Beginners Drawing Workshops Calgary | Levels 1-4

Beginners Drawing Workshops in NW Calgary

Think you "can't draw"? That's exactly what these workshops are designed to change. For 15 years Grasby's has helped complete beginners build real drawing skills, one foundation at a time. In four hands-on sessions you'll learn to see like an artist and create drawings you didn't think you had in you. No experience needed.

★ 4.8 on Google (80+ reviews) · ★ 4.9 on Facebook · 5,000+ students taught since 2011

What you'll take home

Each level targets a core discipline of drawing — value, form, texture, and perspective. Complete Course I (Levels 1-4) for a comprehensive foundation and a portfolio of studies you'll be proud of, then continue straight into Course II (Levels 5-8).

What you'll learn — Levels 1-4

• Level 1 | Value — discover the tools, techniques, and surfaces of drawing while completing a series of value studies.
• Level 2 | Form — learn a simple system that dramatically improves your drawing accuracy.
• Level 3 | Texture — use your tools to render rough, smooth, shiny, furry, and feathery textures.
• Level 4 | Perspective — learn systems to create depth and draw subjects convincingly in perspective.

Why Grasby Art Studio

• 15 years teaching absolute beginners to draw
• Small, semi-private classes in our intimate Studio B, with hands-on coaching
• A warm, welcoming studio — art is for everyone
• Flexible — take Course I, continue into Course II (Levels 5-8), at your own pace

What our students say

"I've been taking art classes for only a few months at this studio (with very little prior experience in painting) and am thrilled with what I've been able to create with Teresa's guidance."

— Taryn L., Google review

"I love this studio for so many reasons… going at her own pace, guided by the instructors. I can see how much she's learned. I'm feeling inspired myself…"

— Melissa H., Google review

Fall 2026 — limited seats

Fall courses begin Friday Sept 4 and Sunday Sept 6. Studio B is intimate and seats are limited — reserve your spot today.

Levels 1-4 (choose Fridays or Sundays):

• Fridays | Sept 4-11-18-25, or Oct 30-Nov 6-13-20
• Sundays | Sept 6-13-20-27, or Nov 8-15-22-29

Levels 5-8 — runs in between, so you can continue straight from Course I into Course II:

• Fridays | Oct 2-9-16-23, or Nov 27-Dec 4-11-18
• Sundays | Oct 4-18-25-Nov 1, or Dec 6-13-20-27

Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm (each workshop is 3 hours) | Studio B

No class Sunday Oct 11 (Thanksgiving weekend) or Friday Dec 25 (Christmas Day).

Where

Studio B (Art Garden), 6520 Bowness Road NW, Calgary.

Supplies

A Beginners Drawing Supply Kit is required; all supports and other supplies are provided in class. The full kit or individual supplies are available for purchase at the desk on workshop day, or you can buy your kit ahead of time online and it will be ready for you on workshop day. The kit includes:

• Charcoal, graphite & pastel: willow or vine charcoal, charcoal powder, white and black charcoal pencils, graphite pencils 2H-12B, and white & black chalk pastel.
• Paper: Bateman paper.
• Mechanical eraser, vinyl eraser & sharpener.

Cost

$380 per 4-workshop course.

Reserve your spot

Choose Course I (Levels 1-4) or Course II (Levels 5-8), pick Fridays or Sundays, and add the Beginners Drawing Starter Kit if you need one. Studio B seats are limited — book your fall spot now.