Drawing classes
Drawing classes
Our drawing classes will help you expand your creativity, improve your drawing skills, and explore different techniques on paper. We have drawing classes for all ages and skill levels.
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.
2024 spring & summer registration dates
Registration for spring & summer programs, classes and day camps:
- Summer day camp registration is open
- Program and class registration is open
- Certification registration registration is open
Ensure your Live and Play account is ready on registration day by logging in and verifying your information is up to date. Get ready to register.
Registration will open:
- 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.
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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Explore visual storytelling and develop your own unique illustrative style. Create interesting cartoons through character development, expression, exaggeration and lettering styles. It's a drawing class that encourages you to tap into your vivid imagination.
Age: 6 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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You'll both explore proportion, shading and perspective through innovative and inspiring projects. Experiment with artist materials including acrylic and tempera paint, pastel, wax-resist, charcoal and more. It's fun for the whole family!
Ages: 6 - 12 years + Adult
Prerequisite: None
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Are you a beginner or looking to refresh your skills? Exercises with pencil, charcoal, conte and ink will allow you to approach drawing from a variety of perspectives. Open your mind, let your creativity flow, and learn about yourself in the process.
Age: 18 - 99 years
Prerequisite: None
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Take your drawing skills to the next level. Learn intermediate drawing fundamentals in a supportive environment with an instructor who's there to provide guidance and encouragement. We have drawing tables, easels and great light, but please bring your own drawing supplies.
Age: 18+ years
Prerequisite: None
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Thinking of taking art classes, but don't know which medium is for you? Try this introduction to a variety of drawing and painting media. Get grounded in the fundamentals of drawing concepts, then move on to the basics of acrylics and watercolour. All supplies are included.
Ages: 18 - 99 years
Prerequisite: None
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Explore the fundamentals of two-dimensional art including line quality, proportion, composition, light and shadow, and basic colour theory.
Age: 6 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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Express your personal style with support from your artist instructor. Discover exciting materials, including watercolour, acrylic, charcoal, pastel and more! Develop your artistic goals and start creating unique imagery.
Ages: 13 - 17 years
Prerequisite: None
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Develop your drawing skills using graphite, charcoal, conte, as well as pen and ink. Learn to draw what you see! Activities encourage imagination and build confidence. Investigate light and shadow, perspective, proportion, and texture.
Age: 6 - 12 years
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.
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
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.
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.