Classes and Workshops
Art Classes Winter 2026
Make sure to Register Early!
Classes with less than the minimum number of registrations required will be cancelled 3-5 days before the start date.
If a class is full, please sign up for the waitlist. AGSC will always try to run an additional class if there is enough interest!
PLEASE NOTE – Prices are calculated based on the cost of materials, instructor fees and admin costs. All art materials are included in the class fee.
Children & Youth
Paper Quilling for Beginners (ages 9 to 13)
March 4 – 25, 2026
$150.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Learn the art of paper quilling! Paper quilling is the art of rolling strips of paper to create greeting cards or masterful works of art. In this workshop, we will learn how to use the paper quilling tools, how to make shapes, and how to apply them to create a variety of fun and beautiful 3D art projects.
4 Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
March 4 – 25
Mini Sculpture Creations! (ages 9 to 14)
March 6 – 27, 2026
$150.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Explore various forms of sculpture using air-dry clay, plasticine, and polymer clay. We will learn various sculpting techniques to create miniature works of art and bring your imagination to life!
4 Fridays, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
March 6 – 27
Sensory Art – Puffy Painting (ages 2-5 with caregiver accompaniment)
Sunday, March 8, 2026
$20.00
Instructor: Tracey Lamont
Get ready for a fun, hands-on art adventure! We will create with soft, squishy, puffy paint that pops right off the page for a textured, 3D effect. This creative activity encourages sensory play, imagination, and fine motor skills — resulting in a colourful, one-of-a-kind artwork to take home!
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Paper Quilling Easter Eggs (ages 10 to 14)
March 21 – 28, 2026
$100.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Create your own paper-quilled easter egg! Paper quilling is the art of rolling strips of paper into 3-D shapes to create decorative designs. You will learn how to use paper quilling tools, and how to make shapes, coils and patterns to create a one-of-a-kind Easter egg.
2 Saturdays 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
March 21-28
Mug Making (ages 8 to 12)
Saturday, March 28, 2026
$65.00
Instructor: Nakita Gleim
Make your own clay mug from scratch! You will learn how to make a mug and attach the handle. We will fire and glaze your piece for you. Perfect for beginners and those with some clay experience.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Roller Coasters (ages 8 to 12)
Sunday, March 29, 2026
$65.00
Instructor: Nakita Gleim
Make a stack of your own custom-built ceramic drink coasters. You will roll out, cut, and design the coasters. We will fire and glaze them for you. Perfect for beginners and those with some clay experience.
10:00 am – 12:00pm
Spring Break Art Camp (ages 10 to 14)
April 7-10, 2026
$350.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Looking for something fun to do for Easter Break? Join us for a 4-day Art Camp at the Dickson Community Centre! Mornings will be spent learning painting, drawing, paper-quilling and more, while the afternoons will be spent learning to work with clay, including opportunities for hand building and throwing on the wheel.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Introduction to Ceramics Hand-building (ages 11-13)
April 13 – May 25, 2026
$175.00
Instructor: Becca Corbiel
Learn how to work with clay and create some great ceramics pieces! We will learn about how to use pottery tools and your hands to create a variety of objects. We will learn about pinch pots, how to make things from clay slabs, and coiled pottery. You will also get to glaze your pieces at the end. Glaze is what makes pottery shiny and food-safe.
6 Mondays
April 13 – May 25 (No Class May 18)
4:30-6:00 pm
Paper Mosaics (ages 6-9)
Tuesday, April 14, & Wednesday, April 15, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Participants will explore the fun and creative world of paper mosaic art! Students will design and create their own mosaic-style artwork by cutting, tearing, and arranging colorful pieces of paper to form images and patterns. The class is hands-on, playful, and encourages creativity, patience, and problem-solving in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15th
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Sensory Art - Puffy Painting (ages 2-5 with parental accompaniment)
April 16, 2026
$20.00
Instructor: Tracey Lamont
Get ready for a fun, hands-on art adventure! We will create with soft, squishy, puffy paint that pops right off the page for a textured, 3D effect. This creative activity encourages sensory play, imagination, and fine motor skills — resulting in a colourful, one-of-a-kind artwork to take home!
Thursday, April 16
4:30-5:30 pm
Drawing – Let’s Mix it Up! (ages 6-8)
April 18 – May 30, 2026
$130.00
Instructor: Holly Clements
Mix it up in this fun mixed media drawing class. We will use pencil, coloured pencils. Pastels, pens, and collage to explore some of the fundamentals of drawing in a fun and creative way.
6 Saturdays 10:00 am-11:00 am
April 18 – May 30 (No class May 16)
Spring Gnomes (ages 12-17)
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2026
$100.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Learn how to create an adorable air-dry clay gnome step by step. You will learn to build and paint it in detail. No experience necessary.
Saturday, April 25, and Sunday April 26
1:00-4:00 pm
Mug Making (ages 8 to 12)
Saturday, April 25, 2026
$65.00
Instructor: Nakita Gleim
Make your own clay mug from scratch! You will learn how to make a mug and attach the handle. We will fire and glaze your piece for you. Perfect for beginners and those with some clay experience.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Paper Mosaics (ages 10-13)
Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Participants will explore the fun and creative world of paper mosaic art! Students will design and create their own mosaic-style artwork by cutting, tearing, and arranging colorful pieces of paper to form images and patterns. The class is hands-on, playful, and encourages creativity, patience, and problem-solving in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Tuesday, April 28, and Wednesday, April 29th
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Intro to Paper Quilling (ages 10-14)
May 1 – 22, 2026
$150.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Learn the art of paper quilling! Paper quilling is the art of rolling strips of paper to create greeting cards or masterful works of art. In this workshop, we will learn how to use the paper quilling tools, how to make shapes, and how to apply them to create a variety of fun and beautiful 3D art projects.
4 Fridays, May 1- 22
5:30-7:30 pm
Intro to Paper Quilling (ages 7-9)
May 5 – 26, 2026
$150.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Learn the art of paper quilling! Paper quilling is the art of rolling strips of paper to create greeting cards or masterful works of art. In this workshop, we will learn how to use the paper quilling tools, how to make shapes, and how to apply them to create a variety of fun and beautiful 3D art projects.
4 Tuesdays, May 5-26
5:30-7:30 pm
Intro to Marble Painting (ages 4-6 with parental accompaniment)
May 7, 2026
$20.00
Instructor: Tracey Lamont
Marble painting is a fun process-art activity for kids involving rolling paint-covered marbles across paper inside a contained box or tray. This activity produces unique abstract, streaky designs and helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition. It is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers, fostering creativity and experimentation.
Thursday, May 7
4:30-5:30 pm
Spring Gnomes (ages 8-11)
Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17, 2026
$100.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Learn how to create an adorable air-dry clay gnome step by step. You will learn to build and paint it in detail. No experience necessary.
Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17, 2026
1:00-3:00 pm
Balloon Lanterns (All ages and skill levels)
(Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)
May 23, 2026
$40.00
Instructor: Nakita Gleim
Learn how to make your own balloon lantern using paper mache using tissue paper and your imagination. Take home your own brilliant creation, any age or skill level is sure to have fun.
Saturday, May 23
10:00-12:00 pm
Tin Foil Embossing (ages 4-6 with parental accompaniment)
May 31, 2026
$25.00
Instructor: Tracey Lamont
Create some amazing 3-D textured pictures using Tin foil embossing techniques.
Sunday, May 31
4:30-6:00 pm
Mini Sculpture Creations! (ages 8-14)
June 2 – 16, 2026
$150.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Explore various forms of sculpture using air-dry clay, plasticine, and polymer clay. We will learn various sculpting techniques to create miniature works of art and bring your imagination to life!
4 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm
June 2 – 16
Teens & Adults
Creating Comics (ages 13 to adult)
March 5 – April 23
$200.00
Instructor: Morghie Flaterud
Are you interested in learning to make comics? Whether you’re a fan of manga, comic books, or webcomics, this course will go over the basics. Participants will learn about storytelling, drawing characters, panel layouts, world-building, and everything you need to start making your own comics. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Please note: This class will take place in the Conference room at the RC Dahl Centre (Art Gallery and Library Building), 411 Herbert Street East.
7 Thursdays, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
March 5 – April 23
(NO class April 9)
Paper Quilling Easter Eggs (ages 15 to adult)
March 21 – 28, 2026
$100.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Create your own paper-quilled easter egg! Paper quilling is the art of rolling strips of paper into 3-D shapes to create decorative designs. You will learn how to use paper quilling tools, and how to make shapes, coils and patterns to create a one-of-a-kind Easter egg.
2 Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
March 21-28
“One and Done” Bronze Sculpture for Beginners (ages 18 and up)
March 28 – April 25, 2026
$435.00
Instructor: Marsha Schuld
Learn the basics of making a lost wax bronze sculpture. Students will create their sculpture in modeling wax that will then be cast in bronze. This course will cover the basics of working with wax and wax modeling tools to make one-of-a-kind sculptures, as well as how to apply patina and other finishes to the cast bronze with guidance from Julienne Atelier Foundry in Pense. No previous experience is required.
4 Saturdays 10:00 am-2:30 pm
March 28 – April 25, 2026 (NO class April 4)
$435 + $300 Foundry fee
($735 Total)
Paperclay Low Relief Sculpture (ages 15 to adult)
March 30 – April 27, 2026
$225.00
Instructor: Marsha Schuld
Students will be introduced to paper clay as a modeling and sculpting material for low relief sculptures. The course includes learning about tools and methods for creating texture as well as finishing the pieces with acrylic paint for finished works of art. Non-toxic, air-drying and loads of fun to play with. Join us and let your inner child out! You are only limited by your imagination.
4 Mondays 10:00 am-2:30 pm
March 30 – April 27, 2026 (No class April 6)
Intro to Needle Felting: Wool Sculpture for Beginners (ages 15 to adult)
April 14 & 21, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Laurie Wagner
This hands-on workshop will show how to make 3D wool figures, with step-by-step demonstrations from start to finish. After practicing these techniques, you will be on your way to creating any animal or character that you can imagine!
2 Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 pm
April 14 and 21
Intro to Acrylic Painting (ages 16 to adult)
April 15 – May 20, 2026
$250.00
Instructor: Becca Corbiel
Learn to paint with Acrylics in this 6 week class! Learn about colour mixing and composition through understanding the process of acrylic painting.
We will use acrylic paint, pallets, brushes, pallet knives, canvas and more! Participants will paint on a small variety of canvases. Suitable for beginner to intermediate painters.
6 Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 pm
April 15 – May 20
Max 10 Students
Whimsical Watercolours (ages 14 to adult)
April 19, 2026
$60.00
Instructor: Alanna Jonson
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of watercolour painting? In this afternoon workshop participants will learn the basics of painting with watercolours while making their own watercolor piece of artwork inspired by nature and whimsical forests elements. This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a fun afternoon with other artists.
Sunday April 19
12:30-3:30 pm
Handmade Cup Workshop (ages 12 to adult)
Participants Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
April 20, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
In this workshop you will learn how to cut and fold a textured slab of clay into a beautiful cup…or two. This is a great workshop for beginners and a wonderful way to hang out creatively with your bestie. Your creation will be glazed/fired for you. No experience necessary.
Monday, April 20 12:30-3:30 pm
Max 14 Students
Pit Fire Workshop (ages 16 to adult)
April 21, 22, May 9, 2026
$250.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Learn the technique of pit firing. Pit firing is an atmospheric technique of using fire and volatiles to create unique surfaces. The firing itself is basically a wood bon-fire with pottery on the inside.
No prior clay experience is necessary. If you know how to throw on the pottery wheel, you are welcome to use them. If you do not have experience, you will be guided through hand made processes.
This workshop will include 3 sessions.
TUESDAY, April 21, 6-9 pm (Session 1): Creating pots or sculptures from unique pit firing clay
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 6-9 pm (Session 2): Finishing and trimming creations from the first session
SATURDAY, May 9, 1-7 pm (Session 3): Outdoor Pit Firing *rain date, TBD
Nesting Pinch Pots (12 to adult)
April 26, 2026
$65.00
Instructor: Nakita Gliem
Learn how to make your own hand built nesting bowls using the pinching technique. This is a beginner course but welcomes all levels. Take home your own stack of ceramic clay bowls to store and display your treasures or to use in the kitchen or as décor.
Sunday April 26
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Spring Into Clay (ages 16 to adult) (Beginner)
April 28 – June 9, 2026
$325.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Have you ever wanted to learn to work with clay? In this course, you will be introduced to clay as a material, and how to use pottery tools and your hands to create objects, sculptures, or dishes. In this course you can expect to learn how to make and finish basic shapes, using equipment such as the pottery wheel, slab roller, and extruder. Suitable for the complete beginner to novice level.
7 Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 pm
April 28 – June 9
Mom and Me Pottery Workshop (ages 7 to adult)
April 30, 2026
$65 per pair
$20 for each additional child/teen after that
Instructor: Jay Kimball
This special workshop is designed to spend some quality time with a caregiver (Mom, Auntie, Grandma, etc). During the workshop you will learn how to hand make a special item, as well have a chance to try the pottery wheel. Our studio technician will glaze and fire your clay creations for you to enjoy for years to come.
Note: EACH SLOT IS FOR 2 PEOPLE. If an additional child/teen is joining, please select at the payment screen. (Max 3 kids per adult)
Thursday, April 30
5:30-8:00 pm
Watercolour Greeting Cards (ages 14 to adult)
May 2, 2026
$60.00
Instructor: Alanna Jonson
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of watercolour painting? In this afternoon workshop participants will learn the basics of painting with watercolours while making their own one of a kind seasonal greeting card! This workshop is tailored to beginners so no experience needed.
Saturday May 2
1:00-4:00 pm
A Pot to Plant in (ages 12 to adult)
Participants Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
May 2, 2026
$80.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Learn how to build your own planter from scratch. Pots will be no larger than 12″ tall or wide. No experience necessary.
Saturday, May 2,
1:30-4:30 pm
A Pot to Plant in (ages 12 to adult)
Participants Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
May 3, 2026
$80.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Learn how to build your own planter from scratch. Pots will be no larger than 12″ tall or wide. No experience necessary.
Sunday, May 3,
1:30-4:30 pm
Handmade Plate Workshop (ages 12 to adult)
Participants Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
May 6, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Learn how to make a plate or two from scratch. In this workshop you will be working with a slab of clay and a mold to form and decorate a plate. Your creation will be glazed and fired for you. No experience necessary.
Wednesday, May 6
6:30-9:30 pm
Mom and Me Pottery Workshop (ages 7 to adult)
May 7, 2026
$65 per pair
$20 for each additional child/teen after that
Instructor: Jay Kimball
This special workshop is designed to spend some quality time with a caregiver (Mom, Auntie, Grandma, etc). During the workshop you will learn how to hand make a special item, as well have a chance to try the pottery wheel. Our studio technician will glaze and fire your clay creations for you to enjoy for years to come.
Note: EACH SLOT IS FOR 2 PEOPLE. If an additional child/teen is joining, please select at the payment screen. (Max 3 kids per adult)
Thursday, May 7
5:30-8:00 pm
Handmade Cup Workshop (ages 12 to adult)
Participants Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
May 13, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
In this workshop you will learn how to cut and fold a textured slab of clay into a beautiful cup…or two. This is a great workshop for beginners and a wonderful way to hang out creatively with your bestie. Your creation will be glazed/fired for you. No experience necessary.
Wednesday May 13
6:30-9:30 pm
Handmade Cup Workshop (ages 12 to adult)
Participants Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
May 27, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
In this workshop you will learn how to cut and fold a textured slab of clay into a beautiful cup…or two. This is a great workshop for beginners and a wonderful way to hang out creatively with your bestie. Your creation will be glazed/fired for you. No experience necessary.
Wednesday May 27
6:30-9:30 pm
Handmade Plate Workshop (ages 12 to adult)
Participants Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
May 6, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Learn how to make a plate or two from scratch. In this workshop you will be working with a slab of clay and a mold to form and decorate a plate. Your creation will be glazed and fired for you. No experience necessary.
Wednesday, May 6
6:30-9:30 pm
Mom and Me Pottery Workshop (ages 7 to adult)
May 7, 2026
$65 per pair
$20 for each additional child/teen after that
Instructor: Jay Kimball
This special workshop is designed to spend some quality time with a caregiver (Mom, Auntie, Grandma, etc). During the workshop you will learn how to hand make a special item, as well have a chance to try the pottery wheel. Our studio technician will glaze and fire your clay creations for you to enjoy for years to come.
Note: EACH SLOT IS FOR 2 PEOPLE. If an additional child/teen is joining, please select at the payment screen. (Max 3 kids per adult)
Thursday, May 7
5:30-8:00 pm
Weekend Workshops & Singular Classes
Serving Tray Workshop – Extruder and Slab with Slip Decoration (ages 12* to adult)
*Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Saturday, Feb 28 & Sunday, March 1, 2026
$125.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
The extruder is a tool that squeezes clay into different shapes. We’ll extrude shapes out of clay, which will then be used to build your own unique serving tray. You will learn to decorate your creation with clay slips and underglazes. We’ll apply clear glaze to your tray and fire it. No experience necessary.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bowl Decoration (ages 12 to adult)
Monday, March 23, 2026
$75.00 per pair
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Customize a beautiful pottery bowl. In this workshop you will learn techniques of how to draw and write on clay. Students may bring their own raw clay objects to the workshop; however, bowls will be provided for you to decorate as well. No experience necessary.
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Roller Coasters (ages 12 to adult)
Sunday, March 29, 2026
$65.00
Instructor: Nakita Gleim
Make a stack of your own custom-built ceramic drink coasters. You will roll out, cut, and design the coasters. We will fire and glaze them for you. Perfect for beginners and those with some clay experience.
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Studio – 2D (ages 15 to adult)
March 7
April 26
May 23
$5.00
Bring your art project and get some work done while spending time with other artists! We encourage you to bring your own materials, though we have a selection of mixed media materials freely available for use, along with standing and tabletop easels, drawing boards, and cleaning materials. Open to artists of all skill levels.
An educator will be present, but there will be no formal instruction.
Pre-registration is required for each session.
Open Studio – Pottery (ages 15 to adult)
March 7
April 26
May 23
$15.00
Bring your art project and get some work done while spending time with other artists! Intermediate to advanced ceramics students only. Experienced ceramic artists may bring their own clay; otherwise, clay must be purchased from the Supply Store at AGSC in advance of Open Studio. Studio tools, sponges, slab rollers, and pottery wheels are available to use.
An educator will be present, but there will be no formal instruction.
Pre-registration is required for each session.
The People’s Cup Workshop (ages 8 to adult)
Participants Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
May 21, 2026
$70.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Make a beautiful cup for yourself or for a special gift! In this workshop, instructor Jay Kimball will offer a brief overview of The People’s Cup project and share some examples of carved cups to inspire you. Then, you’ll get to work designing and carving your own cup!
The People’s Cup is a community-engaged project by Jay Kimball of SILT Studio. Each porcelain cup is hand thrown and treated with a layer of black slip. Your task is to decorate the cup using “sgraffito”, a technique where you scratch through the slip-covered surface to reveal the clay body beneath. You can use anything as a tool: a pencil, a pen, a pottery tool, a chopstick, or whatever else you’d like.
What you see is what you’ll get. The black slip will remain black and the cup itself (and the lines, patterns, or texture you create through the slip) will transform into a delicate white upon firing.
This workshop is open to everyone ages 12 and up, but those aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All skill levels welcome!
Included in the workshop fee: one People’s Cup, all materials and equipment, and the finishing and firing of the cup. Additional cups may be purchased at $55 each.
Monday, May 21, 6:30-9:30 pm
Max 14 Students
Stay tuned, new classes coming soon!
All Art Classes take place at the Dickson Community Centre on 751 Lorne Street West. Please use the west entrance.
Gallery Members receive 15% off all classes.
To receive your 15% discount on class registration, enter the discount code included in your member’s welcome email or call us at 306.778.2736
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 14 or more days before class starting date will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made 7-13 days before class starting date will receive a 50% refund.
- Students who cancel 6 days or less before class starting date will not receive a refund.
Exceptions
Illness or injury with a doctor’s note.