Our Mission
Where Creativity Meets Community
DaVinci Code Academy is more than just an art school; it’s a vibrant hub for artistic exploration and personal growth in North Vancouver. We believe that creativity is a universal language, and our mission is to empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to unlock their artistic potential.
What we do
A World of Creative Possibilities
We offer a diverse and engaging curriculum that extends far beyond traditional art forms. Explore your artistic side with our comprehensive range of courses, including:
Visual Arts: Painting (acrylics, watercolors, oils), sketching (pencil, charcoal), pottery, photography: basic techniques, composition, editing
Performing Arts: Acting (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Creative Expression: Calligraphy
STEAM Learning: We integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) principles into our curriculum, offering courses like AI Art.
Language & Culture: Explore languages like English, Farsi, Spanish, French, and potentially others in the future!
Our Teachers
Our Passionate Instructors
Our team of dedicated instructors are not just skilled artists, educators, and technologists; they are passionate about fostering creativity and igniting a love for learning. They understand the unique learning styles of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring a fun and enriching experience for everyone.
Sara Mahjouri
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.
Farahnaz Samari
Farahnaz Samari was born in Iran, where she pursued studying Radiology after high school years despite her significant interest in Arts and especially, in painting. It was only after graduation as a Radiology Technician, when she realized that this is not the career she wants to pursue for the rest of her life, and definitely not to enjoy even a moment of it.
Jace Junggyu Kim
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.
Masoud Habibian
Masoud began drawing at age five in a family of artists. By 11, his talent was recognized by a supportive teacher. He specialized in Art in high school, 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.
Soudabeh Badiei
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.
Maliheh Moradi
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.
Afshin Sabouki
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.
Neda Alaeinejad
Neda Alaeinejad is a 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.
Arianaz Mahvan
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). Also, she has been the recipient of several awards,