Classes & Workshops

Friday, August 15 at 6 pm

The AFA's Film and Video Individual Grant deadline approaches on September 2, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Nick Haywood is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying. 

Please note that these funding opportunities are available to independent artists or collectives only. Incorporated companies cannot apply.

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

• the development of a specific artistic work
• to pursue training,
• to pursue research, or
• to pursue marketing activities. 

Nick 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.

Take a look at the Film and Video Individual Project grant guidelines ahead of the webinar and come with any questions. Nick will be happy to answer them!

Questions? Email nick.haywood@gov.ab.ca 

The AFA's Film and Video Individual Grant deadline approaches on September 2, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Nick Haywood is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying. 

Please note that these funding opportunities are available to independent artists or collectives only. Incorporated companies cannot apply.

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

• the development of a specific artistic work
• to pursue training,
• to pursue research, or
• to pursue marketing activities. 

Nick 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.

Take a look at the Film and Video Individual Project grant guidelines ahead of the webinar and come with any questions. Nick will be happy to answer them!

Questions? Email nick.haywood@gov.ab.ca 

ART/Work Professional Development Session: Help us, help you!
Developing Your EPK (Electronic Press Kit) with John Wort-Hannam
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 6:30 - 7:45 pm
In Person: Sisters' Pub Boardroom (814 2 Ave S, Lethbridge)
Online: Zoom link provided upon registration
FREE to attend

Calling all musicians and performing artists! Are you ready to take the business side of your art as seriously as the music? In this hands-on, straight-talking professional development session, we’ll walk you through exactly what venues, festivals, and media professionals need from your online presence and EPK (Electronic Press Kit). You'll leave with tools, checklists, and practical strategies to improve your chances of getting booked and promoted — with minimal stress.

This workshop was inspired by acclaimed Alberta folk artist John Wort-Hannam and his refreshingly honest breakdown of what promoters really need from musicians in 2025.

Limited space available in-person. Please REGISTER to reserve a spot or request a Zoom link. docs.google.com/.../1uqfmvVT4uceRryMz.../viewform...

Artist Bio:

John Wort Hannam has been on his folk and roots-fueled troubadour journey for two decades, spinning song writing gold from the chaff of the lives he has encountered and those within his fertile imagination. Twenty-two years in, he shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, he’s gaining both momentum and a wider audience, winning two 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year. Add to this a Juno Award nomination, a Kerrville New Folk Win, a previous Canadian Folk Music Award, and it’s easy to see why audiences and critics alike hear something special in his narrative and lyrically driven songs. Effortlessly mixing rich and clear timbered vocals with lyrics that tug at the heart, his sound is both unique and familiar.

Born on the island of Jersey in the UK, he immigrated to Canada at the age of nine. He discovered the guitar and his knack for writing songs in his early thirties while working as a teacher on the Kainai Nation in Blackfoot country. In 2001, John quit his teaching job and made himself a promise - he would try his hand at writing songs for 10 months or until his employment insurance ran out. When time was up, he had a handful of songs. They became his first recording, released in 2002. Twenty-two years later, John is recognized as one of the best folk roots songwriters in Alberta and has released 8 full length recordings.

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This hybrid session will take place in person at the Sisters’ Boardroom and online via Zoom. Space is limited for in-person attendance, so register today to take advantage of the best experience—networking with fellow artists and gaining insight into creating a professional marketing package.

Register here: docs.google.com/.../1uqfmvVT4uceRryMz.../viewform...

ART/Work is an ongoing series of free professional development sessions supported by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge. These sessions are open to artists of all disciplines, at every stage of their career.

AAC Membership is free for artists in 2025, consider joining us to be the first to hear about future ART/Work sessions.

Learn more about the AAC by visiting artslethbridge.org/

MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS (AGES 9 - 12):

Can’t get your child to stop singing and dancing around your house? Enroll them in Grindstone’s Musical Theatre Camp for kids! Each day, students will learn a new song from a different musical. They will learn the vocals, choreography and characters applicable to that day’s song.

DATES: July 28 - August 1, 2025 | 9 am - 4 pm | Monday -   Friday 

LOCATION:  Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) 

INSTRUCTOR: TBD & Caitlin Grant 

PREREQUISITE:  None 

SHOWCASE:  The showcase is tentatively scheduled for Friday August 1st at 3pm  

COST: $742

Musical Theatre For Kids Camp Registration

 The Dance Individual Project Funding | Alberta Foundation for the Arts  approaches on September 1, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Jodie Vandekerkhove is providing a free webinar 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.

Tuesday, August 12 at 7pm link below:

 Webinar link

Workshop Fee: $215 Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 10 am—1:30 pm MT

Location: Online (Google Meet link sent upon registration)

Join award-winning author, publisher, and creative entrepreneur Alexis Marie Chute for a deep dive into essential strategies every writer needs to thrive in today’s literary landscape. Whether you’re crafting short-form articles or building toward your first (or fifth) book, this session will give you the tools and insights to build a sustainable, income-generating writing career—on your terms.

Schedule:

10 – 11:30 am (1.5 hours)

• Short-form writing, articles, and pitching for publication
• Long-form writing—from book concepts to publication and beyond
• Publishing paths, including traditional, self, and hybrid models
• Building and leveraging your writing portfolio to open new opportunities
• Creative collaborations across genres, disciplines, and media

11:30 am-12 pm – Break for Lunch (30 min)

12 – 1:30 pm (1.5 hours)

• Building your writer platform (website, social media, newsletters)
• Managing your writing life with systems, automation & time management
• Long-game career strategies—becoming your own creative boss
• Financial planning and making money as a writer

This is your chance to invest in your creative future with practical, professional-level guidance tailored to writers who are serious about success.

Join us—and walk away empowered, organized, and ready to grow your writing into a thriving career.

Tickets:bit.ly/4dXMKq6 

Have a blast this summer with art camps at the Central Lions Recreation Centre. All supplies are provided, and no dance experience is required. 

Poetry Party (Ages 8-12) - 9am-12pm - July 7-11 - course # 756369

Need a break from too much screen time? Join Poetry Party's writing camp where there’s loads of fun & games to choose from: The Poetry Candy Jar, One Word Group Poem, Oulipian’s Choice, 100 Billion Link Sonnet, and much more. Let the fun begin!

Royal Castle Ballet Camp (Ages 4-6) - 9am-12pm - July 21-25 - course # 756368

In this royal themed dance camp, participants will learn ballet dance moves and work on their coordination, balance and flexibility. Campers will also have fun and get creative during games and/or crafts. At the end of the week, dancers will perform their new dance moves in a mini performance. 

Beneath the Waves Ballet Camp (Ages 7-10)  - 9am-12pm - Aug. 5-8 - course # 756367

Have you ever wanted to be a mermaid? In this underwater themed dance camp, participants will learn ballet dance moves and work on their coordination, balance and flexibility. Campers will also have fun and get creative during sea themed games and/or crafts. At the end of the week, dancers will perform their new dance moves in a mini performance. 

Register at movelearnplay.edmonton.ca