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Learn, create, experiment and inspire! 

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 arts educators.

Gallery@501 programs take place in a fully equipped art studio next to the main gallery exhibition 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 other exciting art forms!

Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre offers a variety of beginner-friendly art and fine craft programs such as pottery at the 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.

Pottery progams

Registration for Fall Pottery programming will open on Friday, August 30 at 12 p.m. 

Thank you for your patience with this delay. 

Last modified: Aug. 30, 2024, 8:26 a.m.

Visual arts programs

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Women painting on canvas

Make & Take Art Nights (18Y+)

Create in a fun and relaxing environment this summer. Beginner friendly, all supplies included.

  • Fall paint night
  • Halloween needle felted ghosts
  • Needle felted ornaments
  • Watercolour sunset painting

Various courses from Aug to Dec 2024
Cost: $28.60/class


Location: Gallery@501

A smiling young female artist holding a painter's palette and paintbrush.

Art Connect (18Y+)

Follow your passions in our open studio class for adults with developmental disabilities. With our experienced art educator you will explore mediums like acrylic paint, watercolours, pastels, pencil crayons, charcoal and more. Take a single class or sign up for the series. All supplies included.


Oct 9 to Dec 4, 2024, Wednesdays

Cost: $120.00 or $24.00/class


Location: Gallery@501

Several hands are shown on top of a table that are interacting with various arts and crafts. Objects on the table include paper cutouts of stars, circles and other colourful shapes.

Family Fun (all ages)

Create with your family at Gallery@501! A great way to make new art and spend time together. All supplies are included.

 

Note: this is a parented program. Please register both yourself and your child in the class.


Various courses from Aug to Dec 2024

Cost: $8.10/class


Location: Gallery@501

Women painting on canvas

Make & Take Art Nights (18Y+)

Create in a fun and relaxing environment this summer. Beginner friendly, all supplies included.

  • Fall paint night
  • Halloween needle felted ghosts
  • Needle felted ornaments
  • Watercolour sunset painting

Various courses from Aug to Dec 2024
Cost: $28.60/class


Location: Gallery@501

A smiling young female artist holding a painter's palette and paintbrush.

Art Connect (18Y+)

Follow your passions in our open studio class for adults with developmental disabilities. With our experienced art educator you will explore mediums like acrylic paint, watercolours, pastels, pencil crayons, charcoal and more. Take a single class or sign up for the series. All supplies included.


Oct 9 to Dec 4, 2024, Wednesdays

Cost: $120.00 or $24.00/class


Location: Gallery@501

Several hands are shown on top of a table that are interacting with various arts and crafts. Objects on the table include paper cutouts of stars, circles and other colourful shapes.

Family Fun (all ages)

Create with your family at Gallery@501! A great way to make new art and spend time together. All supplies are included.

 

Note: this is a parented program. Please register both yourself and your child in the class.


Various courses from Aug to Dec 2024

Cost: $8.10/class


Location: Gallery@501

Additional program information

Questions?
• Gallery@501: 780-410-8575
• Smeltzer House: 780-464-2023
culture.programs@strathcona.ca

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Last updated: Friday, August 30, 2024
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