Led by LOUD Art Society, Corner of Creativity is a 6-week therapeutic acrylic painting program designed to support mental wellness, emotional regulation, and personal growth through creative expression. The emphasis is on the experience, not the final artwork. This program offers a safe and supportive space where, through colour, canvas, and guided reflection, participants can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find healing in the act of creating no artistic experience required.

Join us for a 6-week therapeutic acrylic painting program, Corner of Creativity: Create. Reflect. Heal. Designed by LOUD Art Society, this beginner-friendly experience combines art, self-reflection, and community to support mental well-being. Explore your creativity in a calm, supportive space—no experience needed, and all supplies are provided.

Corner of Creativity is a 6-week therapeutic painting program designed by LOUD Art Society to support mental wellness, emotional regulation, and personal growth through creative expression. This hands-on, beginner-friendly experience blends painting, self-reflection, and community building in a safe, supportive setting.

Step away from the noise and reconnect with yourself through the ancient, grounding art of clay. In this beginner-friendly therapeutic pottery workshop, you'll be guided by internationally experienced ceramic artists Sowgand Nabipour and Kiumars Kamalinia co-founders of So-Q Studio, who bring over three decades of global ceramic mastery to every session they lead. From the very first touch of clay to the final form, you'll hand-build your own ceramic mug from scratch, learning foundational techniques while discovering the quiet, meditative rhythm that only working with your hands can offer.

Are you ready to welcome more whimsy into your life? Have you been curious about sustainable nature art? This workshop offers a new perspective to the traditional dreamcatcher. Join us for a unique and immersive experience where art and nature come together, led by the talented Eily Aurora. This inspiring workshop invites you to craft your […]

Led by LOUD Art Society, the workshop is designed to support mental wellness, emotional regulation, and personal growth through creative expression. The emphasis is on the experience, not the final artwork. This watercolor workshop offers a gentle and supportive space where, through the flow of water and paint, participants can slow down, focus on the […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique and romantic creative experience at the Sweet Valentines: Couple's Cake Painting workshop! In this hands-on experience, couples will learn how to paint, design, and decorate a shared cake together while enjoying a warm, playful atmosphere. This workshop is all about connection, creativity, and teamwork with your partner, no artistic experience required.

Have you ever thought, “I’m not a writer”? This workshop is here to gently prove otherwise.

Corner of Creativity Watercolour program is a 8-week therapeutic watercolour painting program, from beginning to advanced, designed by LOUD Art Society to support mental wellness, emotional regulation, and personal growth through creative expression.

Corner of Creativity Therapeutic Acrylic Painting program is a 6-week therapeutic acrylic painting program designed by LOUD Art Society to support mental wellness, emotional regulation, and personal growth through creative expression. This hands-on, beginner-friendly experience blends painting, self-reflection, and community building in a safe, supportive setting.

Colors of Calm is a therapeutic watercolor workshop led by artist Shahtaj Shahid, guiding participants through mindful landscape painting to explore creativity, relaxation, and well-being. No experience is required, and all supplies are provided. Hosted in support of LOUD Art Society’s 10-year anniversary, proceeds will go toward fundraising efforts.

With support from the City of Calgary’s Culture Days initiative, LOUD Art Society proudly presents a hybrid group exhibition and silent auction in celebration of our 10-year anniversary at 2 locations: Astra Business Centre- #200 638, 11 Ave SW, Calgary ( Mod-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm) Residence Inn Calgary Downtown by Marriott– 610 10 Ave SW, Calgary This […]

Corner of Creativity is a 6-week therapeutic painting program designed to support mental wellness, emotional regulation, and personal growth through creative expression. This hands-on, beginner-friendly experience blends painting, self-reflection, and community building in a safe, supportive setting.

An immersive outdoor experience is designed for participants of all painting skill levels to embrace the breathtaking beauty of the Kananaskis Valley and the Rocky Mountains, while fostering creativity and supporting mental well-being.

Take a mindful pause and shape something beautiful with your own hands in Cup of Calm, a therapeutic clay workshop led by Ellen from Artme Ceramics. In this hands-on session, participants will be guided through the soothing process of hand-building their very own ceramic mug - a vessel for comfort, creativity, and calm.

Take a mindful pause and shape something beautiful with your own hands in Cup of Calm, a therapeutic clay workshop led by Ellen from Artme Ceramics. In this hands-on session, participants will be guided through the soothing process of hand-building their very own ceramic mug - a vessel for comfort, creativity, and calm.

Stress is a natural part of work and life, but it doesn’t have to take over. With the right strategies, you can manage stress effectively, improve focus, and boost overall well-being. Mindfulness isn’t just a trend—it’s a proven approach to reducing stress and enhancing performance. Join Sarah Webb for this interactive session designed to help you recognize […]

Discover the art of glass painting with Julia Shim, a certified instructor from the Korea Glass Painting Association. In this workshop, you’ll explore various glass painting techniques and create a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece. What You’ll Learn & Experience: Learn the fundamentals of glass painting, including essential techniques for transferring designs onto glass surfaces. Engage in hands-on […]

Living Art Dreamcatcher Workshop Are you ready to welcome more whimsy into your life? Have you been curious about sustainable nature art? This workshop offers a new perspective to the traditional dreamcatcher. Join us for a unique and immersive experience where art and nature come together, led by the talented Eily Aurora. This inspiring workshop invites […]

Join us for a special Halloween-themed Therapeutic Art Workshop where creativity meets healing! In this session, we’ll explore the power of art to face and overcome personal fears by creating your own mask—both as a physical art piece and as a symbol of self-discovery.

We will explore the layers of your life and personality through texture, colour, and shape. This expressive art therapy workshop will focus on the process of creating artwork that represents the many layers of you! You will learn basic Gelli printmaking techniques to create one-of-a-kind prints. You will use a gel plate and acrylic paint to make mono-prints on paper. All supplies including ink, rollers and other creative tools are included! Bring a paint shirt or apron to protect your clothes!

Get ready to gain creative confidence through this 2-hour workshop. Come and create from a place of intuition and flow. Alcohol inks will flow freely when your creativity is opened through guided meditation. From this intuitive space, you will create an abstract alcohol ink piece that will represent a personal affirmation. You will learn basic alcohol ink techniques to create your one-of-a-kind piece.

In this workshop, we will help you discover new ways to express your creativity and produce stunning artworks using alcohol ink

In this workshop, participants will learn various Alcohol Ink techniques, including blending, layering, and creating textures.

Come join us here at KOAC for the exhibition and culmination of Tara’s residency at KOAC.

This multicultural outdoor art-therapy event will be a fun and interactive experience that promotes self-expression, cultural awareness, and community building. Event will take place in a natural setting at the beautiful Century Gardens in Downtown Calgary where participants can connect with nature and find inspiration for their art. Agenda includes a Mask making workshop, African dance, Live Music and Drumming.

Week 1: Introduction to Abstract painting - Abstract painting allows the participant to practice freedom and develop personal rules and boundaries.​Week2: Development and completion of Abstract painting

Week 1: Introduction to Self-Portrait painting - The basic idea with this type of art therapy is that the person communicates, through art, how they see themselves.​Week2: Development of Self-portrait + addition of a creative element. This promotes a sense of personal independence, self-reliance, and self-sufficiency.

Week 1: Introduction to Colors “Colour Wheel” and Landscape painting - Landscape paintings often construe a certain mood or emotion – they are incredible tools for creating an atmosphere to relieve emotional stress.​Week 2: Completion of Landscape painting & Critique - This can increase one’s awareness and orientation (i.e. persons, places, dates, and times).