6520 Bowness Road NW Calgary, info@grasbyartstudio.com

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ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS IN NW CALGARY 

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Attend our open studio and create personal art projects with coaching from an instructor.   Let us help you learn important art fundamentals and ensure you achieve a high standard of care in your work.  The art is created in a supportive, semi-private classroom.   Drop-in to give it a try,  or book a seat in a given timeslot for one month.

  • LEARN  painting and drawing fundamentals
  • RECEIVE  personalized coaching in a semi-private class
  • DEVELOP  drawing and painting skills & techniques
  • CREATE  art projects of personal interest
  •  DISCOVER dry or wet art mediums
  •  PROGRESS at your own pace
  • MEET other developing artists
  • 25 / hour drop-in fee, supplies included
  • 169 / Month, 12 hours/month
  • CLASS HOURS
    M/ T/W/ TH/F 9:00-12:00pm, 12:30-3:30pm,
    TH Evening 6:30-9:30pm
    SAT 1:00-4:00pm  
  • Supplies are Included
  • See workshops for specialized classes
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The Grasby Art Studio has served 5000+ art students since opening its doors since 2011.  The primary instructors for adults are the studio owner, Teresa Grasby, and AUArts Graduate, McCrory Skuce, as well as professional artist Amy Rose.  Our staff are adept in watercolour, acrylic, oil, drawing, and mixed media.   Our staff will help you to improve your drawing skills, layout a composition, develop a personal style, as well as, make you aware of important art fundamentals.   The coaching at Grasby's will allow you to create finished work to a high standard of care.

See Teresas Artwork

The following supplies will be provided in the medium of your choice.  Home practice supply kits are available for purchase at the studio.

  • Phthalo Blue
  • Quinacridone Red 
  • Cadmium Yellow
  • White
  • Black
  • Support (i.e .canvas, paper, board)
  • A variety of brushes
  • Small palette knife 
  • Disposable Palette Pad
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How to Begin?

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Step 1 - Pick a Subject

Pick a subject of personal interest. You can make art about hobbies and special interests, people, animals, or places. If it important to you, it will be a great subject for art.  Print your images and bring them along to class. We also have a large reference library and can help you pick a subject.

Pets

Flowers

Family

Holidays

Scenery

Step 2 - Pick a Medium

There are many mediums to learn. Our staff are knowledgeable about process and will guide you through the steps and techniques. Once you have chosen a medium your instructor will discuss the style or genre options (i.e realism, impressionism, abstraction, etc.).

Watercolour

Gouache

Oil

Mixed Media

Pastel

Charcoal

Acrylic

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Step 3 - Pick a Time

You may attend as a drop-in student or monthly member.   Before you register you should decide if you want to have your supplies included in your fees or if you want to bring your own supply kit. Next you will need to pick a timeslot for your class.   You may pick up missed classes in an alternative timeslot. 

Monday 9:00pm - 12:00pm

Monday 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Tuesday 9:00pm - 12:00pm

Tuesday 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wednesday 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Thursday 9:00pm - 12:00pm

Thursday 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Thursday  6:30pm - 9:30pm

Friday  9:00am - 12:00pm

Friday  12:30am - 3:30pm

Saturday 1:00 - 4:00pm

What do students say about Grasby's?

EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING

"Teresa Grasby is an exceptional teacher. I’m in my second mountain palette workshop and I’ll definitely attend more. What I really appreciate about Teresa is she makes sure each person’s needs are addressed and encourages individual learning and creation - which makes each work unique. Attend one of Teresa’s workshops - you’ll be glad you did!"  Carol Schmick

FABULOUS PLACE

"Grasby is a fabulous place to learn. The studio is bright and generous in space with all the materials you need at your fingertips. The instruction is bar none and although there may be other students in the studio, Teresa spends a good amount of time with every individual to feel you are having a private lesson. Teresa shares brilliant techniques, is enthusiastic, and obviously loves doing her job. She makes a beginner like myself want to return and explore the art of art!"  Elizabeth Kohut

REASSURING and SUPPORTIVE

"Wow! How very nervous and scared I was when ….. years ago….. I first stepped foot in Grasby Studio. I was truly Gob-smacked as I looked around at the awe inspiring paintings that Theresa had created! Years later; I pinch myself for being part of this creative world! Best analogy to describe Theresa….a dancer…..the choreographer…..striking and inventive, moving around the studio with panache, from one student to another sharing her expertise, her talent……reassuring and supportive. Grasby Art studio, I have been and will continue to be a permanent fixture until you close your doors (hopefully decades from now)!!" Annette Bard

FAQ

You may choose to attend supplies included or you may choose to bring your own supplies.

Absolutely!  The room will include a broad mix of experience levels.  All students start out as beginners and very quickly become intermediate level artists.  

We recommend clothes you don't mind getting paint on! We also provide aprons.

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