Ink Exploration
Get creative with colour! We'll explore the world of botanical inks made from flowers, avocados and other naturally sourced materials. See the magic of pH-shifting in action as we turn our inks into surprising new colours and shades! Using our natural inks and watercolour paints, we’ll experiment with patterns, invent imaginary creatures, and explore all kinds of creative collage-making.

Ink Exploration
Discover the magic of botanical inks in this hands-on workshop for adults! Using flowers, avocado pits, and other natural materials, we’ll create vibrant inks and explore how pH-shifting transforms colours in surprising ways. With a mix of natural inks and watercolours, participants will experiment with patterns, mark-making, and simple techniques to create playful, expressive artwork inspired by nature.

Open Studio

Drop in and get creative! Open Studio is a relaxed, self-directed time for anyone interested in making art alongside others. Bring along any art projects you’re working on—drawing, painting, stitching, collage, or anything else—and enjoy the space to create at your own pace. No registration required. All are welcome!

Eco-Printing & Mixed Media Collage
Discover the magic of eco-printing—using leaves and flowers to make beautiful prints on fabric! While our prints are steaming, we’ll dive into fun mixed media collages using pressed botanicals, magazine cutouts, and painted paper. It’s a creative, hands-on experience where nature meets imagination in a wonder-filled celebration of colour and texture.

Eco-Printing & Mixed Media Collage
Discover the magic of eco-printing by using leaves and flowers to create beautifully detailed prints on fabric. While our bundles steam, we’ll explore mixed media collage techniques, combining pressed botanicals, painted papers, and magazine cutouts to create layered, expressive compositions. This hands-on workshop offers a playful and inspiring way to connect with natural materials through colour, texture, and imagination.

Painting & Printing with Natural Dye
Learn how to paint and print with thickened natural dyes made from plants. Using brushes, stamps, and natural materials, we’ll explore playful ways to make marks, patterns, and textures on fabric. A colourful, tactile experience for curious creators of all ages—perfect for anyone who loves to mix art, nature, and experimentation.

Painting & Printing with Natural Dyes
Explore the creative possibilities of natural dyes in this hands-on workshop for adults. Using plant-based thickened dyes along with brushes, stamps, and botanical materials, participants will experiment with mark-making and pattern design on fabric. This workshop offers a relaxed, tactile experience that blends art, nature, and curiosity—perfect for those interested in sustainable practices and creative exploration.

Drop in and get creative! Open Studio is a relaxed, self-directed time for anyone interested in making art alongside others. Bring along any art projects you’re working on—drawing, painting, stitching, collage, or anything else—and enjoy the space to create at your own pace. No registration required. All are welcome!

Cyanotype & Papermaking

Explore the world of plants through the art of cyanotype—sun printing! We’ll also make our own paper from recycled materials, adding natural textures and pressed botanicals to create beautiful artworks. This workshop blends science, nature, and creativity as we experiment with light, texture, and form. A perfect mix of curiosity and craft for nature lovers, makers, and creative explorers

Ages 7-14

Contact Carya to register at 403.536.6558 or email AdminVC@CaryaCalgary.ca

Cyanotype
Discover the expressive potential of cyanotype, an early photographic process that uses sunlight to create striking blue-and-white prints. In this hands-on workshop for adults, we’ll explore composition using found objects, botanicals, and paper cutouts to create layered, nature-inspired artworks.

Papermaking

Join us for a hands-on papermaking workshop where we’ll turn scrap paper into something beautiful and new. Learn the basics of making your own paper by hand, and explore creative ways to press in dried botanicals for added texture and visual interest. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for making!

Open Studio

Drop in and get creative! Open Studio is a relaxed, self-directed time for anyone interested in making art alongside others. Bring along any art projects you’re working on—drawing, painting, stitching, collage, or anything else—and enjoy the space to create at your own pace. No registration required. All are welcome!

Stay tuned! We’re cooking up something creative-details will be shared closer to the date. Check back soon to see what fun we have planned!

Stay tuned! We’re cooking up something creative-details will be shared closer to the date. Check back soon to see what fun we have planned!