A youth paints a clay creation at Smeltzer House Clay Hut

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Registration is open for all fall recreation and culture programs!

Last modified: Sept. 11, 2025, 10:51 a.m.

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.

Visual arts programs


Browse the fall visual arts program guide (712.7 KB) for programs from July to August. 

Browse the summer camps guide (2.6 MB) for child and youth programs from July to August.

Have a course code from the printed registration guide? Search RecOnline by code, type or keyword.


Featured programs

An example of Parfleche Painting

Parfleche Painting

Join Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild for an immersive workshop exploring the ancient art of Parfleche painting. Open to all skill levels, this hands-on class invites you to learn traditional techniques, explore Alaynee's family stories, and create your own unique painted piece.


Oct 11
1 - 3:30 p.m.

Age: 18Y+
Cost: $75.00


Location: Gallery@501

An example of a personal colour wheel

Studio Sessions: Personal Colour Wheel

Learn about colour theory and create your own personalized colour wheel in watercolour, acrylic and gouache tailored to your unique style. This class will deepen your understanding of hue, harmony and contrast.


Sept 25 - Oct 9
6 - 8:30 p.m.

Age: 18Y+
Cost: $81.75


Location: Gallery@501

A person slices a green cabbage in preparation for canning

Fermenting 101: Sauerkraut

Join expert canner and local artisan Johwanna to learn the sustainable practice of fermentation. Uncover the secrets to crafting the perfect sauerkraut recipe, practice essential preparation techniques, and learn how to care for your ferment at home.


Oct 7
6 - 8 p.m.

Age: 16Y+
Cost: $73.50


Location: Smeltzer House

An example of Parfleche Painting

Parfleche Painting

Join Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild for an immersive workshop exploring the ancient art of Parfleche painting. Open to all skill levels, this hands-on class invites you to learn traditional techniques, explore Alaynee's family stories, and create your own unique painted piece.


Oct 11
1 - 3:30 p.m.

Age: 18Y+
Cost: $75.00


Location: Gallery@501

An example of a personal colour wheel

Studio Sessions: Personal Colour Wheel

Learn about colour theory and create your own personalized colour wheel in watercolour, acrylic and gouache tailored to your unique style. This class will deepen your understanding of hue, harmony and contrast.


Sept 25 - Oct 9
6 - 8:30 p.m.

Age: 18Y+
Cost: $81.75


Location: Gallery@501

A person slices a green cabbage in preparation for canning

Fermenting 101: Sauerkraut

Join expert canner and local artisan Johwanna to learn the sustainable practice of fermentation. Uncover the secrets to crafting the perfect sauerkraut recipe, practice essential preparation techniques, and learn how to care for your ferment at home.


Oct 7
6 - 8 p.m.

Age: 16Y+
Cost: $73.50


Location: Smeltzer House

Additional program information

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

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Last updated: Thursday, September 11, 2025
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