Art creations drying on a clothes line

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 opened on Friday, August 30. Sign up today! 

Last modified: Sept. 12, 2024, 8:42 a.m.

Visual arts programs

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Weaving loom with black and white threads

Art of Weaving (18Y+)

In this 3-week workshop, you will learn how to weave and hemstitch a set of coasters using a variety of patterns, weaving techniques and colours. All supplies included. No experience required. 

 

Note: Registration for the course closes two weeks prior to the start date.


October 16 to 30, 2024
Cost: $162.00


Location: Smeltzer House

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

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

Weaving loom with black and white threads

Art of Weaving (18Y+)

In this 3-week workshop, you will learn how to weave and hemstitch a set of coasters using a variety of patterns, weaving techniques and colours. All supplies included. No experience required. 

 

Note: Registration for the course closes two weeks prior to the start date.


October 16 to 30, 2024
Cost: $162.00


Location: Smeltzer House

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

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

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 12, 2024
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