Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College (KSA)

Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College (KSA) in Nelson, BC, is dedicated to graduating students who will be able to make a living through their art and craft studio practice in Jewelry, Ceramic, Fibre or Metal.

Our curriculum emphasizes studio skills, creativity and business practices and our faculty is made up of individuals who are practicing artists and craftspeople. Field trips, visiting instructors and opportunities to exhibit and sell work add to your student experience.

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Programs at KSA

Ceramic

10 month certificate

Gain instruction in traditional techniques such as hand-building, wheel, glazing and firing, along with technical, critical and design issues in contemporary ceramics and pottery.

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Fibre

10 month certificate

Learn traditional and contemporary textile practices which include weaving, felting, dyeing, and pattern making in both wearable and non-wearable contexts. The studio is moving towards better ecological choices with the usage of natural dyes and pigments.

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Metal

8 month certificate

Learn to design and create ornamental and functional work in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, using blacksmithing, fabrication and casting skills.

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Jewelry & Small Object Design

10 month certificate

Develop a high level of design and fabrication skills necessary for jewelry, while exploring your own concepts and creative expression.

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For more information on programs available at Kootenay School of the Arts, please email or call 250.352.2821 or 1.877.552.2821.

Apply to KSA today!

Admission to Kootenay School of the Arts is based on an interview and a portfolio review. Make sure you pay special attention to the portfolio guidelines when preparing your materials.

Additionally, you must meet the general admission requirements for the college and either apply online through the Post-Secondary Application Service of British Columbia (PASBC) or by mail. 

Take a course through Continuing Education

Kootenay School of the Arts also offers a wide variety of evening and weekend Continuing Education courses. To register, call 250.352.2821 or toll free at 1.877.552.2821.

Get Connected

New and returning students are required to attend Student Orientation at Kootenay School of the Arts at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at the KSA campus (606 Victoria Street, Nelson).

Once graduated, be sure to stay connected with classmates and faculty through the Alumni Association. Stay abreast of college events, alumni reunions, work opportunities and more!