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Workshop with Mianna Laugesen - Introduction to Alcohol Ink
In this one afternoon workshop, we will start with the basics of how to work with alcohol inks. This class will introduce alcohol inks to create abstract artworks for those in the beginner or intermediate stage of knowledge. Joins us as we learn how the inks flow and how to manipulate the inks to the best advantage, how to create barriers for the ink to flow around and how to gain the most from the composition. The class will learn to use various surfaces, such as ceramic tile and synthetic paper.
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Registration Fee: members $30, non-members $40
*registration opens July 1st, 2026*
(registration is open to all 18 years of age and over)
Poster: Mianna Laugesen - Fall 2026
Supply List: Supply List for Alcohol Inks
Register: Online at www.artstrathcona.com PayPal, Visa, MasterCard
For more information, phone 780-449-4443 or email artsoc@telus.net
We are located in the A.J. Ottewell Centre (the Red Barn), 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB.
Registration is not official until payment is received.
If cancelling, $10 will be deducted from refund; however, no refunds on cancellations within one week of workshop. Refunds will be made within one month.
Workshop with Willie Wong - Watercolours
Watercolour for all skill levels. With easy to follow handouts, this course is designed with no drawing skills needed.
Date: Mondays- Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026 –
9:30 to 12 noon
Registration Fee: $160 members, $190 non members
Bring your own lunch!
Poster:
Supply List:
Workshop with Afton Jane - Oil/Acrylic Still Life
Dates: Thursdays, Sept 24, Oct 1 & 8, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Registration Fee: members $140, non-members $180
Poster: Poster - Afton Jane Fall 2026
Supply List: Afton Jane Supply List
Watercolour Techniques Workshop with
Terrie Shaw
Chapter One: In this workshop, you will create your own beautifully curated reference book to keep essential painting techniques close at hand. You will complete 24 pages of practical tools designed to support your creative practice across a range of painting mediums. Learn how to organize and balance the pages in your book using templates provided with this workshop. More topics include: Colour Wheel varieties, Colour Charts, One and Two Point perspective, Circular perspective, People in perspective. Terrie Shaw invites both beginners and advanced artists to paint along with her. (Part two of this workshop will be offered January 21 to March 4 of 2027.)
Dates: Part One: Oct 22, (no class the 29th), Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 & Dec 3, 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Registration Fee: members $160, non-members $190
Poster: Terrie Shaw Workshop Fall 2026
Supply List: Terrie Shaw workshop supply list
Workshop with Oksana Zhelisko - Hallowe'en Themes in Oil/Acrylic
Join us for a creative and atmospheric painting workshop exploring the magic of Halloween through oil or acrylic painting. This hands-on session focuses on composition, colour mixing, tonal contrast, and glowing light effects to help artists create dramatic and moody seasonal artwork.
Participants will learn how to design strong compositions, mix rich Halloween-inspired colours, and use light and shadow to create depth, mystery, and atmosphere. Special attention will be given to painting glowing effects such as jack-o’-lanterns, candlelight, moonlight, and eerie fog using both oil and acrylic techniques.
Suitable for beginners and intermediate painters, this workshop includes guided demonstrations, colour exercises, and step-by-step instruction while allowing room for personal creativity and interpretation.
Create your own hauntingly beautiful Halloween scene while developing stronger painting skills in a fun and inspiring studio environment. (Image shown is just an example.)
Dates: Thursday October 29th, 2026 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Registration Fee: members $40, non-members $50
Poster: Oksana Zhelisko poster - Fall 2026
Supply List: Oksana Zhelisko Halloween workshop Supply list
Workshop with Francis Marte- Winter Landscape in Watercolour
In this two day workshop, suitable for intermediate beginner to advanced painters, you will learn how to paint a snowy alpine scene with rustic cabin, winding path, and dramatic winter sky. By the end of this workshop, participants will have an understanding of how to create a luminous winter landscape using transparent watercolour techniques; paint convincing snow with subtle colour temperature shifts; develop atmospheric perspective in mountain scenery; master soft cloud formations and winter skies; create texture in wooden structures and evergreen trees; use value contrast to guide the viewer's eye through the composition; and, preserve whites effectively without overworking the painting.
Date: Saturday & Sunday November 7 & 8, 2026 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Registration: members- $140.00, non-members- $180.00
*Bring your own lunch!*
Poster: Francis Marte - Fall 2026
Supply List: Francis Marte Winter Landscape Supply List
Workshop with Willie Wong - Christmas Cards in Watercolour
In this one day workshop, come and learn how to create Christmas Cards using watercolours!
Date: Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 –
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration Fee: $70 members, $90 non members
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