7-Week Art Fundamentals Course for Teenagers

Service Description

Give your teen the opportunity to build real artistic skills and a strong foundation in drawing and painting with our 7-Week Art Fundamentals Course for Teenagers at IN ART Studio in Calgary.

This structured course is designed for teenagers who enjoy art and want to move beyond casual drawing to better understand the fundamentals artists use across different mediums and subjects.

Over 7 weeks and 21 hours of instruction, students will explore drawing, painting, colour theory, composition and observational skills through a variety of projects. The focus is not simply on copying a finished artwork, but on understanding how to see, plan and create independently.

What Students Will Learn

Throughout the course, students will work on:

• Drawing fundamentals and observational drawing
• Proportions, shapes and construction
• Light, shadow and tonal values
• Shading and creating three-dimensional form
• Basic perspective and spatial relationships
• Portrait and figure drawing fundamentals
• Colour theory and colour mixing
• Composition and creating a strong focal point
• Working from photographs and real-life references
• Landscape and nature studies
• Painting techniques and brush control
• Developing sketches into finished artworks
• Exploring different artistic materials and techniques
• Building confidence and developing an individual artistic style

Students will complete a variety of exercises and finished artworks while receiving demonstrations, structured instruction and individual feedback from the instructor.

Who Is This Course For?

This teen art course in Calgary is suitable for students who are interested in developing their artistic abilities, whether they are relatively new to art or already draw and paint regularly.

It can also provide a stronger technical foundation for teens who may eventually be interested in portfolio development, high-school art programs, post-secondary art or design studies, or simply want to take their creative skills further.

Course Details

Dates: Thursdays, November 5 – December 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Duration: 7 weeks / 21 hours of instruction
Price: $490 CAD
Supplies: All professional art supplies included
Location: IN ART Studio, 601 10 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

There is no need to purchase materials – everything required for the course will be provided at the studio.

Class size is limited to allow students to receive individual attention, feedback and guidance as they progress.

Advance registration is recommended.