Painting classes
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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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 painting classes
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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You will develop your acrylic painting skills while learning about composition, colour theory and paint application.
Age: 18+
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
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Develop your watercolour painting skills while learning about this transparent and sometimes surprising medium.
Age: 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 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
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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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More art classes
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Develop your skills in composition, shading, space, and line work.
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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.