Monthly Archives: September 2024

Fall 2024 Teaching

Hi there everyone! I’ve had a restful and rejuvenating summer, and am now gearing up for a very full teaching season. I hope you find something you like in this falls schedule.


AUARTS, Continuing Ed classes

Acrylic Painting Basics,

Mondays, September 23 – December 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm

( no classes on holiday Mondays, Sept 30, Oct 14 & Nov 11)

$389.00

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 while developing your skills AND confidence in your creative potential. 
register: https://www.auarts.ca/continuing-education/personal-interest#Painting

Watercolour Painting Basics

Thursdays, Oct 10 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm

$389.00

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 dry-brush along with some tricks of the trade and gain skills as you work through projects.

register : https://www.auarts.ca/watercolour-painting-basics

Swintons Art Supply and Instruction


7160 Fisher St. SE

As usual here we have resumed our ongoing Studio classes in Studio 3, every Wednesday morning from 9:30-12:30 and afternoons from 12:45 – 3:45. Call Swintons at 403-258-3500 to check if there are spots available. There are also upcoming Workshops!

Design for Painters with Lori Lukasewich

Composition is the most important element in every painting. Good design is how we make it work.

Saturday, October 26, 9:30 -3:30

Sunday, October 27, 9:30 -3:30

$199.00

register: https://www.swintonsart.com/service-page/design-for-painters?referral=book_button_widget


ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS with Lori Lukasewich

Saturday, November 23, 9:30am -3:30pm

$99

Dive into the exciting world of acrylic painting with our engaging workshop designed specifically for beginners. Acrylic paints is known for their vibrant colors, making them an ideal choice for those new to painting. In this hands-on session, you’ll discover the unique properties of acrylics and learn how to use them effectively, from understanding their quick-drying nature to techniques. Our workshop will also introduce you on how to mix and blend colors to create harmonious and striking palettes that will enhance your artwork.

Huntington Pioneers ( 50+) is also ongoing on Tuesdays.
Beginners 9:30-11:30am

Intermediate from 12-3pm.

Call Candice at (403) 275-4294 to see if there are spots available or to get on the waiting list.

No new finished work just yet….

but getting closer.

Master study of Giovanna Garzoni’s Plate of Beans, by Lori Lukasewich.

Many of my students know that I discovered an old master artist that I had never heard of before, because she was a woman, of course, and I’m so excited about her. Her love of paint and the things she painted is so obvious in her work. Her name was Giovanna Garzoni and she was born in 1600. She could charge any price for her works , and the Medici did commission a number of her paintings. The above painting is my master study of her Plate of beans, which I had originally seen as an overblown and decolourized print at my local Earls restaurant some years ago. I was thrilled to find out who the original artist was. She has inspired me to a new series… not quite where I want them to go yet.

Works in progress…
My studio wall easel at the moment…