ART SOCIETY of
STRATHCONA COUNTY

WORKSHOPS AND ART CLASSES

Explore Art Classes!


Take the next step in your artistic journey! ASSC offers many online and in person workshops. You can explore a range of classes from drawing and painting in all mediums to developing style and process. Whether you’re looking for art workshops for beginners or you’re already an experienced artist, you can take your skills to the next level. All our classes and workshops are taught by talented artists and professionals, giving you opportunities to learn new techniques with new tools.


The ASSC welcomes members and non-members to participate in workshops and classes. All classes are held at the A.J. Ottewell Community Centre in Sherwood Park.


For more information, please see our workshop list below and/or contact us


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Upcoming Workshops

  • WATERCOLORS with WILLIE WONG

    • 2023-09-04
    • 2023-10-23
    • 6 sessions
    • A. J. Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park
    Registration is closed

    WATERCOLORS with WILLIE WONG

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             Projects are designed for all levels and no drawing skill needed. Easy to follow handouts makes it fun and quick to get to the painting part. 

             We will have all new projects to do and more new tricks and products !


    MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25, 

    OCTOBER  16 and 23 - 2023

    9:30 AM TO 12 noon   

    FEE: $160 members, $190 non members


    Wong Supply List 2023.pdf

    Wong Poster 2023.pdf

    Willie's Bio.pdf


    For more information phone 780-449-4443 or email artsoc@telus.net

    We are located in the A.J.Ottewell Centre (the Barn) 590 Broadmoor Blvd.

    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. 

      

                                                               

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  • Landscapes in Oil/Acrylics with Margaret Klappstein

    • 2023-09-27
    • 2023-10-25
    • 4 sessions
    • A. J. Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park

    EXPLORATION  IN OILS OR ACRYLIC

    with MARGARET KLAPPSTEIN


    Intended as a beginning and intermediate approach to acrylics, we will cover the property of different kinds of acrylics and application plus some beginning elements of composition.  For most of the work we will try to use liquid acrylics to minimize the cost for beginners.  There is a list of basic colors listed on the supply list.




    WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 27, OCTOBER 4, 11, 25 - 2023

    1:00 PM TO 4 PM

    FEE: $140 members, $180 non members        

    Supply List, Oil or Acrylic, Klappstein.pdf   

    Bio, Klappstein.pdf

    Klappstein Poster2. 2023.pdf                      

    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 Barn) 590 Broadmoor Blvd.

    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.


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  • Brushes and Blooms: Mastering Expressive Florals with Izabella Orzelski

    • 2023-10-07
    • 2023-10-08
    • 2 sessions
    • A. J. Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park
    Register

    • BRUSHES AND BLOOMS:  Mastering Expressive Florals

                    With Contemporary Techniques …

                                       with Izabella Orzelski

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      Join our exciting workshop on painting flowers in oil and acrylics, where we explore the fusion of contemporary composition and expressive brush strokes. Learn to create captivating artworks with the use of impasto, emphasizing heavy paint application for added texture and depth. For those intrigued by experimental techniques, we'll delve into the mesmerizing world of the dripping technique. Throughout the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to complete a minimum of two stunning paintings while embracing the joy of discovering something new. Come, unleash your creativity, and let's have a blast together! Experience is welcome but optional. 


    • October 7 and 8, 2023:        Time:  9:30 to 4 pm.   

                      FEE: $140 members, $180 non members                                

                    Bring your own Lunch!

      Supply List.pdf

      Florals Poster.pdf

      Izabella, Bio.pdf

    • 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 Barn) 590 Broadmoor Blvd.

      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.

       

                                                                    

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  • Simplifying What You See with Curtis Golomb

    • 2023-10-14
    • 2023-10-15
    • 2 sessions
    • A. J. Otteewll Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park
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    SIMPLIFYING WHAT YOU SEE !! ...with CURTIS GOLOMB


    Simplifying What You See!     - Covering the process of how to build a painting in acrylic. Aspects such as planning, correcting problem areas, applying glazes, creating the illusion of lots of color, managing values and working with shapes will be covered. 

    Each participant will also be provided a memory jogger for the workshop which outlines what was covered. Please note that this is a beginner level course that even individuals that have had experience painting could benefit by attending.


    OCTOBER  14 and 15 - 2023

    9:30 AM TO 4:00 pm           

                            FEE: $140 members, $180 non-members

    .     Bring your own Lunch!

    Workshop Supply list Acrylic 2014.pdf

    Golomb Poster.pdf

    Bio, Golomb.pdf


          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 Barn) 590 Broadmoor Blvd.

    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. 

                                                                  
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  • Book Binding with Terrie Shaw

    • 2023-10-26
    • 2023-10-27
    • 2 sessions
    • A. J. Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park
    Register

    BOOK BINDING with TERRIE SHAW


    Creating and binding your own book is quite exciting, Terrie’s step by step instruction makes the book binding process fun and easy. By the end of the workshop you will have created your own personal book along with many creative ideas, shared knowledge, and take home step by step directions.



    October 26 and 27, 2023

    Time: 9:30 to 4 pm.

    FEE: $140 members, $180 non members


    Bring your own Lunch!

    BB Supply List.pdf

    Shaw Poster 2023.pdf

    Bio 2022.pdf


    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 Barn) 590 Broadmoor Blvd.

    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.                                                               

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  • Face Sculpting with Ryan Kurylo

    • 2023-10-29
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • A. J. Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park
    Register

    FACE SCULPTING with RYAN KURYLO

    Have a fun experience sculpting the human head with clay.  Using traditional pottery clay, you will be guided through the steps to create a half - life size, realistic human head.  Ryan’s low stress environment is great for beginners to experience clay sculpture for the first time or for portrait artists to sharpen their visual communication skills.  Learn how to create the human face with realism and style.  Sculpt shapes like eyes, ears, nose, mouth and hair are explored. This class will improve the skills of intermediate sculptors, and 2D artists alike.  Bring home your sculpture to air dry, or fire and glaze in a pottery kiln to create a true masterpiece.



    October 29,  2023 Time: 9:30 to 4 pm.

    FEE: $70 members plus $30 for supplies

    $90 non members plus $30 for supplies

    Bring your own Lunch!

    Supply List for Students.pdf

    Face Sculpting Poster.pdf

    Ryan Kurylo Biography2. 2023.pdf


    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 Barn) 590 Broadmoor Blvd.

    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. 

              

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  • Gesture Sculpting with Ryan Kurylo

    • 2023-11-12
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • A.J. Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park
    Register

                       GESTURE (FIGURE) SCULPTING with RYAN KURYLO


    Unlock your creatvity and bring your emotions to life with our Figure Gesture Sculpting Workshop! In this hands-on environment, you’ll learn the fundamentals of expressive figure sculpting using professional materials and techniques, including building a wire armature and clay maquette. Using a live model as reference, Ryan will guide you through the process of creating fast expressive, dynamic sculptures inspired by the human form and movement. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to refine your skills, explore new techniques, and connect with other creatives. Join us for a fun and engaging experience that will take your figurative art to the next level! Take home your plasticine maquette to pose on your shelf or use for further study. 

    November 12, 2023    9:30 to 4 pm            

                    FEE: $80 members plus $30 for supplies

    $100 non members plus $30 for supplies     

    Bring your own lunch.

    Supply List for Students.pdf  

    Gesture Sculpting Poster.pdf    

    Ryan Kurylo Biography 2023.pdf                

    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 Barn) 590 Broadmoor Blvd. 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.


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  • Diving Deeper into Visual Composition with Rick Rogers

    • 2023-12-01
    • 2023-12-03
    • 3 sessions
    • A. J. Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park
    Register

    DIVING DEEPER INTO VISUAL COMPOSITION 

    with Rick Rogers

     Composition is simply the organization of the different elements of your artwork to create a work of art that matches your vision.  It sounds so easy until we dive in.  This workshop will provide you with tools to improve your understanding and recognition of composition strategies in your work.   Experience level: From intermediate to experienced artists.


    December 1, 7 to 9:30 pm,

    and December 2 and 3, 2023.  10:00 to 4 pm

       FEE: $150 members, $190 non members                              

        Bring your own Lunch!

    Rogers Poster.pdf

    Supply List, Rogers.pdf

    Rogers Bio.pdf

    Register: Online at www.artstrathcona.com PayPal, visa, MasterCard

    For more information phonet780-449-4443 or email artsoc@telus.net

    We are located in the A.J.Ottewell Centre (the Barn) 590 Broadmoor Blvd.

    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.                                            

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ART INSTRUCTORS

We are always interested in running new classes and workshops and would love to hear from you!

If you are interested in teaching with the Art Society of Strathcona County please contact us

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