Drawing classes
Benefits of learning to draw
Learning to draw will help you sharpen your observation skills and appreciate the smallest details.
Drawing trains your brain and eye to recognize outlines, light, shadow, and the shape of an object. It's also a good foundation for learning how to paint.
Whether you draw from your imagination or from a real object, it can quiet a busy mind and put you in a relaxed state.
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2024 spring & summer registration dates
Registration for spring & summer programs, classes and day camps is open.
Upcoming facility closures
Programs, classes and swimming lessons will not be offered at the following facilities while they undergo repairs:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this spring and summer.
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this summer.
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre: closed this summer.
Types of drawing classes
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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Kids will learn how to draw cartoons and create interesting visual stories. All supplies are provided.
Age: 6 - 12 year
Prerequisite: None
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Explore different drawing mediums as you learn about perspective, proportion and tone.
Ages: 18+
Prerequisite: None
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Kids will develop their drawing skills and experience a variety of drawing mediums, while learning about light, line and perspective. All supplies are provided.
Age: 9 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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This combined drawing and painting class will help grow kid's imagination and artistic ability. All supplies are provided.
Age: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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In this combined art class, teens will be introduced to a variety of drawing and painting mediums and techniques. All supplies are provided.
Age: 13 - 17 years
Prerequisite: None
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Be introduced to basic drawing and painting techniques and mediums to increase your art skills. All supplies are provided.
Ages: 18+
Prerequisite: None
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.
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What are classes like?
Students will learn to work with mediums such as pencil, graphite, and charcoal. Our studio is equipped with easels, tables and chairs so you can work comfortably seated or standing. We have studio storage for artworks in progress.
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
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Come prepared
- Pad of paper or sketchbook
- Any drawing pencils, charcoal, graphite you may already have (adult classes)
- Clothing that you can get messy
- Closed toed shoes
- 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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More art classes
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Learn painting skills using acrylics, oils and water colours
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Transform clay using your hands, a potter’s wheel, and glazing techniques.
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Express yourself through wide variety of arts like painting, drawing, fibre arts, clay, and more.