Fine Art Workshops

Yuen is a certified Fine Art teacher with over 26 years of teaching and course designing experiences.  She has taught in Italy, Japan, and Canada.  She has been invited to teach in painters' guilds, artist in residence programs, and public and private schools.  She also offers workshops in her studio (Victoria, BC).  Her students range from novices to professional artists and educators.  Yuen's workshops are innovative and fun with excellent one-on-one guidance.   In 2013, Yuen became a Golden Artists Colours Educator.  

Testimonials:

Pat Tennant:  "I highly recommend a class with Chin for both beginner and more experienced artists. Chin has a very unique approach to art in her own work and her classes reflect her fun, colourful style. Her classroom set up is very modern and professional and the materials she provides you are artist quality, which is a real treat that also gives you good results in your work. A one day class is full of well thought out projects that everyone can complete successfully. The techniques she shared are ones that I continue using in my own art practice and I look forward to taking more of Chin's classes in the future. If you only have time for one art class this year, this is the one."  

Margo Cooper:  "For all those people who've said to me, I'd like to try . . . Take a class with Chin. I did! Chin is a very experienced teacher, who takes her time to explain things thoroughly while giving you the freedom to do your own exploration. Just being in her beautiful studio and soaking up the colours of her art is worth the price of admission, too!"

Bisia Belina:  "I took three of Chin's classes and LOVED them.  They opened a whole new world for me."  

Judith Walker:  "Firstly, I want to thank you for the class.  I totally enjoyed it--wore myself out--but felt totally inspired to keep experimenting and have some fun.  I especially appreciated your thoroughness and support. I loved the small focused class!"

Carolina Tudela:  "I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop and your hospitality.  I learned so much.  I love your style as an artist and a teacher.  Muchas gracias Chin.  I can't wait for the collage workshop."

Jennifer Pare:  "Wow, thank you Chin.  You are amazing.  I did not want the workshop to end.  Your awesome style and creativity has changed my life forever.  I feel inspired and blessed to have met you.  A big thank you from my heart." 

Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA):  Abstract Landscape with Acrylics (June 30 - July 1, 2018)

Workshops at Chin Yuen Art Studio

(No workshops are available currently)

You will learn to create fun abstract compositions by collaging cuttings of your own creation.  You will also apply the same composition principles to create a representational piece that tells a story about a topic you like: for example, music, friendship, nature, family history, self-portrait, etc.  The workshop helps you combine found objects, photography, painting, and drawings to create both abstract and representational compositions. There is plenty of one-on-one guidance, so students of all levels are welcomed.

Printmaking with Open Golden Acrylics 

Learn how to create monotypes (one-of-a-kind prints) with the versatile Golden Open Acrylics on the very popular Gelli Arts Plates.  Create your own stencils and compose effectively with a critical eye.  The possibilities are endless and you will find the process visually stimulating and fun. Choose to go figurative or abstract with one-on-one guidance from Yuen.  All levels are welcomed.

Where do you find inspiration? How do you start a painting? This course will offer you several exercises that will spring you into action.  React and paint intuitively and learn how to develop some of these intuitive responses into well thought out and effective compositions.  You will be using Golden Artist Colours acrylics and other compatible media.  This course can be repeated to further your exploration. There is plenty of one-on-one guidance, so students of all levels are welcomed.  

If you paint with acrylics and would like to learn more, this class is for you.  You will explore different acrylic products and learn how to make image transfer and acrylic skins.  Learn how to create exciting compositions by combining painting, collage, and printmaking techniques.  This course is open to intermediate to advance painters and will allow you to explore both figurative and abstract compositions.

More info:

• Enrolment or organize a private workshop:  please contact Chin Yuen.
• Watch Yuen's interview at the St. Michaels University, Victoria, Canada.