UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
- Learn new skills, complete a project, and leave with practical knowledge you can build on
- Scheduled sessions spanning a few hours, a whole day, or multiple days
- Generally hands-on and step-by-step
Students receive a 15% discount on art supplies on the day of the workshop! Come early and show proof of registration to avail discount. Discount does not apply to items already on sale.
Prices below are listed in Canadian dollars and do not include GST yet.
Magic Mountains Moraine Lake
with Heather Pant
Join Heather Pant and learn her techniques in colour, composition, lighting and depth as we create the Magic Mountains Moraine Lake using acrylic on canvas.
Students get both group and one-on-one instruction.
All skill levels are welcome.
Come enjoy a creative afternoon of learning and creativity.
OCT
19
Monday
6 pm – 8 pm
$10
Holbein, Legion Paper, and General Pencil Acrylic Family Workshop
with Kirsten Bollen
This Brand Ambassador Materials Workshop is a hands-on workshop for artists of all levels and experience from beginner to professional. Along with the instructor Kirsten Bollen, this guided workshop is a learning experience where participants have the opportunity to experiment with many different materials.
The Acrylic Family Workshop will focus on several types of acrylic paint, including Holbein’s Heavy Body Acrylic, Fluid Acrylic, Acrylic Ink, “Mat” Matte Acrylic, Colored Gesso, and Acrylic Mediums, as well as Legion’s 100% cotton Stonehenge Aqua White and Black papers, Yupo White paper, and an assortment of General Pencil materials.
Registrants get 30% off on Holbein products at Kensington Art Supply on the day of the workshop!
My Happy Place
with Jenny Baker
Discover the possibilities of palette knife painting in this step-by-step workshop with Jenny Baker.
We will use palette knives and brushes to apply heavy gels to give the 3D look of a beautiful flower garden. The colours are muted to obtain a relaxing visual.
Students are welcome to change their colour palette to reflect a fall theme.
Beginners are welcome!
OCT
24
Saturday
1 pm – 4 pm
$65
Watercolour Practice
Join artist Laura Gerein for a relaxed, beginner-friendly watercolour workshop that’s all about having fun and letting yourself play. This pressure-free session is perfect if you’re curious about watercolour and not sure where to start.
You’ll explore basic techniques, learn about different types of paper and brushes, and get to know a few helpful painting tools and accessories so you can make confident choices as you continue your watercolour journey.
Best of all, all supplies are included! Just bring your curiosity and enjoy the process.
OCT
25
Sunday
10 am – 4 pm
$145
Bliss Fox - Paint Along
with Connie Geerts
Celebrate the peaceful beauty of nature in this relaxing, step-by-step acrylic painting workshop with artist Connie Geerts.
In this class, you’ll create a striking portrait of a blissful fox with its neck stretched skyward, eyes gently closed, and the hint of a smile that perfectly captures a moment of pure contentment. This welcoming class is ideal for beginners as well as experienced painters looking to expand their acrylic skills.
Connie will guide you through every stage of the painting, demonstrating techniques for blending, layering, colour mixing, and creating the rich textures of the fox’s fur. You’ll also learn how subtle shading, expressive details, and thoughtful brushwork can bring personality and warmth to your wildlife portraits.
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautiful fox portrait full of character and tranquility, along with new acrylic painting techniques and the confidence to use them in future projects.
All supplies are included—just come, relax, and enjoy a creative afternoon!
Watercolour with a Palette Knife
with Sherry Telle
Join Sherry Telle in this fun session and discover a new way to paint semi-abstract landscapes. Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about palette knife techniques, you’ll learn how to use a palette knife with watercolours, understand the difference between transparent and opaque paints, and get tips on colour choices.
All skill levels are welcome in this relaxed, supportive session. Come out, learn something new, and have a lot of fun!
Thursday, Oct 29
Learn how to choose the best reference photo of your pet. Understand how to use a grid on a drawing and then transfer your chosen image onto quality drawing paper. This session builds a foundation for detail and proportion in your portrait.
Thursday, Nov 5
Explore the techniques needed to replicate various fur textures and the subtle details that convey your pet’s personality through their expression.
Thursday, Nov 12
Discover methods for building up colour gradually, blending hues smoothly, and using burnishing techniques, also how to create realistic fur colours and depth.
Thursday, Nov 19
Learn how to correct or lighten areas through lifting, incorporate backgrounds that enhance your portrait, and apply finishing touches for a realistic looking and easily recognizable portrait.
Pet Portrait Workshop Series
This workshop series is designed for beginner to intermediate drawing students who want to learn how to create realistic coloured pencil pet portraits. It is ideal for those transitioning from black and white drawing to colour work, and requires no prior experience in pet portraiture.
Students will receive group instruction along with individual guidance tailored to their projects, plus homework to practice between sessions.
By the end of the series, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of coloured pencil techniques specific to pet portraiture—layering, texture creation, blending, lifting, and the use of grids for accuracy—and the ability to create expressive portraits of their own pets.
Preparation Before the Workshop: Participants should bring multiple photographs of their pets to the first session to select the best reference for their portrait. This preparation will help maximize the effectiveness of the workshop from the start.
Join Holly McWilliams for a day of painting, history, and portraits as we dive into the timeless grisaille technique!
Grisaille is a fascinating way to create depth, form, and drama using only neutral and sepia shades of paint—just like the old masters did!
In this workshop, we’ll be painting a detail of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Virgin of the Rocks” — an angelic face and a timeless portrait from art history. You’ll learn the fundamentals of portraiture, along with how to use light and shadow to create a beautiful effect in your paintings.
Best part is, all your supplies, except a few brushes, are included!
Watercolours
with Ralph Temple
Discover the beauty of watercolour in this inspiring workshop with artist Ralph Temple!
Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn the fundamental aspects of preparation, composition, planning your painting sequence, and practical watercolour techniques.
Participants are encourage to work from a subject of their own choosing, making the class suitable for a wide range of interests and artistic styles. Every image has the potential to become a compelling painting, and Ralph will help you bring your chosen subject to life with watercolour.
Three Sisters
with Heather Pant
Join Heather Pant and learn her techniques in colour, composition, blending, glaze, lighting and depth as we create the Three Sisters iconic peak.
This workshop will be a fun filled action-packed group and you will enjoy one-on-one instruction.
All skill levels are welcome.
Come enjoy a creative afternoon of learning and creativity.
NOV
15
Sunday
10 am – 4 pm
$150
Gothic Textura Calligraphy
Want to learn medieval-style calligraphy but don’t know where to start? Textura is the perfect gateway into the world of Blackletter!
Join Maxie Peña for a hands-on workshop and discover the bold, structured beauty of Gothic Textura. In this one-day class, your calligraphy journey will begin with learning how to use the broad-edge tool Pilot Parallel Pen. We’ll go over the fundamental strokes and see how they work together to construct our letters.
Maxie’s methodical and detailed approach will guide you through each step, helping you understand not just how to form the letters, but what to look for as you practice.
This workshop is designed for beginners with no experience using a broad-edge pen. All supplies are included! You’ll get to take home your own Pilot Parallel Pen, plus worksheets for you to continue your practice at home.
Large & Loose
with Connie Geerts
Have you been wanting to go bigger and loosen up your style? Join Connie Geerts for an inspiring class designed to help you break through hesitation and paint with confidence.
You’ll explore techniques for getting your ideas down quickly and accurately while developing a bold, painterly approach. Connie will guide you through two large paintings—a warm-up piece and a work based on your own chosen subject—giving you the techniques and confidence to work large without overthinking.
Perfect for confident beginners or experienced artists wanting to loosen up their style.
You’ll have plenty of guidance, encouragement, and room to make the paintings your own.
with Jenny Baker
This is a two-part workshop, from 6pm to 9pm on
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Get inspired by the beautiful fall colours out in the Kananaskis. In this acrylic workshop with Jenny Baker, we will be using a variety of brushes and palette knives to recreate this piece.
This workshop will be a step-by-step instruction, using acrylic paints and heavy gel to enhance the finished painting.
Beginners are welcome!
NOV
26
Thursday
6 pm – 9 pm
$95
Join Bob Ross Certified Instructor® Tracey Leigh Crozier in this fun evening workshop! All supplies are included in this wet-on-wet class where you will be led from the beginning stages to a complete oil painting of a soothing mountain scene in just a few hours.
You will be shown in a step-by-step manner how to prepare a white gesso canvas with liquid white, experience the art of mixing colour and learn how to use different painting tools to create a happy little landscape.
Unleash your inner artist! Beginners are welcome. There is no previous experience required–just the desire to paint or learn a new skill and have a great time! As Bob always said, “There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents!”
DEC
7
Monday
6 pm – 8 pm
$10
Watermedia & Colored Pencil Brand Ambassador Workshop
with Kirsten Bollen
This Holbein, Legion Paper, & General Pencil Brand Ambassador Workshop is a hands-on workshop for artists of all levels and experience from beginner to professional.
Along with the instructor Kirsten Bollen, this guided workshop is a learning experience where you will have the opportunity to experiment with and learn about many different materials.
This Watermedia & Colored Pencil Workshop will focus on Holbein Watercolor, Gouache, Acrylic Gouache, and Watercolor Mediums, as well as Holbein Colored Pencils and MELTZ products. You will also use Legion’s 100% cotton Stonehenge Aqua White and Black papers, Yupo White paper, and an assortment of General Pencil materials.
Registrants get 30% off on Holbein products at Kensington Art Supply on the day of the workshop!
Ice Princess Happy Tree
with Heather Pant
Join Heather Pant and learn her techniques in colour, composition, blending, glaze, lighting and depth as we create the beautiful Ice Princess Happy Tree.
This workshop will be a fun filled action-packed group and you will enjoy one-on-one instruction.
All skill levels are welcome.
Come enjoy a creative afternoon of learning and creativity.
JAN
13
Wednesday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
Intro to Watercolour Workshop: Landscape Edition
with Yulia Tsinko
This unique workshop with Yulia Tsinko will introduce you to a fascinating world of watercolour landscapes. We will cover the following:
- Basic wash, wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry on dry watercolour painting techniques
- Expressive techniques with non-standard tools
- How to approach a landscape in watercolour
- Painting skies in watercolour
- Various techniques for simplifying and portraying trees.
Each student will receive individual attention to help you progress at your own pace. This workshop is for artists of all levels and no prior experience with watercolour is required!
JAN
20
Wednesday
6 pm – 9 pm
$75
Fearless creativity at its best! In this workshop, we will
- go through several introductory ink painting exercises that will focus on various landscape elements
- examine line quality, value, gesture, and composition while exploring a variety of expressive ink painting techniques
- learn a simple approach to quickly capture the gist of a scene in front of you
- examine various ways of creating rich, emotional images
- work on balancing line precision with freedom of mark making, experimentation and whimsical decorations.
This workshop is for artists of all levels and no prior experience with ink is required.
Papier-Mâché Comes Alive
with Margaret Cogswell
Papier-mâché isn’t just for the kindergarten classroom. It’s a dynamic and adaptable media that can transform a personal narrative into a playful sculpture.
Come join Margaret Cogswell as we explore accessible and basic techniques of paper-mache on the way to creating animals, rascals, and objects from your world or imagination.
This workshop will include step-by-step instructions on the process as well as discussions on how to combine paper-mache with other media. You can expect to complete one to two sculptures during the workshop AND have a lot of fun!
Self-Directed Online Course
$79
Beginner to early-intermediate
What artists will explore
- Understand warm vs. cool colour bias and how it affects your mixes
- Learn the foundations of the Double Primary System
- Discover how pigment behavior influences colour mixing
- Mastering Brush Techniques for Clean Colour Mixing
- Build a stronger understanding of colour theory that you can apply to your own paintings
Does colour feel like it should make sense, but your mixes keep surprising you?
In Mini Masterclass: Colour Mixing Foundations, Calgary artist and educator Holly McWilliams makes colour theory feel approachable. In this unique online course, you’ll explore warm and cool colours, learn what colour bias means, and discover how the Double Primary Method can help you make more confident choices at the palette.
This relaxed, self-paced course gives you a clear starting point without complicated jargon or pressure to get everything perfect. You’ll come away understanding why colours behave the way they do—and feel more ready to experiment the next time you paint.
Each lesson is designed to help artists develop confidence with their palette is ideal for beginner and early intermediate artists. Designed for artists working in oil or acrylic and no advanced knowledge of colour theory is required.
Self-Directed Online Course
$395
Intermediate to advanced, or serious beginners
Course highlights
- 61 lessons
- Instructor-led video training
- 174 pages of learning material
- 19 downloadable PDFs
- Practical colour-mixing education that can be applied directly to your painting practice
- One year access
- Online and self-directed
Have you ever pictured the perfect colour, then watched it turn muddy on your palette?
Mastering Colour Mixing – The Double Primary Method is Holly McWilliams’ in-depth, online colour theory course, for oil and acrylic painters who are ready to understand why their mixes behave the way they do. You’ll explore warm & cool primaries, transparent & opaque pigments, pigment strength, value control, and chroma — the essential building blocks of professional colour mixing.
What makes this course different is that you don’t just learn the theory — with step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on projects you see it in action and practice it yourself. You’ll complete two guided mixing projects that become permanent studio references, helping you long after the course is finished.
Along the way, Holly shares the real-world knowledge she’s gained from decades of painting and teaching — including the mistakes most artists make and how to avoid them. With her signature blend of clarity, humour, kindness, and refreshing honesty, she makes complex ideas feel approachable and even fun to learn.