Painting classes

Awaken your painting potential in our painting classes. Experience the flexibility of acrylic, the richness of oil, or the fluidity of watercolour. You’ll practice perspective, design theory, and composition as you explore your creativity. We have painting classes for all ages and skill levels.

Benefits of learning to paint

Painting is a great way to relieve stress, stimulate your imagination and improve your hand-eye coordination.

You’ll learn how to work with paint, what brushes to use, how to care for your painting supplies, and using different brush strokes and application techniques.

Once you gain confidence, you'll learn how to breakdown your project into layers, how to create depth and dimension as you work on your finished artwork.

 

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Registration begins at:
 
  • 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
  • 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
  • During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility

Types of painting classes

You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.

 

About our art instructors

Our instructors are practicing artists that have formal art training and teaching experience. They offer their expertise in a variety of disciplines and enjoy working with people of all ages and abilities.

Our instructors ensure that classes are always fresh and challenging for new and returning participants. They adapt to students' needs and encourage them to try new ideas and methods. 

What are classes like?

Students will learn to work with acrylics, oils, or watercolours. Our studio is equipped with easels, tables and chairs so you can work comfortably seated or standing. We have drying shelves to store your painting.

Classes usually begin with a topic discussion and technique demonstrations. Much of the class time will be practicing skills and applying what’s been learned. Class length is determined by age group:

  • All adult classes are two and a half-hour long
  • School age children are 90 minutes long
  • Preschool 60 minutes long

Come prepared

  • Pad of paper or sketchbook
  • Paint brushes, acrylic, oil or watercolour paint you may already have (adult classes)
  • Clothes that you're ok to get paint on
  • Water bottle

Unless otherwise stated in a particular adult class, supplies are extra and a shopping list of materials will be discussed during the first class. All tools and supplies for kids classes are included.

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Learn how to set up an account, register for programs and find information on cancellations in the help section of Live and Play.

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