Looking for a creative outlet? There are a variety of art classes and workshops to try your hand at everything from candle making to pottery. These classes can be a great way to de-stress, learn a new skill or just express yourself. Many studios and shops offer classes for all skill levels and often provide all the materials needed to create your own unique art piece. Most studios also offer studio bookings for private parties or corporate events.
Here are just some of the local studios where you can take an art or crafting class in Calgary.
Aliki’s Art House
Aliki’s Art House offers art workshops that help artists of all levels learn how to improve their drawing skills. Through the one-day Learn To Draw classes, artists will learn fundamental techniques and exercises to create more realistic drawings. Learn shading, use charcoal, practice perspective and more. Aliki’s also offers other art classes including watercolour, mixed media and cyanotype.
551 Northmount Dr. N.W., 403-667-7020, alikisarthouse.com
In Art Studio
Led by artist and instructor Inna Nagaytseva, In Art Studio specializes in watercolour painting classes. Create beautiful watercolour landscapes ranging from cityscapes to mountain ranges at any of the painting workshops, which are beginner-friendly with no previous painting experience required. Enjoy snacks and beverages that are included in the three-hour classes. And if you’re looking to dive deeper into the world of watercolour, In Art Studio also offers five-week foundational learning courses designed for beginners.
1324 11 Ave. S.W., 403-827-1303, in-art-studio.ca
Meirako
Pop into a workshop at Meirako to create a one-of-a-kind jewellery piece. The ring-making workshops offer attendees a chance to cut, form and solder a unique piece with their choice of ring style and metal type. Meirako also offers a variety of different ring-making workshops that focus on everything from gem bezelling to silver clay jewellery. Meirako also sells a number of personalized jewellery like engraved pieces or custom fingerprint accessories at the studio
1907 34 Ave. S.W., 403-605-3754, meirako.com
Milk Jar
Milk Jar makes and sells artisanal scented products, and offers a class where you can create your own custom candle and reed diffuser. Choose your own scents and mix-and-match to create your own unique aroma. Milk Jar also has a variety of fragrant goodies you can buy including roll-on perfumes, body lotions, diffusers and more.
7, 1450 28 St. N.E., milkjar.ca
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Mosaic Art Studio
Piece together your own mosaic masterpiece at the Mosaic Art Studio. Using stained glass and beads, attendees can design and create a beautiful mosaic candle holder, lamps and decor. The guided workshops even include Turkish tea and traditional Turkish Delight to snack on. Attendees can spend up to three hours crafting their mosaic.
100, 809 Manning Rd. N.E., 833-852-2052, calgary.mosaicartstudio.ca
Passion for Glass Gallery & Studio
In the guided two to three hour workshops at Passion for Glass Gallery & Studio, attendees can create beautiful glass creations ranging from jewellery to decor pieces. Create unique glass art by learning how to create and fire the piece, and learn all the science behind how the glass transforms from liquid to solid glass. No experience is needed as expert instructors guide guests step-by-step. Be sure to also check out the gallery at the Passion for Glass studio to shop for glass creations, paintings and more.
1534 17 Ave. S.E., 587-353-2153, passionforglass.ca
Stash Lounge
For all things yarn and fibre arts, head to Stash Lounge. On top of selling a variety of crafting materials and yarn, the shop also hosts a variety of cool fibre art classes. Focusing on everything from cross stitching to crochet, these sessions cover a number of different skills for fibre artistry. Stash Lounge offers courses for all skill levels. While many classes take a couple hours, others are offered in multiple sessions depending on the time it takes to learn the skill or project.
1237 9 Ave. S.E., 403-457-0766, stashlounge.com
Tuft Love Studio
At Tuft Love Studio, you can make your own rug at its rug tufting workshops. These step-by-step workshops provide all materials needed to make your rug including the yarn, tufting gun, frame and more. Create your design and upload it to the studio’s website ahead of time for the staff to prepare it before your session. Attendees can choose from small to large rug sizes. Tuft Love also offers workshops to create your very own fluid bear, where you pour fluid acrylic paint onto a decorative white bear figurine.
106, 4029 8 St. S.E., 403-629-4536, tuftlovestudios.ca
Workshop Studios
Spin the wheel at Workshop Studios and make your own pottery. At the Inglewood ceramics facility, guests can try wheel throwing, hand building and glazing their own clay creations. Workshops are offered in bundles of multiple sessions for beginners and intermediate clay builders. You can also sign up for the studio’s weekly date nights where any pair can craft a unique piece while sipping on wine and mocktails and enjoying a live DJ set.
Bay 3, 2501 Alyth Rd. S.E.,workshopstudios.ca