Scaling Up Success: Building a Strategy That Wins
2026-01-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, 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.

CALL Member Weekly Guitar Jam
2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 UTC and 5 more dates | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, 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

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, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, 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.

Finding Peace and Joy Within
2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, 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.

Intersections 3: Boards & Governance
2026-01-21 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, RGO Treehouse, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite 475, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
This session will look at systems and structures of governing a non-profit arts organization and tools needed to support good governance.

As part of the Rozsa Foundations’ ongoing commitment to supporting Alberta arts leaders, this Intersections session (part of the Rozsa Foundations of Arts Leadership program) is being made available to arts leaders outside of the program.
DESCRIPTIONThis session will look at the systems and structures of governing a non-profit arts organization and what tools are needed to support good governance practices. The session will provide participants with the opportunity to explore their own organization and the role of strategy, policies, managing a board, and the art of a good board meeting agenda.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Articulate what is at the foundation of good governance practice
Clarify the roles and responsibilities of Board members, and the relationship to Management
Recognize different governance models
Identify tools to support good governance practice within their organization
Determine tactics for managing the Board/Executive relationship

The session is 4.5 hours long, with a 30 minute lunch break. While some snacks will be provided, it is recommended that you bring a lunch as the food vendors in the building are busy at lunchtime.
Please Note: Deadline to apply is January 14, 2026

CreativiTEA - Burnout to Balance Workshop
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | ATELIER ARTISTA, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, #Suite #410, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
What could be better than art-making, self-discovery and tea? Envision better work-life balance through this creative workshop for adults.

Does your day job make you feel as jumpy as a jackrabbit? Is your desired sense of connection leaving you feeling prickly as a porcupine? Do you feel overburdened like a turtle carrying the world on its back? What changes do you need to truly thrive?
Perhaps it’s a glimpse into what your Animal Island Utopia might look like.
In this workshop, we guide you through a series of fun art-making exercises designed to gain insight into different aspects of your life — work, health, connection and aspirations — and unlock what’s needed to improve and find a better balance between them.

What is a CreativiTEA?
CreativiTEA is an in-person workshop series for grown-ups created by Tilted Windmills that combines fun, insightful art-making activities with community-building through creativity.
Each two-hour CreativiTEA session includes:

A guided creative activity with all art supplies provided
Socializing and discussion with tea and delicious goodies—also provided

What you don’t need to bring to CreativiTEA?
Any concerns about your perceived “artistic ability” or level of “talent”! The workshops are intended for anyone who wants to explore art-making and dive headfirst into the world of creativity.
Tickets are limited! If you can’t make this workshop, we encourage you to follow our Eventbrite page to be notified of future workshops.

Your CreativiTEA facilitators
Athena splits her time between being a professional visual artist and a creativity coach with Tilted Windmills. By blending her training as both a therapeutic arts practitioner and a life coach, she helps people tap into their creativity and potentially draw forth unexpected insights from the more visual side of their minds.
Stefan is Tilted Windmills’ clinical counsellor and a self-described wounded healer. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) from the University of Calgary and strongly believes in the power of utilizing creativity as a pathway to help people explore, discover and grow.

Your Event Venue Host:
Atelier Artista @ cSPACE Marda Loop (4th floor)
Atelier Artista is a skills-based fine art school focused on fostering appreciation and understanding of well-crafted, beautiful representational artworks through the development of the technical skills necessary to create them. They offer a wide variety of courses in drawing and painting techniques.
Wait! Isn’t cSPACE closed on Sundays?
CreativiTEA is considered a private event being hosted by Atelier Artista, so rest assured, we will be waiting at the doors to let folks in.

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 Art Workshop - Relaxing Two Day Art Exploration.
2026-02-07 13:00 - 2026-02-08 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Create a beautiful mixed media piece with zero experience. Explore paints and stains, pyrography, metal leaf and more over 2 relaxing days

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 in this two day workshop.
Learn something new and have fun during this hands on mixed media exploration. All supplies are included in this 6 hour workshop that happens over 2 days. 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 6 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’ll get to use 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
Dates: Saturday February 7th 1pm to 4pm and Sunday February 8th 1pm to 4pm.
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.

My Life Through the Lens - B&W Photography Seminar with Julian Ferreira
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Experience the most recent work of beloved local photographer & co-owner of The Camera Store, Julian Ferreira!

Julian Ferreira, known in the photographic community for being a passionate advocate of the philosophy “always have a camera with you.” Guided by this belief, he continually observes and photographs the world around him, creating images as he moves through his Southern Alberta prairie home. From quiet, expansive landscapes to subtle moments of light and form, his work is shaped by an ongoing dialogue between place, presence, and perception.
Working primarily as a fine art black-and-white photographer and co-owner of The Camera Store, Ferreira’s exhibition presents a selection of his most recent work. These photographs offer viewers an intimate glimpse into the way he sees, thoughtful, deliberate, and deeply connected to the land he calls home, inviting them to slow down and engage with the subtle beauty found in everyday surroundings.

Please Note:
This is an In–Person, Paid Event. Paid events are non-refundable. Your registration is required. Your registration assists us in gauging attendance numbers and we’ll provide you with a reminder and further details about the event. Should you have any questions or issues, please email ryley.schmidt@thecamerastore.com.

Living on the Wedge by Bach Tots
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-04-05 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Suite #225, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Every wedge tells a different story. Join Bach Tots’ for Living on the Wedge – our newest show for children 0-6 and their grown-ups!

In this delightful show, two resourceful mice learn to tackle day-to-day obstacles while living alongside a watchful cat.
Through their adventures, they explore themes of privilege and the importance of collaboration, showing that by working together, we can create a more equitable world.
Recommended for children 0-6 and their grown-ups, we offer a short non-verbal dance performance and interactive creative movement activities to follow. Perfect for young children and their families.
Created and Directed by Jenny Repond Peters.
Dates / Times:
Two performances April 4th & 5th 2026 at 10:30am in the Studio Theatre at cSpace Marda Loop (1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB). Event is 45 mins.
Tickets are $20.00 / person. Children 18 months and younger are free.
Or, join us at the Central Library for a special Pay-What-You-Can performance on March 20th at 1:30pm to celebrate World Take a Child to the Theatre Day! (Register at www.bachtots.org/what-s-on)
Bach Tots specializes in creating engaging dance-theatre productions and arts education for babies, toddlers, and young children. We are fuss-friendly! Visit us at www.bachtots.org
