Adult Community Education | Art Classes | 3 hour class or 3-class series

This 3-week watercolour course on Thursday afternoons is designed to help you focus on a single technique. The use of just one colour (black) in watercolour paintings can boost visual impact.  Explore this timeless appeal in a three week series with Richard Wong, who will guide you through each step. Richard's classes are fun and relaxing, and suitable for all levels.

You can register for one class, or the series of three.

Your registration includes admission to the Gardens at HCP on the day of your class (last admission 3:30). Bring your receipt and arrive early to enjoy the grounds and be inspired by nature.

• Thursday Apr. 2, 1:00-4:00 PM:  Garlic
• Thursday Apr. 9, 1:00-4:00 PM:  Lobster
• Thurs Apr. 16, 1:00-4:00  PM: Heron

Register Online or call 250-479-6273

PLEASE NOTE: When registering, please first select whether you require supplies (+$10 per session.) If you bring your own supplies, there is no additional charge. A materials list will be provided in advance of the class for those who wish to bring their own supplies.

Fees & Registration

$50/single class; OR $150 for 3-class course package (students bring their own supplies*)

$60/single class; OR $180 for 3-class course package (includes $10 for supplies provided by instructor)

*Art Supplies required if you are bringing your own

• masa paper (several 8"x10" pieces). Option: regular 140lb watercolour paper
• Black watercolour: black - Richard will be using Windsor & Newton "Neutral Tint" in his demos.
• paint brushes (medium and small), pencil, eraser, paper towels, containers for rinse water

Registration now open for the Series or individual sessions here.

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Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography

“How I Became A Wildlife Artist”

This great adventure of mine started fairly innocently.
I spent a glorious 25 years with the provincial government of British Columbia working in finance and policy (Ministry of Environment). During that time, I came to appreciate our wildlife and natural environment, all so delicately balanced! Then it came time to retire. So I did.
My life as a wildlife artist started soon thereafter. With time on my hands, and a Christmas gift of art supplies (from my wonderful spouse), I enrolled in art classes (2010). First it was traditional watercolor classes. Then it was Chinese brush lessons. I soon discovered Japanese art paper, and my career (second) as a professional wildlife artist began. Learning to paint, especially watercolor, allows me to capture the very essence of wildlife and nature like no other medium. Much of our wildlife is affected to the point where we are losing them rapidly. So I do what I can to spread this message of awareness: to paint and capture our wildlife in beautiful, vibrant watercolors; to teach others how to do this; and along the way, to engage and connect people and communities through my love of art. This love has taken me to Australia and the United States, where I've taught, presented and shown my work (Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper). I now paint (professionally), teach and sell from my lovely home base in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Wishing everyone a very lovely journey as we embark on yet another wildlife/art adventure full of wonder, excitement and discovery!

Sincerely,
Richard Wong
Professional Wildlife Artist
Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper