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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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![Pastel artwork of flowers and leaves](https://storagecdn.strathcona.ca/files/images/rpc-medium-art-in-the-gardens-660x396.jpg)
ART in the Gardens (18Y+)
This course is designed to give you all the necessary tools and motivation to begin your journey creating outdoors. Experiment with lines, colour, shape and mark making to create nature inspired compositions using oil pastels and watercolours.Â
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All supplies are included. Please bring a folding chair and dress for variable outdoor conditions. This program is held outside, weather permitting
Tue to Thu, August 6 to 8
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $94.50/session
Location: Smeltzer House
![Hand painted vase and mug](https://storagecdn.strathcona.ca/files/images/rpc-medium-form-and-structure-660x396.jpg)
Form and Surface Design with Kaleb Romano (18Y+)
Explore various techniques to alter wheel-thrown forms, integrate hand-built elements and texture, create slip and surface embellishments, and discover how to design and enhance your creations in truly exceptional ways.
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Prior pottery wheel experience is required. Note: The main purpose of this workshop is to learn new techniques, only some pottery will be bisque fired.
Tue to Thu, August 20 to 22
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $240/session
Location: Smeltzer House
![Women painting on canvas](https://storagecdn.strathcona.ca/files/images/rpc-medium-make-take-art-night-660x396.jpg)
Make & Take Art Nights (18Y+)
Create in a fun and relaxing environment this summer. Beginner friendly, all supplies included.
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July 25: Celebrate the summer with a relaxing night of painting. Meet new people and unwind at the Gallery@501 studio.
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August 15: Using a special needle and coloured felt, create a cute 2D needle felted cactus with the help of our experienced instructor.
Course Code: 31577, 31645
Thu, July 25 and August 15
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost:Â $28.60/class
Location: Gallery@501
![Pastel artwork of flowers and leaves](https://storagecdn.strathcona.ca/files/images/rpc-medium-art-in-the-gardens-660x396.jpg)
ART in the Gardens (18Y+)
This course is designed to give you all the necessary tools and motivation to begin your journey creating outdoors. Experiment with lines, colour, shape and mark making to create nature inspired compositions using oil pastels and watercolours.Â
Â
All supplies are included. Please bring a folding chair and dress for variable outdoor conditions. This program is held outside, weather permitting
Tue to Thu, August 6 to 8
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $94.50/session
Location: Smeltzer House
![Hand painted vase and mug](https://storagecdn.strathcona.ca/files/images/rpc-medium-form-and-structure-660x396.jpg)
Form and Surface Design with Kaleb Romano (18Y+)
Explore various techniques to alter wheel-thrown forms, integrate hand-built elements and texture, create slip and surface embellishments, and discover how to design and enhance your creations in truly exceptional ways.
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Prior pottery wheel experience is required. Note: The main purpose of this workshop is to learn new techniques, only some pottery will be bisque fired.
Tue to Thu, August 20 to 22
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $240/session
Location: Smeltzer House
![Women painting on canvas](https://storagecdn.strathcona.ca/files/images/rpc-medium-make-take-art-night-660x396.jpg)
Make & Take Art Nights (18Y+)
Create in a fun and relaxing environment this summer. Beginner friendly, all supplies included.
Â
July 25: Celebrate the summer with a relaxing night of painting. Meet new people and unwind at the Gallery@501 studio.
Â
August 15: Using a special needle and coloured felt, create a cute 2D needle felted cactus with the help of our experienced instructor.
Course Code: 31577, 31645
Thu, July 25 and August 15
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost:Â $28.60/class
Location: Gallery@501
Gallery@501 Programs
780-410-8575
megan.klak@strathcona.ca
Smeltzer House Visual Arts Programs
780-464-2023
ruta.nichol@strathcona.ca