Plein Air Sketching
Leighton Art Centre, Calgary AB In-person 1 Day Workshop Sunday September 24th, 2023 10:00am - 4:00pm Learn the secrets of capturing nature scenery using a variety of techniques with watercolour and ink. This class will focus on a wide range of approaches for quickly capturing the moment with easy-to-transport supplies, as well as plenty of practical information on what to bring for your adventures! Students will be walking to different areas of the beautiful Leighton property to try different drawing skills and techniques. Registration: $85.00 (GST and Eventbrite fees not included) Learn more and register here. |
Beginner and Intermediate Acrylic Painting
Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane AB In-person 5 Week Evening Class Sept 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm Learn the basics of painting and start working on your masterpiece! Students will spend the first class preparing their canvas and learning what makes for a great image to paint. On the second class they will bring their choice of image and work individually on their pieces for the subsequent classes. Each week the instructor will demo the next step and have one on one time with each student. Students will take home their own original painting and the knowledge to develop their skills further on their own All Supplies Included. Intermediate Students will be coached through individual projects and provided with more targeted feedback based on their goals for skill development. Registration: $150.00 (GST not included) Learn more and register here. |
Intro to Letterpress
Alberta Printmakers, Calgary AB 1 Day Workshop Oct 1st 2023 10:00am - 4:00pm Get Started with Letterpress printing and try our new platen press! Looking for a quick and beautiful way to do relief printing? Using printing presses will give you the speed and flexibility to take your art to the next level. Compatible with Linocut printing, Polymer plates and Woodcuts, this class gives you the knowledge to lock these things up with lead type or on their own in their two user friendly presses! All Supplies Included. Registration: $125.00 Learn more and register here. |
Hand Coloured Linocuts
Leighton Art Centre, Calgary AB In-person 1 Day Workshop Sunday October 8th, 2023 10:00am - 4:00pm Students will learn the basics of linocut printmaking as well as techniques to add vibrant fields of watercolour to enhance their images. The instructor will teach students about composition, safe cutting techniques, as well as how to pull and hand colour prints. Participants will leave with a variety of prints, their own carved blocks as well as the skill to practice at home using basic art materials. Excellent for beginner and intermediate linocut students. Registration: $110.00 (inclusive of Eventbrite fees & GST) Learn more and register here. |
Beginner Linocut Printmaking
Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane AB In-person 5 Week Evening Class Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm In this class, students will learn the basics of linocut printmaking. The instructor will teach students about composition, safe cutting techniques and how to pull prints. Also covered will be information about choosing tools, ink and papers suitable for a wide range of projects. Participants will leave with hand pulled prints of their own design, their own carved blocks as well as the skill to practice at home using basic art materials. All Supplies Included. Registration: $150.00 (GST not included) Learn more and register here. |