The Paint Spot Presents: A Cartoonist's Perspective with Gerry Rasmussen
2025-02-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
A one-day drawing workshop by internationally syndicated cartoonist and illustrator Gerry Rasmussen. We will explore drawing from the basics up. Where do lines and gestures come from, and how can we use drawing to think and imagine. We’ll create our own new characters and then make them move and interact with each other while creating worlds for them. Be prepared to make some mess as we will have a lot of fun with pencils, pens, ink, brushes, twigs, and various other drawing tools. No previous drawing experience necessary!

About the Instructor
Gerry Rasmussen is an internationally syndicated cartoonist who draws the daily comic strip, Betty, which appears in newspapers and magazines in seven countries. Before Betty, they produced the full-colour comic page, Bub Slug for The Edmonton Journal. Although most of Gerry’s work is ink on paper he is always experimenting with new ways to make images, from drawing with twigs and sponges dipped in ink, to painting with coloured ink on birch panels. To see more of Gerry’s work, check out his Website: www.gerryrasmussen.ca
When: Saturday February 8, 10am – 4pm
Where: Artelier Studios at The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Ave
Who: Any skill level – youth or adult
Cost: $80 + supply list

Agave with Delavoye Chocolate
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Xavier spent a number of months basking in the sun in Mexico – we’re all jealous – aside from the wonderful tan he also learned a tonne about the finer points of agave and tequila that he can now share with you!
Here are the 6 samples of agave that walk you through the different regions and spirits of Mexico:

Primo Blanco
Allipus Espadine
San Luis Potosi Salmiana
Don Mateo Pachuga
Raicilla Tabernas
Lost Lore Stout Cask

Each of these fabulous spirits will be paired with Delavoye Chocolate.
When: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $70.56

"Chef Pheromone's" EPIC Market Valentine's Drag Brunch
2025-02-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Join Edmonton’s best drag Queens and Kings for a Valentine’s brunch served hot! There will be scrambled eggs and lots of leg in this scrumptious performance at EPIC Market.
Celebrate the love, savor the food, and join in the fun for this exciting show!
Hosted by: Pheromone Killz, Alberta’s Drag Superstar 22-24
Featuring:

Call Me Mother’s Season 2 Finalist – PEPPER
Alberta’s Drag Superstar 2024 – Stretcher H.
The FACE of Edmonton – Onika Xtravaganza
International 2Spirit Warrior 2018 – Cedar T

When: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $38.61

Monday Band & Wild Rose Winds
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
The newly incorporated Wild Rose Winds under the direction of Jolene Wong will be joined by the Cosmopolitan Music Society’s premier Monday concert band under the baton of Dr. Taina Lorenz. They will be playing the William Byrd Suite, Selections from the musical WICKED, and the quirky Steampunk Suite.
When: Saturday, February 22nd: Concert at 7 pm, doors at 6 pm
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
Cost: Adult $20 + fees, Student tickets $12 + fees, Free for 5 yrs & under) – Tickets available through Showpass

SkirtsAfire Festival 2025
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-16 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
The annual SkirtsAfire Festival is back from March 6-16, 2025! Be entertained and inspired by theatre, music, dance, comedy, visual art, workshops and more. Taking place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona and the French Quarter, there’s lots to see and do at SkirtsAfire, take it all in!
Plus, explore Whyte Avenue like never before! Enjoy music and exclusive specials at Chianti Cafe for “The Key of Me” before heading to a show. And be sure to take part in a visual art scavenger hunt and discover stunning window displays at select locations along the Ave, showcasing local artists’ interpretations of their “Self Portrait”, for a chance to win tickets to a SkirtsAfire show, or a gift basket from OSBA.

The Trial
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-22 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
The Trial is an improvised legal showdown where quick-witted comedians become the judge, jury, and the larger-than-life defendants and prosecutors. Will justice be served, or will chaos reign in the courtroom? Will a cast of unqualified comedians know anything about legal proceedings? Find out as the case unravels in real-time, packed with laughter, surprises, and absurd legal antics. Order in the court—comedy is now in session!
When: March 7-22, 2025, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7PM.
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Student Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.
Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Will

Cosmopolitan Music Society presents: Big Band Dance Party
2025-03-07 18:00 - 22:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Cosmopolitan Music Society presents a night of Jazz and Swing dancing. Join us as we reinvent the OSPAC performance space with the musicians moving off the stage to allow room for the dancers.
When: March 7, 2025 at 6pm
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Boulevard NW
Tickets: $40 general / $25 student (includes one hour dance lesson)

True North Soap Bar Presents: Intro to Cold Process Soap Making
2025-03-09 13:00 - 16:30 | True North Soap Bar, 10150 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
We are pleased to begin offering soap classes!
This introductory soap class is using the cold process method. You will have a choice of 4-5 different scents.
What you will learn:

A brief history of soap making
Lye safety and handling
Basic steps and processes of soap making
Herbs and other natural additives
How to create your own recipe’s

What you will take home:

A full loaf of soap, which is approximately 10-12 bars, including the wooden soap mold with silicone liner.
The class recipe
Instructions to follow at home (pdf)
Extra supplies and materials if you desire (at additional costs)

When: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Where: True North Soap Bar, 10150 82 Ave, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $150

Shadow Theatre Presents: After Mourning, Before Van Gogh
2025-03-19 - 2025-04-06 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
In 1891, Johanna Bonger, widow of Vincent van Gogh’s brother Theo, finds herself in possession of all of Vincent’s artwork–over 600 pieces. Though she is told to rid herself of the “worthless art”, she refuses, and passionately takes on the mission to bring Vincent’s work to the forefront of the art world. After Mourning – Before van Gogh follows Johanna on her tireless 35- year journey to give the work of van Gogh the attention it deserves.
When: March 19 – April 6
Where: Shadow Theatre in The Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave
Cost: Starts at $25

The Trial - Closing Night Party
2025-03-22 23:00 - 2025-03-23 00:00
You are hereby summoned to the closing night party for The Trial, our hilarious and unpredictable improvised court case show. After a run full of laughable legal drama and questionable witnesses, it’s time to throw the gavel down in celebration. Join us for this law-themed late-night performance party, because no one can get down like the law can!
When: March 22, 2025 at 11PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $5

An Indigenous Taste of the Market
2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market for a culinary experience unlike anything you’ve had before! Indigenous celebrity chef Shane Chartrand creates a unique menu with products handpicked solely from our market vendors. Chef Shane shares educational and inspiring stories from his life and experiences from the Indigenous community.
During this intimate and fun dining experience, you connect with food and people and ask questions about Indigenous history and the culinary world.
Hosted inside the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, you get to experience one of Edmonton’s busiest attractions on a quiet Wednesday night, all to yourself.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich flavours of the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market and the traditions of Indigenous cuisine!
The dining experience consists of unique courses cooked and assembled in front of you by Chef Shane. The menus are different with every dining experience, making your evening a once in a lifetime event.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Where: Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Avenue
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $157.95

Bonfire Festival
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-05 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
BONFIRE is Rapid Fire Theatre’s festival of new ideas! Each year our ensemble debuts a ton of new improv shows as part of this festival. Come see the next big thing!
When: April 3-5, 2025 at 7 and 9:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

True North Soap Bar Presents: Intro to Cold Process Soap Making
2025-04-06 13:00 - 16:30 | True North Soap Bar, 10150 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
We are pleased to begin offering soap classes!
This introductory soap class is using the cold process method. You will have a choice of 4-5 different scents.
What you will learn:

A brief history of soap making
Lye safety and handling
Basic steps and processes of soap making
Herbs and other natural additives
How to create your own recipe’s

What you will take home:

A full loaf of soap, which is approximately 10-12 bars, including the wooden soap mold with silicone liner.
The class recipe
Instructions to follow at home (pdf)
Extra supplies and materials if you desire (at additional costs)

When: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Where: True North Soap Bar, 10150 82 Ave, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $150

Grey-ish Anatomy
2025-04-18 - 2025-05-03 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Step into the chaotic world of Edmonton’s most unpredictable hospital, where the only thing certain is laughter! Greyish Anatomy is a hilarious, completely improvised parody of your favourite hospital dramas that stitches together drama, romance, and medical emergencies in ways you’ve never seen before.
Join our cast of quick-witted improvisers as they don their scrubs and dive into the high-stakes world of fictional surgery and steamy on-call room encounters. Will our doctors find love in the operating room, or will the scalpel cut too deep?
No script, no plan—just pure comedy, created on the spot based on your suggestions. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the genre or just in need of some gut-busting laughs, this is one prescription you’ll want to fill. It’ll leave you in stitches!
When: April 18 to May 3, 2025, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Student Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.
Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Will

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Thursday Night Jazz
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
It’s time to party with the CMS Jazz Big Band and Cosmopolitones! Join the CMS jazzers in an evening of toe-tapping favourites from swing, to latin, to funk at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre.
Thursday, April 24th @ 7 pm (doors at 6 pm)
Thursday Night Jazz Party featuring CMS Jazz Big Band (conducted by Dale Chapman) & the Cosmopolitones (conducted by Hannah Gray)
Tickets (online): Adults $20, Students $12. Children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Travelling Through Time: CMS Chorus and Reverberations Handbells
2025-04-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Spring Sundays at Cosmo continues…
CMS Chorus and Reverberations Handbells join together for an afternoon of moving and exciting repertoire that highlights the talents and unique sounds of the human voice and English handbells. You will hear songs from Canada and the British Isles, Oscar Galian’s Saleso, Art Maddox’s Kumquatrain Express, Andrew Balfour’s Ambe, and a collection of songs from Liverpool’s Fab Four: The Beatles!
The Reverberations, under the baton of Tammy-Jo Mortensen will “Go the Distance” (from Hercules), perhaps into “Pan’s Forest” (Edmonton composer Dorothy Kelker), or maybe we’ll take a train ride (Chattanooga Choo Choo), or a ship (Pirates of the Caribbean) or maybe we’ll just relax in nature (Introspection), by former Edmonton, now BC composer John Hooper) and celebrate spring (Now the Green Blade Rises and also All Creatures of Our God and King)
Sunday, April 27th – Concert at 2:30 pm (doors at 1:30 pm) at Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd. Edmonton
Tickets (online): Adults $20, Students $12. Children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.

Rice & Mysticism: The Second Wash at Coterie
2025-04-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Coterie Restaurant & Bar, 10330 80 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1T9, Canada
Rice & Mysticism: A Six-Course Love Letter to Filipino Food
Step into a guided culinary journey that traces the spiritual and cultural history of rice in pre-colonial Philippines — through six unforgettable courses, where every dish shares one humble, powerful ingredient: rice.
Award-winning local chef Earl Briones invites you to Rice & Mysticism, an immersive dining experience that explores the stories, rituals, and myths surrounding the grain that shaped civilizations. As you savour each course, Chef Earl will share personal reflections and ancestral histories, inspired by his own Kapampangan roots — a region once known for its abundant rice cultivation. From childhood favourites reimagined, to dishes inspired by harvest rituals and ancient traditions, this dinner is a love letter to home, heritage, and the shared table. Storytelling woven into the evening, bringing to life the rich history of rice in Filipino culture. Learn about ancient harvest rituals, rice deities, and the ways rice has shaped not just cuisine, but community.
What to expect:

A guided six-course tasting menu, featuring rice in every dish — yes, even dessert!
Storytelling woven into the evening, bringing to life the rich history of rice in Filipino culture.
Learn about ancient harvest rituals, rice deities, and the ways rice has shaped not just cuisine, but community.
A chance to connect with Edmonton’s growing Filipinx food scene and culture
Limited seats — book early to secure your spot!

Taste history. Celebrate culture. Share the table.
When: Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 PM
Where: Coterie Restaurant & Bar, 10330 80 Ave NW
Cost: $95, tickets available on Eventbrite

Shadow Theatre Presents: Where You Are
2025-04-30 - 2025-05-28 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Sisters Glenda and Suzanne live a peaceful retirement selling homemade jam on Manitoulin Island. This summer, their usual concerns – trying to orchestrate sightings of their handsome veterinarian neighbour and preparing for the visit of Suzanne’s grown daughter, Beth, are complicated by a secret the sisters can no longer contain. When Beth arrives with secrets of her own, the three women have to face things that will change their lives and relationships forever.
When: April 30 – May 28
Where: Shadow Theatre in The Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave
Cost: Starts at $25

Grey-ish Anatomy - Closing Night Party
2025-05-03 23:00 - 2025-05-04 00:00 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Calling all doctors, nurses, and drama lovers! Join us for a night of wild medical mayhem as we celebrate the grand finale of Grey-ish Anatomy, Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious improvised take on hospital dramas. After the final stitches are sewn, we’ll scrub up and dive into an after-party full of impromptu activities, themed cocktails, and plenty of surprises to resuscitate the night! Come dressed in your best scrubs, lab coats, or hospital chic for a night of laughter that will have you in stitches—literally!
When: May 3, 2025 at 11PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $5

Knifewear Edmonton Presents: A Book Signing with Kirstin Graves
2025-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Knifewear Edmonton, 10816 82 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T6E 2B3, Canada
Join Kristin Graves, owner of Fifth Gen Farms, for a signing of her book ‘The Garlic Companion’ at Knifewear Edmonton on Thursday, May 8, from 4-6pm. Kristin will also have a range of her garlic products available for sale during the event! This event is totally free and open to the public, so come down and check it out!

OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Spring Edition
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-11 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market, OddBird Art & Craft Fair, is landing in Old Strathcona from May 9-11 this spring!
Our spring vendor lineup features 70+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and around Alberta. Get ready for colourful ceramics, indie literature, intricate beadwork, art prints, whimsical handcrafted creatures, and much more! We’ll have fresh coffee and snacks from our friends at Balay Coffee on site all weekend long. Admission is $5 at the door, and kids get in free!
When: May 9-11, 2025
Times:
– Friday from 5-9PM
– Saturday from 10AM – 5PM
– Sunday from 10AM – 4PM

Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (8426 Gateway Boulevard)

Knifewear Spring Garage Sale
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-19 10:00 | Knifewear Edmonton, 10816 82 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T6E 2B3, Canada
The week-long Garage Sale is the most exciting time of the year to visit Knifewear! Every year, we visit our friends in Japan to find the hottest new knives and the best deals they have to offer. The event has grown to be legendary amongst chefs and knife aficionados, as well as with everyday people who love a deal as much as they love to cook. Folks line up first thing on Monday in anticipation of the knives we get, and while the action mostly happens on Monday, there are great deals to be had all week.
The sale runs from Monday, May 12, 8am MDT online and 10am local in-store to Monday, May 19, at the end of the day.

The Paint Spot Presents: Learn to Draw Hands
2025-05-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Hands are one of the most expressive parts of human anatomy. They are also the bane of most artist’s existences. They can be incredibly frustrating to understand and translate to paper. In this workshop, students will run through a series of modules and exercises, focusing on how to approach, construct, and understand how to draw the human hand.
This class will also promote Sketchbook experimentation. Finding the joy of drawing and figuring things out. Making mistakes is not something to shy away from, but something that helps build confidence and reinforce a stronger understanding of the medium.
About the Instructor:

Daniel is a cartoonist and illustrator based out of Edmonton. He has had produced art for numerous galleries and restaurants across Edmonton. His blend of tradition and classical anatomy mixed with modern cartooning has made a big splash in the community.

Suggested Supplies:
1. Sketchbook
2. Coloured leads (either mechanical or coloured pencil; at least 3, one dark, medium and light colour)
3. Sharpener
4. A pencil, notebook, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)
When: Monday, May 12th from 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $60 per person
Class limit is 15 students. Any skill level – youth or adult is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

Rapid Fire Theatre Presents: The Royal Zissou Academy
2025-05-16 - 2025-06-07 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Dearest Audience,
Rapid Fire Theatre invites you to experience a show like no other. Come join our cast as we celebrate the whimsy of WES ANDERSON by performing a never-been-seen, never-been-written, off-the-cuff, improvised Wes Anderson story.
When: May 16th to June 7th
Where: Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
Cost: $20+ fees per person (GA), $12+ fees per person (Student/Senior)

The Paint Spot Presents: Pet Portrait in Pastel
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join renowned artist David Shkolny for an engaging portrait painting workshop! Perfect for artists of all levels, this class will guide you through essential techniques to bring your portraits to life. Submit your photo in advance or use one provided in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a celebrated instructor with over two decades of teaching experience.
Beginning with a well-constructed sketch, build up layers of colour to capture the light and textures of your pet. Following step-by-step instructions you will gain a great understanding of the key techniques you can take with you in the future. Please email studio@paintspot.ca before the class with your photo to ensure it has the right ingredients for a good portrait (photos will also be provided if you don’t have one).
About the Instructor:
David Shkolny grew up in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1992). He has been teaching painting and drawing since 2001. David’s artwork is in collections across Europe and North America as well as the Canada Council. Recent public commissions include a painting for Fort Saskatchewan City Hall as well as a pastel for the Kaye Edmonton Clinic.
Suggested Supplies:

Set of good quality soft (chalk) pastels (Sennelier, Schmincke are good brands) minimum of 24 (the more, the better). It’s helpful to have a set of Nupastel in addition to the ones mentioned (they are harder, but good for detail and blending). The cheaper sets will not have good colour adhesion.
Augment the set with some good darks, (almost black) like purple, red and green, as the palette will have more of the dark hues for much of the work.
Pastel Premier paper 12 x 16” in Italian Clay – 1-2 sheets
Soft vine charcoal medium thickness (about ¼” diameter), not too skinny as they break easily and not too fat
Kneadable eraser, 18″ ruler, masking tape, smooth drawing board around 14 x 18” (Masonite Panel works)
Small bottle of isopropyl alcohol (70-99%) and a couple of flat brushes used for acrylic or oil in ¾” and ¼”
Apron (protects clothes from pastels), suitable art clothes, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)

When: Saturday, May 17th from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $80 + supply list per person
Class limit is 15 students. Beginners welcome!
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

The Paint Spot Presents: Silk Scarf Painting Workshop
2025-05-18 12:30 - 17:30 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join artist, Anatasia Machinski to learn the art of silk painting! Join us for a creative workshop using vibrant Pebeo Setasilk paints, metal applicator tips, and water-based resist techniques. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Supplies provided. Don’t miss this colorful experience! In this 1-day class, Anastasia will guide you through the painting process and how to apply water based resist. At the end of your class, you will go home with your very own stunning creation – a beautifully painted, personalized silk scarf!
About the Instructor:
Anastasia has a flair for silk painting. She has been painting on fabrics for more than 15 years. She has classes on the subject on online platforms like Skillshare and YouTube. Art has always been a huge part of her life and a couple of years ago she decided to dive in, be the artist she always wanted to be, and share it with you. She is very excited to be teaching art to you next!
The Paint Spot will supply: Habotai Silk Scarves, Pebeo Setasilk Fabric Paints (pink, blue, yellow, & green), 0.9mm Metal Applicator Tip, 1/2oz Jacquard Applicator Bottle, Jacquard Water Based Resist, Table Salt
Instructor will supply: Cut-out cardboard frames for stretching silk scarf on
You Bring:

Watercolour brushes (small and large)
If the student has a design in mind – bring your own Pebeo Setasilk Fabric Paints or Jacquard Dye-na-Flow paints. We will provide pink, blue, yellow, and green Setasilk paints. Please note: Setasilk and Dye-na-Flow will not mix/work together.
Reference image you may want to use
Suitable art clothes, notebook, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, gloves, hand sanitizer)

Most supplies are included in the supply fee.
When: Sunday, May 18th from 12:30-5:30 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $115 per person
Class limit is 12 students. Any skill level – youth or adult is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

The Paint Spot Presents: Beginner Embroidery Workshop
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join fibre artist Darcy Hoover for a hands-on embroidery class where you’ll design and stitch a botanical image using basic embroidery techniques. Learn how to transfer designs, create foundational stitches, and finish your work. Perfect for beginners! Darcy brings 30+ years of experience and training from the Royal School of Needlework. In this course you will choose from a selection of botanical images and design and stitch the image using basic embroidery stitches. Your instructor will provide graphics, videos, and in-person advice on design, stitch choices, and technique. When your botanical image is finished it can be framed within the hoop.
About the Instructor:
Darcy is a local fibre artist who has been embroidering for about three decades. In addition to her years of experience, she has completed the Certificate in Technical Hand Embroidery program from the Royal School of Needlework in London UK and is working on their follow-up Diploma program. Darcy is a member of and on the board for the Edmonton Needlecraft Guild and has taught embroidery classes through the guild.
Please Bring:
1. Glasses or magnifying glass if needed and Needlethreader if needed (optional)
2. Pencil, eraser, scissors, suitable art clothes, hand-towel/tea-towel, notepad, lunch, drink, and your own PPE (mask and hand sanitizer)
When: Thursday, May 22nd from 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $70 per person
Class limit is 12 students. Beginners welcome!
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

The Paint Spot Presents: Make a Figurative Sculpture
2025-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join us for a hands-on workshop inspired by Swiss sculptor Alfredo Giacometti. Learn to create elongated human forms using foil, clay, and everyday materials, with techniques in motion, balance, and finishes like patina effects. Led by seasoned sculptor Herman, this class is perfect for beginners and includes tips on presentation and metal electroforming. Add a unique sculpture to your garden! Students will be introduced to the medium of foil/clay paint, finishes and coloured patina effects. Herman will discuss presentation and authenticity when it comes to completing your projects. The class will also include a Q/A talk on the process of metal electroforming your sculptures.
About the Instructor:
Close to four decades of public art, Herman has touched people, communities and schools by promoting his talent. Born in 1950, and second child in a family of eleven, he was born in Quebec and in 1953, his family moved to St. Edouard (County of St. Paul). In 1977, he established his family business (HuB Designs) by making concrete and cedar signs, golf furniture, bronze monuments, sculptures and awards. His first art lessons were under the tutelage of renowned local artist Margo Lagasse. He claims “She will always remain one of my greatest inspiration.” He later went to College of Art in Calgary, multiple art workshops and programs and attended Arizona School of Fine Art. He also belongs to such prestigious association as the VAC (St. Paul Visual Art).
Instructor will supply most materials (included in supply fees)
You bring:

Suitable art clothes, notebook, lunch, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)

When: Saturday, May 24th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $100 per person
Class limit is 12 students. Any skill level – youth or adult is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

EPIC Market Presents: The Y.E.G Project Salsa Na'Ma
2025-05-24 21:00 - 23:30 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Edmonton, get ready for a night of non-stop energy with with 2 floors of live music, dancing, and vibrant Latin vibes!
MANNY V. y su Esquina Latina bring a fiery Salsa Tribute
DJ LeoRL (SBK set) & DJ TEQNIC (Latin Club Hits) keep the party going all night!
18+…Dress to impress! One ticket = access to 2 floors, 2 DJs, and 1 EPIC live band!!
When: May 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $33 per person

The Paint Spot Presents: Encaustic Painting Workshop
2025-05-25 12:30 - 17:30 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join artist Erinn Evans for a fun and creative encaustic painting class! Learn the art of painting with melted hot wax to create a vibrant bee-inspired masterpiece to welcome spring. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Erinn will guide you through the basics of painting with encaustics, as well as several techniques for creating texture and pattern that will enable you to create your very own 10 x 10” encaustic painting of a bee on a colourful background to celebrate the return of spring! This class is perfect for those new to encaustics as well as those wanting to expand their knowledge on the subject.
About the Instructor:
Erinn Evans is an encaustics artist working out of her home studio in Sherwood Park, Alberta. who has been working in encaustics for the past five years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in Art and has previously taught for the Leduc Arts Foundry.
The Paint Spot will supply: 12×12″ cradled birch panel, encaustic medium, encaustic paint, patterned Washi papers (Chiyogami), masking tape, heat plates, heat guns, sculpting tools, paper towels, India ink, oil pigment sticks, brushes
Instructor will supply: Stencils, reference photos, vine charcoal, cooking spray, information handouts
You bring:

Washi papers of your choosing (optional)
Reference image you may want to use
Suitable art clothes, notebook, lunch, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)

Most supplies are included in the supply fee.
When: Sunday, May 25th from 12:3-5:30 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $120 per person
Class limit is 10 students. Any skill level, including beginners, is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!
