Spend your fall break making new friends and wonderful artworks.

Register in fall break programs

Explore oil painting, acrylics, watercolour, drawing mediums such as charcoals and pastels, needle felting, weaving, printmaking and more. Choose a single class or longer series taught by community educators, experienced artists and makers

Adult / senior art class registration

Through art we inspire creative thinking, communication and problem-solving. Young artists can choose from a wide variety of single classes or longer series to explore and experiment with materials like paint, pastels, glass, clay, fibre and more.

Child / youth art class registration

Create wonderful memories through art and craft. Explore gallery exhibitions, try various art techniques, and make inspiring projects together. Adult participation is required.

Family art class registration

Studio One is home to a variety of fused glass programs and workshops for youth and adults to explore their creativity in fusing layers of glass.

Glass fusing class registration

Ranked as one of the best pottery studios in the province, the Clay Hut has been home to Strathcona County's iconic pottery program since 1978. Our programs are designed to introduce students to various techniques and methods of working with clay, or hone their existing skills.

Pottery class registration

A great addition to your home studies. Learn, experiment, and master a new skill or two to grow in artistic thinking and self-expression. Homeschool art and craft classes are available in fall, winter, and spring.

Homeschool class registration

Spend your day off school making art, exploring new materials or creating one-of-a-kind images.

PD day art camp registration

If you’re interested in a booking for a school or group, visit our Visual Arts school field trips page.

• For Gallery@501 bookings, contact Megan Klak at megan.klak@strathcona.ca or 780-410-8575 for more information and current availability.
• For Smeltzer House bookings, contact Ruta Nichol at ruta.nichol@strathcona.ca or 780-464-2023.

Supplies and specialized equipment are provided for all programs, unless otherwise specified in the course description.

Parents/guardians need to complete all applicable forms and bring signed copies to the first class:

• Participant information form (477.0 KB)
• Severe allergy form (if applicable) (32.2 KB)

Parents/guardians are required to sign their child in and out each class, and a child will not be permitted to leave with someone who is not indicated on the participant information form.

The bulk of our programs are designed with the beginner in mind, however there is always something new and exciting to explore in every class!

We also provide opportunities for our community to connect with local artists and to develop art-making and appreciation skills. We welcome comments as we continue to adapt our programming around the input and needs of the community.

We are grateful for our wonderful team of instructors. Our roster of instructors includes professional artists, awesome creatives, and community educators who are happy to guide you through your art discovery journey in a supportive and relaxing atmosphere.

If you or your child is to be accompanied by aid or support personnel, or has any additional needs you'd like to discuss, please email:

• Gallery@501 - Megan Klak at megan.klak@strathcona.ca or 780-410-8575
• Smeltzer House - Ruta Nichol at ruta.nichol@strathcona.ca or 780-464-2023

We are happy to learn how we can best support your participation.

Choose from either a painting or printmaking party for your birthday party at Gallery@501.

Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre

1 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 0Z6

Studios on site:

• Smeltzer House: Lower/first floor and second floor lounges
• Studio One: Fused glass programs
• Clay Hut (wheelchair accessible): Pottery programs

Gallery@501

501 Festival Ave #120, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 4X3

Gallery@501 is located within the Strathcona County Community Centre. Street parking is available on Festival Avenue, and underground parking in the Community Cente is free of charge for the first two hours (remember to register your plate).