# Event Details - **Event Name**: Empowered Artist: Build Your Own Painting Supports with Verna Vogel - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Empower your practise by building your own painting supports - no carpentry skills required!About this EventLearn to build canvas stretchers with Verna Vogel using pre-made stretcher bars, then stretch a canvas and prepare the surface for painting in acrylics or oils.No more standard size limitations, no more picking through mass-produced pre-made canvases, searching for one that is not warped or off square.Plus, building your own supports is often more economical, and very satisfying.Including professional tips and tricks to build excellent painting supports, this step-by-step workshop is designed to empower artists of any level, from beginner to life-long studio practitioners.We will aim to complete at least one smaller and one larger painting support for each participant.About the Instructor:Verna Vogel is a professional artist who has been building her own painting supports for three decades. She has empowered many children and adults by sharing knowledge of tools, materials and techniques.IMPORTANT: Please make sure that there are no typos in your email address when you register. Any errors will result to you not receiving the order confirmation and event reminders. If you do not receive an email upon registration, please contact us right away at 403-283-2288 or info@kensingtonartsupply.com.REFUND POLICY: Kensington Art Supply can issue full refunds for cancellations 7 days before the event. Late cancellations and absences will not result in a full refund. Please also note that KAS reserves the right to cancel a workshop if the minimum number of registrants is not reached, in which case a full refund will be issued. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/94c83410-c605-11f0-acfc-47790d5b9a2a-rimg-w859-h740-dcd8d9d3-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/95232550-c605-11f0-89a4-3f69017f5fb8-rimg-w742-h740-dc7c7874-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9551d670-c605-11f0-acfc-47790d5b9a2a-rimg-w555-h740-dc7a7b79-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/empowered-artist-build-your-own-painting-supports-with-verna-vogel/100001970791724099 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 157.5, max: 157.5, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Kensington Art Supply & Instruction - **lat**: 50.991101 - **long**: -114.040528 - **full address**: Kensington Art Supply & Instruction, 6999 11 Street Southeast, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Empowered Artist: Build Your Own Painting Supports with Verna Vogel - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cb302c056805552774095a5b51c726c2af5de3d0c917ed135b5bca02ebccd5dc-rimg-w800-h600-dcd8d9d3-gmir.jpg?v=1763638792 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Empowered Artist: Build Your Own Painting Supports with Verna Vogel being held? - **A:** Empowered Artist: Build Your Own Painting Supports with Verna Vogel takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Kensington Art Supply & Instruction, 6999 11 Street Southeast, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Empowered Artist: Build Your Own Painting Supports with Verna Vogel? - **A:** Tickets for Empowered Artist: Build Your Own Painting Supports with Verna Vogel are priced at CAD 158 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRegistrationCAD 158 + CAD 8 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Empowered Artist: Build Your Own Painting Supports with Verna Vogel? - **A:** Empowered Artist: Build Your Own Painting Supports with Verna Vogel is organized by Kensington Art Supply. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Empowered Artist: Build Your Own Painting Supports with Verna Vogel is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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