Enjoy your Saturday afternoons learning about watercolour paints. This hands on drop-in program provides all materials with one on one instruction time. This program is geared towards beginners all the way through to advanced painters with an instructor who will work with you on where you are at.

Meet your guide artist Nicole Gruszecki!
Nicole Gruszecki is a visual artist from Calgary, Alberta who taps into her horror punk DIY roots for inspiration. Currently, she creates zines (mini self-published magazines), comics, drawings and paintings to bring joy to the people that engage with her work. Nicole’s zines are often mini love letters to the things in life she engages with most. Such as, horror movies, music, animals and videogames. Her art often has a nostalgic feel to it, pulling imagery from patterns, 80s VHS tapes, classic science fiction and traditional comic book aesthetics. She works in a variety of mediums including paint, ink, markers, collage and digital art.

Welcome to Zine Clubhouse Workshops

Join us at Canopy Studios for a fun time with friends, creativity and self-expression. This event is perfect for everyone who love to write, draw, or simply want to try something new. Learn how to make your very own zine - a mini-magazine filled with your unique ideas and style. You can leave your zine in our little library or trade with friends!

All Ages

Thursdays, 5-7pm
At Canopy Studios Art & Wellness 1723 9th St. SW

Cost: $10 per class. All materials included. No art experience required.

Welcome to Zine Clubhouse Workshops

Join us at Canopy Studios for a fun time with friends, creativity and self-expression. This event is perfect for everyone who love to write, draw, or simply want to try something new. Learn how to make your very own zine - a mini-magazine filled with your unique ideas and style. You can leave your zine in our little library or trade with friends!

All Ages

Thursdays, 5-7pm
At Canopy Studios Art & Wellness 1723 9th St. SW

Cost: $10 per class. All materials included. No art experience required.

Enjoy your Saturday afternoons learning about watercolour paints. This hands on drop-in program provides all materials with one on one instruction time. This program is geared towards beginners all the way through to advanced painters with an instructor who will work with you on where you are at.

Meet your guide artist Nicole Gruszecki!
Nicole Gruszecki is a visual artist from Calgary, Alberta who taps into her horror punk DIY roots for inspiration. Currently, she creates zines (mini self-published magazines), comics, drawings and paintings to bring joy to the people that engage with her work. Nicole’s zines are often mini love letters to the things in life she engages with most. Such as, horror movies, music, animals and videogames. Her art often has a nostalgic feel to it, pulling imagery from patterns, 80s VHS tapes, classic science fiction and traditional comic book aesthetics. She works in a variety of mediums including paint, ink, markers, collage and digital art.

Welcome to Zine Clubhouse Workshops

Join us at Canopy Studios for a fun time with friends, creativity and self-expression. This event is perfect for everyone who love to write, draw, or simply want to try something new. Learn how to make your very own zine - a mini-magazine filled with your unique ideas and style. You can leave your zine in our little library or trade with friends!

All Ages

Thursdays, 5-7pm
At Canopy Studios Art & Wellness 1723 9th St. SW

Cost: $10 per class. All materials included. No art experience required.

Bring your friends and sip on a selection of drinks available for purchase as you let your imagination run wild. No experience necessary.

Draw and Sip at Canopy Studios

🎨 **Join Us for a Fun-Filled Friday Night of Creativity and Connection!** 🍷

Unleash your inner artist and enjoy a delightful evening with our Draw and Sip class! Whether you're looking for a unique date night or a fun evening with friends, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Beginners are absolutely welcome, and our friendly instructor Maggie will guide you through each step of the creative process.

Bring your favourite people and sip on a selection of drinks available for purchase as you let your imagination run wild. No experience is needed—just a love for art and a desire to have fun!

Come for the creativity, stay for the connections, and leave with great memories and a sense of the healing power of the art. 🖌️✨

ages 18+
$20 / person
Drinks available for purchase

Welcome to Zine Clubhouse Workshops

Join us at Canopy Studios for a fun time with friends, creativity and self-expression. This event is perfect for everyone who love to write, draw, or simply want to try something new. Learn how to make your very own zine - a mini-magazine filled with your unique ideas and style. You can leave your zine in our little library or trade with friends!

All Ages

Thursdays, 5-7pm
At Canopy Studios Art & Wellness 1723 9th St. SW

Cost: $10 per class. All materials included. No art experience required.

🎨 **Join Us for a Fun-Filled Friday Night of Creativity and Connection!** 🍷

Unleash your inner artist and enjoy celebrate the holiday season with our Paint and Sip class! Whether you're looking for a unique date night or a fun evening with family and friends, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Beginners are absolutely welcome, and our friendly instructor Maggie will guide you through each step of the creative process.

Bring your favourite people and sip on a selection of drinks available for purchase as you let your imagination run wild. No experience is needed—just a love for art and a desire to have fun!

Come for the creativity, stay for the connections, and leave with great memories and a sense of the healing power of the art. 🖌️✨

ages 18+
$30 / person
Drinks available for purchase

Welcome to Hear.Feel.Heal!
Join us at Canopy Studios for a transformative experience of music, art, and mindfulness. This event is designed to help you connect with your inner self and heal through creative expression. Immerse yourself in a 75-minute mix of warm, instrumental music, allowing your emotions to flow. Express your feelings through art—painting, drawing, or clay—or simply be present and acknowledge what comes up. Basic materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own preferred mediums.

This workshop is inspired by the power of art and music in overcoming personal challenges, such as addiction, depression, and trauma. It's a space for self-expression, reflection, and healing.

This event is not led by a certified therapist and should not be considered a substitute for clinical mental health support.

Recommended for ages 18+
By donation - $20 suggested

Paint Your Partner – A Valentine's Day Celebration of Love and Creativity

This Valentine's Day, step outside the traditional gift-giving box and create something truly memorable together! Join us for "Paint Your Partner", a fun and creative event designed to bring you and your loved one closer through the power of art, laughter, and shared experiences.

In this unique couples’ art session, you’ll each paint a likeness of your partner – not just a portrait, but a piece of your love. Whether you're an experienced artist or just picking up a brush for the first time, this event is all about having fun, connecting, and expressing your love in your own creative way.

Gift each other with the joy of creativity, and enjoy an evening of laughter as you both explore the art of seeing each other through the lens of paint. This playful, interactive experience is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your bond, have some fun, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of art to remember the day.

Space is limited, so grab your spots early and get ready to celebrate your love with color, creativity, and connection!

Join us for a fabulous afternoon of creativity, fun, and celebrating femininity!

Kick off the afternoon with delicious brunch bites, mimosas, and refreshing rosé. Then, tap into your creative side with a hands-on clay activity led by feminist potter Firuze Avci. Firuze will guide you in crafting ceramic pieces that celebrate female energy, gender equality, and the unique beauty of the female form.

The event will also feature a drag performance by the dazzling DW Meadows (@dck_whr) to add sparkle and joy to the day.

DW Meadows is Calgary nightlife’s secret weapon. Combining glamour, humor, and a great set of legs she is sure to leave you begging for more!Tips are definitely encouraged, but always not an expectation, an average tip is $5 but you are always welcome to tip more!

ages 18+

More about the Clay Activity: Get creative with a fun, laid-back clay workshop led by Firuze Avci! Sip on rosé or mimosas while creating up to 6 unique pieces—think pins, magnets, or beads—using vulva-themed molds. Paint and decorate your creations as you go, no experience needed! All materials are provided, and your pieces will be fired and ready for pickup in a week.

About Firuze Avci (@vlvceramics):
Firuze is a feminist potter whose Viva la Vulva Ceramics project challenges traditional gender norms and celebrates the beauty and power of the female body. Her work invites us to rethink femininity and embrace strength, individuality, and empowerment.

Bring your friends and sip on a selection of drinks available for purchase as you let your imagination run wild. No experience necessary.

Draw and Sip at Canopy Studios

🎨 **Join Us for a Fun-Filled Friday Night of Creativity and Connection!** 🍷

Unleash your inner artist and enjoy a delightful evening with our Draw and Sip class! Whether you're looking for a unique date night or a fun evening with friends, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Beginners are absolutely welcome, and our friendly instructor Maggie will guide you through each step of the creative process.

Bring your favourite people and sip on a selection of drinks available for purchase as you let your imagination run wild. No experience is needed—just a love for art and a desire to have fun!

Come for the creativity, stay for the connections, and leave with great memories and a sense of the healing power of the art. 🖌️✨

ages 18+
$20 / person
Drinks available for purchase

Ages 2-5
$120 (for 4 sessions)
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25

Get ready to get messy! Mini Messy provides creative opportunities for you and your little ones through process based art learning. Emphasis is put on the experience of creating. Your little ones will learn fine motor skill. sing songs and have enriching sensory experiences!

Meet Teacher Nicole! Nicole has an academic background in Art and Early Childhood Education. With over a decade of experience teaching little ones, Nicole brings creative innovation and edutainment to the table

Perfect activity for early dismissal Fridays! Kids ages 8-12 can drop in to explore creativity and make fun artwork at 1723 9th St. SW. Art activites vary from collage, to painting to journal decorating. Our friendly facilitators are happy to lead students through activities or let their imaginations run wild. Parents have the option to stay create.

Science has shown that engaging in creative activities helps reduce stress and anxiety, build resilience and increase self-awareness and self-esteem.

Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop where you'll craft personalized ceramic ornaments using cutters and textures and bring them to life with colors! Each participant can create 10-15 unique ornaments that reflect their style, perfect for gifting or decorating. All materials provided. No experience necessary—just bring your imagination!

Tips

• Skip the bracelets and rings—they can get in the way.

• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

• Bring your own texture inspiration! While texture tools are provided, you can add unique details to your designs.

• This workshop is family friendly. Suitable for children 12+ accompanied by a parent

Perfect activity for early dismissal Fridays! Kids ages 8-12 can drop in to explore creativity and make fun artwork at 1723 9th St. SW. Art activites vary from collage, to painting to journal decorating. Our friendly facilitators are happy to lead students through activities or let their imaginations run wild. Parents have the option to stay create.

Science has shown that engaging in creative activities helps reduce stress and anxiety, build resilience and increase self-awareness and self-esteem.

Teens can express themselves and have fun while working with a variety of art materials to create visual journals.

Join local artist Laur W. for an exciting workshop on creating visual journals with mixed media! This hands-on experience invites teens to express themselves using a variety of art materials.

This course runs 3 consecutive Saturdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm:
Nov. 23, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7
Where: Canopy Studios, 1723 9th St SW, Calgary
Ages: 13 - 17

Studies indicate that art-making and journaling fosters mindfulness, allowing individuals to focus on the present moment and enhance emotional expression. Creative practices can lower stress and anxiety levels, promote social connections, and boost self-esteem.

Perfect activity for early dismissal Fridays! Kids ages 8-12 can drop in to explore creativity and make fun artwork at 1723 9th St. SW. Art activites vary from collage, to painting to journal decorating. Our friendly facilitators are happy to lead students through activities or let their imaginations run wild. Parents have the option to stay create.

Science has shown that engaging in creative activities helps reduce stress and anxiety, build resilience and increase self-awareness and self-esteem.

Come join us for a transformative experience at Canopy Studios! This event is all about connecting with your inner self and finding healing through music, movement, and mindfulness. Let the sounds wash over you, let your emotions flow, and let the healing begin. This is a safe space for you to explore, express, and heal.

Participants are invited to allow a 75 minute mix of warm and instrumental music to guide us to a place we need to heal from, and if we're inspired, to express this with art, painting, drawing, maybe clay, whatever you're in the mood for in the moment. There will be some basic materials, paper and canvas, but you're welcome to bring your favourite mediums. Creating is not necessary to be a part of this group, being present, and acknowledging your feelings is enough.

As a person recovering from addiction, depression, and a life without purpose, I've always found the power of art, music, and creative expression attractive. They helped me cope long enough to inspire a connection to my true and authentic Self, and helped me work through my trauma. First by giving myself the time and grace to meditate on my past, and then to find my language to express them, for me, thats in colour. I'll explain more about how my life has changed, and how I use art and music to heal, and to help others do the same.

Disclaimer:

This workshop is intended to offer a creative and enriching experience, it is not led by a certified therapist or psychologist, and should not be considered a substitute for clinical mental health support from a professional. Ages 18+ due to some subject matter, thankyou.

Teens can express themselves and have fun while working with a variety of art materials to create visual journals.

Join local artist Laur W. for an exciting workshop on creating visual journals with mixed media! This hands-on experience invites teens to express themselves using a variety of art materials.

This course runs 3 consecutive Saturdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm:
Nov. 23, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7
Where: Canopy Studios, 1723 9th St SW, Calgary
Ages: 13 - 17

Studies indicate that art-making and journaling fosters mindfulness, allowing individuals to focus on the present moment and enhance emotional expression. Creative practices can lower stress and anxiety levels, promote social connections, and boost self-esteem.

Perfect activity for early dismissal Fridays! Kids ages 8-12 can drop in to explore creativity and make fun artwork at 1723 9th St. SW. Art activites vary from collage, to painting to journal decorating. Our friendly facilitators are happy to lead students through activities or let their imaginations run wild. Parents have the option to stay create.

Science has shown that engaging in creative activities helps reduce stress and anxiety, build resilience and increase self-awareness and self-esteem.

Teens can express themselves and have fun while working with a variety of art materials to create visual journals.

Join local artist Laur W. for an exciting workshop on creating visual journals with mixed media! This hands-on experience invites teens to express themselves using a variety of art materials.

This course runs 3 consecutive Saturdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm:
Nov. 23, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7
Where: Canopy Studios, 1723 9th St SW, Calgary
Ages: 13 - 17

Studies indicate that art-making and journaling fosters mindfulness, allowing individuals to focus on the present moment and enhance emotional expression. Creative practices can lower stress and anxiety levels, promote social connections, and boost self-esteem.

Perfect activity for early dismissal Fridays! Kids ages 8-12 can drop in to explore creativity and make fun artwork at 1723 9th St. SW. Art activites vary from collage, to painting to journal decorating. Our friendly facilitators are happy to lead students through activities or let their imaginations run wild. Parents have the option to stay create.

Science has shown that engaging in creative activities helps reduce stress and anxiety, build resilience and increase self-awareness and self-esteem.

This free art therapy session will provide tools and education to adolescence going through the first years of their menstrual cycle.

Similar to the four seasons, your menstrual cycle has four phases. We can imagine it as: Winter, spring, summer and autumn. Each phase affects and offers a unique set of physical, emotional, hormonal, and psychological gifts. When we understand these changes, we can eat, work, love and play according to our natural flow and we get better at working with our cyclical rhythm power rather than against it.

Through art therapy and mindfulness soft movement, we will explore and together start familiarizing yourself with the 4 phases. By the end of the session, youth will leave with their own tracking calendar they’ve create. Tracking and understanding your period provides health clues and an internal snap shot of what is happening inside the body. This 2 hour workshop will explore what happens inside and out during each phases to understand where you are at currently. This is not about perfecting anything, but learning about the ebbs and flows of your cycle. How you feel as it changes, and getting more attuned with your body.

My goal is to provide adolescence going through the first years of their menstrual cycle with the tools, education through art therapy to develop their own relationship with their monthly cycles. This would encourage positive connection with their bodies, eliminate shame, potential stigma, creating healthier and stronger relationship with their future partnership, advocating for their needs, stronger work ethic.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

* Live Entertainment: Featuring Wakefield Brewster - Renowned Spoken Word Artist*

* Art Purchase Opportunity: $50 of your ticket cost can be applied towards purchasing artwork (over $200) - great holiday shopping*

* Food and Drink: gourmet bites and two complimentary drinks are included with your ticket*

Join us on November 20 and experience the magic of live music, engaging artist talks, delicious food, and refreshing drinks while exploring and purchasing incredible works from local artists.

🎟️ Grab your ticket for just $75, which includes food, drinks, and a $50 credit towards art purchases! 

Let’s come together to celebrate creativity and the gifts of those at Canopy Studios, a nurturing space where artists and creatives can thrive. Join us for an enchanting night that uplifts mental health and well-being through the power of art! 💖