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Drop by this lunchtime to learn how to use air-dry clay to make handmade objects!Do you work or live downtown? Need to step away from the stress of everyday life? Looking for a quick midday reset?Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series open to anyone looking to pause, create, and...
Finger weaving and knotting have been a part of Indigenous culture for thousands of years. During the Fur Trade, this crafting method was used by the Métis to make sashes that served as a useful and multipurpose tool. These sashes became tailored to specific patterns and colours representative of different families before became a standardized...
Join NaAC facilitator Katie to enjoy some summer photography fun!During this 3-week class, we will practice photography skills in experimental ways, trying out different cameras and techniques.This class is perfect for beginners looking to try photography for the first time OR for experienced folks who want to experiment in a fun and low-pressure environment. This...
A diary film is a genre where directors document their own lives, thoughts, and emotions. Come and make your own! Led by Armando Salazar, this class will happen over three nights and will allow you to plan, shoot, get feedback, and then present a finished short diary film.Armando Salazar’s work explores space, subject, time as...
Use your imagination and creativity in this free, drop-in day of arts, crafts, and placemaking with Recess Calgary all around Beaulieu Gardens! Stop by to play a game of croquet, paint outdoor furniture, create micro-installations, and try your hand at the historic art of printmaking with The Sprawl‘s Pop-Up Press, which will be offering DIY...
Have you ever heard the twinkling of the jingle dress and wanted to know how they’re made? The jingle cones behind the iconic sound have been made from repurposed and recycled materials since at least the 18th century. Historically used as decoration on clothing and jewelry, now they typically adorn beautiful jingle dresses at powwows.In...
Learn the basics of watercolour in this hands-on workshop!Join artist Laura Gerein for a relaxed, beginner-friendly watercolour workshop that’s all about having fun and letting yourself play. This pressure-free session is perfect if you’re curious about watercolour and not sure where to start.You’ll explore basic techniques, learn about different types of paper and brushes, and...
Learn the basics of Voice Acting with Verónica!Veronica will be taking folks through a small anatomy lesson in order to help you better understand the structure that you have to work with, then we’ll get right into playing with our voices and how they move our bodies through space. We will experiment with characters and...
Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages...
Fundraising art event. Featuring screen printed T-shirts with designs from 8 local artists. All proceeds will go towards the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.Happening at The BowsAugust 22nd, Saturday at 3-8 p.m. 🍉Featuring 8 new designs from local artists.Not just shirts but hoodies too!
Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher
A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over...
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