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Featured Resources
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Getting Starting in Watercolour
Watercolours: An Introduction 1. Why choose watercolour? The best reason to choose any painting medium is that you have an affinity for it: you have seen it at work, admire it, and want to use it. Watercolour is the one to choose if you want easily mixed, easily applied colour, simplicity of preparation and luminous […]
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Acrylic: An Introduction
Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Acrylics? 1. Why choose acrylics? The best reason to choose any painting medium is that you have an affinity for it: you have seen it at work, admire it, and want to use it. Acrylic paint is remarkably diverse in is applitions and results. Beuse there are so many […]
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Top 10 Reasons to Love Gouache Painting
True Art Story “What is Gouache?” Gouache is pronounced “goo wash” and rhymes with squash. The first time I heard the word ‘gouache’ mispronounced was by a student reading from her notes. Her teacher recommended she get a tube of white wash. At the time, I was a new employee at The Paint Spot. I […]
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Face and Body Painting: with ran d’Ache
Here are some tips for face painting, passed on to us by people who have painted thousands of children’s faces. Although ran d’Ache water-soluble wax pastels do not have official cosmetic approval, they are accepted by the hobby and toy industry, which means kids n get them on their skin and even eat them without […]
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Adult Art Classes Outside Edmonton
Are you seeking art classes for adults outside of the city? Many communities around the Edmonton area have active art clubs and associations offering a wide range of art edution for all experience levels. Here are a few of our picks. Artelier Studios is run by The Paint Spot. We welcome out-of-town art instructors looking […]
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Sculpture and Pottery Classes in Edmonton
Here is a comprehensive list of places offering art instruction in pottery or sculpture. Did we miss someone? Please contact?Kim by email?with a logo/image and details. We will add you to this resource list too. Bedrock Supply 9435 63 Ave, Edmonton AB Phone: (780) 434-2040 Email: Classes, studio space and supplies for jewelry, silversmithing, chainmail, […]
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Adult Art Classes in Edmonton
Here is a comprehensive list of places offering art instruction for adults. Did we miss someone? Please contact?Kim by email?with a logo/image and details. We will add you to this resource list too. Artelier Studios 10045 81 Ave (entrance in back lane) loted across the street from The Paint Spot Phone: (780) 4320 0240 Email: […]
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Children’s Art Class in Edmonton
Budding young artists will benefit for extra-curricular courses in painting and drawing. Here is a list of art classes we recommend for artist under 12 years old. We are fortunate to have many high liber art instructors, in the Edmonton area, willing to share their time and talent teaching kids art. Try a few to […]