Ongoing, monthly classes for artists of any medium and all levels of experience and expertise. Individualized instruction in a classroom setting with a workshop artist/instructor. Choose a class time that suits you! Work at your own pace, in the medium of your choice, on subjects that interest you most. Supplies are not provided or included in class fees.
Instructors:
| Lisa Roberts |
E-mail: lisa@kensingtonartsupply.com |
Specializes in pouring medium, resins, and mixed media. |
| Sherry Telle | Specializes in alcohol ink, watercolour, and coloured pencil. |
Register in store or call us at 403.283.2288.
To register with these instructors, please contact them directly. A one month minimum sign up is required under our independent instructors.
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Nancy-lynne Hughes E-mail: nlhughes@hughesfineart.ca Phone: (403) 863-4261 |
Specializes in drawing, acrylics, oil, watercolours, et al. |
Tuesdays 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm Thursdays 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm
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Mary-Leigh Doyle E-mail: m.l.doyleart@shaw.ca |
Specializes in acrylics, oils, and mixed media. |
Mondays and Thursdays 9am-12pm, 1-4pm |
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Michael Downs E-mail: tmdowns@telus.net |
Specializes in drawing and painting - oils, acrylics, watercolour, and pastels. |
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm |
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Melanie Morstad E-mail: melaniemorstad@gmail.com |
Specializes in acrylics, mixed media. |
Wednesdays 9am-12pm |
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Ekaterina Pozdniakova E-mail: epozdniakova@yahoo.com |
Specializes in oil painting. |
Mondays 6-9pm |
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Megan Ruhl Website: megruhlarts.com |
Manga Illustration and Drawing |
Sunday 1-4pm, Monthly |
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Connie Geerts Website: conniegeerts.com |
Workshop Format Focused on developing personal style in acrylic and mixed media, through exercises and working on series. |
Wednesdays 1-4pm, |
We require 7 days' notice before the date of the class or workshop you are registered in for you to receive a full refund. There is no refund available with less than 7 days' notice, with the sole exception being if Kensington Art Supply or one of our instructors must cancel the class or workshop. In this instance, the full fee will be refunded, or you may have the fees applied to another class or workshop. If you must miss a class or workshop, you may find another person to take your place and you are responsible to receive payment from them. In this case, please let us know their name and email in case they need to be notified about supplies required or other information pertaining to their class or workshop.
Skill Levels
Absolute Beginner: You feel lost and uncomfortable in an art store but you are enthusiastic and willing to learn the basics.
Beginner: You have basic drawing skills and some familiarity with a medium or mediums.
Intermediate: You can draw well and you are very comfortable with your medium. You understand the basic elements and principals of design (composition, value, and color).
Advanced: You have excellent drawing skills and you are confident with your medium(s).
Professional: You are a working artist
Please note – you will get the most out of art classes and workshops that are appropriate to your skill level.
Encaustic Painting & Collage Workshop with Liba Labik
Encaustic is considered one of the most ancient painting techniques in the world. It is a paint that is composed of beeswax, damar resin and pigments. Students will learn in this workshop about the studio safety, how to make own encaustic medium, how to create mono prints & photo transfers and how to use hot wax in combination with other materials to create mixed media artwork. Students will have an opportunity to create their own artwork under Liba’s supervision or they can choose from projects that Liba will have available.
To Register, visit: http://www.libaartstudio.com/pages/workshops-2017-2018
Level: All Levels
Instructor: Liba Labik
Date: Saturday, November 3
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $167 + GST (Supplies not included)
Connie Geerts - Developing Personal Style
Have you been painting for a while but are struggling to develop a style that is uniquely yours? The aim of this course is to help you uncover your personal aesthetic. Through warm ups and exercises, you will loosen up and combine your personal preferences with the inherent ways you lay down paint.
Over the weeks of this course we’ll continue on a journey to hone your style to more accurately reflect you and hopefully bring a greater level of creative satisfaction. You will have the time to immerse yourself and be well on your way to creating a cohesive body of work in your own distinctive style.
Level: Intermediate
Date: Wednesdays, Sept 12 – Dec 19, Weekly
NO CLASSES OCTOBER 31
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Price: $312 + GST
FOR FOUR CLASSES
Jean Pederson's 2018 4 x 4 Master Class
Are you ready to challenge yourself to an artistic journey towards destination self-discovery? Through one-on-one discussion, open studio painting and class discussion, plus individual challenges, each student will be encouraged to paint more meaningful and personal imagery. Who are you and how are you going to tell your story visually? Your commitment to embark on your journey, explore your process, and engage in an artistic dialogue will lead to inspiration, direction, and confidence within your artwork. This Master Class is a one-year commitment to yourself and your artistic journey.
Level: Intermediate – Advanced; participants should have a working knowledge of the mediums they choose to use throughout the year.
Instructor: Jean Pederson
Dates: January 26-29, April 27-30, September 21-24, and December 7-10, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day
Fee: $1,950.00
Please note: there is a waitlist for this Master Class series.