2026 Alberta Culture Days

Celebrated across Alberta in September (Supported by the Government of Alberta) Take in our special FREE Arts and Heritage Exploration events: SEP 6: Métis Artists, Culture and Expressions of Identity (Drop-in) Experience local Métis musical performances and Métis art demonstrations. Father Lacombe Chapel Drop-in between 11 am and 4 pm SEPT 12 (Part of Heritage Harvest Fest): Fall Punch Needle Create a fall-themed punch needle artwork using colourful yarn, ribbon and an embroidery hoop. St. Albert’s Historic River Lots 2-4 pm (register here) Beaded Fall Foliage Create a fall-themed beaded keychain. St. Albert’s Historic River Lots 11 am-1pm (register here) Kawaii Cute Kites (Drop-in) Create a cute “kawaii” paper kite using beautiful papers, stickers, markers and more! St. Albert’s Historic River Lots Drop-in between 11 am and 4 pm SEP 17: Artist-Led Program (Onion Skin Dyes with Lauren Chipeur) Tour the Gallery of St. Albert’s current exhibition What on Earth is Holding the Loop Up? You will then head over to St. Albert Place for an onion skin dyeing workshop led by the artist Lauren Chipeur. Art Gallery of St. Albert and Multi-craft Studio 6-8:30 pm (register here) SEP 26: Arts + Heritage Exploration at St. Albert Place: Pottery Sampler – Hand Building Learn to sculpt and create with clay. You will create your own project using step-by-step directions. Pottery Studio (St. Albert Place) 9 am–noon (register here) Pottery Sampler – Hand Building II Learn to sculpt and create with clay. You will create your own project using step-by-step directions. Pottery Studio (St. Albert Place) 1–4pm (register here) Painting Sampler – Expressive Acrylic Painting Explore acrylic painting tools and techniques in this approachable class for all skill levels. Painting Studio (St. Albert Place) 9 am – 11 am (register here) Fibre Arts Sampler – Needle Felted Landscape Create a unique landscape scene while learning the basics of needle-felting. Quilting Studio (St. Albert Place) 11:30 am–1:30 pm (register here) Printmaking Sampler – Block Printing on Fabric Create a beautiful block-printed patch on fabric perfect for adding to a tote bag or jean jacket! Painting Studio (St. Albert Place) 2–4 pm (register here) Art Drop-In – Mixed-Media Puppets! (Drop-in) Create a whimsical puppet with cardboard, paints, buttons and fabric in this free drop-in program for all ages. Multi-craft Studio (St. Albert Place) Drop-in from 11 am to 4 pm Spaces are limited. Register now!