Service Description

Session Title: Figure Drawing Live (Afternoon) Session Date & Time: Friday, January 30, 2026 12:30 AM - 3:15 PM Location: 7160 Fisher St SE, Calgary (Swinton's Art Supplies) Medium: Acrylic Level: Beginner to advanced (Any level) Audience: Acrylic is a great medium for middle and high school classrooms. Studio: #4 Parking Info: Lots of free parking in the front. Spare parking in the back if needed. The back door will be open. Maximum Participants: 12 Come to our professional development workshop designed to equip educators with practical tools, adaptable lesson structures, and creative strategies for teaching figure drawing in their own classrooms! Through guided demonstrations and targeted exercises, Alyssa Skilnick will explore foundational approaches to proportion, gesture, anatomy, and observational drawing—presented in ways that are accessible to a wide range of student skill levels. Live Model Included! All Supplies Included! Draw inspiration for new class ideas and create your own mini-masterpiece to take home with you. Instructor: Alyssa Skilnick Alyssa Skilnick’s classes are ideal for students who wish to deepen their understanding of classical art techniques while gaining the tools necessary to develop their own voice as artists. She fosters a supportive yet rigorous environment where experimentation is encouraged, but always anchored in a respect for process and skill.