Events

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.

Alberta Craft Holiday Shopping Parties!

Alberta Craft Holiday Shopping Parties! 
Alberta Craft Gallery + Shop - Edmonton

10186 - 106 Street
Wednesday December 3, 10, and 17, 2025 from 4 to 8 pm

Join us for a free holiday shopping treat during our extended hours on December 3, 10, and 17 from 4 to 8 pm. We’ll be offering all visitors a complimentary members’ discount of 10% off their purchases for the evening. Existing and new members will have their discounts doubled!

Enjoy live music, warm cider, cold beer, and a cheerful, laid-back holiday shopping atmosphere.

Everyone welcome — no RSVP required. Free parking behind the shop.

Mixtape! —Showcased by Auarts ARTS401 Students

AUArts ARTS401D proudly presents Mixtape — an eclectic showcase of sonically inspired, interdisciplinary, and multimedia works by fourth-year art students. Like its name suggests, Mixtape blends distinct artistic voices into a single immersive experience, exploring the rhythms, textures, and narratives that shape our visual and auditory worlds.

Join us for an evening of creative exchange, inspiration, and unforgettable artistry. Entry is free and refreshments will be provided!

 

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: NVRLND Arts Foundation, 1048 21 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1N2


https://www.instagram.com/mixtape401d?igsh=dW11bTllbHcwc25l

Music in the Manuscripts: A Night of Readings and Songs

Music in the Manuscripts: A Night of Readings and Songs

December 18, 7 pm, Highlands United Church

Join us for an evening celebration of three NEW books that rock to the power of song.

From carols to opera to protest songs, Edmonton authors Janice MacDonald, Gail Sidonie Šobat, and Carissa Halton will share how music inspired their stories. Readings will be punctuated by music and singing (with special guests) in the sonorous sanctuary of Highlands United Church.

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Christmas Night Market

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts' (ACUA) presents their annual Ukrainian Christmas Market, re-imagined this season as a Night Market, featuring art, crafts, food, gifts, and Ukrainian goods, all in time for the holiday shopping season. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m in their Boutique and Gallery. All ACUA Members get early shopping access at 3:00 p.m. Drinks and food will be available for sale while you're shopping.