Our Past Events
Unmasking Fears - Halloween Edition Workshop
Oct 30th, 2024
@ Spanic Arts, Calgary
Come and experience our 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.
Paint to Music Workshop - Public Art Unveiling
Oct 18th, 2024
@ National accessArts Centre, Calgary
Come and experience our casual Pain to Music Workshop and participate in the unveiling event of the Utility Box Public Art designed by Ethel Dalida, LOUD Art Society's selected artist.
Choose What to See Still-Life Painting Workshop
Aug 8th, 2024
@ Spanic Arts, Calgary
Come and experience the joy of painting in the great outdoors. Embrace the therapeutic benefits of art and nature at our I Choose What to See Still-Life Painting Workshop at the beautiful Haus of Spanic Arts.
Food Art Workshop
July 25th, 2024
@ Good Neighbour Community Market, Calgary
Join us for a Food Art Workshop at the Good Neighbor Community Market to create your very own delicious painting! Paint with sweet berries and bitter coffee, delicious flowers, and aromatic spices.
Ink'n Intuition- Alcohol Ink Techniques Workshop
July 18th, 2024
@ Spanic Arts, Calgary
Welcome to the Alcohol Ink techniques (Ink'n Intuition) at the Haus of Spanic Arts! Join us for a fun and creative day. No experience is necessary— just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Bookbinding Workshop
June 21st, 2024
@ Good Neighbour Community Market, Calgary
In this workshop, we will teach you different techniques to create your own beautiful hand-bound books
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Gelli Printmaking Workshop
May 25th, 2024
@ Good Neighbour Community Market, Calgary
In this workshop, we will help you discover new ways to express your creativity and produce stunning artworks using alcohol ink
Alcohol Ink Techniques Workshop
May 24th, 2024
@ Good Neighbour Community Market, Calgary
In this workshop, participants will learn various Alcohol Ink techniques, including blending, layering, and creating textures.
"I BE LONG" - Exhibition by Tara Vahab
October 14th - October 30th, 2023
@ Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre, Calgary
Come join us here at KOAC for the exhibition and culmination of Tara’s residency at KOAC.
"Layers of You" - Gelli Printmaking Workshop
Tuesday August 29th, 2023
@ National acessArts Centre, Calgary
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!
"Ink n’ Intuition" - Alcohol Ink & Mindfulness Workshop
Tuesday August 15th, 2023
@ National acessArts Centre, Calgary
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.
"Art and Beat: A Multicultural Outdoor Art-Therapy Day"
Thursday August 3rd, 2023
@ Century Gardens, Southwest Calgary
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. View on Eventbrite
"Abstract Painting Workshop"
Thursday March 30th & April 6th, 2023
@ Carya Village Commons 610 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0M1
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
"Self-Portrait Painting Workshop"
Thursday March 16th & 23rd, 2023
@ Carya Village Commons 610 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0M1
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.
"Landscape Painting Workshop"
Thursday March 2nd & 9th, 2023
@ Carya Village Commons 610 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0M1
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).
