BEGINNERS WATERCOLOUR PAINTING WORKSHOPS CALGARY | Course II | Levels 5-8

Beginners Watercolour Painting Workshops | Levels 5-8

Continue your watercolour painting journey with expert instruction from Grasby's. With over a decade of experience, our proven program supports new artists through a structured, level-by-level approach, allowing you to progress at your own pace. In levels 5-8, beginner artists will build upon their fundamentals, with the goal of creating a steady foundation to grow from. The projects are designed to familiarize participants with the planning, preparation, timing, and layering of watercolour techniques to confidently create your own art.

What You'll Learn

• Essential colour theory and colour mixing techniques
• Mark Making Techniques
• How to combine and layer techniques to create a finished work of art
• Proper brush handling and palette management

Pricing

• $95 per workshop
• $360 for the full course of 4 workshops (save $20!)

Course Details

• Duration: 3 hours per workshop
• Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Location: 6520 Bowness Road NW, Calgary
• Workshop Dates:  Watercolour Course 2 (level 5-8) is offered 6 times per year.  Upcoming dates are:

Level 5 - Feb 1,  Level 6 - Feb 8,  Level 7 - Feb 15, Level 8 - Feb 22 

OR

Level 5 - Mar 29, Level 6 - Apr 12, Level 7 - Apr 19, Level 8 - Apr 26 

OR 

Level 5 - June 7, Level 6 - June 14, Level 7 - June 21, Level 8 - June 28.

Workshop Schedule and Themes

• Level 5 -  Landscape | Sky | Rocks | Water

• Level 6 -  Floral | Still Life | Plants

• Level 7 -  Animals | Birds | Butterflies

• Level 8 - Buildings |  Boats | 

What's Included

• Expert instruction
• Artists Station equipped with watercolour papers, masonite board, palette, palette knife, tape, spray bottle, references, water dish, pencil, eraser, wax crayon, hogs hair brush, sponge, and other specialty tools
• Step-by-step guidance
• Supportive learning environment

Home Practice Supply Kit

Available in our online store or at the desk on workshop day:

• Paint: Quinacridone Red, Phthalocyanine Blue, Cadmium Yellow
• Brushes: Round #10 or 12, Script, Flat 3/4"
• Palette: free

Perfect For

Beginners who want to explore the beautiful world of watercolour painting in a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere and pursue levels 5-8 at their own pace.

Begin your journey as an artist with us!