Add One Art is a Vancouver-based creative art education practice offering mobile-first art classes for kids, teens, and adults. Founded in Vancouver, Canada, we focus on drawing, painting, and visual thinking through real artist-led practice.
Our programs are designed for students seeking flexible art learning, creative development, and preparation for top art schools in North America. Lessons are available on-site, online, or through mobile learning formats.
Visual arts include drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, video, design, and interdisciplinary creative practices. At Add One Art, students learn by doing — building skills, confidence, and portfolios through hands-on creative work rather than theory alone.
Understanding how humans first used images to observe and express the world
Learning shapes, symbols, and simple structures as the foundation of drawing
Developing control through tools, materials, and spatial understanding
How images communicate stories, values, and cultural ideas
Learning from nature, anatomy, light, and realistic representation
Breaking rules, exploring media, and developing individual expression
Understanding abstraction, experimentation, and modern visual ideas
Connecting art with design, photography, video, and digital media
Using technology, AI tools, and new media for future-oriented art practice
Our programs are designed for beginners and developing artists who want to learn art step by step. Students can start online, build strong foundations, and gradually explore advanced practice, portfolio development, and creative directions.
Learn the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and visual thinking. This program focuses on observation, composition, and hands-on practice, helping students build strong foundations for further art learning.
Explore digital tools, visual communication, and creative media. Students learn how art, design, and technology work together in contemporary creative practice.
Understand space, structure, and visual thinking through architecture and environmental design concepts. Ideal for students interested in spatial creativity and interdisciplinary art practice.
Learn creative thinking through fashion, materials, and visual storytelling. This program encourages students to explore identity, style, and concept development through hands-on projects.
Learn how visual ideas become meaningful brands. This program introduces brand thinking, visual identity, and creative communication through real-world examples.
Develop personal art projects and portfolios through guided practice. Ideal for students preparing for further art studies or refining long-term creative direction.
This class focuses on creating highly realistic portraits through careful observation, detailed rendering, and expressive techniques that capture personality and emotion.
Students learn skeletal structure, muscle groups, and proportions to better understand and draw the human figure with accuracy and confidence.
Acrylic is an ideal medium for beginners due to its fast drying time, flexibility, and ease of use. This class introduces basic painting techniques.
This class combines realism with creative elements, encouraging students to explore color, mood, and personal expression in portrait work.
A blend of realistic observation and poetic imagination, this course explores depth, emotion, and narrative in painting.
Sketching on toned paper introduces new visual possibilities, allowing highlights and shadows to work together more dynamically.
A youth summer program at the University of British Columbia, combining English learning with creative and cultural activities.
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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Founded in 1877, RISD is one of the world’s leading art and design institutions, known for its rigorous studio-based education and strong integration of art, design, and critical thinking.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Established in 1978, SCAD is a private, nonprofit art university offering comprehensive programs across art, design, film, fashion, and digital media with a strong professional focus.
ArtCenter College of Design
ArtCenter is a nonprofit private art college based in Pasadena, California, widely recognized for its industry-driven design education and strong connections to creative professions worldwide.
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Located in Vancouver, Canada, Emily Carr University is a public institution specializing in art, media, and design, and is one of the most respected art universities in North America.
University names and images are shown for educational reference only. Admission outcomes depend on individual portfolios, preparation, and university-specific requirements.
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🎨 Mobile art classes now available in Vancouver & nearby areas.
✏️ Trial sessions help students understand their learning path before committing.
🧠 Art education focuses on observation, thinking, and long-term creativity.
Add One Art offers personalized mobile art classes and
flexible learning options for children, teens, and adults.
If you are interested in a trial session, private lessons,
or simply want to explore how art learning works, feel free to contact us.
No commitment is required — just start the conversation.
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