Our Instructors

Our Instructors

Mentor Team: Academic background and senior teaching experience of famous European and American art schools is here to create high-end famous school education plans to meet the admission requirements of different majors in targeted universities.

David Alba 

Art/ Design/ Architecture/ AP Art Course

 

 

 

Received his Master of Architecture from the University of Toronto and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design (Honors) from the University of British Columbia.

– His teachings are drawn from his experience as an Architectural Designer and an instructor. He has enjoyed the opportunity to be engaged in architectural projects across a variety of contexts, from British Columbia, Ontario, Europe and Africa. 

– Has taught courses and guest lectured at UBC focused on art, design and architecture

– Passionate about providing effective opportunities for learning and development for a diverse group of students. 

 

Jan Appel

Oil Painting/ Painting/ AP Art Course 

 

– Holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Alberta and received master’s degree from Emily Carr University 

– Specializes in both oil painting and painting.

– Possesses a strong interest in art creation, painting ability, good professional quality, and love for art education-related work.                                                                                                                                                                                                          – A well-known local gallery manager, worked as an admission officer at Emily Carr University previously, currently teaching at leading post-secondary institutions, with rich teaching experience in art history, oil painting and painting. 

 

Dianna Bao 

Painting/ Ceramic arts/ Photography


– An artist and teacher with years of experience working in creative art and education industry. 

– Received her Master of Education degree from UBC in 2022, and she received her BFA degree from the Alberta University of Arts in 2014. 

– Dianna started teaching arts in 2010, and she has been working with various creative institutions like Rong Bao Zhai Art Education, Photos Unlimited Canada, Art Bank, and Calgary Chinese Private School.

– Passionate about painting and ceramic arts, her current research interest is in studio-based creative practice. She’s richly experienced in painting, pottery, and photography. 

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