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9:30am MDT

From Idea to Public Art: A Collaborative Design Thinking Mural Workshop (2.5 hour session)

Saturday October 17, 2026 9:30am - 12:15pm MDT

This interactive workshop blends short lecture segments and group discussion with hands‑on art making to support K–12 visual art teachers to explore how design thinking, materials, constraints and inclusive processes shape successful classroom and community art installations. Participants will learn accessible block‑printmaking techniques and contribute to a collaborative mural. Teachers are invited to bring their ideas, challenges and in‑progress concepts for a group discussion focused on problem‑solving across districts, materials, and installation contexts. By the end, participants will leave with practical strategies, shared insights, and a firsthand experience of how collaborative making builds trust and community.

Speakers

Tamera Olsen

Artist in Residence, Louis Riel School

Tamera Olsen obtained her B.F.A. from the University of Montana, the Berkeley of the Rockies, where she mentored under a father of the Collagraph Printmaking movement. She is a painter, printmaker, and sculptor who has exhibited regionally and is in museum and private collections... Read More →

Saturday October 17, 2026 9:30am - 12:15pm MDT
003 Art Room, St. John Center 15 12 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Y4

Art

1:30pm MDT

Foundations of Acrylic Painting: Still Life in Form & Colour

Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

003 Art Room, St. John Center

Speakers

Holly McWilliams

Holly McWilliams is a Canadian artist, educator, and founder of Indigo Arts based in Calgary, Alberta. With over 25 years of experience in both professional art practice and visual arts education, Holly is known for her bold, expressive paintings that combine vibrant colour, intuitive... Read More →

Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
003 Art Room, St. John Center 15 12 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Y4

Art, Secondary Art

1:30pm MDT

The Art of Containment - Art Therapy Techniques for Teachers

Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

124 Classroom, St. John Center

“The Art of Containment” is a hands-on workshop introducing art therapy as a practice for self-care and a strategy for educators to foster inclusion and identity in increasingly challenging classrooms. All materials will be provided.

Speakers

Katie McBeath

Katie McBeath is a registered Canadian Art Therapist and owner of Rock, Paper, Scissors Art Therapy. In addition, she is a full-time teacher with experience ranging from pre-K to grade 9 in her 25-year career. During her studies at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute Katie developed... Read More →

Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
124 Classroom, St. John Center 15 12 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Y4

Art, General

Arts Elevated (FAC)

9:30am MDT

Tamera Olsen

1:30pm MDT

Holly McWilliams

1:30pm MDT

Katie McBeath

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