{"product_id":"beginners-drawing-workshops-calgary","title":"Beginners Drawing Workshops Calgary | Levels 1-4","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeginners Drawing Workshops in NW Calgary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ 4.8 on Google (80+ reviews)  ·  ★ 4.9 on Facebook  ·  5,000+ students taught since 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8851\/2303\/files\/IMG_7268.jpg?v=1754516731\" alt=\"Beginners drawing workshop at Grasby Art Studio in NW Calgary\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll take home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll learn — Levels 1-4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 1 | Value\u003c\/strong\u003e — discover the tools, techniques, and surfaces of drawing while completing a series of value studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2 | Form\u003c\/strong\u003e — learn a simple system that dramatically improves your drawing accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 3 | Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — use your tools to render rough, smooth, shiny, furry, and feathery textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 4 | Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e — learn systems to create depth and draw subjects convincingly in perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"372\" width=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8851\/2303\/files\/IMG_2395_863991ff-43de-4a8d-a1bc-e2dfdf3d27fe.jpg?v=1767068829\" alt=\"Beginner drawing studies created at Grasby Art Studio\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grasby Art Studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 years teaching absolute beginners to draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, semi-private classes in our intimate Studio B, with hands-on coaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA warm, welcoming studio — art is for everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible — take Course I, continue into Course II (Levels 5-8), at your own pace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat our students say\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Taryn L., Google review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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…\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Melissa H., Google review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFall 2026 — limited seats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall courses begin \u003cstrong\u003eFriday Sept 4\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSunday Sept 6\u003c\/strong\u003e. Studio B is intimate and seats are limited — reserve your spot today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevels 1-4 (choose Fridays or Sundays):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFridays | Sept 4-11-18-25, or Oct 30-Nov 6-13-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSundays | Sept 6-13-20-27, or Nov 8-15-22-29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevels 5-8 — runs in between, so you can continue straight from Course I into Course II:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFridays | Oct 2-9-16-23, or Nov 27-Dec 4-11-18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSundays | Oct 4-18-25-Nov 1, or Dec 6-13-20-27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:00 – 4:00pm (each workshop is 3 hours) | Studio B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo class Sunday Oct 11 (Thanksgiving weekend) or Friday Dec 25 (Christmas Day).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio B (Art Garden), 6520 Bowness Road NW, Calgary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Beginners Drawing Supply Kit is required; all supports and other supplies are provided in class. 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