Visual Arts Academy
Dr. Brass Visual Arts Academy offers instruction and exploration in multiple forms of art mediums including, but not limited to acrylic, spray & water colour paint, graphite pencil drawing, coloured pencil, textiles, pastels, floral design, 3-dimensional structures, special effects makeup, digital design, henna, and many more. Through these mediums, students will study themes surrounding pop culture, identity, the importance of place and social issues.
The Visual Arts Academy is based out of the Dr. Brass art room but will also be experienced in various other locations outside of the classroom such as galleries and outdoor learning spaces. Though the majority of our learning will focus on the visual strand of art, students will get the opportunity to spend time at a professional dance studio to learn the dance and drama strands of art from certified professionals.
Visual Arts Academy students will have various opportunities throughout the year to showcase their work and share their talents with their fellow Bears, their family, and the community through art walks and art sales, as well as continuous visual arts displays throughout the halls of Dr. Brass school.
This program is welcoming of all skill levels and abilities, only requiring a curious open mind, a willingness to learn new mediums, and a passion for creating.
Meet the Instructor
Ms. Kailee Trost
Kailee Trost is a University of Regina graduate who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, as well as a Bachelor of Education degree in Elementary. Kailee has spent the last decade working in youth care for the ministry, as an educational assistant within the Good Spirit School Division, and as a floral designer.
Kailee has studied both art history and 2-dimensional art at the University of Regina, putting those skills into practice mainly through the mediums of acrylic paint and pencil drawing. Her background knowledge in art history has taken her to some of the most prestigious visual art locations in the world including, but not limited to, Le Louvre in Paris, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Kailee’s love for visual aesthetics landed her in the realm of floral design throughout the last few years where she’s been fortunate enough to practice colour theory and 3-dimensional design.
Kailee’s current favourite visual artists include Christi Belcourt, Christin Geall, and Ashley Longshore.