Alberta Porcelain Artists Calgary

Classes

APAC offers classes to help you learn general painting techniques and, specifically, how to paint on porcelain. Cost is $150 for 10 week courses and $180 for 12 week courses.

Classes are held at West Hillhurst Community Association, 1940 – 6th Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0W3

Fees are payable to APAC.

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VALENTINE'S SPECIAL!  APAC is hosting a chance to learn to porcelain painting in a 3-hour workshop in collaboration with Dots & Lines.  Come try this unique art form and create a one-fire Valentine gift that is uniquely yours.

Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 1 - 4 at The Alley (3941 University Avenue N.W.)  Single - $60.  For Two - $110

Further information and Registration at https://Dotslines.ca  

2026 WINTER CLASS:  Roland Gissing Study   Class starts Friday, January 9 - March 27 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

This new 12-week class will explore the style of Roland Gissing, a well-known Alberta landscape artist.  The original study will be inspired by the artwork of Gissing.  You can explore his life and art at https://www.rolandgissing.com. 

Cost is $180 for the 12-week course, plus $10 study fee.  All are welcome.  No art experience is required. 

 

Fall 2025:  Texturing    Class starts September 12 and runs until November 28, 2025

This new 12-week class features different texturing styles.  Choose between four different studies and create your own unique piece of art!  All are welcome - no previous art experience is required.

 

Spring 2025 - Mountain Blue Bird in Spring

It’s an 11-week class starting April 4 – June 20.  (No class on Good Friday)

Fee is $165.  This study will require an 8x10 rectangular or 7.5 x 9.5 oval plate/dish/tile.

Winter 2025 - Winter Barn Scene

 

This class will teach you how to use a limited pallet: Lavender Blue, Midnight Blue, Coal Black, Ashe Grey, Yellow Red, Violet of Iron, Rich Brown, White Dewdrops (optional), and Silver Pearl Metallic (optional)

It runs from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon, January 10 to March 28.
Cost is $180.

Download Registration Form

 

Should you wish to come to Friday classes on a more casual basis, cost is $15 per time.  

 
Winter Barn Scene ©Glenda Lenz
 

 

Fall 2024 - Midnight Lanterns

We start on Friday, the 20th of September. 9:30-12.  
Registration forms will be available at the class.

Cost $180 (payable to APAC) plus $10 study fee (to Instructor Glenda Lenz). 

 
 

Winter Classes

The winter session classes will start Friday, January 10, 2025 and run until March 28, 2025.

This 12-week course taught by Glenda Lenz is offered

  • Friday Mornings from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (10 spaces)

Cost is $180 per student; no kiln fee.

Class fees are payable directly to Alberta Porcelain Artists, Calgary.

Cost of study is payable directly to Glenda Lenz.

For more information, contact Glenda