Upcoming Art Classes in Edmonton
Urban Art Studio 101
In-Person Art Classes · Small Groups · All Materials Provided
Upcoming Art Classes in Edmonton
Urban Art Studio 101
In-Person Art Classes · Small Groups · All Materials Provided
Welcome to Urban Art Studio 101 in downtown Edmonton. Explore painting and drawing through professional instruction, demonstrations, classical techniques, and personalized guidance in a friendly, supportive environment.
Our five-week programs welcome beginners, developing artists, and experienced creatives. Choose from portrait painting, watercolor, urban sketching, landscape painting, palette knife, pastels, charcoal, realistic drawing, and oil painting.
Choose your class and preferred start date when registering. Spaces are limited to support individual instruction.
Upcoming Art Classes
1. Street Sketching & Urban Drawing – Art in Motion
Tuesdays · 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Upcoming sessions:
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October 27–November 24, 2026
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January 12–February 9, 2027
Tuition: $270
Skill level: All levels
Medium: Sketching and drawing materials
Location: Urban Art Studio 101, with outdoor sessions when weather permits
Materials: Provided
Description
Discover the art of observing and sketching the world around you. Develop confidence in line, proportion, perspective, composition, and capturing everyday scenes. Learn practical techniques through guided exercises and demonstrations.
Street sketching sessions may move outdoors, weather permitting.
2. Basic Painting – From Sketch to Canvas
Tuesdays · 6:00–8:30 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Upcoming sessions:
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October 27–November 24, 2026
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January 12–February 9, 2027
Tuition: $310
Skill level: Beginner
Medium: Acrylic / Gouache
Instructor: Urban Art Studio 101 Team
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Learn the fundamentals of painting step by step. Explore color theory, brush handling, composition, color mixing, and creating depth while developing a painting from an initial sketch to a finished artwork.
No previous painting experience is required. Students receive supportive, personalized instruction throughout the program.
3. Portrait Painting – Capturing Essence
Wednesdays · 6:30–9:00 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Upcoming sessions:
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October 28–November 25, 2026
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January 13–February 10, 2027
Tuition: $340
Skill level: All levels
Medium: Oils / Acrylics
Instructor: Fred
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Learn to paint portraits that go beyond likeness. Explore accurate proportions, facial structure, expressive brushwork, and thoughtful color mixing to capture a subject’s personality and presence.
Personalized guidance is provided throughout the course, with instruction adapted to individual experience and artistic goals.
4. Watercolor Painting – Light, Flow & Transparency
Thursdays · 6:30–9:00 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Upcoming sessions:
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October 29–November 26, 2026
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January 14–February 11, 2027
Tuition: $295
Skill level: All levels
Medium: Watercolor
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Explore the beauty and transparency of watercolor painting. Learn about water control, washes, layering, color mixing, composition, and creating light and atmosphere.
Through demonstrations and guided practice, develop confidence with watercolor techniques and create paintings inspired by nature and everyday subjects.
5. Landscape Painting – Capturing Nature
Wednesdays · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Proposed session: January 6–February 3, 2027
Tuition: $310
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
Medium: Acrylic / Gouache
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Discover how to capture the beauty of landscapes through painting. Learn composition, color relationships, perspective, light, atmosphere, and techniques for creating depth.
Develop your ability to translate natural scenery into expressive paintings through demonstrations, practical exercises, and individual guidance.
This is a proposed program. Dates will be confirmed by the studio.
6. Palette Knife Painting – Texture & Expression
Saturdays · 3:30–6:00 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Proposed session: January 9–February 6, 2027
Tuition: $310
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
Medium: Acrylics / Oils
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Discover the exciting possibilities of painting with a palette knife. Learn to mix colors, apply bold strokes, build rich textures, and create expressive paintings with distinctive surfaces.
Experiment with landscapes, flowers, and contemporary compositions while developing confidence in color, composition, and expressive mark-making.
This is a proposed program. Dates will be confirmed by the studio.
7. Pastel Painting – Color, Light & Softness
Mondays · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Proposed session: January 11–February 8, 2027
Tuition: $295
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
Medium: Soft pastels
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Explore the rich colors and expressive qualities of pastel painting. Learn layering, blending, mark-making, tonal values, and color relationships while creating depth, light, and texture.
Develop your own approach to landscapes, still lifes, or other subjects through guided demonstrations and practical exercises.
This is a proposed program. Dates will be confirmed by the studio.
8. Charcoal Drawing – Light, Shadow & Realism
Wednesdays · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Proposed session: February 10–March 10, 2027
Tuition: $270
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
Medium: Charcoal
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Develop your drawing skills through observation, tonal values, shading, proportion, and texture.
Learn to understand light and shadow, create convincing three-dimensional forms, and build confidence in realistic drawing through practical exercises and individual guidance.
This is a proposed program. Dates will be confirmed by the studio.
9. Realistic Drawing – From Observation to Detail
Mondays · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Proposed session: February 22–March 22, 2027
Tuition: $295
Skill level: Beginner to advanced, depending on experience
Medium: Graphite / Charcoal / Pen
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Learn to create convincing, detailed drawings through careful observation and structured practice.
Explore proportion, perspective, tonal values, edges, and texture while progressing from simple forms to realistic subjects. Instruction is adapted to individual ability and artistic goals.
This is a proposed program. Dates will be confirmed by the studio.
10. Oil Painting – Classical Techniques & Modern Expression
Thursdays · 1:30–4:00 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Proposed session: March 18–April 15, 2027
Tuition: $340
Skill level: Beginner to advanced, depending on experience
Medium: Oil paints
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Discover the versatility and richness of oil painting through classical techniques and contemporary approaches.
Learn about underpainting, layering, glazing, color mixing, brushwork, and the development of depth and luminosity. Explore how artists build a painting from its initial composition to its final details.
This is a proposed program. Dates will be confirmed by the studio.
Register for an Art Class
Choose your preferred program and session in the registration form. For established classes, select the session you wish to attend. For proposed programs, you can register your interest, and the studio will contact you to confirm the dates before finalizing your registration.
Registration form options
- Street Sketching & Urban Drawing — Tuesdays, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM — $270
- October 27–November 24, 2026
- January 12–February 9, 2027
- Basic Painting — Tuesdays, 6:00–8:30 PM — $310
- October 27–November 24, 2026
- January 12–February 9, 2027
- Portrait Painting — Wednesdays, 6:30–9:00 PM — $340
- October 28–November 25, 2026
- January 13–February 10, 2027
- Watercolor Painting — Thursdays, 6:30–9:00 PM — $295
- October 29–November 26, 2026
- January 14–February 11, 2027
- Landscape Painting — Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM — $310
- Proposed: January 6–February 3, 2027
- Palette Knife Painting — Saturdays, 3:30–6:00 PM — $310
- Proposed: January 9–February 6, 2027
- Pastel Painting — Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM — $295
- Proposed: January 11–February 8, 2027
- Charcoal Drawing — Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM — $270
- Proposed: February 10–March 10, 2027
- Realistic Drawing — Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM — $295
- Proposed: February 22–March 22, 2027
- Oil Painting — Thursdays, 1:30–4:00 PM — $340
- Proposed: March 18–April 15, 2027
Good to Know
- Each session is a complete five-week program consisting of five classes.
- All art materials are provided.
- Proposed programs and dates are subject to studio confirmation.
- Payment is due at your first class (cash or card).
- Small class sizes allow for personalized instruction.
- Classes are held at Urban Art Studio 101 unless otherwise noted.
- Street Sketching sessions may move outdoors, weather permitting.
- Submitting a registration request does not guarantee a place until the studio confirms your registration.
Ready to begin? Choose your preferred class and submit the registration form. We’ll contact you by email or phone to confirm your request.
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