Learn, create, experiment and inspire!Â
Strathcona County offers visual art programs and activities at Gallery@501 and Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre. Programs are open to everyone and include single classes or longer series taught by skilled and knowledgeable artists, makers and community educators.
Gallery@501Â programs take place in a fully equipped art studio next to the main gallery exhibit space. Our classes encourage participants to experiment with new techniques and explore their creativity through different artistic mediums. Choose from painting, drawing, needle felting, printmaking and more!
Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre offers beginner-friendly classes in many fine craft forms such as pottery at Clay Hut, glass fusing at Studio One, fibre arts, and more at Smeltzer House. Our specialized studios welcome students of all ages to enjoy the art of making.
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Learn to Cross Stitch (9Y-14Y)
Begin your journey in the charming art of cross stitch. This kid-friendly beginner’s course will guide you through the captivating process of creating images and vibrant designs on fabric. All supplies included.
Thursdays
June 6 to 13
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $72.00
Location: Smeltzer House
Art Stories (3Y-6Y):Â Nature Art
Create, learn, and have fun at Gallery@501!
We'll read a new storybook each class, get inspired and make our own creations.Â
Sunday
June 2
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $22
Location: Gallery@501
Glass Fusing I + II (9Y-17Y)
Cut, shape, embellish and create stunning projects while exploring your creativity with fused layers of glass. We warmly welcome returning students to further sharpen their skills!
Course Code: 31787
Tuesdays
May 28 to June 11
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost:Â $148.50
Location: Smeltzer House
Learn to Cross Stitch (9Y-14Y)
Begin your journey in the charming art of cross stitch. This kid-friendly beginner’s course will guide you through the captivating process of creating images and vibrant designs on fabric. All supplies included.
Thursdays
June 6 to 13
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $72.00
Location: Smeltzer House
Art Stories (3Y-6Y):Â Nature Art
Create, learn, and have fun at Gallery@501!
We'll read a new storybook each class, get inspired and make our own creations.Â
Sunday
June 2
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $22
Location: Gallery@501
Glass Fusing I + II (9Y-17Y)
Cut, shape, embellish and create stunning projects while exploring your creativity with fused layers of glass. We warmly welcome returning students to further sharpen their skills!
Course Code: 31787
Tuesdays
May 28 to June 11
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost:Â $148.50
Location: Smeltzer House
Gallery@501 Programs
780-410-8575
megan.klak@strathcona.ca
Smeltzer House Visual Arts Programs
780-464-2023
ruta.nichol@strathcona.ca