ABOUT THE GRASBY ART STUDIO

The Grasby Art Studio is an open, and all-inclusive, art facility in the artsy and eclectic neighborhood of Bowness, NW, Calgary.  The Grasby Art Studio offers art classes, teacher workshops, summer kids art camps, children`s art classes, adult art classes and workshops, art shows, and art retreats to beginner and professional artists in the Calgary area.  Art classes are structured in an open studio format.  Art students have access to the reference library, and all art materials, as well as, art instruction in the medium of their choice.  Students may attend any open studio art class timeslot, or book a private art class timeslot with friends.  Students may experiment with a wide variety of art mediums, including:  pencil, charcoal, chalk, oil pastel, acrylic paint, acrylic ink, watercolour, oil paint, lino cut / ink printing, as well as glass mosaic (Nov to April).  Fees for open studio art classes include all instruction and art supplies.  Whether you are a beginner or a pro, the goal of art classes at the Grasby Art Studio are to facilitate your goals as an artist. Art class sizes are small and art projects are individual.  Art class instructors are available to guide your project through the planning, drawing, and painting stages in your choosen genre, subject, and art medium.

The focus of art classes at the Grasby Art Studio is to help artists discover their personal style and be mindful of the fundamental principles of art.  Art fundamentals such as composition, form, perspective, focal point, value, colour harmony, tone, and texture are reinforced with each project.  Students learn at their own pace and become skilled, independent artists.