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Youth Classes
Youth Pottery: Hand Built Bowls
In this fun and creative pottery class, young artists will explore the art of handbuilding using coils to create their own unique bowls. Students will learn the techniques of rolling, stacking, and shaping clay coils to form functional pieces. Pieces will be dip glazed by instructors following the class.
Age: 8 - 14
Members: $38
Non-members: $47
Clay, glazing, and firing costs included
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Intro to Rug Hooking with Linda Burwell
Join us to try your hand at rug hooking! In this hands-on class, participants will get a feel for rug hooking with wool strips to make a small odds and ends rug with an abstract design.
Members: $73
Non-members: $82
$40 kit included in the price of the class
Sunday, October 4, 2026
The Art Social: Night at the Centre
Come for the art. Stay for the connection.
The Art Social is a relaxed, creative evening designed for anyone who wants to make something, try something new and spend time with good people. With music playing and all the materials ready for you, you’ll be free to explore paper-bag junk journaling, collage and watercolour at your own pace.
There are no rules, no pressure and absolutely no art experience required. Dawna Thurtell will be there to get you started, share ideas and techniques, and offer creative guidance along the way. Come curious, experiment, make a mess and see where your creativity takes you.
This event is open to adults and youth (ages 14+)
Members: $46
Non-members: $55
All supplies included
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Handbuilt Pottery Pumpkins
Welcome Autumn with this beginner-friendly pottery course! Each participant will create decorative pottery pumpkins of their very own. The instructors will guide you through forming the pumpkins in the first session before glazing in the second session. No prior pottery experience required!
Members: $68
Non-members: $80
Cost of clay, glaze, and firing included
Thursday, September 10 & 24, 2026
Watercolour Minis with Leith Channen
Come experience the joy of watercolour with Leith Channen! Learn some basic techniques while creating mini watercolour pieces (5'' x 5''). This class is suitable for those new and old to watercolour! All materials will be provided.
Members: $31
Non-members: $37
All supplies included
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Holiday Pottery Trees
In this beginner-friendly pottery class, participants will hand build a beautiful holiday tree (approx. 13'' tall) out of clay. Finished trees can function as luminaries or simply festive holiday decor! Choose from a set design or bring your own ideas to create a unique tree design. No experience necessary.
Members: $70
Non-members: $88
Clay, glaze, and firing fees included
Thursday, November 5 & 19, 2026
WaterCOLOUR: Your New Playmate
Playing together is the best way to make a new friend (or spice up a familiar friendship), why not do the same with watercolour?
Come play with paints, paper, mark-making tools and--of course--water! In this class, Leith Channen will lead various exercises focused on the use of COLOUR in watercolour painting. Perfect for beginners or those looking to reinvigorate their love of the medium!
Members: $31
Non-members: $37
All supplies included
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Feelings and Fibres with Ardath
Instruction is suitable for those who can knit, purl and cast on stitches. You will be creating a knitted piece using a free flow technique without the need to read patterns. We are all creative beings who have a life story that can be defined as a complex tapestry woven from the textures of experience and the colours of change. Sharing time with others in a safe supportive space, participants will gather ideas and techniques, through writings, poetry and stories as part of the teaching process. As a knitter, stretch your imagination and experience a unique artistic process as you create a beautiful wearable art shawl (a Wisdom Wrap). Without the confines of a pattern, you may use different sized needles, strips of favourite fabrics, natural and synthetic yarns, feathers, furs, shells, stones, jewellery and other meaningful materials in an exploration of the creative process through the use of colour, texture and story. Discover or rediscover your innate creativity with ongoing freedom to "be with “varying fibres, textures, colours and stitches. Trust your imagination and be open to bursts of inspiration, for there are endless possibilities.
Members: $135
Non-members: $158
Supply list available upon registration
Instructor Bio: Ardath Finnbogason-Hill believes that we are all creative" Be-ings” and she loves to experience the discovery or rediscovery of hidden talents of those who participate in her workshops. As a creative processor, her experimentation with fibres, textures, colours and techniques has been evolving over many years. Ardath’s knitted garments have been described as fanciful, elegantly beautiful and timeless. Her Icelandic heritage, family, relationships, readings, travels, women’s circles, and personal spiritual journey have all influenced her artwork. Her creations have been displayed at numerous art shows, and her commissioned pieces are seen in several countries. One highlight was the creation of a wearable art piece entitled Fire, Ice and Mother Sea for Vigdis Finnbogadottir, the world’s and Iceland's first woman democratically elected President of a country. In her writing, painting and fibre art, there is a story or a message of empowerment. perhaps inspiration. Ardath’s background as a nurse educator/counsellor and her many years of facilitating creative process workshops, combined with her enthusiasm to create an environment conducive to self-discovery.
Fridays, October 2, 9, 23, & 30, 2026
Beginner and Beyond: Wheel Throwing
This class is designed for potters of various beginner skill levels, from complete beginners to those looking to refine and expand their throwing techniques. Whether you’re learning the basics or working toward greater consistency and confidence at the wheel, you’ll receive guidance in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Members: $204
Non-members: $267
1 sleeve of clay included; firing fees paid separately.
Please note, this class will run 7 sessions with a break week on Thanksgiving weekend. Wheel classes at the ICAC are available to individuals 16+
Saturdays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 31, 2026
Youth Needle Felting with Pat Palmer
Learn the basics of needle felting, a fun craft that uses a barbed needle to transform wool fibres into beautiful creations! We'll cover essential techniques, including how to shape wool and create textures. By the end of the class, you'll have a decorative piece and all the skills to take on your own projects.
This class is for youth aged 8+
Members: $31
Non-members: $37
Saturday, September 26, 2026
All About Coils with Jeff Lounsbury
Learn the ancient art of coiling large pots in this three-session class. Participants will create small or large coiled pots, according to their level of expertise.
Must have familiarity working with clay. All three sessions are instructional--glazing to be completed by participants outside of class time.
Members: $75
Non-members: $102
+ cost of clay, glaze, and firing
Wednesdays, October 14, 21, & 28, 2026
Chenille Scarves with Donna Vamos
Make a cozy, custom chenille scarf using unwashed soft flannel or rayon fabric. In this fun, hands-on class, you will learn the step-by-step layering, stitching, and special cutting techniques needed to create a gorgeous, textured fabric scarf with frayed edges.
Walk away with a warm, one-of-a-kind accessory and the ability to use this technique to create or embellish other projects.
Some experience with machine sewing is required.
Members: $54
Non-members: $72
Supply list available upon registration
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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