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Discover the art of capturing a soul on canvas

Portrait Painting Workshop

Urban Art Studio 101 invites you into a deep, immersive journey into portrait painting — where every brushstroke reveals emotion, character, and story. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to strengthen your technique, this program blends master-level guidance with an encouraging, intimate studio environment.

  • Why Join Us?

    • Small, personalized classes
    You’re never lost in a crowd.

    • Learn from a master artist with 40+ years’ experience
    Professional techniques, explained simply and clearly.

    • Hands-on live portrait sessions
    See, understand, and practice with expert guidance.

    • All materials included
    High-quality supplies — no extra purchases required.

    • A studio that feels like home
    Supportive, warm, and inspiring.

  • What You’ll Learn

    ✓ Facial proportions & anatomy
    Understand the structure behind every face.

    ✓ Capturing likeness & expression
    Learn how to make a portrait feel alive.

    ✓ Color mixing for realistic skin tones
    Master warm/cool balance and tonal harmony.

    ✓ Depth, light & atmosphere
    Use value, contrast, and edges to build dimension.

    ✓ Bringing personality & story into your work
    Go beyond copying — learn to paint the soul.

    Program Details

    Start Date: Flexible — weekday and weekend options
    Session Length: 2 hours
    Format: Repeated guided sessions for steady improvement
    Materials: All provided — just bring your curiosity and passion
    Location: Urban Art Studio 101, Downtown Edmonton

    New Standard Pricing

    (Introductory promotion has now ended)

    $800 / month
    Includes:
    • Multiple studio sessions weekly
    • Personalized one-on-one feedback
    • All materials included
    • Master-level mentorship
    • Ongoing skill development plan

    This pricing reflects the true value of the program, ensuring small class sizes, high-quality instruction, and an environment where each artist receives full attention and guidance.

  • Bring more than a face to your canvas — bring a heartbeat.

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If you want to learn to draw, paint, and create, Urban Arts Studio is the place to go. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and you will not find a more welcoming and peaceful environment to create. Please go check them out!

-Eleena Monk

My wife is taking art classes here and is really enjoying it. Farhad is really fantastic and supportive with his instruction. She purchased a package of sessions with no regrets and looks forward to continuing her sessions at his and his wife's art studio. My wife has taken other classes through the City and I can tell this has definitely been her favorite. She even took our daughter for a session and they both came back with incredible pieces of work. I encourage anyone looking for classes, beginner or advanced to check out this studio.

– Abisaac Saraga

I love Urban Art Studio 101! Fred & Sandra are so lovely and their support makes my art journey feel so much more fruitful. Thank you both for what you do.

– Suzanna