Workshops
About Our Workshops
Join our engaging workshops designed for individuals of all skill levels, where participants will explore various artistic techniques and cultural traditions through hands-on activities. Led by experienced instructors with expertise in their respective fields, the program covers essential skills such as traditional beadwork, dance, carving, and stained glass creation. By the end of the workshop, participants will have crafted unique pieces and gained a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance behind each art form. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your creativity and connect with fellow art enthusiasts.
Workshops
Beginner Stained Glass Workshop (Ages 18+)
Instructor: Leonard and Ann Hordijk
Schedule: Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sessions: Sep 19, 2026 | 8 Hrs
Class Fees: $105.00
Location: SAC | Ledingham Studio
Want to learn the ancient but beloved technique of making stained glass? Our skilled instructors will guide you as you learn the process of cutting glass and making something beautiful. Participants will make two glass pieces during the day – all while relaxing and learning a new skill!
Preservative Canning Workshop (Ages 16+)
Instructor: Cassandra Kornelsen
Schedule: Thursday | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sessions: Oct 1, 2026 | 2 Hrs
Class Fees: $65.00
Location: SAC | Kitchen
Capture the flavors of your late-summer and fall harvest with this hands-on canning workshop! As the growing season winds down, it’s the perfect time to preserve your garden’s bounty—or your farmers market haul—by learning the art of home canning! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll discover how to safely can tomatoes and cucumbers using the water bath method. From savory canned tomatoes ready for hearty winter meals to crisp, tangy pickles perfect for snacking or gifting, you’ll leave with delicious jars to enjoy all season long!
The People in Your Story: Bringing Characters to Life (Ages 18+)
Instructor: Trevor Martens
Schedule: Saturday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sessions: Oct 17, 2026 | 3 Hrs
Class Fees: $50.00
Location: TBA
Writing can raise doubts and fears in even the most experienced writers — and it can be hard to do alone. This creative writing workshop creates a room where that’s acknowledged, then sets it aside by getting everyone writing together.
Participants will explore what it means to bring the people in their stories to life on the page — whether those people are real or imagined. Through guided writing, an exemplar text, and a walkthrough of how to give and receive feedback, they’ll leave with something written, something learned, and a clearer sense of how to keep going. No experience required- just a willingness to show up and write!
Beginner Watercolour (Ages 16+)
Instructor: Melanie Bird
Schedule: Saturday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sessions: Oct 24, 2026 | 2 Hrs
Class Fees: $55.00
Location: TBA
Whether you already enjoy watercolour painting or this is a new adventure, there is something for everyone at this workshop. This class will explore several different simple yet effective watercolour techniques including washes, wet on wet vs. wet on dry, developing background and foreground, as well as some simple line work. Step by step instructions will help guide you from start to finish!
Pottery Date Night Workshop (Ages 18+)
Instructor: Darlene Adamson
Schedule: Friday | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sessions: Oct 30, 2026 | 3 Hrs
Class Fees: $130.00 (Price Per Couple)
Location: SAC | Pottery Room
Create lasting memories together at our Pottery Date Night Workshop! This relaxed, beginner-friendly evening invites couples to try the pottery wheel, enjoy a pizza dinner, and work together on a unique hand built pottery project with guidance from an experienced instructor. All clay, tools, materials, instruction, and the firing and glazing of one selected piece per couple are included. No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun night out together.
*When registering for this workshop, please only enroll one person from the couple in the class
Holiday Pottery Ornament Workshop (Ages 18+)
Instructor: Darlene Adamson
Schedule: Saturday
Sessions:
Session 1: Nov 7, 2026 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Hand Building)
Session 2: Nov 21, 2026 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm (Glazing)
Class Fees: $85.00
Location: SAC | Pottery Studio
Create your own unique holiday decorations in this fun and festive one‑hour hand building workshop! Using slab building techniques, participants will design and create up to 12 Christmas tree ornaments. The class will include simple decorating ideas and tips to help bring your pieces to life, and participants may bring their own cookie cutters for custom shapes. Finished items will be set aside for firing, and participants will return in approximately two weeks to glaze and complete their ornaments. Perfect for all skill levels!
Bannock and Jam Workshop (Ages 10+)
Instructor: Helena Wood and Cassandra Kornelsen
Schedule: Thursday | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sessions: Nov 12, 2026 | 2 Hrs
Class Fees: FREE
Location: SAC | Kitchen
Join Indigenous instructor Helena Wood and culinary instructor Cassandra Kornelsen for a hands-on workshop celebrating the delicious pairing of traditional bannock and homemade jam. Participants will learn to make bannock with fresh fruit jam, and explore the cultural significance of bannock while building practical kitchen skills. Everyone will enjoy their creations together and leave with recipes to recreate them at home. Thank you to Southern Health-Sante Sud and Healthy Together Now for partnering with us through the “Creating Connections in Our Community Grant”
Beginner Oil Painting Workshop (Ages 16+)
Instructor: Swetlana Stang
Schedule: Saturday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sessions: Nov 21, 2026 | 3 Hrs
Class Fees: $65.00
Location: TBA
Build your confidence in oil painting while learning essential techniques such as composition, colour mixing, blending, and observation. Through guided instruction, participants will create their own painting while exploring the fundamentals of working with oils in a supportive and creative environment.
Workshops Coming Soon
Whimsical Pottery Teapot Series
Join our pottery instructor Donna Garofalo in one or all of our upcoming Whimsical Teapot Pottery Series workshops. In each of these workshops, you will explore three unique approaches to creating your own one-of-a-kind tea set. Whether you are new to pottery or looking to expand your skills, each three-week series offers a creative and engaging way to learn new techniques while crafting functional works of art.
Series 1: Slip Casting Teapots
Discover the art of slip casting in this fun, beginner-friendly three-week workshop. Using pre-cast teapots and teacups, participants will decorate their pieces with casting molds, carvings, and whimsical elements such as fairies and bears before glazing their finished creations. Leave with a unique tea set that reflects your own creative style.
Series 2: Hand Built Teapots
Build your own sculptural or functional teapot from clay using hand building techniques over three Saturdays. Participants will develop their skills in construction, carving, and glazing while designing a personalized tea set that includes a teapot and two matching teacups. Perfect for those looking to expand their hand building experience. Students must have hand building experience to take this workshop.
Series 3: Wheel-Thrown Teapots
Take your wheel-throwing skills to the next level by learning how to create a teapot with a fitted lid, spout, and handle. Over three Saturdays, participants will refine advanced wheel techniques while assembling and glazing a complete tea set, including a teapot and two matching teacups. This workshop is is for potters with previous wheel-throwing experience who are able to throw on the wheel.
More details about each workshop will be available soon. Check back for updates!
Important Information
At SAC, we strive to ensure your experience is positive! Please review our Class Withdrawal & Refund Policy:
If you withdraw two weeks prior to the start date of a class, workshop, or day camp, you will receive a full refund less a $25 cancellation fee (SAC memberships are non-refundable).
If you withdraw within two weeks of the start date, a 50% class fee credit will be applied to your SAC account, or a 50% class fee refund, less the $25 cancellation fee, will be issued by cheque.
No refunds will be issued once a class, workshop, or day camp has begun.
When applicable, only the class fee is refundable; SAC memberships, admin fees, and material fees are non-refundable.
All refunds are issued either by cheque or as a credit to your SAC account; cash and credit/debit card refunds are not available.
Your class fees play a vital role in helping us provide high-quality programming for everyone. Thank you for being a valued member of our community!
Class Minimums
Classes/Workshops are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of registrants is not reached. In this case, a full refund (or an account credit) will be issued including membership and administration fees. We inform registering students as soon as possible when we have canceled a class.
IF DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
If Public Health recommends that isolation is to be reinstated and arrangements for virtual teaching can be made by SAC, no credits or refunds will be issued.
If virtual learning is not possible, the participant will receive a prorated credit for the remainder of their class.
Students will receive an information/reminder email prior to the start of a class/workshop.
FULL CLASSES
Our classes have limited spots each season. If a class you’re interested in shows as CLASS FULL, you can still join our waitlist by emailing or calling us. Please note that our website is manually updated to reflect available spots, so it's still best to reach out or create an account to check class availability.
Our waitlist operates on a first-come, first-served basis. We will contact you via email or phone if a spot becomes available for your registration. Please note that joining the waitlist does not guarantee admission to the class.
Typically, we offer the same class in the following season. Feel free to check our website periodically or sign up for our SAC eNews to receive updates on current and upcoming classes/events.
REGISTERED BUT UNPAID
If you’ve registered for a class but haven’t completed payment, we will follow up with you. If we don’t hear from you, we may need to offer your spot to the next person on the waitlist. Thank you for your understanding.
APPLY FOR A BURSARY
Thanks to our generous contributors who support our mission at SAC, we can provide bursaries to the community. These bursaries aim to reduce barriers for families and create opportunities for local children.
Applying is simple! For instructions on how to apply, please click here.
GENERAL INQUIRIES
For general questions about a class or program, please email cassandra@steinbacharts.ca or call us during office hours at 204.346.1077.