Registration for all the classes below are on the movelearnplay.Edmonton.ca website then click>registered programs>arts programs>adult programs> ***painting classes are now under Painting Classes and drawing classes (zoo classes) are separate under Drawing and Mixed media art programs.
The classes are listed by date they begin. I put the class code with each class that may work in the search. ALTERNATIVELY, you can call 311 to register. There are similar class titles by other instructors. Check the time and instructor information as well.
Classes in May
Drawing and Painting Landscapes and Interiors at the John Walter Museum: Class Code #768870
4 Sundays, May 24 - June 14, 2026
2-5 pm
cost: $108
John Walter Museum: 1901 (3rd) House (possible field trip options to 2nd and 1st houses) 9180 Walterdale Hill NW
With the opportunity to be indoors or outdors briefly on a warm winter day, we will explore drawing and painting landsacpes and Interiors of the John Walter Museum houses. We will work in watercolours and pencil drawings. Part of the class will be to strengthen your drawing and observation skills of the rooms of the mueum and the other part of class will be to work on reference photos of landscapes using watercolor techniques and perspective.
Painting The Skies In Watercolor: Clouds, Northern Lights and More - Class Code: #768863
3 Thursdays, May 28 - June 11
6 pm - 9 pm
cost: $99
Location: John Walter Museum: blue house (9180 Walterdale Hill NW)
Capture the movement of the northern lights, the impressive thunderheads and the amazing sunsets we see in Alberta using watercolor techniques such as pouring, layering, lifting, masking and much more. This class is for beginner to advance students.
Drop in Painting sessions at the Muttart
May 30, 2026
Two options: 1 - 2:05 pm and 2:15-3:20 pm
Registration and cost will be posted on the MoveLearnPlay. edmonton.ca two weeks before. Contact the Muttart
ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED
Location: Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96a St NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4L8
Classes in June
Sketching Animals at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, class code #768865
1 Saturday, June13, 2026 (NOTE: This class is under Drawing amd Mixed Media classes in Movelearnplay.edmontong.ca)
10 am -3 pm
$80
Catching wildlife in pencil & ink as it lives and breathes allows you to capture the energy in the drawing. Enjoy a day drawing en plein air (in the open air) at the Edmonton Valley Zoo observing the animals and capturing the essence in your sketchbook. Artist Julie Drew will teach you that it is much different to draw from life than just using photos, what our eyes can see is so much more than a photo can capture. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED, just bring yourself and your creativity!
Classes in July
Watercolour Explorations at Dr. Anne Anderson: course #772814
2 Mondays, July 6 & 13, 2026
6:30-9:30 pm
$70 All Supplies Included
location: Dr. Anne Anderson, 11810 35 Ave SW
ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED, just bring yourself & your creativity.
Watercolour Explorations: course #772815
2 Wednesdays, July 8 & 15, 2026
6:00-9:00 pm
$70 All Supplies Included
location: Booster Juice Rec Centre (Terwillegar), 2051 Leger Rd NW
ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED, just bring yourself & your creativity.
Drawing & Painting Botanicals: Watercolour Workshop at the Muttart, course #771816
2 Thursdays, July 9 &16
6-9 pm pm
$80 All Supplies Included
Capture the essence of flowers and variegated plants with watercolours during this three week workshop at the Muttart Conservatory. During the first week Artist Julie Drew will teach you that art is learning how to see; she will have you spend time sketching, creating composition strategies, and gathering inspiration from the botanicals in the Feature Pyramid. After drawing what stands out to you, taking photos, and finding interesting inspiration you will learn how to translate this to a painting with hands-on demonstrations and one on one instruction that will open up painting possibilities for you to explore. The second week, you will expand on your newly learned skills with brushwork, composition, and colour mixing to paint a finished painting. Embrace letting the botanicals inspire you to paint your unique painting - you will find your own style whether it be abstract, illustrative, or realistic as you bring to life the plants & flowers that stood out to you.
ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED, just bring yourself & your creativity.
Adult Art Camp: Watercolour Pouring: course #772817
4 days: Monday, July 27 - Thursday, July 30, 2026
1-4 pm
$TBA
location: Arts Hub Ortona, 9722 102 St NW
Classes in August
Sketching Trees at Yorath House: Class Code #772818
(under the Drawing and Mixed Media classes in Movelearnplay.edmonton.ca)
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
6-9 pm
cost: $65
Yorath House: 13110 Buena Vista Rd NW
Drop in Painting sessions at the Muttart
Aug 15, 2026
Two options: 1 - 2:05 pm and 2:15-3:20 pm
Registration and cost will be posted on the MoveLearnPlay. edmonton.ca - Link:
https://movelearnplay.edmonton.ca/COE/public/category/browse/MUTDIP
ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED
Location: Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96a St NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4L8
Painting Trees with Watercolours Workshop: Class Code #772819
Thursday, Aug 20, 2026
6-9 pm
cost: $60
John Walter Museum: 1901 (3rd) House (possible field trip options to 2nd and 1st houses) 9180 Walterdale Hill NW
