Classes and Workshops
Monday Monthly Classes with Ashley - Calgary (Youth/Teen)
Join Artist Educator Ashley Gaboury to express your creative inspirations while developing Drawing, Painting &/or Mixed Media skills. Whether you prefer a more realistic or abstract approach Ashley will guide you to develop your own ideas and help you grow your own unique style. This class is ideal for those who want to enhance their creativity, develop their art, or want to learn a new skill. All skill levels welcome.
Painting Explorations (Pre-Teen/Teen)
Thursdays (Ongoing) 4:00 - 6:00 pm Sept - June
Immerse yourself in the creative process! Throughout this course Artist Educator Ashley Gaboury will guide young artists in an exploration of techniques and expose students to various processes related to artmaking. Students will learn everything from Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media over the course of the year. Not only will they build confidence, but they will also develop their skills and further their individual art styles. Supplies included.
Art with Ashley
Fridays (Ongoing) 1:30 -3:30 pm Sept - June
Join Artist Educator Ashley Gaboury to express your creative inspirations while developing Drawing, Painting &/or Mixed Media skills. Whether you prefer a more realistic or abstract approach Ashley will guide you to develop your own ideas and help you grow your own unique style. This class is ideal for those who want to enhance their creativity, develop their art, or want to learn a new skill. All skill levels welcome.
In this class she will also offer guided demos to further encourage your artistic exploration.
All dry and wet media welcome:
- Drawing (Graphite, Markers, Colored pencils, etc.)
- Painting (Acrylics, Oils, Watercolors, etc.)
- Mixed Media
See suggested supply lists or talk to the instructor for specific project needs.
Drawing for Teens
Fridays (Ongoing) 4:00 - 6:00 pm Sept - June
Join Ashley Gaboury to explore realistic and imaginative drawing styles while using mediums from graphite and charcoal to soft colored pencils and artist’s quality markers. This class is ideal for developing skills and building a dynamic portfolio. Ashley will work with each student at their skill level and help them to grow their unique style while using the elements and principles of art and design. We will focus on various subjects including animals, portraits, Manga/OC (Original Characters), fantasy, and open projects. Supplies Included.
Teen Drawing - Portraits
Tuesdays (6 week session) 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Teen Drawing Courses:
Explore realistic and imaginative drawing styles while using mediums from graphite and charcoal to soft coloured pencils and artists’ quality markers. This series is ideal for developing skills and building a dynamic portfolio. Sessions can be repeated as Ashley will work with each student at their skill level and help them to grow their unique style while using the elements and principles of art and design. Each course will focus on various subjects, including animals, portraits, figure drawing /character design, fantasy, and open projects. Please see the supply list provided.
Portraits Course:
In this session, we will be developing rendering techniques while focusing on drawing realistic & stylized portraits. We will emphasize both proportion and shading to establish form.
Printmaking Essentials - Relief and Mono
Explore the magic of Printmaking! Relief printmaking is the oldest and one of the most accessible types of printmaking. It is a type of art that utilizes the ability to create multiple copies of a unique design. During this workshop participants will create their own prints as Ashley Gaboury leads them through the basic steps of carving, inking, and registering prints. They will learn take-home techniques for both relief printmaking and creating monotypes.
Mixed Media and Faux Encaustic Effects
Delve into Mixed Media, including Collage and Image Transfer techniques. Utilize acrylics to create a myriad of Mixed Media and Encaustic-like effects. Artists are compelled by texture, but there are so many to choose from and a variety of techniques to use them effectively. Join GOLDEN Artist Educator Ashley Gaboury as she guides you in exploring the versatility of acrylics using Mediums, Gels and Pastes. This session will focus on utilizing and understanding different products, techniques, and tools. Ashley will demonstrate, give you the opportunity to try out the products and answer questions during this mini workshop. Students are encouraged to bring 4”x 6” printed images or drawings they’d like to transfer. Some supplies included. Teens and adults welcome. Beginners welcome.