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Courses & Workshops

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Learn fundamental skills and explore exciting new directions in contemporary art and craft through artist-led classes and workshops for all ages.

 

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September 23, 2026

Curatorial Tour with Albany Sutherland

09/23/2026
Join AGB’s Associate Curator, Albany Sutherland for a guided tour of Wiigwasitig / waskway / Honouring the Birch Tree.

September 29, 2026

Photography Fundamentals for Beginners

09/29/2026 - 10/20/2026
Whether you’re just starting out in photography or simply wish you understood how to use all your camera’s functions to their full potential, this course is for you!

October 1, 2026

Introduction to Hand Spinning Wool Yarn

10/01/2026 - 11/05/2026
Learn the basics of hand spinning wool yarn using a drop-spindle and spinning wheel.

Altered & Sculptural Wheel Forms 

10/01/2026 - 11/05/2026
This six-week intermediate course is designed for throwers who want to push beyond traditional round forms and explore more expressive, sculptural possibilities on the wheel.

October 3, 2026

Working with Land‑Based Materials: Artist Talk with Amber Sandy

10/03/2026
Amber Sandy’s artist talk speaks to her evolving practice working with birch bark, home-tanned hide, quills, and other land-based materials.

October 6, 2026

Introduction to Printmaking

10/06/2026 - 11/10/2026
This six-week course is an exciting opportunity for anyone curious about printmaking as well as more experienced artists and makers to learn new techniques while producing a small edition of prints ready for framing or to incorporate into other art forms.

October 7, 2026

Hand-building with Paper Clay

10/07/2026 - 11/25/2026
Learn to make your own hand building clay body using tissue paper and toilet paper mixed in to clay.

Wheel Throwing Basics: Bowl and Mug

10/07/2026 - 10/28/2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing with this four-week class that will take you through all the stages of creating and finishing beautiful bowls and matching mugs inspired by the arrival of spring.

From the Ground Up: Drawing & Painting

10/07/2026 - 11/25/2026
If you’ve always longed to draw and paint, this gentle introduction to basic art skills is for you. Learn techniques for creating effective compositions in traditional drawing and painting media including pencil, charcoal and acrylic on canvas.

October 10, 2026

Wheel Throwing for Beginners

10/10/2026 - 11/28/2026
Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing from how to prepare clay to the correct posture at the wheel, with demos in each class on the different steps of centering the clay, throwing cylinders, bowls and plates.