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
Sensory Art – Marbled Shaving Cream Prints (ages 2-5 with caregiver accompaniment)
Sunday, Feb 1, 2026
$20.00
Instructor: Tracey Lamont
Explore some sensory fun and a little messy play while creating unique pieces of artwork! Using fluffy shaving cream, we will experiment with textures and colours, enjoying a hands-on experience that’s easy, fun, and always results in a beautiful masterpiece to take home.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Print on Clay (ages 7 to 11)
Monday, Feb 2, 2026
$35.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Capture those amazing drawings forever, in clay. In this workshop, we will draw into styrofoam to make printing blocks. The blocks will then be pressed into clay to create tile artworks.
No experience necessary.
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Intro to Acrylic Painting (ages 8 to 10)
Feb 4 – Mar 18, 2026
$170.00
Instructor: Becca Corbiel
Have you ever wanted to learn to paint with acrylics? In this 6-week introductory class, you’ll learn the basics of acrylic painting including using paint brushes, mixing colours, sketching, and applying the paint to the canvas.
6 Wednesdays
February 4 – Mar 18 (NO class Feb 18)
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Model Clay Sculptures (ages 5 to 7)
$30.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Learn how to create a variety of animals, figurines, and small sculptures using plasticine modelling clay. This hands-on class is a fun and creative activity to enjoy during your February break!
9:30 am – 11:30 pm
Model Clay Sculptures (ages 8 to 10)
$30.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Learn how to create a variety of animals, figurines, and small sculptures using plasticine modelling clay. This hands-on class is a fun and creative activity to enjoy during your February break!
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Create a Life-Sized YOU! (ages 2-4 with caregiver participation)
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026
$25.00
With help from a caregiver, we will create life-sized painted portraits! Caregivers are invited to join in as we trace each child’s outline and paint a fun, colourful life-sized portrait together. It’s a great chance to be creative, collaborate, and celebrate each child’s unique personality!
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Painting with Tempura Paint (ages 5 to 7)
Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
$30.00
Instructor: Mari Kales
Learn how to paint with washable tempura paint. We will explore simple colour-mixing skills and use that knowledge to create unique artworks on both canvas and paper. A fun and creative experience for young artists!
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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
Teens & Adults
Introduction to Clay 1 (daytime) (ages 16 to adult)
Jan 27 – April 14, 2026
$425.00
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.
10 Tuesdays, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Jan 27 – April 14
(NO class Feb 17, Apr 7)
Introduction to Clay 2 (evening) (ages 16 to adult)
Jan 27 – April 14, 2026
$425.00
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.
10 Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan 27 – April 14
(NO class Feb 17, Apr 7)
Intermediate to Advanced Pottery on the Wheel (ages 16 to adult)
January 29 – April 16, 2026
$425.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
This course is for those who have taken multiple pottery courses! We will focus on using the pottery wheel while incorporating some hand-building and glazing techniques. You will learn how to reproduce shapes with confidence.
10 Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
January 29 – April 16
(NO class Feb 19, April 9)
Creating Comics (ages 13 to adult)
March 3 – April 21
$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.
7 Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
March 3 – April 21
(NO class April 7)
Intro to Acrylic Painting (ages 16 to adult)
February 11 – March 25, 2026
$250.00
Instructor: Becca Corbiel
Learn to paint with acrylics in this 6-week class! Learn about colour mixing and composition through the process of acrylic painting. We will use acrylic paint, pallets, brushes, pallet knives, canvas and more! Suitable for beginner to intermediate painters.
6 Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
February 11 – March 25
(No class Feb 18)
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
Weekend Workshops & Singular Classes
Handmade Cup Workshop (ages 12* to adult)
*Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Monday, Jan 19, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
In this workshop you will learn how to make a cup from scratch, starting with making textures on clay slabs, and then cutting and folding the clay into a beautiful handmade 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.
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The People’s Cup (ages 12* to adult)
Thursday, Jan 22, 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.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Handmade Cup Workshop (ages 12* to adult)
*Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Monday, Feb 9, 2026
$75.00
Instructor: Jay Kimball
In this workshop you will learn how to make a cup from scratch, starting with making textures on clay slabs, and then cutting and folding the clay into a beautiful handmade 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.
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valentine’s Day Pottery Date 1 (afternoon) (ages 16 to adult)
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
$130.00 per pair
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Looking for a unique way to spend Valentine’s day with someone special? Come to the studio for a special date and learn how to make pottery on the wheel together.
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Valentine’s Day Pottery Date 2 (evening) (ages 16 to adult)
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
$130.00 per pair
Instructor: Jay Kimball
Looking for a unique way to spend Valentine’s day with someone special? Come to the studio for a special date and learn how to make pottery on the wheel together.
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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)
January 17
February 22
March 7
$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)
January 17
February 22
March 7
$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.
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 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
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
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.