GRASBY ART INSTRUCTION
BEGINNERS ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS CALGARY | Levels 5-8
BEGINNERS ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS CALGARY | Levels 5-8
Go beyond the basics with beginner levels 5-8. These workshops suit beginners who have completed Levels 1-4 or have learned some basic acrylic techniques. Levels 5-8 build on the wet, dry and mixed techniques from Levels 1-4 while introducing methods used to render specific subjects: landscapes, skies, floral, still life, animals and buildings. Take only the levels whose subjects interest you, or take all four for a well-rounded technique base — each level deepens your understanding, expands your techniques and builds your confidence.
What You'll Learn
- Colour theory and colour mixing techniques
- Mark-making and layering techniques specific to each subject
- Proper brush handling and palette management
- Art fundamentals: form, composition, perspective, focal area, value balance, colour and mark harmony
Workshop Levels
You will use the wet and dry techniques learned in levels 1-4 and apply them to learn these common subject areas.
- Level 5 — Landscape / Skies
- Level 6 — Floral / Still Life
- Level 7 — Animals, Butterflies, Birds
- Level 8 — Buildings / Boats
Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 Dates
Fridays · 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- October 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026
- February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2027
Sundays · 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- October 18, 25, November 1 & 8, 2026
- February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2027
Thursday evenings · 6:00 – 9:00 PM (new for fall 2026)
- October 15, 22, 29 & November 5, 2026
- February 11, 18, 25 & March 4, 2027
Supplies
Supplies
We provide the surfaces you work on — canvas and panels — plus any specialty tools the class needs.
You'll need the Beginners Acrylic Supply Kit ($88). The kit is required — you'll use it in every workshop and for the practice work between sessions. Purchase it on workshop day, or buy it ahead of time online or in the studio.
Cost — choose your commitment
- $95 — single workshop
- $360 — full four-workshop course (save $20 vs booking the four workshops singly)
Class details
Details
- Duration: 3 hours per workshop — four sessions per course
- Location: Studio A, Grasby Art Studio, 6520 Bowness Road NW, Calgary
Studio A sits on the main level of our 4,000 sq ft art facility in NW Calgary, Bowness — natural light, and all the demonstration staging and equipment the class needs.
Who this course is for
Perfect For
- Students who completed Course I (Levels 1-4) or equivalent
- Beginners with basic acrylic painting experience
- Beginners wanting to advance their technique across a variety of subjects
- Adults seeking creative skill development
How to register
How to Register
- Choose your commitment — Full Course II — Levels 5–8 for all four workshops ($360), or Single Workshop to book one date ($95).
- Pick your Dates & Times — each single workshop shows its level and theme.
- Booking more than one single date? Add each one to your cart separately.
New to painting or drawing? Start with Acrylic Levels 1-4 — Course I, the basics, no experience needed. Fall Course I starts Sept 11/13/17; the New Year intake starts Jan 8/10/14, 2027.
Holiday weeks and scheduling
Every course runs four consecutive weeks — no sessions fall on holiday weekends.
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