Art Classes in Courtenay
Welcome!
I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to facilitate art classes in a community setting for over 25 years. I have witnessed much growth, learning and enthusiasm with my students as they start noticing so much more around them - many have continued practicing art long after taking a class.I look forward to creating with you!
2025 Art Class Registration
LOCATION: CLOUD 9 STUDIO SPACE: 319B – 4th St. Courtenay, BC (upstairs from the Butcher’s Block) (map)
Register for Fall Classes by September 6, 2025 and be entered in a draw to win a $30 gift certificate for Valley Art Supply in Comox.
Drawing: The Right Approach, for Complete Beginners
8 ClassesImprove your drawing skills with exercises inspired by Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards. Learn to see differently and enhance visual awareness. *No Class Thanksgiving, October 13*
$289 + GST
Drawing: Capturing the Human Figure
6 ClassesDevelop figure drawing skills by learning to capture contours, gestures, and values. Explore proportions and learn to depict drapery for added expression and movement.
$299 + GST
Drawing: Domestic Animals
5 ClassesLearn to draw animals with accurate proportions, capturing movement, and depicting textures. Explore composition and values while working from photos and drawings using pencil, pen, and charcoal.
$189 + GST
Drawing: The Wonder of Trees
4 ClassesIn this class you will capture a variety of types of trees; such as trees in different seasons or in the landscape. Other elements you will look at are perspective, movement, textures and how to draw leaves.
$169 + GST
Getting Started With Acrylics
1 ClassLearn acrylic painting basics, including how to mix colours and understanding colour relationships. Paint your own unique abstract piece based on these new skills.
$159 + GST
Acrylics – Understanding Light and Dark
1 ClassBuild on your painting skills by exploring colour values, transitions, and textures. Practice value scales and recreate values for a simple painting.
$159 + GST
Acrylics – Painting in Realistic Colour
1 ClassAdvance your colour knowledge by exploring intensity, mixing accurate hues, and creating a simple still-life painting.
$159 + GST
How to Paint Trees
1 ClassDiscover how to create your own tree painting from start to finish by exploring different techniques, planning a composition and learning how to mix a variety of natural looking greens.
$169 + GST
Destress with Creative Collage
1 ClassUncover personal insights, relieve holiday stress and enhance your creativity with this fun and relaxing medium.
$99 + GST
Artist & Instructor Bio
Tracy creates acrylic paintings in her studio in the Comox Valley, near the Puntledge River. She has worked as a professional artist and art teacher for the past 20 years. Her artwork is exhibited in many gift shops and galleries – she also has a successful online shop. Tracy is an encouraging, knowledgeable and thoughtful instructor who believes that art is an essential ingredient towards inner growth and self knowledge.
Creating and appreciating art gives people of all ages a chance to look at their life from a larger perspective. It reveals possibilities and also gives one the courage to try things a new way. Tracy
Questions? Please email tracykobus@gmail.com
What Students Are Saying About Tracy’s Art Classes
I really enjoyed your classes and learned a lot. Just even having two hours a week to do something just for me was so valuable.– Elizabeth
I’ve acquired some excellent, very helpful skills that I find have greatly improved my drawing. My frustration has been eliminated and now all I need to do is practice, practice, practice!– Sherry
Tracy brought out the hidden artist in me and that is her talent as a teacher.– Wink