Clean Reliable Colour for Painters @Swintons!! Who doesn’t want that?
I hope that sounds as juicy and interesting to you as it does to me. We just had to fit it in.
Demystify colour mixing, and make it reliable and consistent. Learn how, why, and when to mix colour to improve your paintings and painting experience. What whites work? When and where and what blacks to use.
Saturday, December 2 & Sunday, December 3, 9:30am – 3:30pm both days
Hi everyone! I hope you’ve all had as good a summer as I’ve had. I enjoyed plenty of time in the studio and have some really fun new works to show for it. You can check those out on my previous post here: http://www.lorislukasewich.com
If you don’t see it just scroll down from here because it was the previous post.
All the usual teaching venues will be active this fall, as well a a few fun Workshops. There will also be a Clear Colour Mixing Workshop in December that will be posted in mid September so I’ll make sure to let you all know when that is upon the Swintons website.
[Scroll ALL the way down for the Online classes!] so – here are all the classes and workshops:
Acrylic paints are so versatile and perfect for those who are new to painting. Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application techniques, and composition. Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application techniques, and composition while developing your skills AND confidence in your creative potential.
Watercolours can be challenging to work with, especially if you are new to painting, but understanding some basic techniques will guarantee success. Learn how to stretch paper, proper brush handling, how to work wet-on-wet or dry brush along with some tricks of the trade and gain skills as you work through projects. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
Swintons Art Supply & Instruction – Workshops are here!!
7160 Fisher St. SE
Calgary, AB T2H 0W5
phone: 403-258-3500, calll for info & registration!
Studio Classes Starting on Wednesday September 6 – Ongoing, Every Wednesday from
9:30 – 12:30 and 12:45 – 3:45
Supplies not included, supply lists available.
Want to learn a new art skill? Got any art projects that you need help with? Come and join a friendly fun ongoing Studio class where you can get the help you need. We also offer the occasional group project which you always have the option to opt out of, of course. its all pretty fun.
Fall Workshops!
ABSTRACTS! What? Why? How?
Sat, September 16, Sun September 17 9:30am – 3:30pm each day. $195.00 &GST
Intrigued by abstraction but intimidated? Come find out what it is, why we make it and how to make it – all in Acrylics. It’s easier than you think.
What makes a good abstract painting when you don’t know what subject you’re looking at? Good design is the key – and this is how we can get there. Colour theory, mixing, design and composition and some crazy technique stuff. Go to above link to register and to see the supply list.
Acrylic MIXED MEDIA Collage
Sat, October 14, Sun, October 15 9:30am – 3:30pm, both days $195.00
Acrylics are so cool because they do so much! Come and have a great painting experience as we collage, stamp, and splash paint on panels. Along with great info about colour and design we’ll be having the most fun just letting our intuition go with the flow.
Go to above link to register and to see the supply list
Sketchbooking Sunday, November 5
9:30am – 3:30pm $95 The more you do this, the faster your skills build, no kidding. Use it for journalling, practicing techniques, planning projects, whatever you like. Keeping a sketchbook is a terrific tool for improving all your art work. Which materials work best, how to begin, proceed and advance. Let’s get into it!!
Go to above link to register and to see the supply list
After my last exhibit at Christine Klassen Gallery in May of 2022 – Nature of Reality – which was a lovely show with beautiful paintings, I realized that I wasn’t feeling the strength of connection to realism as much as I had been for so so very long. I didn’t really know how to go forward, so I started playing around in a sketchbook. I’ve now completed 6 of the first of my new series I’m calling Intersections/Integrations. They are Mixed Media works using primarily acrylics and collage, and whatever else takes my fancy. I have fallen back in love with playing with surfaces and textures so these are not as magical in a photo as they are in real life. They are now at Christine Klassen Gallery. I hope you go to see them and that you enjoy them.
Here are my Spring/Summer art workshop & class offerings. I hope you can find something here that really suits you! Sorry for the short lead time – thanks covid!
Remember to scroll down to see everything available, including my online classes!
I hope you also feel free to let me know if there’s a particular class or course or workshop that you’d like to take from me that you don’t see listed, I’m always happy to figure something out.
Acrylic paints are so versatile and perfect for those who are new to painting. Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application techniques, and composition. Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application techniques, and composition while developing your skills AND confidence in your creative potential.
See website for supply list.
Sketchbook Drawing Week
5 days, Monday, July 24 – Friday July 28
!0am – 4pm
$505.00 + GST
Your sketchbook is a place to work out ideas, collect your thoughts, hone your drawing skills, and be as a source of inspiration. Maintaining a daily sketchbook practice can boost your creativity and increase your productivity. Your instructor will work with you to create daily challenges and discuss how to keep up your practice, even on really busy days. You will sketch out and about Calgary and develop your ability to work on location. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. Its a beautiful week full of the pleasure of drawing.
Register at the link above. [ you’ll also see your supply list there.]
Swinton’s Art Supplies and Instruction
7160 Fisher St. SE
Calgary, AB T2H 0W5
phone: 403-258-3500, calll for info & registration!
Sketchbooking Saturday, April 29 9:30am – 3:30pm $95 The more you do this, the faster your skills build, no kidding. Use it for journalling, practicing techniques, planning projects, whatever you like. Keeping a sketchbook is a terrific tool for improving all your art work. Which materials work best, how to begin, proceed and advance. Let’s get into it!!
Go to above link to register and to see the supply list
ABSTRACTS! What? Why? How? Sat, May 27, Sun, May 28 9:30am – 3:30pm each day. $210.00
Intrigued by abstraction but intimidated? Come find out what it is, why we make it and how to make it – all in Acrylics. It’s easier than you think.
What makes a good abstract painting when you don’t know what subject you’re looking at? Good design is the key – and this is how we can get there. Colour theory, mixing, design and composition and some crazy technique stuff. Go to above link to register and to see the supply list.
Acrylic MIXED MEDIA Collage Sat, June 24, Sun, June 25 9:30am – 3:30pm, both days $210.00
Acrylics are so cool because they do so much! Come and have a great painting experience as we collage, stamp, and splash paint on panels. Along with great info about colour and design we’ll be having the most fun just letting our intuition go with the flow.
Go to above link to register and to see the supply list
Studio Classes [ until June 28, back again on Sept 6 – with possible classes in August on Wed mornings from 9:30 – 12:30]
Ongoing, Every Wednesday from
9:30 – 12:30 and 12:45 – 3:45
Supplies not included, supply lists available.
Want to learn a new art skill? Got any art projects that you need help with? Come and join a friendly fun ongoing Studio class where you can get the help you need. We also offer the occasional group project which you always have the option to opt out of, of course. its all pretty fun.
Time to get back to learning!! Here are my Fall teaching offerings! Hope you can find something that you think you’d love! Remember to SCROLL down to see all the options!
Acrylic paints are so versatile and perfect for those who are new to painting. Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application techniques, and composition. Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application techniques, and composition while developing your skills AND confidence in your creative potential.
See website for supply list.
Watercolour Painting Basics
Thursday, October 6 – November 24
6:30 – 9:30pm
$355.00 & GST
Watercolours can be challenging to work with, especially if you are new to painting, but understanding some basic watercolour handling and techniques will guarantee success. Learn how to stretch paper, proper brush handling, how to work wet-on-wet or drybrush along with some tricks of the trade and gain skills as you work through projects.
See website for supply list
Swinton’s Art Supplies and Instruction
7160 Fisher St. SE
Calgary, AB T2H 0W5
phone: 403-258-3500 – call for info and registration!
Want to learn a new art skill? Got any art projects that you need help with? Come and join a friendly fun ongoing Studio class where you can get the help you need. We also offer the occasional group project which you always have the option to opt out of, of course. its all pretty fun.
Huntington Pioneers
located in the Huntington hills community Association, Lower level
520 778 Ave, NW
Calgary, AB T2K 0S2
phone: 403-275-4294 – call for info and registration!
If you’re over 55 and are wanting to learn about art or develop some art skills or just want a friendly place to hang out and make cool things, join us! We have a fantastic time!
11 x 11″ Oil & Alkyd on Canvas $1300.00Cdn Unframed @CKG
From the Nature of Reality Exhibit @CKG in April/May
With all the weirdness of covid sort of, but not really past, tons of teaching and having had my wonderful exhibit at CKG in April/May, I’m relieved to have been mostly in the studio this summer trying to figure out my next phase. That always happens after I finish any body of work for a show.
I’m getting more clarity and energy, my vision is starting to form for the next big bunch of realist oil paintings. And I continue to work at my watercolour portraits and flowers – trying to find my voice there as well, so to speak.
Stat tuned for upcoming classes, workshops and even a possible new sales venue. So exciting!
Hi everyone! It’s been a long weird time all through covid, but Art goes on always. Here are the course and workshop offerings for Fall 2021!
As usual you can find me for ongoing in person Studio Classes at Swinton’s Art and Supplies, Studio 3, 7160 Fisher Street SE, Calgary AB, call 403-258-3500 to register, on Wednesdays 9:30am – 12:30pm and 12:45pm – 3:45pm.
edit! Oops! Forgot a couple of important classes! I have 2 Ongoing Online classes that some people are loving. Watercolour class on Wednesday nights from 7-9pm, and Acrylics class on Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm. $25/class, paid by eTransfer to lsl@lorislukasewich.com, monthly. This is a really nice option, especially during this horrible 4th wave of covid. You will need to download the Zoom app – free – onto your computer or iPad. I have further instructions if you are curious about signing up. just email me.
I’m changing venues for my in person Workshops. we will be presenting those through the Huntington Pioneers Association at the Huntington Hills Community Centre. You can contact me directly to register for those.
I will be posting more for Winter and Spring just around Christmas, so watch for that.
And now, here is what’s coming up this Fall!
We will require a proof of double vaccination for all in person classes.
[one time thing]
ONLINE! On Zoom!
Simple Flowers in Watercolour with 3 Colours
Saturday, October 16, 9:30 – 4
$95
Simplifying flower forms and expressing their beauty in as loose a way as we can and using 3 colours to do it. Gorgeous!
E-Transfer the fee to lsl@lorislukasewich.com to register. Shortly after that you will receive your Supply list and Course Outline.
Zoom is free for students to sign up for. If you need an info sheet about how to do it I can send that to you, just ask me. Its a better experience than I thought it would be once you get the hang of it.
Reconnect with Drawing Freedom – on Zoom!
Saturday. December 18
9:30 – 4
$95
No kid under 6 years old thinks they can’t draw. Or sing or dance or paint. I’ve taught art for over 20 years and I see folks all the time who are intimidated by drawing. I’ve also taught a Children’s Book illustration Course for a very long time. I’ve had an idea to combine my experiences with those things and offer a way into drawing freedom – or a least fun. Let’s get back to drawing like our inner 4 year olds did and have some fun doing it.
The last time I gave this workshop we had such blast. Seriously fun and not quite what you’d expect. Everyone was drawing like crazy by the end!
E-Transfer the fee to lsl@lorislukasewich.com to register. Shortly after that you will receive your Supply list and Course Outline.
Zoom is free for students to sign up for. If you need an info sheet about how to do it I can send that to you, just ask me. Its a better experience than I thought it would be once you get the hang of it.
In Person Workshops @ Huntington Pioneers @ Huntington Hills community Association
520 78 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Abstract Art! What, Why, and How!
Saturday, November 20 & Sunday November 21
9:30am – 4pm, both days
$185.00
Have you ever wondered why Abstract art is a thing? Been too intimidated by it? Then this workshop will give you a better understanding and actually help you become a better painter at the same time, no matter your preferred genre. This one is geared towards water media, but the concepts work with oils as well.
E-Transfer the fee to lsl@lorislukasewich.com to register. Shortly after that you will receive your Supply list and Course Outline.
Zoom is free for students to sign up for. If you need an info sheet about how to do it I can send that to you, just ask me. Its a better experience than I thought it would be once you get the hang of it.
Charcoal Portraits of Adults
Saturday, January 15 & Sunday, January 16
9:30 – 4, both days
$185.00
Learning a wonderfully forgiving charcoal technique, we will learn about adult facial
proportions – a great little map for placing adult features and building a likeness.
E-Transfer the fee to lsl@lorislukasewich.com to register. Shortly after that you will receive your Supply list and Course Outline.
Zoom is free for students to sign up for. If you need an info sheet about how to do it I can send that to you, just ask me. Its a better experience than I thought it would be once you get the hang of it.
For the next little while this site will be Under Construction. I will announce on Social Media and to my Mailing List when the reconstruction of this sadly ailing site is done! I’m so looking forward to the total refreshment and brand new capabilities of the new look.
In the meantime, all the menu items to the left have drop downs, and they do work, so please go there to find what you’re looking for, or use the search function. I hope you enjoy your visit to my page.
While I’m happy to see the end of 2020, I’m also grateful for the experience of being able to teach online, which has connected and reconnected me with so many of you! I’ve really enjoyed the online experience.
So, as we end the old year, this is a note to let you know where I’m starting off in the New Year.
We will continue the ongoing online Studio Classes on Zoom, where you can paint what you want with my guidance and you can suggest projects or techniques that I can then give lessons on. As always you don’t have to do the project you can just paint what you like with help from me as you need it. $25/ class paid monthly. So January has 4 Wednesdays and 4 Thursdays, so the price will be $100. There are 2 of these classes, Wednesday evenings 7-9pm[Mostly watercolour] and Thursday afternoons 2-4pm [ a mix of acrylics and watercolour] so you can do any makeups in the other when you can. we can also add oil painting to any class if you want that. eTransfer to lukasewichlori@gmail.com
It has been suggested to me that I move the in person Abstract: What, Why, How workshop that I was going to give live at Swintons to a one day Saturday workshop which I will do. That info will be down at the bottom of this email.
I will be planning the next 6 months worth of Saturday workshops in the next 2 weeks, so if you have any requests for subjects or techniques that you’d like to know more about, please let me know in the next couple of weeks and I’ll see what I can put together.
Whether you sign up for something or you don’t, I wish you a great New Year full of health, wealth, wisdom and love.
Hi everyone! Welcome to the page of ALL new Fall classes, courses and workshops that I will be teaching coming up. I hope you find something to interest you so you can sharpen up your art skills during these weird times.
Compositions in Complements
Colour Theory for Painters TOTALLY NEW VENUE!! Thursday evenings, 6 – 9pm at Studio Vasquez-MacKay Suite 100, 441 5 Avenue, SW September 10-October 8 $210.00 In Person! Masks are mandatory and Social Distancing requirements and cleaning protocols will be in place..
Learn the basic fundamentals of colour theory in a course designed to simplify and enhance your painting practice. Colour is a vital component of the painting process. Using a Six Colour Single Pigment System you will work through a series of charts and exercises that will deepen your understanding of how colour is essential to your works effect and success.
AUArts Acrylics 1 – ONLINE Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9:30 October 13 – December 15 Online!!
$385.00 Special Fall Price
What is it, how does it work, and how do I use it? This course is everything you need to know to get serious about painting in acrylics. Basic fundamentals through the specifics of different genres. By the time we are through you should have enough working knowledge to get going on your own.
Wednesday Mornings, 9am – 12pm, starting September 2 Monday Afternoons, 12:30 – 3:30, starting September 14
In Person – Masks are mandatory and Social Distancing requirements and cleaning protocols will be in place
Your choice of mediums and subjects. Once you understand the fundamentals then you paint what you want and I help you.From time to time we do group exercises, which you can totally opt out of if you want. Ongoing interesting info about art. artists, art materials, making art and pretty much anything else todo with art. Pretty fun.
Call 403-258-3500 for more information and to register.
Mixed Media Flower Fun @ Swinton’s Saturday & Sunday, November 28 & 29, 9am – 4pm
$210
In Person. Masks are mandatory and Social Distancing requirements and cleaning protocols will be in place.
Using Acrylics, inks and various mark making tools we will make up flowers and arrangements using our intuition and imagination. Yes, its really fun!
For more information, supply lists and registration please go to:
In Person – Masks are mandatory and Social Distancing requirements and cleaning protocols will be in place.
Intrigued by abstraction but intimidated? come and fins out what it is, why we make it and how to make it – all in acrylics. Its easier than you think.
Glazing, Layering and Creating Form in Watercolour – ONLINE
Online! 1 Day Workshop with Lori on Zoom! Saturday, September 26, 9:30am – 3:30pm
$85
Just what the title says – if you’ve ever wondered how to make convincing form in a watercolour painting then this workshop will really help.
You will receive the Supply list and Course Outline, and instructions for using Zoom, when once you eTransfer $85 to lsl@lorislukasewich.com
Drawing with a Brush – ONLINE
Online! 1 Day Workshop with Lori on Zoom! Saturday, October 24 26, 9;30am – 3:30pm
$85
In ink or watercolour. Come along with me as I practice an alternate form of drawing and adapt my drawing style.
You will receive the Supply list and Course Outline, and instructions for using Zoom, once you eTransfer $85 to lsl@lorislukasewich.com
Old Time Fairy Tale Illustration – ONLINE Pen & Ink & Watercolour
Online 1 Day workshop with Lori on Zoom Saturday, December 5, 9am – 3:30pm
$85
Using a technique favoured by the famous illustrators Rackham and Dulac, create a little piece of romance or adventure.
You will receive the Supply List, course outline and instructions for using Zoom, once you eTransfer $85 to lsl@lorislukasewich.com
ONGOING STUDIO CLASSES ONLINE – with Lori on Zoom
You paint what you want with my help. Occasional exercise for all – that you can totally opt out of. Lots of info about art, art materials, art techniques, artists and just about anything about art. And – yes. its FUN!!
$25/class, payable monthly on the last class of the previous month. Makeups available.
