About Us

We offer non-degree art classes and workshops in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, mixed media, glass art, textiles, and more. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned artist looking to learn new skills, we have a range of classes offered by experienced artists who enjoy teaching and supporting students in their creative journeys. You can register online or by calling 306-966-5539. Stay up to date by subscribing to our e-newsletter or following us on Facebook or Instagram.

New registration system

We have moved to a new registration system. You will need to create an account in the new system in order to register for a class. To create this account, you will start at the Extended Learning website.

  • If you already have a USask NSID, click on “I have an account already” and follow the steps.
  • If you do not have a USask NSID, click on “I am a new user”. Use the email option and not the phone option to verify your identity and please also be aware that if you are registering for different people on the same computer, you will need to log out completely, and may also need to clear your browser history, before you log into a different account.

Help is available! If you have trouble, please call USask IT Support Services at: 306-966-2222. Leave a message with your contact information, and specifically ask that they call you back. IT Support can get your NSID issues solved. We hope that any problems are resolved speedily, so you can enjoy your art classes with us! 

Classes

  • Format: In-person=🧑Online=💻
  • Students may register up to the second class of all 8 and 10 week courses when spaces are available.
  • Classes may be added or removed as enrollment and availability are confirmed.
  • We recommend waiting to buy your supplies until your class is confirmed.
  • All classes with an asterisk * are confirmed to run!

Spring 2025

The following classes are currently open for registration.

Day Class Section Time Format Room Weeks Start Instructor
Sa/Su Cyanotype Beginner Workshop * NEW 03Q 9am-5pm 🧑 357 2 days June 21 Laura St. Pierre

 

Summer 2025

The following classes are currently open for registration.

Day Class Section Time Format Room Weeks Start Instructor
Wed Intro to 3D Needle Felting Workshop * NEW 3 SPOTS LEFT 03S 9am-5pm 🧑 357 1 day Jul 2 Kara Perpelitz
Wed Intro to Wet Felting Workshop * NEW FULL 03T 9am-5pm 🧑 357 1 day Aug 6 Kara Perpelitz

 

Fall 2025

The following classes are currently open for registration. More classes coming soon!

Day Class Section Time Format Room Weeks Start Instructor
Mon Intro to Stained Glass: Foil Method 02C 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 117 5 Oct 20 Lenneke Verweij
Wed Artistic Jumpstart:Beginning Painting, Drawing, Sculpture & Photography 03A 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 255 10 Sep 24 Lia ter Heide
Wed Stitching Odyssey 02T 1-4pm 🧑 357 10 Sep 24 Kara Perpelitz
Wed Felting II: 2D (flat) and 3D (sculptural) Needle Felting 03H 6:30-9:30pm 🧑 357 10 Sep 24 Kara Perpelitz
Thu Artistic Kickstart:Beginning Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking & Photography NEW 03V 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 255 10 Sep 25 Lia ter Heide
Fri Intro to Fused Glass 02V 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 117 5 Sep 26 Jennifer Olauson
Fri Intro to Fused Glass 02V 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 117 5 Nov 7 Jennifer Olauson
Sa/Su Spinning I: Drop Spindle Techniques Workshop 02U 9am-5pm 🧑 357 2 days Nov 22 Kara Perpelitz
Sun Stained Glass: Basic Foil Techniques Workshop 01V 9am-5pm 🧑 117 1 day Sep 21 Lenneke Verweij
Sun Mosaics Workshop 03U 9am-5pm 🧑 117 1 day Oct 5 Lenneke Verweij

 

Early Spring 2025

  • The following classes are closed for registration for the Spring 2025 term.
  • Courses are included here to provide prospective students with a more complete picture of our past course offerings, and to allow current students access to syllabi and supply lists.
Day Class Section Time Format Room Weeks Start Instructor
Mon Light and the Portrait * 03R 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 319 5 May 26 Shona Iverson
Mon Painting I: Intro to Landscapes * 01D 5:30-8:30pm 💻 N/A 10 Apr 14 Robin Adair
Tue Acrylic Painting I * 01M 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 306 10 Apr 15 Robin Adair
Tue Drawing II * 01Q 1-4pm 💻 N/A 10 Apr 15 Robin Adair
Wed Acrylic Painting II * 01R 1-4pm 🧑 306 10 Apr 23 Robin Adair
Wed Acrylic Painting III * 02I 1-4pm 🧑 306 10 Apr 23 Robin Adair
Wed Artistic Jumpstart: Beginning Painting, Drawing, Sculpture & Photography *  03A 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 255 10 Apr 9 Lia ter Heide
Wed Comics & Illustration II * 03P 5:30-8:30pm 🧑/💻 306 10 Apr 23 Robin Adair
Wed Sculpture II: Human Portraits * 01J 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 117 8 Apr 16 Adrian Golban
Wed Sculpture II: Torso & Nudes * 03O 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 117 8 Apr 16 Adrian Golban
Thu Art Journaling I * 01W 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 306 10 Apr 17 Robin Adair
Thu Art Journaling II * 01X 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 306 10 Apr 17 Robin Adair
Thu Sculpture III: Special Projects * 01U 5:30-8:30pm 🧑 117 8 Apr 17 Adrian Golban
Fri Acrylic Painting III * 02I 5:30-8:30pm 💻 N/A 10 Apr 25 Robin Adair

 

Certificates

We offer certificates for people who want to formally represent the development of their art practice in a structured non-degree program. Prospective certificate program students may wish to have acknowledgment of their studies, or enjoy creating art while working towards a goal; students may be looking to build a portfolio for professional purposes, or before pursuing an art degree. Students can choose to learn a specific technique in depth with successive classes, work on broadening their skills by exploring many techniques, or a combination of both.

 

Section Program
01A Art and Artisanship Certificate
01B Advanced Art and Artisanship Certificate

 

Supplies

Supply lists may be found on class pages. For a brief list of frequently used suppliers, please see Where can I purchase supplies? on our FAQ page.