PART-TIME STUDIES OPPORTUNITIES
Discover where to start, what to take next, and how your journey can lead to tuition credit and eligibility for the SPAO Path Bursary.
Youth ages 16–20 can now take SPAO’s Foundation Courses for free, including Digital Photography I and Darkroom I.
Have you taken a part-time class or workshop at SPAO? If so, you’re invited to submit work to the APEX Exhibition.
WINTER 2027 PART-TIME OFFERINGS
Non-vocational programming
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Group A Starts January 17
Group B Starts January 18
8 Sessions
Starts January 18
Mondays, 6pm - 9pm
8 Sessions
LIGHTING
Starts January 19
Tuesdays, 6pm - 9pm
5 Sessions
Starts January 10
Group A Starts January 16
Group B Starts January 27
6 Sessions
MASTERCLASSES
Starts January 20
Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm
8 Sessions
WORKSHOPS
Starts February 17
Saturday, 10am - 4pm
1 Session
Starts March 14
Sunday, 10am - 4pm
1 Session
March 19 + 21 + 22
Thursday, 6pm - 9pm
Saturday + Sunday 10am - 4pm
ONGOING
This project offers those with Down Syndrome the opportunity to regularly work on their photography.
DARKROOM
Starts January 18
Mondays, 6pm - 9pm
8 Sessions
Starts February 17
Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm
8 Sessions
Starts January 6
Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm
6 Sessions
Starts September 16
Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm
POST-PRODUCTION
Starts January 21
Thursdays, 6pm - 8pm
8 Sessions
Starts January 19
Tuesdays, 6pm - 9pm
6 Sessions
MENTORING
Through group activities, one-on-one sessions, guest speakers, and more, participants will set goals, refine their practice, and reflect on being an artist.
Join a mentoring group focussed on darkroom techniques led by Ruth Less .
We offer private mentoring sessions for groups under the mentorship of expert instructors.
Work with SPAO instructors on a customized private mentoring schedule that works for you.
These programs do not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005
Questions?
Contact SPAO’s Part-Time Studies Coordinator at part-time@spao.ca.
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Don’t worry! Please email part-time@spao.ca so we can put you on the waitlist.
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We’re pleased to offer private and group mentoring with many of our faculty members and instructors.
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STAPLE CLASSES
SPAO offers new classes regularly; however, below you will find a list of classes that we are likely to offer at least once every calendar year.
SPAO PATH classes, indicated with a star ✪, can contribute to a reduction in tuition fees up to a maximum of $5000 for SPAO’s College Diploma Program OR individuals who complete all SPAO PATH classes can apply for advanced standing (direct entry into year 2) in SPAO’s Diploma Program.
FOUNDATION CLASSES
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
DARKROOM
LIGHTING
Studio Lighting II: On-Axis Key + Fill
POST-PRODUCTION
PRINTING
ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES
MASTERCLASSES
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
EXCURSIONS
Photo Excursion II: Distance + Discovery

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