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Adult Art Workshops

Calgary Art Workshops for Adults & Seniors. Stay in touch!

Adults & Seniors
Beginners & Advanced
All mediums

Art Palette with a paint brush through the middle.
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Paint the Clothed Figure From Life | With a live model!

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Experience the “joy” of putting brush marks on canvas... without labouring over drawing and measuring. We will touch on all the ‘simple ideas’ that Bobbi emphasizes in her teaching: “logical ideas” .. the nuts and bolts necessary to build a strong, beautiful painting; and ideas that will help take the mystery out of painting and add the magic you are seeking. Learn how to tell a story in distinctive brushwork and brave paint application, as we focus on putting our lovely model into her ‘space’ on our canvases. 

Some experience - Advanced

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October 12, 9:30 - 4:00 pm
October 13, 9:30 - 4:00 pm

Price: $199

Soapstone Carving 2024 | With Vance Theoret

Soapstone pieces carved into diffirent animals.

A fun and light approach to working with soapstone stone. You will carve your own piece of stone while Vance guides you through the process of shaping, carving and polishing, helping solve the challenges you encounter at each phase.  Each student will come away from this workshop with a finished piece and with a better sense of how to see and execute in the 3D. No skills are required other than to be willing to have fun!

Beginner - Advanced Welcome

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Price: $285

October 26, 9:30 - 4:00 pm
October 27, 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Design For Painters | Watercolour or Acrylic | With Lori Lukasewich

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Composition is the single most important part of any image. In this engaging workshop, we’ll jump into the essentials of composition and design, focusing on how these principles can be used to transform your paintings. You’ll explore fundamental concepts like balance, contrast, and focal points, and learn how to apply them effectively to enhance your use of space, color, and form.

Beginner - Advanced Welcome

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Price: $199

October 26, 9:30 - 3:30 pm
October 27, 9:30 - 3:30 pm

Land, Sea and Sky | Oil or Acrylic | With John Einerssen

Collage of landscap and seascape paintings.

The focus of this workshop is on landscape composition and colour. You will create oil or acrylic (your choice) paintings of prairies, foothills, and seascapes distinguished by a harmonious play of light and colour in a bold and realistic style. Jonn Einerssen works almost exclusively in oils and layering glazes to create a translucent and harmonious play of light and colour.

Intermediate - Advanced Welcome

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Price: $225

October 26, 10:00 - 4:00 pm
October 27, 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Printmaking Essentials - Relief & Mono | Adults & Teens!

Printmaking supplies with two prints of wolves.

During this workshop participants will create their own prints as Ashley Gaboury leads them through the basic steps of carving, inking, and registering prints. They will learn take-home techniques for both relief printmaking and creating monotypes.
Adults & Teens Welcome!

Beginner - Intermediate Welcome

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Price:

$90

November 2, 10:00 - 2:00 pm

Paint Your Favorite Dog's Portrait | With Bobbi Dunlop

Painting of a brown dog.

This workshop is for all levels of artists who wish to learn to paint a portrait of your favourite pet dog/puppy! We’ll simplify a complex photo using preliminary studies and exercises before painting a larger studio painting. We will touch on all the ‘simple ideas’ that Bobbi emphasizes in her teaching: “logical ideas” the nuts and bolts necessary to build a strong, beautiful painting; and ideas that will help take the mystery out of painting animals and add the magic you are seeking.

Intermediate - Advanced Welcome

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Price:

$199

November 2, 9:30 - 4:00 pm
November 3, 9:30 - 4
:00 pm

Paint The Portrait In Oil | With a live model!

Oil portrait painting of a blond woman.

Join me to learn about oil painting the portrait from life! In this 2 day workshop, we will be focusing on developing a block, working in mass, discovering what value means, the basics of colour and how to paint skin tones. This workshop offers an immersive opportunity for artists to explore the art of traditional portrait painting. It caters to artists of all skill levels, whether you’re a novice looking to acquire fundamental techniques or an experienced painter seeking to try something new or enhance your portrait skills.

Some Experience - Advanced Welcome

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Price:

$120

November 17, 9:00 - 4:00 pm

Paint Your Pet in Bold & Bright Colors! | With Dave Rogers

Painting of a puppy dog.

This workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate painters who want to capture their pet's personality through bright and bold colors. Participants will learn how to simplify their pet’s features and use a vibrant color palette to create an expressive and unique piece of art.

Beginner - Intermediate Welcome

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Price:

$199

November 23, 9:00 - 4:00 pm
November 24, 9:00 - 4
:00 pm

Acrylic Painting For Beginners | With Lori Lukasewich

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Dive into the exciting world of acrylic painting with our engaging workshop designed specifically for beginners. Acrylic paints is known for their vibrant colors, making them an ideal choice for those new to painting. In this hands-on session, you’ll discover the unique properties of acrylics and learn how to use them effectively, from understanding their quick-drying nature to techniques. Our workshop will also introduce you on how to mix and blend colors to create harmonious and striking palettes that will enhance your artwork.

Beginner - Intermediate Welcome

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Price:

$99

November 23, 9:30 - 3:30 pm

20 Paintings in 2.5 Days | With Doug Swinton

Paint brushes with paint on them.

Painting with an open mind. Learn to make bold decisions on the fly without agonizing over them.

What they will learn: From the reference photos I provide, you will learn to get over fears in painting by making bold decisions quickly. Using daring compositions and simple block-in techniques you will paint 20 paintings in 2.5 days with no fear.

Intermediate - Advanced Welcome

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Price:

$185

November 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
November 30, 10:00 - 4:00 pm
December 1, 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Calligraphy Workshop | Uncial alphabet! 

Calligraphy writing with a pink background.

This session is a two hour introduction to the Uncial alphabet. It is all Capitals and at a constant 30 degree pen angle and very upright. It is the script that was written in the 8th Century AD and is dominant in the Book of Kells. You may wish to look this up to have an idea of what this alphabet is about!

Instructor: Margaret Van Diest
Beginners - Intermediate Welcome

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Price: $39.95

Sunday, December 1, 2024
1:00 - 3:00 pm

Painting Fast And Furious | With Doug Swinton and Michelle Grant

Casa Buena Retreat

Whether you paint with laser focus high realism or you are an off-the-wall abstract artist these courses will give the building blocks and principles that relate to all forms of painting no matter what medium you paint in. 

While you're busy creating art, your friendly hosts at Casa Buena will be working hard, ensuring that your stay is a memorable one. Outstanding food, accommodations, and field trips will satisfy your desires for both comfort and adventure.

Intermediate - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:

Price: $2,800

January 8 - 15, 2025
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

All inclusive Art Retreat in Mexico

The Deep Dive | With Doug Swinton and Michelle Grant

Casa Buena Retreat Part 2.

This would be an even deeper dive. Parts 1 and 2 are for the most part completely different. Only the photography day would be similar. You may participate in the lesson again or if you choose you can stay behind and Doug will continue to instruct from the resort.

 

Whether you choose option 1, 2 or 3 you will learn more than your head can hold. this is Intensive learning but remember we are still on a holiday. Margaritas by the pool coronas by the ocean and the occasional stop at a taco stand will be a regular occurrence.

Intermediate - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:

Price: $3,700

January 15 - 25, 2025
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

All inclusive Art Retreat in Mexico

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