Specialized programs at Art Gallery of St. Albert explore our exhibitions and are tailored for different stages of lifelong learning. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Edmonton, our adult programming provides ongoing presentations, events and learning opportunities that complement our exhibitions, engage and stimulate discussions, and enrich learning. Give the gift of an art-making experience: gift certificates are available for many of our programs!
For more information:
Glenda Haughian, Education Curator | 780-651-5738 | glendah@artsheritage.ca
For Mature Adults
Interested in artistic exploration and social interaction? Ageless Art for mature adults encourages both! Enjoy coffee, tea and treats as you expand your art-making experience with inspiration from gallery exhibitions. Benefit from professional instruction and artist grade materials in an art studio setting. Visit with your friends and make new ones in our fully accessible Satellite Studio! This creative class is for everyone, beginners to advanced. All materials included. Wear an old shirt – it could get messy!
Cost: $12 per class ($10 for Arts & Heritage members)
Register @ 780-460-4310 or glendah@artsheritage.ca
Hip to be Square
Thursday, June 20, 1 – 3:00 pm
Discover how to use porcelain paint on a square ceramic tile! The art from Square One Fundraiser & Exhibitions will inspire your work. Registration required.
Celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or bridal shower, or looking for a unique team-building activity for your staff? Make it memorable with an Art Party at the Art Gallery of St. Albert! Enjoy a creative art-making experience with family, friends or colleagues. Benefit from professional instruction and artist-grade materials in our fully accessible Satellite Studio. Projects include watercolour or acrylic painting, printmaking, drawing and more. Complimentary coffee, tea or non-alcoholic sparkling beverage provided. The Art Party is an enriching educational experience as well as a fun way to celebrate, and everyone leaves with a masterpiece! Call today to book an Art Party with AGSA!
Time: 2.5 hours (call for available dates)
Cost: $195 for up to 10 participants ($175 for Arts & Heritage members). Additional participants $20 each.
For more information or to book an Art Party:
Glenda Haughian, Education Curator | 780-651-5738 | glendah@artsheritage.ca
Creative Workshops for Teens
Love art? Whether you want to pad your portfolio or start from scratch, Art Gallery of St. Albert has creative workshops for teens based on Gallery exhibitions. Come to the Gallery for a brief tour of the current exhibition before walking over to the Satellite Studio with the instructor. ARTernative complements Gallery exhibitions and enriches participants’ understanding of the art on display.
A Gift for the Grandkids: Write & Illustrate a Story from Your Life!
Writing Workshop: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 2:30 – 4 pm
Illustration Workshop: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 2:30 – 4 pm
St. Albert Public Library and the Art Gallery of St. Albert present a collaborative two-part workshop for seniors who wish to create a very special gift for their grandchildren. In the first workshop Regional Writer in Residence, Natasha Dean, will guide participants in the creation of stories inspired by personal experiences. A week later, participants will illustrate their stories with instruction and encouragement from an AGSA art instructor. The result? A creative blend of literary and visual arts, as well as a meaningful family keepsake.
