Welcome back! Please head to our Visit > Plan Your Visit page for more info on our hours, admission and safety protocols.
Welcome back! Please head to our Visit > Plan Your Visit page for more info on our hours, admission and safety protocols.
The Leighton Art Centre offers an exciting variety of art & nature workshops throughout the year. Please check out our currently scheduled programs below, then follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to hear about new programming.
Members enjoy a 10% discount on workshops. If you are a member, please contact us before registering for your workshop, to receive the promotional code . Ready to join, or want more info about the benefits of membership? Visit our Become A Member page.
If you’d like to avoid paying Eventbrite fees, we also accept phone registrations for workshops and programs; call 403-931-3633, Wednesday through Sunday, 10am – 4pm.
This page displays all upcoming workshops and programs, or you can narrow your search to: Artist Workshops, Nature Programs, or Family Friendly Programs.
Please note: workshops take place less frequently during the winter months.
Alison Marshall, Gallery Shop Manager & Workshop Coordinator
Email: workshops@leightoncentre.org
August 7 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
August 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
With Leah Cathleen
Barbara Leighton believed that every person could be an artist if they found the right medium. Join us to find out if felting is yours!
August 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
With David Campbell
Create a broom together, the way brooms were made over 200 years ago!
August 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
With Leah Cathleen
Barbara Leighton believed that every person could be an artist if they found the right medium. Join us to find out if felting is yours!
August 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
with Michelle Wiebe
Enjoy the outdoors as you document your travels with a creative flair!
August 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
With Jim Critchley
Join our resident naturalist Jim Critchley on a guided nestbox tour of the Leighton Art Centre’s Bluebird Trail!
August 14 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With Jim Critchley
Join us for an evening of watching the satellites, stars and constellations at the Leighton Art Centre!
August 21 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
August 22 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With Andrea Merredew
Use natural materials to craft your own wearable art in the third installment of our Earth Art Series!
August 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
With Michelle Wiebe
Enjoy the outdoors as you document your travels with a creative flair!
August 28 @ 10:00 am - August 29 @ 3:00 pm
With Doug Swinton
Learn to paint loose and free outdoors! Strive to capture the moment as a true plein air artist!
August 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
With Alice Helwig
Learn to paint outdoors like A. C. Leighton!
August 29 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With Andrea Merredew
Use natural materials to craft your own wearable art in the third installment of our Earth Art Series!
September 4 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
September 11 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
July 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With Andrea MerredewJuly 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
With Jim CritchleyJuly 3 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
June 26 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
with Andrea MerredewJune 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
with Andrea MerredewJune 19 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
June 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
With Jim CritchleyJune 5 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
November 14, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
with Artist-Instructor Karen BikoSeptember 19, 2020 @ 10:00 am - September 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
with artist-instructor Bobbi DunlopSeptember 19, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
with artist-instructor Michelle Wiebe
282027 144 Street West
Foothills, AB T1S 0Y4
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403-931-3633
info@leightoncentre.org
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Closed Mondays
Admission to property and heritage home by donation; recommended minimum donation: $10/vehicle.