Classes | Kensington Art Supply

Ongoing Art Classes

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.

Independent Instructors

To register with these instructors, please contact them directly. A one month minimum sign up is required under our independent instructors.

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
Mary-Leigh Doyle E-mail: m.l.doyleart@shaw.ca	Specializes in acrylics, oils, and mixed media.	Mondays and Thursdays 9am-12pm, 1-4pm
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
Melanie Morstad E-mail: melaniemorstad@gmail.com	Specializes in acrylics, mixed media.	Wednesdays 9am-12pm
Ekaterina Pozdniakova E-mail: epozdniakova@yahoo.com	Specializes in oil painting.	Mondays 6-9pm
Megan Ruhl Website: megruhlarts.com	Manga Illustration, drawing and watercolour.	Sunday 1-4pm, Monthly
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
David Kitler davidkitler.com	Specializes in drawing, and acrylics.	Thursdays 6-9pm Fridays 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.

FCA Paint-Ins

Posted on January 22, 2019 by megan

FCA Calgary is hosting Paint In sessions on the first and third Thursday of the month at Kensington Art Supply, from January until June, 2019. Bring your own art supplies in the medium of your choice and work on your own project in the company of fellow artists. Artists Susan Woolgar or Ingrid Christensen will be on hand to provide one-on-one guidance as you develop your painting.

Kensington Art Supply is also offering participants 15% off any art supplies purchased during the session.

Open to both FCA Calgary members and non-members.

Drop Ins and cash/cheque payments will NOT be accepted at the event. Please register online.

Level: All Levels

Instructor: Sharon Woolgar or Ingrid Christensen

Date: First and third Thursdays, January 17 – June 20, 2019

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cost: $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers +GST

January 17 – with Susan Woolgar

February 7 – with Susan Woolgar

February 21 – with Susan Woolgar

March 7 – with Ingrid Christensen

March 21 – with Susan Woolgar

April 4 – with Susan Woolgar

April 18 – with Susan Woolgar

May 2 – with Ingrid Christensen

May 16 – with Ingrid Christensen

June 6 – with Susan Woolgar

June 20 – with Susan Woolgar

Ongoing Classes with David Kitler

Posted on December 17, 2018 by joel

Kensington Art Supply is pleased to welcome David Kitler to its roster of ongoing art instructors!

If you struggle with a pencil or brush, this is the class for you! Learn to draw ANY subject in ink, graphite, coloured pencil, pastel, and how to “draw with a brush.”

David has been a professional artist and instructor for over 25 years. His work and techniques have been featured in numerous art publications: Northlight Books, International Artist magazine, The Artist’s Magazine, and Arabella.

Students of all levels are welcome!

See examples of David’s work at http://davidkitler.com

Level: All levels

Instructor: David Kitler

Dates: Thursdays, 6- 9 pm, Fridays, 1-4 pm

To register, please contact David at kitler@davidkitler.com

Jean Pederson's 2018 4 x 4 Master Class

Posted on August 14, 2017 by allie

Meet 4 days 4 times throughout the year for personal artistic growth.

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.