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Special Events + Workshops

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.

Kinetic Mobile Making Workshop (12Y+)


Join Articultures artist-in-residence, Paula Hartmann, to create your own hanging mobile using paper, wire, and natural materials. Learn basic balancing and construction techniques while exploring movement, light, and shadow. This hands-on workshop includes a short outdoor walk on the Smeltzer grounds to collect small natural elements such as twigs, grasses, or seed pods. No previous experience needed. All supplies included, including paper, wire, and tools. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Parfleche (rawhide) Painting with Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild (12Y+)


Join Lakota-nêhiyaw artist Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild for a welcoming, hands-on workshop exploring the ancient art of parfleche (rawhide painting). Families and participants are invited to learn the stories and traditions behind the designs while hearing about Alaynee’s family and artistic journey. Together, you’ll practice traditional techniques and create your own painted parfleche piece to take home. A meaningful opportunity to engage with a rich heritage of makers during National Indigenous History Month.

Recess 3x3: Memory & Play Drawing Workshop (16Y+)


Join Articultures artist-in-residence, Andrea Lau, to explore childhood memories of play through drawing. This workshop focuses on developing detailed imagery that reflects personal experiences. Experiment with storytelling through art while learning about papermaking and print processes. All supplies included.