specializing in textured and pottery art with over a decade of experience. Recently, she transitioned to teaching at DaVinci Academy, where she shares her knowledge and techniques with students, drawing inspiration from nature. Additionally, Maliheh works as an event coordinator at Michaels, organizing community art workshops. Residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, her connection to nature fuels her creativity. Committed to community service, she volunteers at local pharmacies, reflecting her generous spirit. Looking ahead, Maliheh aims to provide classes that nurture creativity and personal growth.
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Instructor: Maliheh Moradi
Grade Levels: Kids
Thursdays: 4 pm to 6 pm
drawing caricature portraits
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In this drawing class, you’ll delve into the world of caricature portraits, learning how to capture people’s likenesses with a fun, exaggerated twist. By studying facial features and proportions, you’ll discover how to playfully emphasize characteristics for a humorous and distinctive effect. The class will guide sketching techniques and explore how to translate a real face into a captivating caricature.
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Afshin Sabouki has over 10 years of experience in the animation industry as an animator and character designer, specializing in classical and digital 2D/3D animation. He is skilled in Flash, Harmony, Maya, Softimage, ZBrush, Mudbox, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Afshin has a strong ability in 2D and 3D character design and a keen interest in caricature and cartoons, winning several international cartoon festival prizes. He is currently a freelance director, character designer, and animator at Whitecrow Studio in Vancouver. Previously, he worked as an animator at Titmouse (2020-2022) on shows like Star Trek, Lower Decks and Q-Force.
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Instructor: Afshin Sabouki
Grade Levels: Adults
Wednesdays: 11 am to 12:30 pm
Water color painting
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About the course
Immerse yourself in the art of watercolour with our Watercolour Painting Course! You’ll learn techniques like washes, blending, and layering. Led by an expert instructor, you’ll receive personalized feedback in a supportive setting. Sign up now and bring your creativity to life!
About the instructor
Passionate and experienced Graphic Design graduate with a strong desire to foster artistic growth through education. Seeking a rewarding position as an art teacher where I can leverage my skill in Adobe Photoshop, Corel, and Illustrator to empower students and create an inclusive learning environment.
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Instructor: Neda Alaeinejad
Grade Levels: Adults
Thursdays: 6 pm to 8 pm
Farsi Class
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Learn Farsi with our comprehensive Farsi Class! You’ll master reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll receive personalized feedback in a supportive environment. Sign up now and start your linguistic journey!
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Arianaz (Fatima) Mahvan is a Ph.D. in Persian language and literature. her academic career concerning Persian literature includes publishing numerous articles, three books and participating in various international conferences in Canada, France, Russia, and Tajikistan, to name a few.
She has been fortunate to spend a 1-year sabbatical at Cambridge and Leiden universities (2013- 2014). Concerning her educational background, she became the highest-ranking student in a Ph.D. graduating class. Also, she has been the recipient of several awards, including “The Farabi International Award on Iranian and Islamic Studies” and “The Ferdowsi Award” for both MA thesis and Ph.D. dissertation. Furthermore, she was granted membership in “National Elite Foundation.” In addition, she has several years of experience as an assistant professor at the university, for which she has received the best lecturer award twice.
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Instructor: Arianaz Mahvan
Grade Levels: Kids
Wednesdays: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Kids summer camp
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Calling all creative campers ages 5-12! Unleash your inner artist this week at Ambleside Park from July 22nd to July 26th. Led by instructors Sara Mahjouri and Farahnaz Samari, campers will explore acrylic painting, collage creations, working with resin, fabric design, and pottery making, all amidst the beauty of nature. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your child to develop their artistic skills, experiment with different art forms, and create lasting memories in a fun and supportive environment! Register today – spaces are limited!
Price and Serving
This program costs $395 and includes snacks and pizza.
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Instructors: Sara Mahjouri & Farahnaz Samari
Grade Levels: 5 to 12 years
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Calling all creative campers ages 5-12! Unleash your inner artist this week at Davinci code art academy . Led by instructors Sara Mahjouri and Farahnaz Samari, campers will explore acrylic painting, collage creations, working with resin, fabric design, and pottery making, all amidst the beauty of nature. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your child to develop their artistic skills, experiment with different art forms, and create lasting memories in a fun and supportive environment! Register today – spaces are limited!
Price and Serving;
129$ Daily
580$ All 5 Days
Kids Winter break camp
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Instructors: Sara Mahjouri & Farahnaz Samari
Grade Levels: 5 to 12 years
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About the course
Calling all creative campers ages 5-12! Unleash your inner artist this week at Davinci code art academy. Led by instructors Sara Mahjouri and Farahnaz Samari, campers will explore acrylic painting, collage creations, working with resin, fabric design, and pottery making, all amidst the beauty of nature. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your child to develop their artistic skills, experiment with different art forms, and create lasting memories in a fun and supportive environment! Register today – spaces are limited!
Price and Serving
129$ Daily
580$ All 5 Days
Kids spring break camp
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Instructors: Sara Mahjouri & Farahnaz Samari
Grade Levels: 5 to 12 years
About the Service
Birthday parties hosted by DaVinci Code Art Academy
Price and Serving
399$ for 8 kids and 18$ for extra head count
Birthday party
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2 hour and 30 minutes painting and fun
Pizza and Juice could be provided with an additional cost
Chess club
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Price and Serving
Beginner: 6 students per class, 30$ per hour
Intermediate: 4 students , 1.5 hour 40$ per session