cSPACE Marda Loop

EXHIBITION: When the World Slows Down
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-22 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
When the World Slows Down: Group Photography Exhibition by Alliance Française
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 3
December 2-22, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
The Alliance Française of Calgary is excited to invite you to the exhibition of our collaborative photography exhibition, “When the World Slows Down.”
View this exhibition from December 2-22 to celebrate the incredible work of our selected photographers. Explore the stunning images, meet the artists, and enjoy a festive evening with drinks and good company.
More from Alliance Française: www.afcalgary.ca/culture/exhibition-when-the-world-slows-down

Finding Peace and Joy Within
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Finding Peace & Joy Within
This weekly meditation group for CALL members has returned by popular request. Each session includes periods of meditation (sitting comfortably in chairs) to allow participants the opportunity to experience the benefits for themselves, and the opportunity to share experiences and insights with others. About half of the session will be talk/discussion and about half will be meditation.
If you are not a CALL member, you can join for the annual fee of $50 and attend this and many other interest groups.

Floral Workshop with Alliance Française and Flowers by Janie
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Floral Workshop with Alliance Française and Flowers by Janie
cSPACE Marda Loop
Alliance Française (Level 3)
December 3, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
On Wednesday, December 3rd, at 6:30 p.m., join us for a unique floral evening and learn to create a luxurious, fragrant winter wreath.
The price includes pre-cut assorted greenery (6+ varieties), pine cones, bunny tail grass, dried florals and/or berries, a spool of paddle wire, a metal wreath frame, and a gorgeous silk velvet ribbon. The metal wreath frame has a diameter of 16 inches, and once the greenery is added, the finished wreath will measure approximately 20–22 inches.
This workshop will be led in French by Janelle Gerestein, an experienced florist and owner of Flowers by Janie, with over 24 years in the industry. Janelle and her husband Oscar first launched their business in Bolivia before moving to Calgary in 2011.

Date: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Alliance Française
Admission: $110 for members / $170 for non-members

Become a member of Alliance Française Calgary and enjoy exclusive benefits all year long ($60). Learn more here.
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About Flowers by Janie
Since 2011, we have created floral arrangements and installations for some of Canada’s most discerning clients. What started as a small business in Bolivia has become one of the most sought-after event floral businesses in Alberta.
Over the years, we have learned that beautiful arrangements are often the result of uncompromising standards and an unrelenting pursuit of mastery. So, that is where we focus our time and talent – ensuring you get the very best for your one special day.
Discover more of Janelle’s work here.

CALL Member Weekly Guitar Jam
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Invitation to Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) members.
Bring your guitar and a favourite song and join other CALL members for Guitar Jam. Weekly events are held in the CALL room, Suite #310, at cSPACE Marda Loop.
Thursdays 10am-12pm.
To learn more please email: info@calgarylifelonglearners.ca
Not yet a CALL member? Now is a great time to join and enjoy a full year of “making music” or joining other Interest Groups at cSPACE Marda Loop. Annual fee $50 — learn more: https://calgarylifelonglearners.ca/Membership

RECEPTION: Jan Karlsson Art Show
2025-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Jan Karlsson Art Show
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 2 Cubby Gallery
December 4, 2025
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Jan Karlsson grew up in Stockholm, Sweden and trained as a typographer there. His parents were artistic and his mother was a professional dress designer. His father focused on silver smithing, ceramics and sculpting and his maternal grandmother was a landscape artist.
Jan immigrated to Canada in the late 60’s and for more than 35 years worked as a printer at the Calgary Herald newspaper. He has had a passion for art most of his life which influenced his children to take art degrees.
Jan pays attention to detail which is evident in his art. His drawings have intricate detail with repetitive patterns. His subject matter is surreal and imaginative. Jan is passionate about art and has devoted his entire life to creating his one of a kind masterpieces.

Print you own Holiday Stocking with Natalie Gerber
2025-12-06 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Print you own Holiday Stocking with Natalie Gerber. Presented by Alberta Craft Council
Saturday, December 6

9:30am-11:30am
12:00pm-2:00pm
3:00pm-5:00pm

REGISTER HERE

Join surface designer Natalie Gerber for an intro to silkscreen printing. Print a fun one-of-a-kind holiday stocking!

Join Alberta Craft Council and Natalie Gerber for a fun and informative workshop and learn about surface pattern design and silkscreen printing. You will be printing your own beautiful linen holiday stocking.
About the artist: Natalie Gerber began her studies in 1995 at The Natal Technikon, in the Fashion Design program, Durban (South Africa). After immigrating to Canada her interests in textiles and design developed while studying at The Alberta University of the Arts, formerly known as Alberta College of Art + Design. Natalie earned a BFA Degree (with Distinction) in Fibre/Textiles in 2003, and later in 2007, a post-graduate Certificate in Creative Pattern Cutting for the Fashion Industry, from the London College of Fashion in London (England).
Having recently completed a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Craft from the Alberta University of the Arts, Natalie is currently engaged in a comprehensive exploration of the boundaries and potentialities of textile forms. Her work critically examines the intersection of traditional techniques and contemporary practices, positioning her contributions within a broader discourse on craft and materiality in the arts.
Natalie’s work can be found in select boutiques and galleries across Canada, or in her Calgary-based textile printing studio located at cSPACE.
All materials included
Age: 12+

Free Drop-in Workshop - Make a Poinsettia Ornament
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Free Drop-in Workshop – Make a Poinsettia Ornament
Presented by Alberta Craft Council
Saturday, December 6 | 1:00-4:00PM

REGISTER HERE

Join Alberta Craft Council and

Susanah Windrum for a fun holiday flower-making workshop where creativity blooms!

Susanah Windrum will teach us how to make holiday flowers that will delight. With a string they can be hung anywhere you need a little cheer.
About the Artist: Susanah Windrum earned a Diploma in Theatre Arts Production at Mount Royal University. The program enhanced her technical and creative abilities through the designing and construction of sets, costumes and props. She also received a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Since graduating, she has continued her education with courses and workshops in jewellery and metalwork. Susanah has been teaching classes with Alberta Craft Gallery since 2017.
Ages 4+
Parents must be present to supervise or make their own flower
Free workshop

RECEPTION: When the World Slows Down
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
When the World Slows Down: Group Photography Exhibition by Alliance Française
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 3
December 12, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The Alliance Française of Calgary is excited to invite you to the opening reception of our collaborative photography exhibition, “When the World Slows Down.”
Join us on Friday, December 12th, to celebrate the incredible work of our selected photographers. Explore the stunning images, meet the artists, and enjoy a festive evening with drinks and good company.
The exhibition will be showcased in the 3rd Floor Gallery from December 2 until December 20.
More from Alliance Française: www.afcalgary.ca/culture/exhibition-when-the-world-slows-down

Elbow River Bells Presents: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Handbell Concert
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:15, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 20:15 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Elbow River Bells Presents: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Handbell Concert
Featuring: Elbow River Bells, CGSC Guitar Orchestra, Alpine Ringers
Saturday, December 13. Performances at 3pm & 7pm
TICKETS HERE: www.bowriverhandbells.ca
At cSPACE, once again, the ELBOW RIVER BELLS (ERB), from the BOW RIVER HANDBELL MUSICIANS SOCIETY (BRHMS), directed by ANNIE HERGOTT, are performing their seasonal “CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS” concert. With a performance that is as beautiful to see as it is to hear, the ERB strives to bring their concert alive to the senses of the audience.
Also included in this year’s concert is the GUITAR ORCHESTRA, from the CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY OF CALGARY (CGSC), conducted by MANDY LOBAN-JORDAN. It will be a thrill to hear this special ensemble.
The concert will be further supplemented by THE ALPINE RINGERS coached by ANNIE HERGOTT. They are also from (BRHMS), but will present the Handbells in a new and different approach to ringing.
Come join us for this unique concert!

Ornaments! Make Your Own Wood Burned One of a Kind Decorations...
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Make a collection of wood burned ornaments to celebrate the things you love. Make them for yourself or as a unique gift. Materials included!

Make your own set of beautiful wooden ornaments!
Learn something new and have fun during this hands on workshop. This small class is perfect for those who are new to wood burning and want to explore the art of pyrography. This is also a good opportunity to try the Razer Tip Woodburning tool before you buy one. You will learn step by step how to create a wood burned work of art. Little art experience is necessary just some time and patience. There is something very soothing and relaxing about burning patterns into wood. You will learn how to use the wood-burner safely. We will go over the difference between the wood burning tools that are available. You will learn how to transfer your drawing onto the wood slices. You will create a set of five pine slice ornaments. Wood is supplied and the tool that we use is the Razer Tip woodburning system. Feel free to bring your own reference material to trace or draw from or use many templates provided. Some people freehand and just go for it and some people use reference material and trace their design. You can also do a bit of both:) Magically everyone does something totally different and unique to them! It’s a fun thing to do for a date night or a new activity with friends or family. There are only 5 people maximum in a class, ages 12 and up. If you would like to book an evening with your younger kids check out my website:)
Location: 1721 29 Avenue SW Suite #225, Calgary, AB T2T 1P5
Discover the joy of transforming ordinary pieces of wood into your own unique works of art.

Register HERE

Hallway Gallery: Interactive Art Show in Augmented Reality
2025-12-16 - 2026-02-02 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Interactive Art Show in Augmented Reality by Elena Faushteyn
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 2 Cubby
December 16, 2025 – February 2, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Art that comes alive in your hands.
The interactive augmented‑reality art show by Elena Faushteyn awaits you in Cubby Gallery (Level 2) at cSPACE Marda Loop. Point your phone’s camera at a painting, and the image transforms into movement, light, and story, revealing a hidden layer of reality.
No apps, no downloads — just scan the QR code and watch the artwork respond to you. This is a new format of interaction where the viewer becomes a participant and a co‑creator of the experience.
More from this artist: www.instagram.com/elena_faushteyn_art

Make a Beautiful Holiday Ornament with Lizzie Wharton
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | AB
Join Alberta Craft Council for a free workshop for 12+. Where you will learn to make a snowflake using beading techniques.

Get ready for a winter wonderland of creativity! Join ACC for an exciting FREE workshop for ages 12 and up, where you’ll learn to craft stunning snowflakes using unique beading techniques. Unleash your imagination and design your very own sparkling snowflakes that you can take home and show off! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have fun and create something beautiful.
Instructor – Lizzie Wharton
Drop-in, takes 20-30 minutes to make an Snowflake
Ages 12+
Free workshop – suggested donation $10 an ornament

HOLIDAY HOURS: Building Closure
2025-12-24 - 2026-01-04 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Happy Holidays from the cSPACE team!
Please note our building closure over the holidays.
December 24: 8:00AM – 12:00PM
December 25 – January 4: Closed
January 5 onwards: Regular hours

Hallway Gallery: Side By Side presented by Artpoint
2026-01-05 - 2026-01-31 | AB
Side By Side presented by Artpoint
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 1
January 5 – January 31, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society proudly presents ‘Side by Side’ a group exhibition by Artpoint Artists in a diverse showcase of creativity and expression.

More from these Artists: www.artpoint.ca

Hallway Gallery: Stories of my Heart by Elena Bushan
2026-01-05 - 2026-02-02 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Stories of my Heart by Elena Bushan
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 4
January 5, 2025 – February 2, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

More from this artist: elenabushan.ca

Hallway Gallery: Harry Coit Art Exhibition
2026-01-05 - 2026-02-02 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Harry’s Visual Art Prints
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 2
January 5, 2025 – February 2, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Harry’s work is inspired by the rhythms of everyday urban life and the stories embedded in the city’s architecture. Through walking, photographing, and observing familiar landmarks, he translates moments of place and memory into sketches and paintings. Influenced by artists such as Robert Bateman and Ken Huxley, his practice reflects the quiet pulse and significance of the built environment.

Hallway Gallery: Holding Place by Kateryna Pysarenko
2026-01-05 08:00 - 2026-02-02 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Holding Place by Kateryna Pysarenko
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 3
January 5 – January 31, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Reception: January 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Holding Place is a watercolour exhibition by Kateryna Pysarenko, featuring works created over the past three years following her arrival in Canada in 2022.
The exhibition reflects a period of transition and searching for a sense of place — holding onto memory, effort, and the quiet hope of finding new ground.
More from this Artist: kpysarenko.com

Concert: What Brings You In by Leslie Ting Productions
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-11 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
What Brings You In by Leslie Ting Productions
cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre
January 10, 8:00 PM. Doors at 7:30 PM
January 11, 2:00 PM. Doors at 1:30 PM

What Brings You In is a different kind of concert.
Violinist Leslie Ting invites you into an intimate performance exploring parallel relationships to her instrument, therapy, and the audience. She will try to play the perfect concert for you, but knows it’s not possible. What emerges instead is something more honest. Based on interview research and lived experiences of talk therapy, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, reiki, sandplay therapy, and somatics, What Brings You In is an exploration of when and where our truest selves emerge. Featuring 5 experimental new music compositions by Rose Bolton, Germaine Liu, Julia Mermelstein, Linda Catlin Smith and Leslie Ting. In this boundary-blurring experience, your listening is the transformative act.

Tickets and Information: www.newworkscalgary.com
