Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We wish you nice and peaceful time!

And enjoy our pictures in Gallery

Sincerely yours, Alla

October, 2016

Fall season in Calgary is very short. However, we caught the perfect moment to learn from nature colors and textures.

Then, we learned about Fall holidays in different countries and Thanksgiving Day in Canada.  

More pictures you can find here.

September, 2016

We started our program from scrabbles. It was a lot of fun and a lot of exercises.

More pictures are here.

Hi, my dear friends!

Schedules for the lessons are coming this week.
Please call me (403)890-4969 or e-mail me: kireyeva2005@gmail.com
and inform me about your preferred time.

Once, my teacher told me:"Remember: rest is one of the most important parts of your work".
I like my work and sometimes I forget these wise words.

This summer I enjoyed every moment of my trip.


                              The Wedding in New-York.

                                                          Russia.St. Petersburg

                                                                          More pictures here 

                                      Belarus. Grodno.

                                                                         More pictures here 

                                        British Columbia.
                                               

Thank you to all my friends and family that shared these wonderful moments with me.

I am can't wait for our lessons to start! You can choose your time here . Remember to contact me, because I am working on our schedules right now.

Sincerely yours,

Alla

Have a nice summer!

My dear students!

We've had quite a busy and productive year.

We painted still life:

Scenery paintings:

Portraits:

Great job everyone! You all did great!!!

You can see more pictures in our Gallery

All of you know how to do so much more now!

But, please, do promise me that you won't abandon your crayons, chalks and paint brushes this summer. Paint and draw whenever you get a chance! Wherever you go!

Dear parents, your kids' drawings can sometimes tell you so much more than they can sometimes express themselves. Don't be afraid of them getting a little mucky - they all know how to set up and clean their work space. Better yet - ask them to teach you how to draw. I assure you that you will love it!

I'm looking forward to all of your summer stories!

See you in September.


Sincerely,

Alla

March

I've got a lot of news to share with you, my dear friends!

First of all, some fresh pictures in the Gallery. 

And also, this week  I participated in the 20th Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards as one of the finalists in the Art and Culture category. I would like to say thank you to all my dear friends who help and support me, and to all of my students who inspire me.

In January I got an e-mail that read: "We would like to congratulate you on being selected as a Finalist- Arts & Culture category- at the Immigrants of Distinction Awards." 

Than I had to fill some forms, prepare a speech for a vignette and many many other things to do.Last Friday, March 11th was the day of the Ceremony. 

There were many officials.

You can see all the details at the Immigrant Services page https://www.facebook.com/ImmigrantServicesCalgary.

I would also like just to share my impression. First of all, we are all working hard everyday in different fields not just to get some award, but to survive and to provide our children better opportunities. Than, every immigrant asks themselves the question: "What sort of skills do I have that will make me a better part of my community and will benefit its people?"

The life story of every single nominee touched our hearts because everybody, who attended the Ceremony understands the importance of hard work behind every achievement.

Thank you to everyone who involved me in this event!

Saturday, March 12, it was a traditional Russian event "Maslenitsa" with a wonderful concert, some traditional Russian activities and  competitions for families, a lot of delicious Russian food and much more. 

  

You can find more pictures at the John Chrysostom Church photo album

Thank you to everyone who organized this wonderful concert and such a great time for all the families. To those who helped decorate our church, which still needs outside renovation and to those who prepared such delicious food and, of course, those who joined us on this wonderful and warm day.

Sincerely yours,

Alla Kireyeva

P.S.  Now you understand the background and just how full I had my plate during this time. :) Thank you for your understanding and support. 

March 2016

Hi, my dear friends!

My students have started Gouache session.

During this time we tried to get an inspiration from favorite movies and cartoons,  Valentine Day , animals and other. We paint  landscapes, portraits and still life pictures. We learned about shapes, colors and textures.

You can get inspiration in Gallery.

And also I would like to share some news:

You can participate Russian traditional event "Maslenitsa" near Russian church

http://en.calgary-orthodox.ca/about/contacts/

The event starts by 1.00 p.m. with concert, traditional Russian food and  entertainment for families.  If the weather is good we will have a lot of fun.

Sincerely yours,

Alla

P.S. And also I would like to congratulate with International Women's Day:)))