Regularly Scheduled Art Classes
Ongoing, monthly classes. All mediums. All levels of experience and expertise Choose a class time that suits you!
| Monday through Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
- Beginner to advanced levels
- Ongoing study with a working artist/instructor
- Individualized instruction in a classroom setting
- Work in the medium of your choice at your own pace
- Work on the subject you love most
Instructors:
| Margaret Holland | Specializes in watercolour, oils, pastels | Wednesdays: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | |
| Nancy-lynne Hughes |
E-mail: nlhughes@hughesfineart.ca Phone: (403) 863-4261 |
Specializes in drawing, acrylics, oil, watercolours, et al. |
Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:00 p.m., 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Shawn Murray |
Phone: 403.651.9921 E-mail: drawnshawn@gmail.com |
Specializes in drawing, mixed media, printmaking, painting for young artists | Sundays: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Sherry Telle | Specializes in alcohol ink, watercolour, and coloured pencil | Mondays: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
Supplies are not provided or included in class fees.
Fees are $140.00/month based on four consecutive 3-hour classes per month.
Drop-in rate: $50.00 per class if space is available.
To register with these instructors, please contact them directly.
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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, Thursdays, and Saturdays | See specific times above. |
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Mary-Leigh Doyle E-mail: m.l.doyleart@shaw.ca |
Specializes in acrylics, oils, and mixed media |
Mondays and Thursdays | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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Doug Levitt E-mail: thepainter@douglevitt.net |
Specializes in oil painting |
Thursdays | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
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Melanie Morstad E-mail: melaniemorstad@gmail.com |
Specializes in acrylics, mixed media |
Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Cheryl Peddie E-mail: cherylpeddie@shaw.ca |
Specializes in acrylics, oils |
Tuesdays | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Ekaterina Podzniakova |
Specializes in oil painting |
Mondays | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
Please call Shawn directly at 403.651.9921 or by email at drawnshawn@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Instructor: Shawn Murray
Date: Ongoing Sundays
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $35.00 + GST per class
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.
Ongoing Monday Classes with Sherry Telle
Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Instructor: Sherry Telle
Disciplines: Alcohol Inks, Watercolour Painting, & Coloured Pencil
Times: Mondays 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $35.00 per class, signups are monthly
Mondays, April 24 - June 26 - Beginner Watercolour with Sherry Telle
- Create a smooth wash
- Work wet into wet
- Layer colour effectively
- Use masking fluid
- Lift paint and create texture, including how to effectively use salt, spatter & scraping
- Create watercolour art pieces from start to finish!
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Sherry Telle
Date: Mondays, April 24 – June 26
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $299.00
Casual Friday Art
Have some summer fun making art with friends!
June 9, 2017 – Loving Liquitex
Each participant will receive a Liquitex sample box, and we will play! Participants must provide their own canvas or board.
July 21, 2017 – Little Books
Matchbook size, eight-fold pamphlet. Participants must bring their own paper.
August 18, 2017 – Collage
Techniques for board and canvas using matte medium, GAC 100, and glue. Participants must provide their own board or canvas and collage papers.
Each of these workshops goes from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Limited to 12 participants.
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT REQUIRED.
$25.00 per session.
NO REFUNDS.
Summer Camps for Teens with Kelly Covert
Kelly Covert is an artist/art educator living and working in Calgary. Kelly began teaching privately in 2009 and has been running weekly classes, workshops, demos and summer camps every year since. She graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the Alberta College of Art + Design, majoring in Painting. As well she has just completed her Bachelors of Education Degree at the University of Calgary in the spring of 2013.
As soon as Kelly could hold a pencil she was hooked on all things art. She attributes some of her artistic skill to the fact that she took private art classes for the majority of her childhood and these classes provided her with the foundation to become the artist she is today.
Teen Abstract Painting Camp:
August 21st-25th 9:00 am – 12:00pm
Ages 12-17 – $125 – supplies not included
Interested in learning more about abstract art? In this 5 day camp students learn to create dynamic colorful abstract paintings that delivers maximum impact. Students will be introduced to new mediums and textures in their paintings. Each student will complete approximately 3 finished works of art while learning about the different techniques abstract artists use. This camp illuminates all the important elements of art, including color, shapes, line and composition. (Students will get a 30 min break so please pack a snack. If they are staying for the whole day please pack a lunch.)
Teen Character Illustration Camp:
August 21st-25th 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Ages 12-17 – $125 – supplies not included
Character illustration is explored in this 5 day camp. Students will learn all the essential techniques required to create a fully illustrated character. This course covers how to draw the head, torso, arms, legs etc, as well as how to develop a dynamic looking character through lessons on facial features, gestures and movement. If you love drawing and sketching your favorite characters from comic books or TV this is the camp for you!(Students will get a 30 min break so please pack a snack. If they are staying for the whole day please pack a lunch.)
Summer Camps with Kelly Covert
Kelly Covert is an artist/art educator living and working in Calgary. Kelly began teaching privately in 2009 and has been running weekly classes, workshops, demos and summer camps every year since.She graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the Alberta College of Art + Design, majoring in Painting. As well she has just completed her Bachelors of Education Degree at the University of Calgary in the spring of 2013.
As soon as Kelly could hold a pencil she was hooked on all things art. She attributes some of her artistic skill to the fact that she took private art classes for the majority of her childhood and these classes provided her with the foundation to become the artist she is today.
Kids Drawing Camp:
August 7th – 11th 12:30pm – 3:30pm
August 14th -18th 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages 7-11 – $150 supplies included
In this week-long art camp, students will learn how to complete several drawings from start to finish. All steps in this drawing camp will be covered as campers create a new drawing from life every day. Learning to draw correctly is the foundation of all good art and this camp will focus on the importance of technique and proportions. Student will start by doing practice drawings 3- Dimensional shapes, move onto fruit, flowers and end the week of doing a self-portrait drawing. For the self-portrait drawing students will learn how to draw all facial features including the nose, eyes, mouth and ears. (Students will get a 30 min break so please pack a snack. If they are staying for the whole day please pack a lunch.)
Kids Abstract Painting Camp:
August 7th – 11th 9:00am – 12:00pm
August 14th -18th 12:30pm – 3:30 pm
Ages 7-11 – $175 supplies included
In this week-long art camp, students are encouraged to explore all things abstract. This abstract painting art camp will introduce your child to the importance of color, shapes, line and composition. Students will be introduced to new mediums and textures in their paintings. Each camper will complete approximately 3 finished works of art. Creativity is explored to its fullest and fun is always a must! (Students will get a 30 min break so please pack a snack. If they are staying for the whole day please pack a lunch.)
Those who enroll for all-day camp will pay $300 – supplies included.