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

Your instructor

The beginner workshops are hosted by artist McCrory Skuce, a graduate of AUArts (Alberta University of the Arts).

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
• Structured, step-by-step classroom instruction in Studio B, with a demonstration at every level
• 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 & New Year 2027 — limited seats

Fall courses begin Friday Sept 11 and Sunday Sept 13 — and the New Year intake (January 2027) is open now. Cohorts are capped at 17 easels and fall seats are filling — reserve your spot today.

Levels 1-4 (choose Fridays or Sundays):

• Fridays | Sept 11-18-25-Oct 2, or Nov 6-13-20-27
• Sundays | Sept 13-20-27-Oct 4, or Nov 15-22-29-Dec 6
• New Year intake | Fridays Jan 8-15-22-29, or Sundays Jan 10-17-24-31 (2027)

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

• Fridays | Oct 9-16-23-30, or Feb 5-12-19-26 (2027)
• Sundays | Oct 18-25-Nov 1-8, or Feb 7-14-21-28 (2027)

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

Every course runs four consecutive weeks — no sessions fall on holiday weekends.

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.

How to Register

1. Pick your Course — Course I (Levels 1–4) if you are starting out, Course II (Levels 5–8) to carry on from Course I.
2. Pick your Dates & Times — each course is four weekly workshops, Fridays or Sundays.
3. Add to cart. $380 per four-workshop course. No experience needed for Course I.

Prefer to book Levels 5–8 one workshop at a time? Drawing Levels 5-8 sells single dates at $95 each, with the theme for every date listed.