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Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher |
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over... |
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Have you ever heard the twinkling of the jingle dress and wanted to know how they’re made? The jingle cones behind the iconic sound have been made from repurposed and recycled materials since at least the 18th century. Historically used as decoration on clothing and jewelry, now they typically adorn beautiful jingle dresses at powwows.In...
$60
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Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages... |
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Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher |
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Come learn about the physics, relationality, and protocols of bow-making, from gratitude to the tree ancestor before carving to learning from the birds when latching feathers to the arrow for aerodynamics, you will get to experience the depth of science within these complex ancestral teachings.Workshop led by Knowledge Keepers Alice Kaquitts and Tom Snow.Free for...
$24.95 – $33.95
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over... |
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Come learn about the physics, relationality, and protocols of bow-making, from gratitude to the tree ancestor before carving to learning from the birds when latching feathers to the arrow for aerodynamics, you will get to experience the depth of science within these complex ancestral teachings.Workshop led by Knowledge Keepers Alice Kaquitts and Tom Snow.Free for...
$24.95 – $33.95
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Get your garden buzzing by learning about the basics of bees! Get decked out in beekeeping gear and join ABC Bees owner and operator Eliese Watson for a hive tour of the bees here in The Confluence Garden. This two-hour workshop will cover all of the different aspects of setting up bee hives and how...
$50 – $53.82
Have you ever heard the twinkling of the jingle dress and wanted to know how they’re made? The jingle cones behind the iconic sound have been made from repurposed and recycled materials since at least the 18th century. Historically used as decoration on clothing and jewelry, now they typically adorn beautiful jingle dresses at powwows.In...
$60
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Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages... |
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Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher |
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over... Welcome to a new year of our Inside Out youth programming at Calgary Outlink!Our youth programming is for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 along with their friends, families, and supporters. We aim to create fun, affirming, and friendly spaces for queer and trans youth! This is a drop-in group, so no registration is required.The meetings on... |
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Join NaAC facilitator Katie to enjoy some summer photography fun!During this 3-week class, we will practice photography skills in experimental ways, trying out different cameras and techniques.This class is perfect for beginners looking to try photography for the first time OR for experienced folks who want to experiment in a fun and low-pressure environment. This...
$50
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Have you ever wanted to dance, but are intimidated by getting all the steps right? This free and family-friendly workshop led by emerging artist Jo Dickau-Duguay might be the place for you. You will get to experience the joys of dance within a larger creative realm, with no wrong or right answers.Through working with different...
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Experience the rhythms, history, and energy of the Caribbean through three dynamic dance workshops led by incredible local artists who are passionate about sharing their culture and craft.Workshop Schedule5:30–6:30 PM | Haitian Folkloric Dance with Val DupreeDiscover the rich traditions, storytelling, and powerful movements of Haitian folkloric dance.6:30–7:30 PM | Dancehall with TopeFeel the energy...
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A diary film is a genre where directors document their own lives, thoughts, and emotions. Come and make your own! Led by Armando Salazar, this class will happen over three nights and will allow you to plan, shoot, get feedback, and then present a finished short diary film.Armando Salazar’s work explores space, subject, time as...
$50 – $75
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Come learn about the physics, relationality, and protocols of bow-making, from gratitude to the tree ancestor before carving to learning from the birds when latching feathers to the arrow for aerodynamics, you will get to experience the depth of science within these complex ancestral teachings.Workshop led by Knowledge Keepers Alice Kaquitts and Tom Snow.Free for...
$24.95 – $33.95
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Get your garden buzzing by learning about the basics of bees! Get decked out in beekeeping gear and join ABC Bees owner and operator Eliese Watson for a hive tour of the bees here in The Confluence Garden. This two-hour workshop will cover all of the different aspects of setting up bee hives and how...
$50 – $53.82
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Join Carl White for an en plein air workshop in the historic gardens of the Lougheed House! This is a workshop for intermediate and advanced artists to explore painting as a way of looking through time to see the world anew. Working directly from the landscape, participants will respond to shifting light, atmosphere, and both...
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Celebrate National Acadian Day in PlayLab with the energy of a kitchen party.This all-ages, hands-on drop-in invites visitors to explore Acadian music traditions through fiddle-inspired sounds, group music-making, and the rhythmic pulse of spoon playing.Drop in and take part in lively, collaborative music-making that shows how rhythm, movement, and song bring people together.PlayLab is a... |
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$70, please register, ages 15+In this experimental workshop, participants will explore how water, bleaching, and toning can transform cyanotype prints on paper. Moving beyond the traditional process, we will embrace unpredictability to create expressive and varied results.Participants will begin with a brief review of cyanotype printing on paper before experimenting with wet techniques—using water during...
$70
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Oshkagoojin Indigenous Theatre for Youth (OITY) and Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society, in conjunction with The Confluence, are excited to offer free Indigenous Summer Theatre Workshops for Indigenous youth in Calgary!Youth ages 8–17 are invited to come get creative, tell stories, play theatre games, and explore Indigenous storytelling and theatre in a welcoming and supportive...
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Join this workshop to learn tips on becoming a successful "plant parent!"Looking for a new hobby, the perfect house decor, or just love plants but don’t know where to start? Come learn more about plants, starting from the very basics!This workshop is fun, interactive, and perfect for beginners.You will learn:How to select indoor plantsProvide basic...
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Oshkagoojin Indigenous Theatre for Youth (OITY) and Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society, in conjunction with The Confluence, are excited to offer free Indigenous Summer Theatre Workshops for Indigenous youth in Calgary!Youth ages 8–17 are invited to come get creative, tell stories, play theatre games, and explore Indigenous storytelling and theatre in a welcoming and supportive...
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Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher
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Tickets $0-$25, please registerThis workshop invites participants to reflect on what home means to them through painting. Each person will create a small wooden box inspired by a memory, a place, a feeling, or something important. Participants will be guided through simple painting techniques and supported in developing their ideas. The focus is on creating...
Free – $25
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over... |
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Drop by this lunchtime to learn how to use air-dry clay to make handmade objects!Do you work or live downtown? Need to step away from the stress of everyday life? Looking for a quick midday reset?Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series open to anyone looking to pause, create, and...
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Finger weaving and knotting have been a part of Indigenous culture for thousands of years. During the Fur Trade, this crafting method was used by the Métis to make sashes that served as a useful and multipurpose tool. These sashes became tailored to specific patterns and colours representative of different families before became a standardized...
$35
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Join NaAC facilitator Katie to enjoy some summer photography fun!During this 3-week class, we will practice photography skills in experimental ways, trying out different cameras and techniques.This class is perfect for beginners looking to try photography for the first time OR for experienced folks who want to experiment in a fun and low-pressure environment. This...
$50
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1 event,
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A diary film is a genre where directors document their own lives, thoughts, and emotions. Come and make your own! Led by Armando Salazar, this class will happen over three nights and will allow you to plan, shoot, get feedback, and then present a finished short diary film.Armando Salazar’s work explores space, subject, time as...
$50 – $75
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3 events,
Have you ever heard the twinkling of the jingle dress and wanted to know how they’re made? The jingle cones behind the iconic sound have been made from repurposed and recycled materials since at least the 18th century. Historically used as decoration on clothing and jewelry, now they typically adorn beautiful jingle dresses at powwows.In...
$60
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Learn the basics of Voice Acting with Verónica!Veronica will be taking folks through a small anatomy lesson in order to help you better understand the structure that you have to work with, then we’ll get right into playing with our voices and how they move our bodies through space. We will experiment with characters and...
Admission by Donation
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Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages... |
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1 event,
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Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher |
2 events,
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over... Welcome to a new year of our Inside Out youth programming at Calgary Outlink!Our youth programming is for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 along with their friends, families, and supporters. We aim to create fun, affirming, and friendly spaces for queer and trans youth! This is a drop-in group, so no registration is required.The meetings on... |
1 event,
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Join NaAC facilitator Katie to enjoy some summer photography fun!During this 3-week class, we will practice photography skills in experimental ways, trying out different cameras and techniques.This class is perfect for beginners looking to try photography for the first time OR for experienced folks who want to experiment in a fun and low-pressure environment. This...
$50
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You’re invited to the Eco Arts Book Club! Read, reflect & create with natural materials. Slow, inspiring evenings at Canopy Studios.Join artist and facilitator Andrea Merredew at Canopy Studios for a slow, spacious, and inspiring monthly practice that blends reading, reflection, and art‑making.Each workshop begins with a conversation about the book we’re exploring together. From...
$38.61 – $256.93
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A diary film is a genre where directors document their own lives, thoughts, and emotions. Come and make your own! Led by Armando Salazar, this class will happen over three nights and will allow you to plan, shoot, get feedback, and then present a finished short diary film.Armando Salazar’s work explores space, subject, time as...
$50 – $75
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2 events,
Have you ever heard the twinkling of the jingle dress and wanted to know how they’re made? The jingle cones behind the iconic sound have been made from repurposed and recycled materials since at least the 18th century. Historically used as decoration on clothing and jewelry, now they typically adorn beautiful jingle dresses at powwows.In...
$60
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Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages... |
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Every MondayTime: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave S.E.Room: Arts Learning CentreAge: 18+Cost: FreeSchedule:5:00-5:30 p.m. - Snack, Chill, Network5:30-6:00 p.m. - Smudge6:00-6:30 p.m. - Mini Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cypher |
1 event,
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A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans. Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!Who We Are Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over... |
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Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages... |
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