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Adult Art Workshops

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Adults & Seniors
Beginners & Advanced
All mediums

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Plein Air with Acrylics! Lecture Workshop

Samantha Williams-Chapelsky plein air painting near a river.

Join Alberta Artist in Residence, Samantha Williams-Chapelsky, for an inspiring and informative session on plein air painting. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event offers valuable insights into the art of painting outdoors. Samantha will share her personal approach to plein air painting, including her set-up process, essential supplies, and techniques for capturing the essence of the landscape.

Medium: Acrylic
Beginner - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Price: FREE

Lecture based Workshop

Soapstone Workshop 2025

Soapstone carvings of various animals.

A fun and light approach to working with soapstone stone. You will carve your own piece of stone while Vance guides you through the process of shaping, carving and polishing, helping solve the challenges you encounter at each phase.  Each student will come away from this workshop with a finished piece and with a better sense of how to see and execute in the 3D. No skills are required other than to be willing to have fun!

Medium: Soapstone
Beginner - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9:30 - 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 27
, 2025, 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Price: $309

Land Sea & Sky Workshop

Collage of three paintings. Sea scape, Landscape and a mountain scene.

The focus of this workshop is on landscape composition and colour. You will create paintings of prairies, foothills, and seascapes distinguished by a harmonious play of light and colour in a bold and realistic style. Distinguished by force and beauty, Reflecting the artist’s powerful vision and a philosophical, spiritual approach to his art. “Skies, the prairies, and the ocean all provide unlimited scope for communicating what I feel…In these subjects, the power of nature rules.”

Medium: Oil or Acrylic
Some expirence - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 - 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 27
, 2025, 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Price: $249

Heather Pant Lake Louise Acrylics Workshop

Acrylic paiting of flowers by a lake.

Join Artist Heather Pant and create with her the Iconic Lake Louise using Acrylics on Canvas. Learn Heather's techniques and unique style in composition, lighting and colour. All skill levels are welcome, class limited to 12 participants. Register Today to secure your Easel.

Medium: Acrylic
Beginner - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
Saturday, April 26, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Price: $200

Exploring Modern Acrylics

Acrylic painting of a wolf howling.

Join GOLDEN Artist Educator Ashley Gaboury and dive into intuitive artmaking. This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the versatility of acrylics, colour harmonies and layering techniques. Ashley Gaboury will encourage you to be bold while developing layered abstract grounds that can be used as backgrounds for paintings or continue to grow into more dynamic abstracts. Discover how to use texture, lifting techniques, washes, glazes, and stencilling to add depth and create dimension in your paintings.

Medium: Acrylic
Beginner - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
Saturday, May 3, 10:00 - 3:00 pm

Price: $89

Watercolour & Gouache Together!

Watercolour and gouache painting.

Ever wondered how to mix the delicate transparency of watercolour with the bold opacity of gouache? Gouache offers the versatility and vibrancy of watercolour with a touch of opacity, making it easy to create unique effects. Transform your artistic approach in this hands-on workshop by combining watercolour and gouache! You'll learn to select the right gouache colors, and master blending techniques. Some watercolour experience required. Experiment with the rich textures of gouache, enjoy expert guidance, and leave inspired to create more!

Medium: Gouache & Watercolour
Intermediate - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
Saturday, May 3, 9:30-3:30
Sunday, May 4, 9:30-3:30

Price: $199

Learn To Mix Any Colour You Want! (Zoom Workshop)

Lear to Mix Any Colour You Want workshop banner with mountain in the backgroud.

Have you ever struggled to mix that perfect colour? You’re not alone! In this one-hour workshop, Doug Swinton will show you how to mix any colour you want! Even the ones that seem to be a mystery. Whether you paint in oil, acrylic, gouache, or watercolour, this workshop will give you the confidence and knowledge to mix colours accurately and without frustration.

Medium: Any
Beginners - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
Sunday, May 4, 2025
11:00 - 12:30 pm

Price: $24.99

Zoom Workshop!

Heather Pant 3 Sisters Painting Workshop

Acrylic painting of the Three Sisters mountain.

Join Artist Heather Pant and create with her the Iconic 3 Sisters Mountain using Acrylics on Canvas. Learn Heather's secrete techniques and unique style in composition, lighting and colour. All skill levels are welcome, the class is limited to 12 participants. Register Today to secure your Easel.

Medium: Acrylic
Beginner - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
Saturday, May 24, 12:00-4:00

Price: $200

A Layman’s Approach To Painting

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Create a strategy before jumping into your final masterpiece! Have you ever wanted to paint a certain subject but were unsure how to begin? Small studies are an important part of creating a strategy before jumping into your final masterpiece. In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to bring in your photo and create a game plan. We’ll touch on editing/composition and completing a Notan (black & white) study, then bring your image to life in colour. 

Medium: Gouache
Beginner - Intermediate Welcome

Event Date:
Saturday, May 24, 9:30 - 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 25, 9:30 - 4:00 pm

Price: $179

Paint the Floral Still Life - From Life!

Still life oil painting of yellow flowers.

I like to keep things “Simple” a process more about painting relationships and ideas, than formulas. I can’t think of a better vehicle to explore these “ideas”, in paint, than the floral still life. As artists, we need to develop a deep understanding of what we’re seeing in order to make beautiful paintings. What makes a beautiful painting? This is one of the thought-provoking ‘ideas’ we’ll be exploring in this challenging and eye-opening 2-Day workshop.

Medium: Oil or Acrylic
Some experience - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:

Price: $199

May 31, 2025, 9:30 - 4:00 pm
June 1, 2025, 9:30 - 4:00 pm

Jasper Plein Air Adventure!

Collage of Jaspier, Alberta.

Looking for an outdoor plein air adventure this summer? Join Doug Swinton in the beautiful city of Jasper. With breathtaking mountains and pristine lakes, you'll be sure to find some of the best plein air spots in Alberta. With one night demo and 3 days of painting, you'll come out of this workshop with a whole new inspiration for plein air and painting itself.

Medium: Oil or Acrylic
Some experience - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:

Price: $389

June 19-22, 2025

Heather Pant "Peace Tree" Acrylics Workshop

Acrylic painting of a tree on a cliff.

Join Artist Heather Pant and create with her the"Peace Tree" using Acrylics on Canvas. Learn Heather's techniques and unique style in composition, lighting and colour. All skill levels are welcome, the class is limited to 12 participants. Register Today to secure your Easel.

Medium: Acrylic
Beginner - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
Saturday, June 21, 12:00-4:00

Price: $200

Salt Spring Island Art Retreat

Collage of Salt Spring Island photos.

This year’s art adventure takes us to the breathtaking West Coast—Salt Spring Island! Just a short ferry ride from Victoria, BC, this serene yet rugged island is the perfect place for a Plein Air Adventure!

Join Doug Swinton and Sue Contini for a non-stop art holiday filled with painting, photography, and sightseeing—you might even spot a whale or two!

Medium: Oil or Acrylic
Intermediate - Advanced Welcome

Event Date:
September 16 - 20, 2025

Price: $624.95

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