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Literary Journalism: Memoir 2026
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This two-week residency encourages the exploration of new ideas in the writing of Memoir.
DEADLINE: June 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Printmaking Sampler
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Join Alberta Printmakers to learn 4 different print techniques! No experience required!
DEADLINE: May 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm
SPRING IT ON
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Want to do something for mom? How about have an afternoon of printing cards together?
DEADLINE: May 9, 2026 - 1:00 pm
Grindstone Theatre School - Summer Adult Classes 2026
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Acting, improv, theatre, and stand-up classes for adults. Develop performance skills, confidence, and creativity, ending in a showcase.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Grindstone Theatre School - Summer Camps 2026
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Summer camps for kids and teens ages 5–17. Explore comedy, acting, improv, film, magic, and musical theatre. Build confidence.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Everyone Has a Story – Songwriting Workshop in Grande Prairie with John Wort Hannam
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John Wort Hannam, Alberta’s 6th Artist-in-Residence and Arts Ambassador, will host a songwriting workshop in Grande Prairie on May 9 and 10.
DEADLINE: May 9, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Workshop: Introduction to Etching
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Alberta Printmakers is offering a workshop on traditional etching methods!
DEADLINE: May 5, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Workshop: Pump Up the Volume with Silkscreen
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Alberta Printmakers is offering a workshop on how to add volume to your print in silkscreen!
DEADLINE: April 11, 2026 - 5:00 pm
How to Chapbook Workshop
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Join the Edmonton Poetry Festival Society at The Society of Northern Alberta Printmakers (SNAP) Gallery for an exploration of why-wait-to-be-published-when-you-can-do-it-yourself chapbook production.
DEADLINE: April 17, 2025 - 7:00 pm