Monthly Archives: April 2023

Here come the Spring/Summer workshops and classes!

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.

Auarts, Alberta University of the Arts

1407 14 Ave, NW

Calgary, AB T2N 4R3

phone: 403-284-7640

https://www.auarts.ca/continuing-education

Acrylic Painting Basics

Monday, May 1 – June 26

6:30 – 9:30pm

$355.00 & GST

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!

https://www.swintonsart.com

Spring/Summer Workshops
https://www.swintonsart.com/art-workshops-calgary

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.

Register at the above link.

Online with Lori Lukasewich

https://www.lorislukasewich.com

email me! lsl@lorislukasewich.com
$25/class, paid monthly

on Zoom [ instructions andl inks available. its easier- and Better! – than you think!]

Watercolour Ongoing Studio Class

Wednesday nights, 7-9pm

Acrylics Ongoing Studio Class

Thursday afternoons, 2-4pm