This event will be featuring our guest speaking talking about the connection to this land we are on. We will be talking about about Mohkinstsis/Calgary and how we connect to Mohkinstsis/Calgary through all sorts of way as shown on the mural!

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Join us at Alcove for a beginner-friendly workshop on music production!

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Whether you’re a beginner digital artist looking to dive into the world of digital painting or just looking to improve your skills, this workshop will give you the tools and resources you need to excel in your digital portrait painting journey.  

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Drum Kit Basics is all about having fun with rhythm—no pressure and no experience needed! This beginner-friendly workshop will help participants start playing their first beat in no time.

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In this guided session, attendees will be able to create their own piece to add to a living community mural.

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Learn the basics of writing and creating for the stage! Join facilitator Kodie Rollan (Artistic Director of Chromatic Theatre) as he guides you through an introduction to playwriting and what the process looks like to get it from the page to the stage.

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Levels beginner to advanced. This is an advanced level of sculpting, however it is geared to any level as we will set it up in a way that you can take your pumpkin to whatever level you’d like!

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Join us at The Alcove for a beginner punch needle workshop where you'll learn the basics of punch needling.

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In this workshop attendees will learn basic macramé knots, and will be able to take home their own macrame piece!

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Come join Tony Zazula for a workshop filled with creativity! Tony will walk you through different compositional strategies and creative ideas to help you compose your own music.

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Join us at Alcove for a beginner-friendly comedy workshop!

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Bullet Journaling, your one-notebook-for-all solution! In this workshop I'll be explaining how to use a bujo as a tool to work for you. I'll be bringing an intuitive flair to a diary/planner/whatever you need to be system. Bujo's are excellent for those seeking clarity and a more cohesive way to organise thoughts.

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In this workshop, attendees will learn and practice techniques to improve elements of spoken word performances!

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This workshop will provide an introduction to Product Photography. Learn the essentials of capturing stunning product images with hands-on guidance from an experienced photographer.

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This workshop will provide practical experience understanding and working with artificial lights (ie. flash) and shooting portraits with models in an indoor environment.

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Want to bring your musical ideas to life? Join our hands-on workshop to learn the essentials of music creation. Learn to craft catchy beats, arrange compelling songs, and polish your tracks with professional recording and mixing techniques. Perfect for beginners and experienced creators alike.

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This workshop will provide practical experience understanding and working with artificial lights (ie. flash) and shooting portraits with models in an indoor environment.

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Come to Alcove to learn tips on designing and painting your own set of press-on nails! You will be able to paint and bring home your own nails at the end of the workshop.

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Get creative using a camera by trying out Light Painting. Utilize a long exposure technique to draw creative light trails at St Patrick’s Island Park!

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Have you ever watched "Whose Line is It Anyway" or "Wildn n' Out" and wondered how people come up with their responses so quickly? You won't believe it but a lot of it is just practice! And not practicing being the slickest MC or funniest comedian but just practicing how to embrace those intrusive thoughts and make the most of whatever comes first to your mind. This workshop is for beginner to intermediate artists looking to silence the inner voice that stops awesome ideas from becoming reality and improve their ability to improvise through simple activities and exercises.

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Practice taking portrait photography during this TFP (Trade-For-Print). We'll get the opportunity to photograph some models with the supervision of local photographer May Shi.

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Celebrate Heritage Day while practicing your photography in a fun group setting!

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This workshop is for beginners who are looking to learn how to use a camera. We will go over practical tips and exercises to learn the basics of photography including the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to shoot in manual mode.

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Practice your photography in a fun group setting! We will walk around the East Village neighbourhood, exploring points of interest including the River Walk and Celebration Square, then head towards Prince's Island Park.

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ARTIST2ARTIST ADMIN WORK CAFE is a place for artists & arts administrators to connect and grow their business, administrative efficiency, and expand their opportunities with partnerships. This is also a great space to connect with the grantors at Calgary Arts Development.

Practice your photography in a fun group setting! We are hosting a TFP Photo Shoot with several models.

TFP stands for trade/time for print and is an agreement between a model and a photographer to provide photos in exchange for the model’s time. It's a good opportunity to practice your portrait photography and build up your portfolio.

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Practice your photography in a fun group setting! We will walk around the East Village neighbourhood, exploring points of interest including the River Walk and Celebration Square, then head towards Prince's Island Park.

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Celebrate Canada Day with us as we explore the festivities happening in East Village!

Practice your photography in a fun group setting! We will walk down the River Walk towards The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary) to practice our photography as a group. It's a good opportunity to try out street, architecture, portrait, abstract, and other types of photography.

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