Fibre arts classes

Fibre arts classes

Expand your creativity and express your artisitic side through a variety of fibre arts. Try several techniques, including dyeing, felting, weaving and printing.

Benefits of learning fibre arts

Learning fibre arts will help you appreciate the fine details of different types of fibre materials.

Fibre arts lets you explore new ways to express yourself visually through mindful age-old craft processes and techniques.

Whether you create pieces from your imagination or from real-life inspiration, it can make you feel more relaxed and improve your mental well-being.

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Registration begins at:
 
  • 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
  • 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
  • During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility

Types of fibre arts classes

You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.

  • Fibre arts – kids

    Kids will design and create two- and three-dimensional artworks using a variety of fibre mediums. All supplies are provided.

    Age: 9 - 12 years

    Prerequisite: None

  • Fibre arts: beginner - adults

    Working with fibre mediums, learn traditional techniques to inspire your textile practice. All supplies are provided.

    Age: 18+

    Prerequisite: None

  • Weaving: beginner - adults

    You will be introduced to different fibre and weaving techniques to create your own hand-woven piece. All supplies are provided.

    Age: 18+

    Prerequisite: None

About our art instructors

Our instructors are practicing artists that have formal art training and teaching experience. They offer their expertise in a variety of disciplines and enjoy working with people of all ages and abilities.

Our instructors ensure that classes are always fresh and challenging for new and returning participants. They adapt to students' needs and encourage them to try new ideas and methods. 

What are classes like?

You will learn to work with mediums such as dyeing, felting, weaving and printing. Our studio is equipped with tables, fibre arts tools and all the materials you need to create your art. We have studio storage for artworks in progress.

Classes usually begin with a topic discussion and technique demonstrations. Much of the class time will be practicing skills and applying what’s been learned. Class length is determined by age group:

  • All adult classes are two and a half-hour long
  • Kids and teens classes are 90 minutes long

Come prepared

  • Clothing that you can get messy
  • Water bottle

Fibre arts tools and supplies are included.

 

You might be interested in

  • Dance

    Move your body, learn the technical elements of various dance forms and express yourself through the art of dance.

  • Drawing

    Develop your skills in composition, shading, space, and line work.

  • Painting

    Learn painting skills using acrylics, oils and water colours.

  • Printmaking

    Try various techniques such as drawing, carving and etching to create multiples of images.

  • Pottery and clay

    Transform clay using your hands, a potter’s wheel, and glazing techniques.

  • Mixed media

    Express yourself through wide variety of arts like painting, drawing, fibre arts, clay, and more.

Learn how to set up an account, register for programs and find information on cancellations in the help section of Live and Play.

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