Have a blast at Visual Arts summer camps! Explore a wide range of art from cartooning to clay and everything in between. Full-day and half-day programs available.

Register in summer camps

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

Yes! Our program fees include all supplies. We’ve done the all the shopping and prep work so you can focus on honing your creative skills

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.

Please arrive at the site a maximum of 10 minutes before your program start time.

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’re interested in a booking for a school or group, visit our Active Schools 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.