This is a full list of our upcoming events and workshop series, as well as an archive of our past events.
If you have a workshop offering you would like to put on, please email us at alterartssociety@gmail.com to arrange an art workshop in our makerspace.
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Events at the Art Hub
Upcoming Weekly Activities & Events
Join us during our open Drop In Hours, or join us at a community event.
Entry fees help to cover the cost of supplies, payments for instructors, overhead, and insurance for the organization.
If you love what we do, please consider becoming a Patron of the Arts with
a recurring donation to the Community Art Hub
Queer Youth Quilting
Feburary 28th, March 14 and April 11
Textile fabric and quilting have a long and rich history of bringing community together, and providing a container to create revolutionary works of art. Together we will gather with our facilitator Kris (they/she) is a queer non-binary artist from Regina, SK (Treaty 4, lands of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda, and the homeland of the Michif/Métis nation).
Kris will be leading us in a three part Queer Youth Quilting workshop for queer/trans/questioning youth, open to ages 12-18.
The workshops are meant to build on each other but you are welcome to attend any one of the workshops if you cannot come to all three.
The workshops are designed to be a low-pressure community space where you can connect with others, and learn and practice new skills. No experience required and everything is optional, come as you are!
Workshop 1 February 28, 2026 - 1:00pm-4:00pm: Queer quilting - Explore queerness through the art of quilting. You will learn and practice basic quilting skills and bring home a small quilted project.
Workshop 2 March 14, 2026 - 1:00pm-4:00pm: Radical quilting - Learn about the role of textile arts in community activism and social justice. Work on your quilting skills, and collaborate on brainstorming a group project.
Workshop 3 April 11, 2026 - 1:00pm-4:00pm: Community quilting - Expand your quilting skills and collectively create a group quilting project. Some quilting experience necessary to do this workshop solo.
Registration Details:
1) Space is limited and registration is required. Please complete this form and you will be sent instructions on how to submit our workshop fee afterwards.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/WtaJ9w4igTd4N6Ab7
2) Cost of participation is $10-$20 on a sliding scale for each workshop, or ($30-$60) for all three. Once you have completed the registration, please follow the instructions to complete payment. If you are facing financial barriers to participation, please email alterartssociety@gmail.com to request subsidy for participation, no disclosure required.
3) The workshops will be taking place at the Community Art Hub by Alter Arts in the ground floor of the Quadra Village Community Centre @ 901 Kings Road. Access to our own entrance is down the ramp/stairs from Dowler Street. It is a single door entrance with two wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral washrooms.
If you have any questions please email us at alterartssociety@gmail.com
Gouache Painting Workshop
Friday April 17th from 6-8pm
Want to try out a new painting technique?
Gouache is a water-based paint known as "opaque water colour" because it combines the matte, velvety finish of water colour with the opacity of acrylics. The ink resist technique is a process where a material (we will be using gouache) is painted onto paper first, and then waterproof Indian ink is brushed over the entire surface.
After the ink dries the painting is washed with water, and the top layer of gouache dissolves, the excess ink flows off to reveal the final image. The result is a dramatic, high-contrast image that resembles a woodblock or linocut print. To get your creative juices flowing, search "gouache Indian ink resist."
Having a graphic image in mind in advance will help to make sure your time is as productive as possible.
This YouTube video demonstrates the technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCL7w6ZHNLc
Participants will receive a handout with instructions so you can do this activity again on your own (or come back to the Art Hub, where we have the materials!)
We will be gathering at the Community Art Hub on Friday, March 27th from 6-8 pm to learn this ink resist technique together.
This event is recommended for those who are over 16 years of age (or 12+ with an adult). We'll provide all necessary materials and an apron to keep your clothes clean.
The registration fee is based on a sliding scale of $25-$35 payable by e-transfer. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you need a subsidized spot to participate, please email alterartssociety@gmail.com. No disclosure required.
Registration is required with a max of 8 participants. Please email us at alterartssociety@gmail.com to secure your spot.
Finisher Fridays at The Art Hub
Friday April 24th, May 1 and May 24 from 5-8pm.
Want to try out a new painting technique?
Gouache is a water-based paint known as "opaque water colour" because it combines the matte, velvety finish of water colour with the opacity of acrylics. The ink resist technique is a process where a material (we will be using gouache) is painted onto paper first, and then waterproof Indian ink is brushed over the entire surface.
After the ink dries the painting is washed with water, and the top layer of gouache dissolves, the excess ink flows off to reveal the final image. The result is a dramatic, high-contrast image that resembles a woodblock or linocut print. To get your creative juices flowing, search "gouache Indian ink resist."
Having a graphic image in mind in advance will help to make sure your time is as productive as possible.
This YouTube video demonstrates the technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCL7w6ZHNLc
Participants will receive a handout with instructions so you can do this activity again on your own (or come back to the Art Hub, where we have the materials!)
We will be gathering at the Community Art Hub on Friday, March 27th from 6-8 pm to learn this ink resist technique together.
This event is recommended for those who are over 16 years of age (or 12+ with an adult). We'll provide all necessary materials and an apron to keep your clothes clean.
The registration fee is based on a sliding scale of $25-$35 payable by e-transfer. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you need a subsidized spot to participate, please email alterartssociety@gmail.com. No disclosure required.
Registration is required with a max of 8 participants. Please email us at alterartssociety@gmail.com to secure your spot.
Past Events
Sewing Drop in Sessions @ The Community Art Hub
November 20th from 6-8pm
Got a sewing project you've started and now you're stuck? Need some inspiration to pick up that old project? This is the space for you. We have the privilege of hosting expert sewing volunteers available to lend a helping hand with all your sewing project questions.
Please join us every other Wednesday for our Drop In Sewing Meetup from 6 to 8pm starting Sept 11 and Sept 25th
Suggested donation of $5 for access to the space, sewing supplies and volunteer's expert advice.
Please BYO sewing machine and notions if you are able. We have one Brother Sewing machine and one 4 Thread Serger available for use but the more machines the better. There is also a Brother NQ1700E embroidery machine, some notions, an ironing board and an iron available for use.
Hallowen Costume Making
October 23rd from 6-8pm
Got a Halloween Costume you are working on and need a hand?
Please join us every other Wednesday for our Drop In Sewing Meetup from 6 to 8pm starting Sept 11 and Sept 25th
Suggested donation of $5 for access to the space, sewing supplies and volunteer's expert advice.
Please BYO Glue sticks, sewing machine and notions if you are able. We have one Brother Sewing machine and one 4 Thread Serger available for use but the more machines the better. There is also a Brother NQ1700E embroidery machine, some notions, an ironing board and an iron available for use.
Leather Mask Making with Muse Masks
October 21st from 5-8pm *Date Changed*
Learn to make your own natural leather mask with Muse Masks! In this 3 and a half hour class we will cut and sculpt vegetable tanned leather using a traditional water hardening technique. You can design your own mask, or use one of the many templates provided.
Pre-registration required: https://forms.gle/QbNv2TB4Xf4fbHph6
Upon completion of the pre-registration you will be given the email to send payment for the workshop. This 3 hour workshop is $85 and includes all materials you will need. Payment by e-transfer.
This workshop is suitable for ages 13 and up.
10 person maximum, we will close the registration when the class is full.
This class is for medium size masks - imagine something about the size of your face or smaller, horns are okay though! You will leave the class with a beautiful (or creepy!) unpainted natural leather mask, and instructions on how to paint dye or collage it later at home if you wish.
All materials will be provided. All you need to bring is your creativity, and a pair of sharp scissors suitable for cutting fabric/leather. Any regular size scissors that are reasonably sharp will do.
Please note — Pre registration is required.
Sewing Drop in Series
Every other Tuesday evening - will resume in September
Got a sewing project you've started and now you're stuck? Need some inspiration to pick up that old project? This is the space for you. We have the privilege of hosting expert sewing volunteers available to lend a helping hand with all your sewing project questions.
Please join us every other Tuesday for our Drop In Sewing Meetup from 5 to 8pm. Suggested donation of $5 for access to the space, sewing supplies and volunteer's expert advice.
Please BYO sewing machine and notions if you are able. We have one Brother Sewing machine and one 4 Thread Serger available for use but the more machines the better. There is also a Brother NQ1700E embroidery machine, some notions, an ironing board and an iron available for use.
Tuesday June 11 we will be learning how to make a zipper pouch with Ann!
Tuesday June 25th is a drop in and is an opportunities for folks to get together with a project you are working on and to get help when you're stuck. It is welcome to more experienced sewers seeking some community while working on a project, or if you want to volunteer to contribute your well earned experience to guiding others. This is a community event, so we want to foster an environment of community support for fibre arts.
DIY Patches: A two part workshop
Thursday April 25th and Friday April 26th from 5-8pm
We are so pleased to announce our DIY Patches workshop in a two part series!
Part 1: Embroidery Machine with Jane Low Thursday April 25 from 5 to 8pm.
The first part of this workshop we will gather with Jane and learn how to use the embroidery machine for our patches. We will be using the Brother NQ1700E Embroidery Machine.
This is the machine we will be learning: https://www.brother.ca/en/p/NQ1700E
Participation will cost $5, payable by cash or card on site. We will learn how to thread the machine, how to set up our chosen designs from the machine, and how to use stabilizers with our materials to get the best results. Every participant will go home with an individual patch with either their monogram or a very simple design that is pre-programmed in the Embroidery Machine.
The purpose of this workshop is to learn the mechanics of the embroidery machine and to the fundamentals of how to make a patch. This is also an ideal workshop for anyone that missed our Embroidery machine look and learn demo in the fall.
Part 2: Custom Patches with InkStitch Software Lesson with Cameron Friday April 26th from 5-8pm.
Cameron will be teaching us how to use the Ink Stitch software which is free and downloadable via their website. This is the tool needed to make custom patches because the embroidery machine can only read .PES files.
Lamp Conversion Workshop
Saturday April 27th from 10am to 4pm
"The light of the lamps illuminates the liminal space between silliness and reverence, community building and self exploration, and the differences that make us unique and the similarities that bring us together." - Lamplit Art Society
You've seen them around at local events and functions, these surreal and beautiful lamps decorating the oddest of spaces and sparking the silliest of conversations. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a Lamp Caretaker? Well this is your chance! We are so excited to partner with Lamplit Art Society to bring our community a full day intensive Lamp Workshop.
Saturday April 27th from 10am to 4pm we will be hosting a Lamp Conversion Workshop at the Community Art Hub located at 901 Kings St at the back of the Quadra Village Community Center.
*Registration, lamp approval, and battery pack required*
Making these beautiful lamps is more complicated than it may seem at first glance, so we must limit how many participants are able to join us to make sure we are able to complete our lamp projects from start to finish. Advanced registration is required, with a maximum capacity of 12 participants for our full day of lamp making. Participants also need to supply their own lamp and battery pack that meets the Lamp Requirements.
More information about the event registration and Lamp requirements is available via the Eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/865872908177?aff=oddtdtcreator
Holiday Card Making with Scratch Foam Print Making
Friday December 12th from 6-8pm
Scratch foam printmaking is an easy technique for creating relief prints by pressing a design into a soft foam plate.
After creating the design by depressing the foam with a tool like a ballpoint pen, ink is rolled onto the raised surfaces. Placing paper over the inked plate and applying pressure transfers the design, creating a reversed print.
We will be gathering at the Community Art Hub on Friday December 12th from 6-8pm to learn how to carve our Scratch Foam to make custom printed cards or gift tags for this holiday season.
Registration required, as there is a 10 person maximum. Register by sending an e-transfer to alterartssociety@gmail.com including the names of all participants. Registration is on a sliding scale between $15-$25, and if you need financial support to participate please email us, no disclosure required. We will update this Facebook Event when the registration is full.
This event is all ages, and we will provide all necessary materials.
Each participant will make between 4-7 pieces and receive a handout with the instructions to continue creating in the future.
Please email us at alterartssociety@gmail.com if you have any questions.
