Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00pm | July 3rd - August 21st (8 weeks)

This is your invitation to connect with your creativity this summer. Join this evening course to learn various art media inspired by a variety of themes to fuel your creative soul.
Materials included. Suitable for beginner or intermediate artists.

Price: $230 Members | $245 Non-members

Instructor: Carla Gonzalez

Wednesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm | July 31st - Aug. 21st (4 weeks) [Sold Out]

Perfect for beginners and photography enthusiasts! With the guidance of a professional photographer, you'll capture stunning photographs in the beautiful Gardens at Riverwood and transform them into mixed-media paintings. You will be the master of your art as you learn how to prep your image for the transfer process. A step-by-step process will transfer your image onto a paintable surface, ready to be brought to life with your favourite watercolour, inks, or graphite to create a small collection of paintings.
Materials included.

Price: $130 Members | $145 Non Members

Instructor: Nancy Falconi

Thursdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm | Aug. 1st - 8th (2 weeks)

Embark on a transformative journey of discovery and spiritual exploration in this workshop. This immersive experience invites you to delve into the ancient and mystical world of sacred geometry where art, science, and spirituality converge.
Materials included.

Price: $80

Instructor: Amrita Virdi

Tuesdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm | July 2nd - Aug. 20th (8 weeks) [Sold Out]

Develop foundational drawing skills and gain confidence in techniques as you embark on your drawing journey. New drawing materials and technique will be introduced throughout the weeks, building an overview of the many ways to draw and represent a variety of subject matter. This course is the pre-requisite course for Introduction to Acrylics.
Materials included. Suitable for Beginners.
Price: $245 Members | $260 Non-members

Instructor: Mary Ma

Thursday, August 22nd from 7:00-9:00pm | Workshop (1 week)

Join nature and art enthusiasts to work en plein air in the MacEwan as you learn how to draw expressive flowers using oil pastels. Participants will work outdoors yet in the case of inclement weather, you will work in-studio from live flowers. Materials included.

Price: $55

Instructor: Tiina Salo-Devries

Thursdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm | July 4th - 25th (4 weeks)

Continue developing your figure drawing skills from a live model each week. Materials not provided. Please bring your preferred drawing materials.

Price: $135 Members | $150 Non-members

Facilitator: Matt Salisbury

Mondays from 10:00am-12:00pm | July 8th - 29th (4 weeks)

Continue painting in watercolour following demonstrations that will cover colour mixing, atmospheric and linear perspective and capturing the dramatic presence of light. Subject matter is provided as well as weekly recordings of class demonstrations. Materials not included. Suitable for intermediate artists.

Price: $120 Members | $135 Non-members

Instructor: Bonnie Steinberg

Materials List: Passion of Watercolour -Summer

Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00pm | July 3rd - 24th (4 weeks) [Sold Out]

Learn the meditative art of Chinese brush painting and allow nature to be your muse. You will practise distinctive strokes to paint a variety of new subject matter from nature each session with expert guidance and step-by-step instruction. The course will be taught in English but the instructor is also fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. Materials included.

Price: $125 Members | $140 Non Members

Instructor: Joyce Wang

Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00pm | July 3rd - 24th (4 weeks)

Painting a person from a photograph may seem daunting to beginners, but in this workshop, Sierra makes it much less intimidating! Using a step-by-step approach, you will learn the fundamental principles of drawing, measurements and proportion, value, temperature, and background. Paint portraits with personality through confident brushwork, effective colour choices and strong composition. You will learn the tools, techniques, and gain the confidence to enjoy painting portraits. Materials not included.

Price: $105 Members | $120 Non Members


Instructor: Sierra Peca

Materials List: Portrait Painting

Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00pm | July 2nd - Aug. 20th (8 weeks)

This fun course introduces the endless properties of acrylic colours and mediums. You will discover the many applications of acrylics using a range of tools on a variety of surfaces. Additional insights into what makes a good painting will be demonstrated through colour, tone and composition. Subject matter will range from still life and landscape to abstractions. Prerequisite: Completion of a Beginner drawing course. Materials included.

Price: $250 Members | $265 Non Members

Instructor: Connie Lee

Thursdays from 7:00-9:00pm | August 1st - 22nd (4 weeks)

Learn illustration techniques to give life to a variety of nature-inspired watercolour paintings, cards, and bookmarks. Step-by-step, you'll progress from drawing to watercolour techniques, and even learn how to add mixed media. Suitable for beginner or intermediate artists.

Price: $125 Members | $140 Non-members

Instructor: Christi Anne Abraham

Materials List: Explore Nature with Watercolour

Thursday, July 25th from 6:30-8:30pm | Workshop (1 week) [Sold Out]

Express yourself in an open, colourful way using mixed media to create a large 24" x 24" canvas. The workshop will encourage you to work in layers to add the elements and principles of art inspired by the art game Artropology. Materials Included. Suitable for Beginner/ Intermediate artists.

Price: $55

Instructor: Carla Gonzalez

Thursday, Aug. 15th from 7:00-9:00pm | Workshop (1 week)

Gain confidence while experimenting with palette-knife painting while reviewing colour mixing theory to balance and express feelings and mood in your painting. Create in an open, supportive environment, and learn from each other through discussion.

Price: $55

Instructor: Tiina Salo-Devries

Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm | July 2nd - July 23rd (4 weeks)

Learn to create your brand identity including a personal logo, creative business cards, professional resume, and artist bio, all of which are crucial for submitting work for exhibitions, art shows and your professional career. You will also learn how to manage a social media account for your art business and digital portfolio. Other topics that will be covered include how to frame and wire your artwork, and document your work for submissions. Materials not included.

Price: $115 Members | $130 Non-members

Instructor: Tanzina Amin

Materials List: Professional Development for Artists

Thursday, July 4th from 7:00-9:00pm | Workshop (1 week)

Keep cool and create a custom piece of wearable art in a fun, social workshop with all materials and inspiration included!

Price: $35

Instructor: Carla Gonzalez