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.
Fall 2026 Workshops
Registration is open!
Whimsical Pottery Teapot Series Workshops (Ages 18+)
Join our pottery instructor Donna Garofalo in one or all of our 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 a beginner in 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. Register for one of these workshops or register for them all!
Series 1: Slip Casted Teapots
WORKSHOP FULL- Call to be on waitlist
Instructor: Donna Garofalo
Schedule: Saturday | 12:30 – 3:30 pm
3 Sessions: Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, 2026 | 3 hrs per session
Class Fees: $120.00 + Material Fee
Location: SAC | Pottery Studio
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, birds, and bears before glazing their finished creations. Leave with a unique tea set that reflects your own creative style.
Series 2: Hand Built Teapots
Instructor: Donna Garofalo
Schedule: Saturday | 12:30 – 3:30 pm
3 Sessions: Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 7, 2026 | 3 hrs per session
Class Fees: $120.00 + Material Fee
Location: SAC | Pottery Studio
Build your own sculptural or functional teapot from clay using hand building techniques that tell a story. 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 should come to this workshop with a story or idea in mind that they want to express in their teapot creation.
*Note: you must have hand building experience to take this workshop
Series 3: Wheel-Thrown Teapots
Instructor: Donna Garofalo
Schedule: Saturday | 12:30 – 3:30 pm
3 Sessions: Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, 2026 | 3 hrs per session
Class Fees: $120.00 + Material Fee
Location: SAC | Pottery Studio
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.
*Note: This workshop is is for potters with previous wheel-throwing experience who are able to throw on the wheel
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: Fernwood Place Multipurpose Room
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+)
WORKSHOP FULL- Call to be on waitlist
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+)
WORKSHOP FULL- Call to be on waitlist
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: SAC | Visual Arts Room
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.
Winter 2027 Workshops
Registration for winter workshops opens November 4, 2026
Hand Built Mug Making Workshop (Ages 16+)
Instructor: Darlene Adamson
Schedule: Saturdays | 9:00-11:30 am
Sessions: January 9 & 23, 2027 | 2 days
Class Fees: $85
Location: SAC | Pottery Studio
Create a mug that’s uniquely yours! In this session, participants will hand-build and personalize two ceramic mugs using simple techniques and creative details. At the second session, they’ll choose from a variety of glazes to give their mugs its beautiful personality.
Pottery Dinner Plate Making Workshop (Ages 16+)
Instructor: Donna Garofalo
Schedule: Saturdays | 12:30-3:30 pm
Sessions: January 9, 16 & 23, 2027 | 3 days
Class Fees: $120 + $40 Material Fee
Location: SAC | Pottery Studio
Create a beautiful set of four handmade dinner plates in this three-part pottery workshop! Designed for beginners, no previous pottery experience is necessary. Over three weeks, participants will learn the process of making and glazing their own pottery, creating four dinner plates to use and enjoy at home. From shaping the plates to choosing their glaze, participants will explore the basics of pottery in a welcoming, hands-on environment while creating a unique set of functional ceramics.
Puppet Making (Ages 2-5 + parents)
Instructor: Kara and Curtis Nordstrom
Schedule: Saturday | 9:30-11:00 am
Sessions: January 16, 2027 | 1 day
Class Fees: $25
Location: SAC | Visual Arts Room
Parents and tots will work together to create a one-of-a-kind puppet! Each child will choose a blank puppet and customize their character by selecting features such as eyes, a nose, hair, and a shirt. With parents there to encourage and assist, this hands-on workshop is a wonderful opportunity to get creative and enjoy some special time together.
Please register each of your children for the workshop. A parent or guardian is required to attend, but does not need to register themselves.
Herdan Sylianka - Ukrainian Beading (Ages 12+)
Instructor: Viktoriia Pylypets-Romaniuk
Schedule: Saturday | 1:00-5:30 pm (includes 30 min. break)
Sessions: January 23, 2027 | 1 day
Class Fees: FREE
Location: Southeast Event Centre
(See complete details on information sheet)
Explore the intricate folk artistry and profound cultural significance of these traditional beaded necklaces in our Sylianka Workshop! Discover the history and symbolism behind these necklaces while learning authentic beading techniques and patterns. Create your own vibrant, one-of-a-kind piece that beautifully blends cultural heritage with modern style. Perfect for any occasion!
Acrylic Landscape Painting (Ages 8-12)
Instructor: Kezia Schmidt
Schedule: Saturday | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Sessions: February 6, 2027 | 1 day
Class Fees: $55
Location: SAC | Visual Arts Room
Explore the beauty of nature through acrylic painting! Participants will learn to sketch a simple landscape using familiar shapes, mix colours, and experiment with shading and lighting to bring their paintings to life. No previous painting experience is necessary!
Métis Jigging (Ages 8+)
Instructor: Janessa Roy
Schedule: Saturday | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Sessions: February 13, 2027 | 1 day
Class Fees: FREE
Location: SAC | Studio C
Originating from the Métis people of Canada, Jigging is a lively dance style that combines Indigenous and European influences, featuring intricate footwork and rhythmic stomping. Under the guidance of our experienced Métis instructor, participants will learn the basic steps and techniques of Jigging, as well as the cultural significance and history behind this dance form.
Couples Pottery Date Night (Ages 18+)
Instructor: Darlene Adamson
Schedule: Friday | 6:00-9:00 pm
Sessions: March 5, 2027 | 1 day
Class Fees: $130
Location: SAC | Pottery Studio
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.
Pottery Salad Plate and Bowl Making Workshop (Ages 16+)
Instructor: Donna Garofalo
Schedule: Saturdays | 12:30-3:30 pm
Sessions: February 13, 20 & 27, 2027 | 3 days
Class Fees: $120 + $40 Material Fee
Location: SAC | Pottery Studio
Discover the art of hand-built pottery in this three-part workshop! Perfect for beginners, this class requires no previous pottery experience. Over three weeks, participants will learn how to shape and form clay by hand to create a set of four salad plates and four bowls. They will also explore glazing techniques to add colour and personality to their finished pieces. By the end of the workshop, participants will have created eight handmade ceramic pieces that are both practical and uniquely their own.
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.