Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners
Saturday 08 August
Scotsman's Hill area, Ramsay, Calgary - 10am - 2 Hours
Lenny Lane
Calgary has some unique viewpoints. Join us as we create our own drawing of the iconic Saddledome! This historical building will be gone in a couple of years - so now is a good opportunity to remember it from this incredible viewpoint at Scotsman's Hill.
As we create our own memory, learn the art of urban sketching in this beginner-friendly class, where you'll learn to capture the character of the city and the backdrop of its many tall buildings.
Urban sketching is all about observing your surroundings and creating expressive, on-location drawings that tell the story of a place and time.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 22 August
Princess Island Park, Calgary - 10am - 2 Hours
Swati
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Product Photography Class
Saturday 22 August
1 Ave SW, Calgary - 10am - 3.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Learn how to take professional-looking product photos for eBay, Etsy, and more. We will cover lighting, composition, and techniques to make your products stand out.
Sketchbook Season - for everyone!
Saturday 22 August
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2 Hours
Lenny Lane
Feeling the need to get creative again? Join this 2-hour class for a fun and easy approach to unravelling your need for colour and experimenting in sketchbooks.
Urban Sketch
Saturday 05 September
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2 Hours
Lenny Lane
Want to learn to sketch outdoors? Learn how to draw properly using pencils and pens. Apply colour with coloured pencils or watercolour - whatever you're comfortable with. Full instructions on observation, structure and technique will be provided.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 05 September
Downtown Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Join us for a composition in photography meetup at Prince's Island Park. We'll explore composition techniques including the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing. Suitable for all skill levels.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 19 September
Downtown Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Join us for a nature photography meetup at Prince's Island Park. We'll explore the natural beauty of the park and practice capturing landscapes, trees, and wildlife. Suitable for all skill levels.
Drawing the Fall for Beginners
Saturday 26 September
Prince's Island Park area, Calgary - 10am - 2 Hours
Lenny Lane
Learn to draw the outdoors. This beginners class will introduce you to understanding how to start and develop drawing, whilst enjoying the peace and relaxation of being surrounded with nature. It'll grow your confidence and inspire you to develop your abilities as an artist.
Autumn Colours Photography Walk
Saturday 03 October
Downtown Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Join us for an autumn colours photography walk at Prince's Island Park. We'll capture the vibrant fall colors and practice landscape and nature photography techniques. Suitable for all skill levels.
Illustrating the Fall for Beginners
Saturday 10 October
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Lenny Lane
This event is aimed at beginners who would love to get outdoors and capture the beautiful Fall colours through sketchbooks. Full guidance and professional help provided.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 17 October
Downtown Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Join us for a black and white photography meetup at Prince's Island Park. We'll explore composition, contrast, and lighting to create stunning monochrome images. Suitable for all skill levels.
Develop Your Sketching Skills
Saturday 24 October
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Lenny Lane
This event is aimed at beginners or intermediate artists who would love to develop a loose and free style of drawing outdoors, and capture the beautiful seasonal colours through sketchbooks. Full guidance and professional help provided.
