cSPACE Marda Loop

CALL Member Weekly Guitar Jam
2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC and 3 more dates | 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

Finding Peace and Joy Within
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 UTC and 3 more dates | 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.

Frida Kahlo Mixed Media Workshop
2026-01-25 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | 1721 29 Ave SW suite 225, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, #suite 225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Celebrate the artistry and resilience of Frida Kahlo in this 4 hr. workshop. Create your own inspired work of art in a small class setting.

🌹 Frida Kahlo: Portraits & Symbolism
Celebrate the artistry and resilience of Frida Kahlo in this four hour workshop. Through an engaging introduction to her life and work, participants will discover how Kahlo used portraiture and symbolism to explore identity, heritage, and emotion.
You’ll then be guided through the process of creating your own portrait—choosing to depict yourself, Frida, or someone close to you—while incorporating personal symbols and expressive details that reflect your story.
✨ Small group size (maximum 4 participants) ensures personalized guidance in the inspiring atmosphere of cSPACE Marda Loop in SW Calgary.
📍 Location: 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 225
In this workshop, you will:

🖼 Explore Kahlo’s World – Gain insight into her life, artistic influences, and symbolic visual language.
✏️ Develop Portrait Skills – Learn techniques for sketching and painting expressive faces and features.
🌺 Use Symbolism with Intention – Infuse your portrait with meaningful details, colors, and imagery.
🎨 Create a Unique Artwork – Work with mixed media to produce a personal piece inspired by Kahlo’s approach.
🌟 Reflect & Connect – Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages storytelling and artistic growth.

No previous art experience is necessary—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to explore. All materials are provided.

Mixed Media Explorations! Methods and Mediums to Create Unique Art
2026-01-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Create a beautiful mixed media piece with zero experience. Explore a variety of paints and stains, pyrography, metal leaf and more.

Mixed Media Exploration! Methods and Mediums to Create Unique Art
Create a beautiful mixed media piece with zero experience. Explore a variety of paints and stains, pyrography, metal leaf and more.
Learn something new and have fun during this hands on mixed media exploration. All supplies are included in this 4 hour workshop. This small class is perfect for those who are new to art and craft or mixed media. or looking for new inspiration to liven up your practice. This is also a good opportunity to try the Razer Tip Woodburning tool before you buy one if you are interested. In this 4 hour workshop you will learn step by step how to create a mixed media work of art. Little art experience is necessary just some time and patience. You will have the option of using a variety of paints, including watercolour, gouache, acrylic and wood stain. You will learn about the properties of all of them and the order you want to use them. You will learn about composite metal leaf, including gold, copper and silver and how to apply it. You will have the option of using the wood burning machine to create your design or add some detail. We will go over how to apply 3-D objects with the best type of glue for the job and how to seal your work if necessary. Mixed media explorations can be used to create a new vocabuary for your artwork if you already have a practice or send you in the right direction with some foundtional skills if you are just starting out. If you choose to use the woodburning tool we will go over the difference between the wood burning tools that are available and how to incorporate the technique into mixed media work. Feel free to bring your own reference material to trace or draw from or use 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 4 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 endess possibilities of mixed media work and take a break from the day to day to do something fun thta is just for you.

Scaling Up Success: Building a Strategy That Wins
2026-01-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
We’re back with the second event in our 4-part series, with insider strategies on how to lead your business to long-term scaling success.

Join headline speakers and certified Scaling Up Coaches Ken Larson and Merin Coutts, along with guest expert Denise Chenger, for the second installment of our 4-part Scaling Up Series. This value-packed session dives deep into the pillar of Strategy—helping you clarify direction, sharpen focus, and position your company for sustainable growth.

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

Make a Beautiful Holiday Ornament with Lizzie Wharton
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta Craft Gallery & Shop – Calgary, 280, 1721 29 AVE SW Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
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

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

Elbow River Bells Presents: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Handbell Concert
2025-12-13 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:15 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!
