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. Attend a single workshop to explore one skill, or complete the full sequence (Levels 1-4) for a comprehensive foundation and a portfolio of studies you'll be proud of.

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 one workshop or the full course, 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

June 2026 — limited seats, starting soon

The June course begins Friday June 5 and Sunday June 7. Studio B is intimate and seats are limited — reserve your spot today.

Sessions (choose Sundays or Fridays):

• Sundays | June 7-14-21-28
• Fridays | June 5-12-19-26

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

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

$95 per workshop, or $360 for the full course (a 20% saving).

Reserve your spot

Choose the full course or single dates, pick Sundays or Fridays, and add the Beginners Drawing Starter Kit if you need one. Studio B seats are limited — book your June spot now.