BEGINNERS WATERCOLOUR PAINTING WORKSHOPS CALGARY | Levels 5-8

Beginners Watercolour Painting Workshops | Levels 5-8 | Course II

Continue your watercolour journey with Grasby's. Our proven program supports new artists through a structured, level-by-level approach, letting you progress at your own pace. In Levels 5-8 you build on your understanding of colour mixing and wet, dry and combined techniques — exploring them in more detail and finishing paintings to a higher standard. The projects cover the planning, preparation, timing and layering behind popular themes: landscape, floral, still life, butterflies, birds, buildings and more.

Your instructor

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

What You'll Learn

• Essential colour theory and colour mixing techniques
• Approaches for different subjects
• Mark-making techniques
• How to combine and layer techniques into a finished work of art
• Proper brush handling and palette management

Fall 2026 Dates

Course II runs every second month, on Fridays and on Sundays.

Fridays · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• October 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2026
• November 27, December 4, 11 & 18, 2026

Sundays · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• October 4, 18, 25 & November 1, 2026
• December 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026

Cost

• $95 — single workshop
• $380 — full four-workshop course

Workshop Themes

• Level 5 — Landscape | Sky | Rocks | Water

• Level 6 — Floral | Still Life | Plants

• Level 7 — Animals | Birds | Butterflies

• Level 8 — Buildings | Boats | Bridges

Details

• Duration: 3 hours per workshop
• Location: Grasby Art Studio, 6520 Bowness Road NW, Calgary

What's Included

• Expert instruction
• An artist's station equipped with watercolour paper, masonite board, palette, palette knife, tape, spray bottle, references, water dish, pencil, eraser, wax crayon, hog's hair brush, sponge and other specialty tools
• Step-by-step guidance in a 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

How to Register

1. Pick Full Course II — Levels 5–8 for all four workshops ($380), or Single Workshop to book one date ($95).
2. Pick your Dates & Times — each single workshop shows its level and theme.
3. Booking more than one single date? Add each one to your cart separately.

New to painting or drawing? Start with Watercolour Levels 1-4 — Course I, no experience needed.

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