Classes & Workshops

Star Lantern Workshop

Star Lantern Making Workshop

Date: December 13
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Collins Studio Art Gallery (11741 – 94 St NW, Edmonton, AB)

Add a touch of festive magic to your holiday season!

This December, take part in our Filipino Parol (Star Lantern) Workshop—a beautiful celebration of light, creativity, and togetherness. The parol is a vibrant holiday lantern that symbolizes hope and warmth, making it a perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.

Art Hive Open Craft Studio

Art Hive Open Craft Studio

10:00 am-11:30 am; December 13, January 31, February 28 | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)

Art Hives are a global movement that create free community studios where anyone is welcome to be an artist. Drop by, discover materials, and create something unique to you at the Carrot! 

Kindred Knits & Crochet Club

Kindred Knits and Crochet Club

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: December 11, January 8, February 12 | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)

BYOY (Bring your own yarn!) and needles and join a fibre arts circle to share ideas, patterns, and chat over coffee while working on your latest project! All skill levels (including newbies!) welcome.

8th Global Congress on Pediatrics & Neonatal Care

We are delighted to announce the 8th Global Congress on Pediatrics & Neonatal Care, taking place in Tokyo, Japan, and virtually from July 22–23, 2026. This much-anticipated event will bring together pediatricians, neonatologists, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals from around the globe to share groundbreaking research, clinical experiences, and collaborative strategies that advance child health and neonatal care.

Workshop: Holiday Printed Stockings

Join Alberta Craft and surface designer Natalie Gerber for a fun and informative workshop and learn about surface pattern design and silkscreen printing. You will be printing your own beautiful linen holiday stocking.

  • All materials included
  • Age: 12+

When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 
9:30 to 11:30 am
12 to 2 pm
3 to 5 pm

Where: 280, 1721 29 Ave SW
Calgary, AB 

Tickets: $70 General Public | $55 Alberta Craft Members
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/print-you-own-holiday-stocking-with-natalie-gerber-tickets

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Sketch Night - Christmas Card Making

Looking for a supportive space to create art? Mingle with like-minded artists for a sketching session where you can work on projects, discuss new ideas, and unleash your creativity. Don’t forget to bring your own supplies and get ready to dive into the world of art with us!

Date and Time:
November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Name and Address:
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse - 9351 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N3

Community Regeneration Conference - By Dr. Ronald Pate

This half-day session shows how inclusive storytelling can revitalize a community’s social, economic, and cultural life. Dr. Ronald Pate guides participants beyond “default-mode” narratives to inspire new vision and action.

About Dr. Ronald Pate
An author, educator, and facilitator, Dr. Pate combines storytelling, research, and spiritual insight in community development. His work fosters collaborative, sustainable change in communities across North America.

Date and Time:
November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Grant workshop for dance

As the Dance Individual Project Funding | Alberta Foundation for the Arts approaches on March 1, 2026 and Arts Development Consultant Jodie Vandekerkhove is providing two free webinars for those interested in applying.

AFA Individual Project grants can provide up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta dance artists, students, instructors, choreographers, designers, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding:

  • to pursue training,
  • to develop a specific artistic work
  • to pursue research, or
  • to pursue marketing activities. 

Jodie will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6 pm link below:

Webinar link

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6 pm link below:

Webinar link

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