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Art in Calgary

Art in Calgary

Create at a studio near you!

Take art classes in our studios

  • Drawing

    Expand your creativity, develop your drawing skills, and explore a variety of different techniques to express your ideas.

  • Fibre arts

    Try several techniques, including dyeing, felting, weaving and printing.

  • Mixed media

    An exciting journey of artistic discovery awaits! Try a variety of mediums and techniques to indulge your creative whimsey.

  • Painting

    Awaken your painting potential. Experience the flexibility of acrylic, the richness of oil, or the fluidity of watercolour.

  • Pottery and clay

    Experience the versatility of clay through handbuilding techniques or take the potter’s wheel for a spin. Explore finishing and glaze processes.

  • Printmaking

    Try various techniques such as drawing, carving and etching to create multiples of images.

  • School Programs

    Help kids and youth tap into their creativity with one of our exciting arts programs for students of all ages. We provide the art studios and a variety of fun activities and art lessons.

We have what you need to be creative

  • Artist residency

    Bring arts programs to your school! We provide artist residency programs for students of all ages.​

  • Custom firing

    Our Ceramic Specialists can carry out custom firings for you in our electric kilns. A resource for home potters, schools, and ceramic enthusiasts.​​