Atelier Artista

Atelier Artista Art school. Learn, study, practise, improve. Workshops, courses, drop in figure drawing and special events. All skill levels welcome.

An Atelier is a professional artist's private workshop and studio space used for the education of students and artists of all skill levels. The focus is in developing skills and improving creative pursuits under the gentle guidance of passionate professionals and enthusiastic peers.

Ateleir Artista is a place to fortify your observation skills and to develop your creative muscles; to strengthen

both your eyes and your hands. As you begin learning new methods and techniques you will also exercise your mind. This atelier is a place to train like an athlete uses a gym. To be a proficient artist you need to continue to "work out" in order to develop discipline, concentration and patience alongside technique and skill.

The atelier has ample space and spectacular light coming in through large, north facing windows. We are equipped with quality custom studio furnishings, solid oak drawing horses, easels and tabourets. Lesson notes are done on the turn of the century slate chalkboards. There is no other place to study art that has the ambiance of Atelier Artista.

You read that right, we are trying something out…. Monday portrait drop in Now 6:30-9:30 pmWe are extending the sessions...
06/01/2026

You read that right, we are trying something out….
Monday portrait drop in Now 6:30-9:30 pm

We are extending the sessions by 1/2 hr. To try it out. same price, more time! You don’t have to stay for the whole session of course you can leave whenever you want to.

Come draw or PAINT!
All ages and skill levels.
As always space is limited, first come first serve.
Multi-passes encouraged, cash accepted or register online: Atelierartista.com

LONG(er) Pose 6:30-9pm come draw and paint.  June a NEW POSE with Andrew inspired by Diego Velazquez’s Mars resting pain...
05/31/2026

LONG(er) Pose 6:30-9pm come draw and paint.

June a NEW POSE with Andrew inspired by Diego Velazquez’s Mars resting painting (1639-41)

This is it! Last and only chance left, you won’t want to miss  workshop this Saturday to hone your figurative art skills...
05/29/2026

This is it! Last and only chance left, you won’t want to miss workshop this Saturday to hone your figurative art skills in charcoal. 10-4 Saturday May 30th.

Register online atelierartista.com

Light and Shadow in Figure Drawing with Yulia Tsinko
May 30th 10 am - 4 pm.
*Price includes live model fees

This full-day workshop will focus on understanding light, shadow, and value structures in figure drawing using charcoal on watercolor paper.

Working with a live n**e model, participants will explore how to organize the figure through clear value relationships and a strong separation of light and shadow.

Throughout the day, we will look at how to simplify complex lighting, identify the main value families, and use value structure to create a stronger sense of form, volume, and depth.

The workshop will include mini lectures, demos, practical exercises, and a longer drawing session at the end focused on applying these ideas in practice. Particular attention will be paid to fall-of-light, halftones, reflected lights and highlights, and to how they function within the overall organization of the drawing.

The workshop is open to all levels: it will provide a strong foundation for beginners, while also offering more experienced students a chance to deepen and refine their understanding of value, light, and form.

Reminder: no drop in tonight. Long(er) pose will resume in June Thursday night 6:30-9pm.See you then.
05/28/2026

Reminder: no drop in tonight.

Long(er) pose will resume in June Thursday night 6:30-9pm.

See you then.

Learn more. Friday figure 9:30-noon short poses from a live model. These sessions are instructed with demonstrations and...
05/28/2026

Learn more. Friday figure 9:30-noon short poses from a live model. These sessions are instructed with demonstrations and exercises.

The name of the game is better shape design and improved dexterity for short pose anatomy with a plan of attack, control and clarity.

Fridays 9:30-noon

Space is limited, first come first serve. 18+
Multi-passes accepted and encouraged

Visit us online for more info
Atelierartista.com

Do not skip your workout!SHORT POSE Wednesdays 6:30-9pm drop in Short poses 1,2,3,5,7,10 & 20 min (not necessarily in th...
05/27/2026

Do not skip your workout!

SHORT POSE Wednesdays 6:30-9pm drop in Short poses 1,2,3,5,7,10 & 20 min (not necessarily in that order) with breaks every 20ish minutes.

Focus on design and dexterity, clarity and gesture.

It’s a great work out for your eye, hand and brain!

We have the best light, sturdy drawing horses and an inspiring space to take part in your weekly art exercises.

Must be 18+ to attend. Space is limited. First come first serve. Multi-passes encouraged.

Drop in or register online:
atelierartista.com

Come paint with us. Tuesday Evenings  6:30 - 9 pm4 sessions: June 2,9, 16 & 30th. All skill levels welcome. Acrylic or O...
05/26/2026

Come paint with us. Tuesday Evenings 6:30 - 9 pm
4 sessions: June 2,9, 16 & 30th.
All skill levels welcome. Acrylic or Oil.
Space is limited, first come, First serve.
Register online atelierartista.com

There is always something new to learn as we explore different techniques in picture making.

Painting is about layering and having a plan to get the thing finished.

The goal of this class is to build a solid foundation and knowledge of materials and their use so that we create a working plan by bringing they piece to completion. Bring in the art supplies you have (oil or acrylic.) The image you make is of your choosing.

In order to make progress, a successful painter must have a practice and a plan! We will follow a plan of action that is relatable to the steps necessary to get rom start to finish. By tackling it in small pieces, step by step, you will hit weekly objectives so you can finish a small piece before the course finishes.

The subject matter is up to you. We can lead the way and show you what you need to do with your own supplies and know how. You can work from master copy or photo or multiple reference, but it should be representational art. We recommend a small size as time is limited.

This session aims to give you a solid foundation and course of action so that when you are on your own there is no question of what to do next and how to move and progress forward when you hit that artistic wall. “Coach bunny” will motivate and guide you along the way.

These classes fill up quick. The website counts down the spots so if it says “out of stock” it’s already full but you can sign up for the next round just send us an email to let us know you are interested.

Http://atelierartista.com

There are only 4 more sessions to get your painting in order before we move into summer hours. Directed studies will res...
05/25/2026

There are only 4 more sessions to get your painting in order before we move into summer hours. Directed studies will resume again in the autumn.

This 1895 painting by Sir Frederic Leighton is titled Flaming June. Pubs and dad jokes come with course registration.

Sessions Monday’s 1:30-4 June 1, 8, 15, 29, no session June 22.

Learn to paint by painting what you want in acrylic or oil. Each Monday we have a mid day hands on skills based painting class where you work on your individual project with some guidance to help you progress.

For more info and registration visit our website under the courses menu.

Http://atelierartista.com/courses

Portrait of .k our muse this Monday May 25th 6:30-9:30 You read that right, we are trying something out…. Now 6:30-9:30 ...
05/24/2026

Portrait of .k our muse this Monday May 25th 6:30-9:30

You read that right, we are trying something out….
Now 6:30-9:30 pm

We are extending the sessions by 1/2 hr. To try it out. same price, more time! You don’t have to stay for the whole session of course you can leave whenever you want to.

Come draw or PAINT!
All ages and skill levels.
As always space is limited, first come first serve.
Multi-passes encouraged, cash accepted or register online: Atelierartista.com

*this portrait of Anna Maria van Westrenen by Jean-Baptist’s Greuze is currently up for auction (Lot 35) on Sotheby’s

Breakfast of champions! RISE & DRAW Monday mornings 9:30-noon  until Canada Day, no session June 22, which means there’s...
05/23/2026

Breakfast of champions! RISE & DRAW Monday mornings 9:30-noon until Canada Day, no session June 22, which means there’s only 5 sessions left until autumn.

As always 18+. First come first serve. All skill levels. Drop-ins welcome. Cash accepted. Multi-passes encouraged.

Atelierartista.com

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Suite #410/1721 29th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2T6T7

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