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Watercolour painting: beginner - adults

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Monday, May 11, 2026 • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PMSouthland Leisure Centre
Watercolour painting: beginner - adults

About this event

You will develop your artistic skills and creativity while learning about watercolour painting. You will learn: paper stretching brush handling colour theory how to build and layer colour techniques for creating gradients Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clothing that can get messy and any supplies you have. A list of materials will be discussed during the first class. Forms/waivers: None

Time

7:00 PM

Monday • 2h 30m

Venue

Southland Leisure Centre

Calgary, AB

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