Gallery Exhibition Date: March 30 - May 2, 2026
Opening Reception: April 7, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
You are warmly invited to the opening reception of North Side: Marilyn Quaedvlieg
Looking for a supportive space to create art? Mingle with like-minded artists for a sketching session where you can work on projects, discuss new ideas, and unleash your creativity. Don’t forget to bring your own supplies and get ready to dive into the world of art with us!
Location: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
Admission by donation!
Discover the beauty of florals in this Watercolour Flower Workshop instructed by Patricia Farrar. In this hands-on session, Patricia will guide participants through the expressive process of painting flowers in watercolour. Learn how to create soft washes, layer colour with intention, and capture the natural movement and detail of petals and leaves using approachable techniques.
Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this workshop offers a relaxed and inspiring space to explore creativity and leave with out blooming watercolour piece.
10:00 am-11:30 am; April 18 | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
FREE (Drop-In)
Art Hives are a global movement that create free community studios where anyone is welcome to be an artist. Drop by, discover materials, and create something unique to you at the Carrot!
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: April 9 | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
FREE (Drop-in)
BYOY (Bring your own yarn!) and needles and join a fibre arts circle to share ideas, patterns, and chat over coffee while working on your latest project! All skill levels (including newbies!) welcome.
Session Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Only 30 spots for each time slot!
Price: $10 per person / $32 per family of 4 | Age: All ages welcome
April 2: Flower Sketching Workshop
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Break is almost here! Beat boredom and learn to draw tulips with local artist Edwin Aquino. Discover the secrets to sketching beautiful flowers. Let your creativity blossom!
Calgary artists Emily Beaudoin and Jackie Ramsay will open their art exhibition, Kin & Glow, on April 30, 2026 at the Crescent Heights Community Association, 1101 2 St NW, Calgary.
The show brings together two generations of artists connected by family, mentorship, and a shared love of paint. Beaudoin's new body of work features wildlife on birch panel, rendered in black acrylic paint pen against impressionistic spray painted backgrounds. Ramsay brings contemporary florals and landscapes in acrylic, loose and instinctive and full of feeling.
March 21, First Day of Spring. Renewal big time on all fronts, right?! THANK YOU to all the followers checking in with us over the past few months to make us feel like family :) We notice! Our collective appreciates your interest and participation.
There's an exciting new event happening_Studio Open House invite to all coming up in the month of May 2026 ... you will LOVE this ... face to face is the best and to engage in stimulating, fun, interesting convos with our followers ... mark this date on your calendar and we can't wait to visit with you!
