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Special Events + Workshops

Beginner American Sign Language (18Y+)


This class introduces the foundations of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture. Designed for beginners with little or no prior experience, students will learn fingerspelling, basic greetings, and foundational vocabulary such as colours, numbers, and commonly used signs. All learning materials included.

Botanical Photograms: Cyanotype (14Y+)


Learn the basics of cyanotype, an early photographic process that uses sunlight to create vivid blue prints. Create photograms using plant materials collected from the Smeltzer grounds, exploring composition, light, and natural forms. All materials are provided.This workshop includes a short outdoor component.

Camp Smeltzer: Adult Art Camp (18Y+)


Adults deserve summer camp too! Join us at Smeltzer House for two full days of pottery, fused glass and fibre arts! Build your own custom mug in the Clay Hut, create a fused glass bowl in Studio One, and spend your afternoons working on your very own needle felting project. Weather permitting, some project work will also take place in the gardens. All supplies and firing included. No experience required. Clay and glass projects will be ready for pick up once firing is complete. Please wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting messy and wear closed-toe shoes to class.

Clay Space (12Y+)


Host your birthday, bachelorette, or next celebration at Clay Hut! Clay Space offers a hands-on experience for groups of 6 to 12 who want to be creative, get a little messy, and make memories together. Choose between crafting hand-built mugs or vases and spend your afternoon making each piece uniquely yours through form, texture, and glaze.

Culture Days- Public Art Tours (0Y+)


Explore Strathcona County Public Art Collection including a hand-painted mural by world-renowned Denesuline artist Alex Janvier, striking slumped glass murals by Manola Borrajo-Giner, and a captivating lenticular print by Celse Boida and Mark Feddes. The collection also features an abstract outdoor steel sculpture by Catherine Burgess, Walter Jule, and Royden Mills, along with a brand-new mural by Dene artist Bruno Canadien.

Culture Days- How to Document Your Artwork (14Y+)


Learn practical techniques for photographing your artwork with Lindsey Bond-Garcia. Whether you're documenting your work for the first time or refreshing your skills, this hands-on workshop explores lighting, camera setup, composition, photographing 2D and 3D artwork, file organization, and troubleshooting. Presented in partnership with CARFAC Alberta

Holiday Wreath (18Y+)


Surrounded by seasonal greenery, ornaments, and cozy holiday vibes, participants will be guided step-by-step to create a beautiful wreath using a variety of fresh and decorative materials. All supplies included.

Traces, Landscape, and Pattern: Artist Talk & Open Studio with Finn Modder (14Y+)


Join artist Finn Modder for an artist talk and open studio exploring how land use shapes the Alberta landscape. Through photo, video, and sculpture, the artist examines patterns created by agriculture and environmental change. This session includes discussion and informal studio viewing.