The Art Gallery of Swift Current is excited to introduce our new Arts Access Grant!
Classes and Workshops
Upcoming Classes
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 and Families
Artistry Hour
(ages 5-7)
Feb 11 – March 11, 2023
$80.00
4 Saturday Mornings Feb 11 – March 11, 2023 (No Class February 25th)
10am-11am
Instructor: Jessica Warren
Explore a variety of different art materials and let your imagination run wild! This 4 week workshop will allow budding young artists to play with a variety of materials to create a mix of 2 and 3-dimensional art projects. Projects include windchimes, shrink art projects, paper mache, and more!
Little Worlds
(ages 8-11)
Feb 20, 2023
$45.00
Monday, Feb 20th
3-6pm
Instructor: Theo J Parker Houghtaling
Make 3D magic with the perspective box. Through learning about the viewpoint, the apposition of elements, proportions and 2D perspective you will build a little world inside a shoe box. Work with drawing, painting, and sculpture in a variety of materials, and learn to use a hot glue gun safely.
MegaZines
(ages 8-11)
Feb 22 – March 29, 2023
$120.00
6 Wednesdays Feb 22 – March 29, 2023
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Theo J Parker Houghtaling
Participants will explore multiple mediums such as fabric, painting, pastel, collage and more to create their own booklets of art to share.
Messy Making
(ages 2-5)
March 5 – 26, 2023
$75.00
4 Sunday Afternoons
March 5 – 26, 2023
2-3 pm
Instructor: Theo J Parker Houghtaling
Create those core memories together…without ruining your carpet! Explore a new messy medium every week, while learning about colour, shapes, and composition.
Teens and Adults
Right on Hue: Intro to Acrylic Painting (ages 15 to adult)
March 23 – April 27
$195.00
6 Thursdays March 23 – April 27
1 – 4pm OR 6-9pm
Instructor: Becca Klein BFA/B. Ed
Have you ever wanted to learn more about painting with Acrylics? In this 6 week course, participants will learn about various techniques including colour mixing, wet on wet, blending, dry brush, pallet knife and impasto. The final 3 classes will focus on an acrylic painting on canvas using a combination of all basic techniques. For beginners and those with some experience.
Valentine’s Day Pottery Workshop
(ages 17 to adult)
February 14th, 2023
$45 per participant / $90 per couple
Tuesday February 14th, 2023
7pm-10pm
Instructor: Keely Williams BFA
A pottery evening for friends or couples. Bring your own Patrick Swayze or Demi Moore as we watch the 1990 movie Ghost and learn the pottery wheel. Space is limited.
Mixed Level Ceramics
(15 to adult)
February 1 – April 5, 2023
$250.00
8 Wednesdays February 1st – April 5th, 2023 (No Class Feb 15, or March 29)
Glazing Dates: April 4, 5, 6
6-9pm
Instructor: Keely Williams BFA
For those who have taken a previous pottery class with AGSC. This class will focus on self-chosen projects with guidance from the instructor. No need to be a pottery expert.
Weekend Workshops
Ceramic Easter Egg Workshop
(all ages and skill levels)
March 19, 2023
$40.00
Sunday March 19th (1-2:30pm)
*Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult
Instructor: Keely Williams BFA
Create 3 of your own easter eggs from clay and paint them in your favorite colours.
Printing Linocut Designs
(ages 13 to adult)
March 25, 2023
$50.00
Saturday March 25th (1:00-4:30pm)
Instructor: Becca Klein BFA/B. Ed
Learn the art of Linocut printing! Participants will learn to design then carve out and print your own designs to create one-of-a-kind cards and art prints!
Caricature Portrait Workshop
(ages 12 to adult)
April 2, 2023
$50.00
Sunday April 2 (1:00 – 4:30pm)
Instructor: Morghie Flaterud, BFA
Learn to draw a caricature portrait using pencils, inks, nib pens and brushes! Participants will learn to draw a face and then exaggerate it to create a caricature portrait!
Valentine’s Day Card Workshop
(ages 8 to12)
February 5, 2023
$40.00
Sunday February 5th (1:00-2:30pm)
Instructor: Becca Klein BFA/B. Ed
Learn how to create Linocut prints while making beautiful cards for Valentines day! Participants will learn how to design and carve a lino block, and use ink, and brayers to make one-of-a-kind cards!
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.
In order to receive your 15% discount on class registration, you must book your class in person or by telephone 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.