Upcoming Classes – Urban Art Studio 101
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Upcoming Classes
In-person art classes · Small groups · All materials provided
Welcome to the Upcoming Classes page at Urban Art Studio 101. Here you’ll find our current and upcoming in-person art programs for beginners, returning artists, and experienced creatives.
Our classes combine academic foundations, hands-on practice, demonstrations, and personalized instruction in a warm and supportive studio environment.
Plan Ahead — Multiple Class Dates Available
You don’t have to wait for the next month to register.
We offer our five-week art programs on multiple dates in advance, allowing you to choose the class and start date that works best for your schedule.
Whether you want to start right away or plan ahead for September or October, you can choose your preferred five-week program dates when registering.
Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction.
Complete the registration form below to request your preferred class and start date.
Portrait Painting
Portrait Painting – Capturing Essence
Wednesdays · 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Upcoming Class Dates
August 19 – September 16, 2026
September 23 – October 21, 2026
October 28 – November 25, 2026
Tuition: $340 per five-week program
Skill Level: All levels
Medium: Oils / Acrylics
Instructor: Fred
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
This course focuses on painting portraits that go beyond likeness. Students learn to capture emotion, personality, and presence through strong structure, accurate proportions, expressive brushwork, and thoughtful color mixing.
Personal guidance is provided for each student, with instruction adapted to individual experience and artistic goals.
Choose the class dates that work best for you when registering.
Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Painting – Light, Flow & Transparency
Thursdays · 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Upcoming Class Dates
August 20 – September 17, 2026
September 24 – October 22, 2026
October 29 – November 26, 2026
Tuition: $295 per five-week program
Skill Level: All levels
Medium: Watercolor
Instructor: Urban Art Studio 101 Team
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Students explore watercolor techniques including washes, layering, color blending, brush control, and creating light and transparency.
Learn to work confidently with water while embracing the natural flow and expressive qualities of watercolor. The course is suitable for beginners as well as artists looking to strengthen their existing watercolor skills.
Choose the class dates that work best for you when registering.
Street Sketching & Urban Drawing
Street Sketching & Urban Drawing – Art in Motion
Tuesdays · 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Upcoming Class Dates
August 18 – September 15, 2026
September 22 – October 20, 2026
October 27 – November 24, 2026
Tuition: $270 per five-week program
Skill Level: All levels
Medium: Pen / Pencil / Watercolor Sketching
Instructor: Fred
Location: Urban Art Studio 101 & Nearby Locations
Materials: Provided (portable sketch kits available)
Description
Take your art into the real world!
Learn to quickly sketch people, architecture, streets, and everyday moments while developing observation, proportion, perspective, movement, and visual storytelling skills.
Classes may take place indoors or outdoors depending on weather and inspiration. Students are encouraged to develop their own sketching style while receiving individual guidance, demonstrations, and practical feedback.
Choose the class dates that work best for you when registering.
Basic Painting
Basic Painting – From Sketch to Canvas
Tuesdays · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Five-week program · 5 classes
Upcoming Class Dates
August 18 – September 15, 2026
September 22 – October 20, 2026
October 27 – November 24, 2026
Tuition: $310 per five-week program
Skill Level: Beginner
Medium: Acrylic / Gouache
Instructor: Urban Art Studio 101 Team
Location: Urban Art Studio 101
Materials: Provided
Description
Designed for beginners, this course guides students step-by-step through the painting process.
Learn fundamental color theory, brush handling, composition, color mixing, creating depth, and 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.
Choose the class dates that work best for you when registering.
Upcoming Class Schedule
| Program | August Start | September Start | October Start | Day & Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sketching & Urban Drawing | Aug 18 – Sep 15 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 | Oct 27 – Nov 24 | Tuesdays, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | $270 |
| Basic Painting – From Sketch to Canvas | Aug 18 – Sep 15 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 | Oct 27 – Nov 24 | Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | $310 |
| Portrait Painting – Capturing Essence | Aug 19 – Sep 16 | Sep 23 – Oct 21 | Oct 28 – Nov 25 | Wednesdays, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | $340 |
| Watercolor Painting – Light, Flow & Transparency | Aug 20 – Sep 17 | Sep 24 – Oct 22 | Oct 29 – Nov 26 | Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | $295 |
Each date range represents one complete five-week program with five weekly classes.
Class Information
- All art materials are provided.
- Each program includes five weekly classes.
- You may register for the current session or a future session.
- Payment is due at your first class (cash or card).
- Small class sizes ensure personalized instruction.
- Classes are held at Urban Art Studio 101 unless otherwise noted.
- Street Sketching classes may include nearby outdoor locations, weather permitting.
- Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended.
- You do not need to wait for a new monthly schedule to register — future sessions are available in advance.
How to Register
Register for an Upcoming Class
Ready to join us?
Choose the class and five-week session that works best for you, then complete the registration form below.
You can register for the current session or plan ahead and reserve your preferred future session.
Once we receive your registration, we will review the request and confirm your spot.
Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction.
Choose Your Class & Session
Complete the registration form below to get started.
We look forward to welcoming you to Urban Art Studio 101 and helping you continue your creative journey.
What Our Students Say
I have had many instructors in art from my early childhood through to the community and University levels. Based on my wide exposure I can say the Farhad is an extremely knowledgeable instructor in the arts. Farhad is himself a very talented artist who also possesses the ability to instruct his pupils according to their unique style and individual ability level and has knowledge of many artistic styles.
He is a passionate instructor who shows great patience and dedication to each of his students and takes pride at seeing them accomplish and achieve their own artistic goals while not imposing his own upon them.
Overall, Farhad creates an environment that facilitates creativity and support that I have not seen before.
My first love is visual arts and after a long absence to pursue other interests, I have come back to it, starting with some art classes.
I was very fortunate to take Farhad’s Portrait Class at Shadbolt in January 2018. Since then I have taken Farhad’s life drawing and painting, abstract, pastels and photorealism.
Farhad is very knowledgeable in the different techniques from the old masters, impressionists, to the modern painters. He allows you to decide on your own projects and guides you as oppose to telling you what you should or shouldn’t do. He encourages you to find your own creativity.
I have learned a lot and am looking forward to attending more of his classes.
I was lucky to have chances to take Mr. Farhad’s several different classes: from portrait, figures drawing, hands and feet drawing to realism painting. These fantastic journeys have taken me to explore the art world which was blank to me before the classes.
I had little knowledge about drawing and painting at the beginning, and I had difficulty to draw three dimensional objects and gain colouring theories. Mr. Farhad has been so patient to help me obtain confidence to hang on in the art field.
Gradually, I began loving painting now and appreciating the nature thoroughly. Thanks a lot Mr. Farhad.
I will take more classes with Mr. Farhad, and hope my skills of drawing and painting will improve to a new level.
Urban Art Studio 101 · Edmonton
Register for an upcoming class
In-person classes, small groups, all materials provided. Choose your program, then pick the five-week start date that fits your schedule.
