Adults
Creative Adventure Passport
Create your own artsPlace adventure and SAVE!
October 1, 2019 — October 1, 2020
Pick three or five single-session workshops that match your interests. Choose now and guarantee your spot or pick later as your schedule allows.
Contemporary Art Exploration
Visual arts course suitable for all skill levels
January 8, 2020 — February 26, 2020 | Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9 pm (8 weeks)
Explore your voice as an artist!
Djembe Drumming Circle (18+)
January 8, 2020 — February 26, 2020 | Wednesday, 7:45 - 9:15 pm (8 weeks)
In this class, you will learn basics of Djembe drumming techniques and rhythms.
Coding for Adults
January 8, 2020 — February 26, 2020 | Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 pm (8 weeks)
Join Innovate Canmore for this introductory course in computer programming for adults.
heARTburn Community Art Project - in Banff
Families/ All Ages
January 11, 2020, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Saturday, drop in between 4 - 7 pm
Contribute to a real community art installation!
Make a Baby Quilt
*NEW*
January 13, 2020 — February 3, 2020 | Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm (4 weeks)
An easy introduction to basic quilting skills such as cutting safely with a rotary cutter, sewing blocks into a quilt, layering the quilt top with a backing fabric and batting, then finishing the quilt with a binding.
Every Life is a Story: Memoir Writing
*NEW*
January 13, 2020 — February 10, 2020 | Mondays, 5:45 - 7:15 pm (5 weeks)
Learn the art of telling the most compelling story you can: your own.
Flower Arranging
*NEW*
January 13, 2020 — March 9, 2020 | Mondays, Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, Mar. 9, 6:30 - 9 pm (5 weeks - every second week)
Fully comprehensive flower arranging course by skilled floral designer.
Ceramics Fundamentals: Monday Evenings
Class A
January 13, 2020 — March 23, 2020 | Mondays, 6:30 - 9 pm (10 weeks – no class Feb. 17)
This class is designed to lay the foundational skills for working in clay through wheel throwing and hand-building .
Independent Studio: Ceramics
January 13, 2020 — March 26, 2020 | Mondays 9 am – 5:30 pm (11 weeks – no access on Feb. 17 & 20)
Independent Studio is an opportunity for developed potters to access the artsPlace ceramics studio and storage space.
Macramé Rope-Feather Hoops
*NEW*
January 14, 2020, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Tuesday (single session)
Create your own beautiful fiber-art wall hanging!
Terrarium Workshop
January 14, 2020, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Tuesday (single session)
Plant your own terrarium!
Intro to Songwriting - in Banff
January 14, 2020 — February 4, 2020 | Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm (4 weeks)
Both seasoned songwriters and first-time composers will be challenged to learn new processes to craft melodies and lyrics.
Ceramics Fundamentals: Tuesday Evenings
Class B
January 14, 2020 — March 17, 2020 | Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9 pm (10 weeks)
This class is designed to lay the foundational skills for working in clay through wheel throwing and hand-building .
Stoney Language and Culture
January 14, 2020 — March 31, 2020 | Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm (10 weeks - no class Feb. 25 and Mar. 17)
Learn about the rich culture and history of the Stoney Nation and its people including the basics of Stoney language.
Throw Like a Pro
Intermediate Ceramics
January 15, 2020 — March 18, 2020 | Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9 pm (10 weeks)
This class is for potters ready to move beyond making basic cylinders to creating a range of dynamic forms on the wheel.
Intermediate Wheel Throwing
January 15, 2020 — March 25, 2020 | Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 12 pm (10 weeks – no class Feb. 19)
Evolve your throwing, surface decorating and glazing skills through instruction, demonstration and time spent on the wheel.
Wood Carving and Whittling
*NEW*
January 16, 2020 — February 6, 2020 | Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm (4 weeks)
Have you ever wanted to carve something from a stick but didn’t know where to start?
Drawing Fundamentals
suitable for all skill levels
January 16, 2020 — February 13, 2020 | Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm (5 weeks)
Texture, Line, Shape and Space: the elements of art come alive in this charcoal drawing class.
Adults (18+) - heARTburn Community Art Project
FREE drop-in!
January 17, 2020, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Friday, Drop-in between 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Contribute to a real community art installation!
Maximize Your Clay
Intermediate Ceramics
January 17, 2020 — March 20, 2020 | Fridays, 6:30 - 9 pm (10 weeks)
Join this self-paced clay class with weekly demos to build, expand and hone your skills.
Beginner Wheel Throwing
January 17, 2020 — March 27, 2020 | Fridays, 9:30 am - 12 pm (10 weeks - no class Feb. 21)
Dress for a mess and hop on the wheel!
Throwing Down and Gaining Weight!
Advanced Ceramics
January 17, 2020 — March 27, 2020 | Fridays, 1 - 3:30 pm (10 weeks - no class Feb. 21)
This class challenges you to throw bigger and better, then to be selective when choosing what to keep.
Ceramics Fundamentals: Saturday Mornings
Class C
January 18, 2020 — March 28, 2020 | Saturday, 10 am - 12:30 pm (10 weeks - no class Feb. 8)
This class is designed to lay the foundational skills for working in clay through wheel throwing and hand-building .
The Painter’s Clinic
Intermediate Painting
January 23, 2020 — March 19, 2020 | Thursdays, 9 am - 1 pm (8 weeks - no class Feb. 20)
Are you an experienced painter but feel a little rusty? Do you have a painting just waiting for the finishing touch?
Ceramics Night - Jan. 25
Winter Workshop I
January 25, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Saturday (single session)
Pick up some clay, even if it’s your very first time! These social and welcoming evenings are designed for all skill levels.
Mosaic Masterpieces
*NEW Bilingual Course*
January 28, 2020 — February 4, 2020 | Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm (2 weeks)
Playful patterns and bright colours! Create your own mosaic in just two sessions.
Colour Explosion!
Drawing and Painting Course
January 28, 2020 — March 31, 2020 | Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9 pm (10 weeks)
Explore the complexities of colour mixing as you experiment with painting mediums such as acrylics and watercolours.
Colour Explosion! - in Banff
Drawing and Painting Course
January 29, 2020 — March 4, 2020 | Wednesdays, 7 - 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
Explore the complexities of colour mixing as you experiment with painting mediums such as acrylics and watercolours.
Leather Carving and Tooling
*NEW*
February 5, 2020 — February 26, 2020 | Wednesdays, 6 - 9 pm (4 weeks)
Learn from a master leather worker!
Intro to Contemporary Embroidery
February 6, 2020, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Thursday (single session)
Come learn with us in this easy and fun environment!
Mosaic Masterpieces in Banff
*Bilingual Course*
February 11, 2020 — February 18, 2020 | Tuesdays, 7 - 9:30 pm (2 weeks)
Playful patterns and bright colours! Create your own mosaic in just two sessions.
Still Life Drawing and Collage
*NEW*
February 20, 2020, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Thursday (single session)
Play with colours, shapes, line and texture, and leave this session with a completed mixed-media work of art.
Craft Club for Adults
*NEW*
February 24, 2020 — March 23, 2020 | Mondays, 7 - 9 pm (5 weeks)
A new craft every week! Join us for simple, D.I.Y. art projects - follow along with the craft of the day or use the materials provided to make your own design.
Photography and Stroytelling
February 24, 2020 — March 30, 2020 | Mondays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
Develop your skills as BOTH a photographer and a storyteller!
Discovering the Narrative in You: Novel Writing
*NEW*
February 24, 2020 — March 30, 2020 | Mondays, 5:45 - 7:15 pm (6 weeks)
A guide to the basics of plot structure, character development, and the art of creating an effective narrative arc.
No Risk Improv!
February 24, 2020 — March 30, 2020 | Mondays, 5:30 - 7 pm (5 weeks - no class Mar. 16)
? Have you ever watched an improv performance and asked “How do they do that?”
Intro to Contemporary Embroidery in Banff
February 25, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Tuesday (single session)
Learn basic embroidery stitches while creating a beautiful piece that can be displayed as a work of art.
Beginner Stained Glass
February 25, 2020 — March 31, 2020 | Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm (6 weeks)
Participants will leave with a basic understanding of the stained-glass process and a finished panel.
Night Photography
*outdoor course*
February 27, 2020, 7:15 pm – 10:00 pm | Thursday (single session)
Gain knowledge on how to capture the images you want in varying lighting conditions!
Confetti Textile Landscapes
Alternative quilting techniques
February 27, 2020 — March 8, 2020 | Thurs. Feb. 27, 7 - 8:30 pm, Sat. Mar. 7 & Sun. Mar. 8, 10 am - 4 pm (3 days)
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Create amazing landscapes entirely out of fabric!
Ceramics Night - Feb. 29
Winter Workshop II
February 29, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Saturday (single session)
Pick up some clay, even if it’s your very first time! These social and welcoming evenings are designed for all skill levels.
Community Cross-Cultural Conversation: A Diversity and Inclusion Training Session
In partnership with Settlement Services in the Bow Valley
March 2, 2020, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Monday (single session)
Join cultural coach Jeanie Godfrey to further explore cultures from around the world and how those cultural values affect our behavior in how we interact with one another.
Circular Weaving in Banff
March 3, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Tuesday (single session)
Make a circular rag rug or wall hanging using a hula-hoop.
Abstract Painting - Oil Paint and Cold Wax Techniques
suitable for all skill levels
March 4, 2020 — March 11, 2020 | (2 weeks) Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Explore surface texture and transparency using oil paint and cold wax medium.
Form and Figure Drawing
Visual arts course suitable for all skill levels
March 5, 2020 — April 2, 2020 | Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm (5 weeks)
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Learn how to accurately draw the human form!
Intro to Songwriting
March 9, 2020 — March 30, 2020 | Mondays, 7:30 - 9 pm (4 weeks)
Both seasoned songwriters and first-time composers will be challenged to learn new processes to craft melodies and lyrics.
Visual Mending in Banff
March 10, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Tuesday (single session)
Use Sashiko-based mending techniques to help your favorite clothes come back to life!
Leather Carving and Tooling - in Banff
March 11, 2020 — April 1, 2020 | Wednesdays, 7 - 9:30 pm (4 weeks)
Learn from a master leather worker!
Nature Jewelry Making Workshop
*NEW*
March 18, 2020 — March 25, 2020 | Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm (2 weeks)
Create beautiful earrings and necklaces out of nature objects!
Beginner Wet Felting in Banff
March 24, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Tuesday (single session)
Layer pieces of wool together to create a beautiful colourscape of texture and softness.
Joy of Bollywood Dance
March 25, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Wednesday (single session)
The perfect mix to bring joy to your heart, & rhythm to your spirit!
Try It Out: Wheel Throwing!
*NEW*
March 28, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Saturday (single session)
Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to work on a pottery wheel? Here’s your chance!
Carve a Fire Starter Kit Using the Bow-Drill Method
*NEW/OUTDOOR*
March 28, 2020 | Saturday, 1 - 5 pm (one day)
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Build a bow and drill and learn to use them to create friction and start a fire.
Jewelry Makeover
March 29, 2020 | Sunday, 1 - 5 pm (one day)
Bring your collection of those baubles you love (or not), and never wear and let's transform them!
Macramé Rope-Feather Hoops in Banff
March 31, 2020, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Tuesday (single session)
Create your own beautiful fiber-art wall hanging!
Make an Easter Flower Arrangement
*NEW*
April 1, 2020, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Wednesday (single session)
Create and take home a luxurious Easter floral arrangement. Taught by experienced Dutch floral designer Ralph Dekker and includes all materials to create an astounding centerpiece.
Beginner Sewing: Pajamas Pants
April 4, 2020 — April 5, 2020 | Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm (2 days)
Learn the sewing basics – from the importance of following grainlines, to how to properly measure your body and read a pattern.