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[ 21 Sep 2010 | No Comment ]
To Buy Art, or to Make Art?

I believe that anyone who loves looking at art or anyone who has purchased art will also have fun making art! Just give it a go and see what happens.
If you are creative and have an overactive imagination, you can definitely try your hand at making some art. If you struggle with ideas or visual concepts, chances are… you will likely not end up with something you would want to hang on your walls (or you might). Read the following article for some tips & advice on how to obtain …

Art Supplies »

[ 13 Sep 2010 | No Comment ]
Pitt Artist Pens

Faber-Castell Pitt Pens are an essential tool for artists, students, doodlers and just about anyone who wants to add some colour to their sketchbooks. Only $2.75 each, Pitt Pens are available in 58 different colours with brush tips. Black, Sepia and Sanguine Pitt Pens are available in smaller nibs as well – great for outlining comics, manga and drawings. Pitt Pens are waterproof, extremely fade-resistant and pigmented, india-ink based. Add them to your art supplies collection!

Art Supplies »

[ 31 Aug 2010 | No Comment ]
Student Discounts

Are you a student attending ACAD (Alberta College of Art & Design) or the University of Calgary in pursuit of an art degree? We give student discounts! Just show your ID and you will receive the following discounts on regular non-sale merchandise: 10% off when you spend under $100, and 20% off when you spend over $100 in our store (per transaction). Copic Markers, with student ID, are eligible for a 10% discount only.

Classes »

[ 30 Aug 2010 | 5 Comments ]
Acrylics for Beginners Class

Wondering what all the fuss about acrylic paints is? Want to try your hand at techniques such as faux wax painting or thick painting? This is the class for you! Please note that the art class will take place at the artist’s private home studio in McKenzie Towne in Calgary.

Session #1 Evenings: Thursdays, September 9th 27th, 2010. 7 pm  9 pm
Session #1 Daytime: Mondays, September 13th  October 4th, 2010. 1 pm 3 pm
Duration: 4 weeks per Session
Location: McKenzie Towne, Private Home Studio
Instructor: Evelyn Caro
Contact: (403) 450-1917 (Luba)
Fee: $150 +gst, materials …