Your Guide to Cochrane’s
Must-Attend Events
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All our bookish people! Learn how to paint the edges on your favourite book with artist & book fanatic Jill Sawyshyn Paint Yo Book Edges WorkshopCome join us at Found Books & Shop for a fun and creative workshop where you can learn how to give your books a unique and colorful touch!In this hands-on […]
Beginner Hand building Workshop Learn to pottery hand building with local Bowness potter Melba Seto! Guests will learn techniques involved with detailed clay forming and techniques. Pottery is therapeutic in so many ways, it teaches us how to let go and deal with loss and failure and that is something so many of us struggle […]
Learn to make soap at The Refillery in Cochrane with Calgary’s famous adventure soap company for a unique soap making event. Learn the basics of traditional cold process soap making, while learning new ways to be sustainable! Take home approximately 1lbs of soap / to complete curing process at home. Safety materials will be provided […]
Get into the holiday spirit with our Grinch Tree Workshop! Perfect for families, this festive event lets you craft your own whimsical Grinch-inspired tree to take home. With all supplies provided and lots of hands-on fun, it's a wonderful way for everyone to unleash their creativity and make magical memories together this holiday season. Our […]
Join us for a day filled with creativity and festive cheer at Route 22 Gallery in Cochrane! We're excited to offer a series of four mini workshops, each providing a hands-on experience in crafting beautiful, natural decorations from willow. You will have the opportunity to learn how to make willow stars, wreaths, bird feeders, and […]
Join Melba Seto at The Refillery in Cochrane and learn to make soap with Calgary’s famous adventure soap company for a unique soap making event. Learn the basics of traditional cold process soap making, while learning new ways to be sustainable! Bring your own container to the workshop and fill your household needs! Wednesday February […]
Want to learn how to make awesome cakes? Teens ages 13-17 are invited to join us and a real pastry chef for a super cool workshop! We'll learn all kinds of tricks to make fun edible creations, just in time for the Edible Book Day competition. This workshop is the perfect way to get creative, […]
Join award-winning author Martin McAlear for a two hour introductory workshop on turning your book ideas into reality. You'll learn everything from how to set up your plot and develop your characters to the basics of publishing, copyright, and more! Learn about the ups and downs of writing and hear stories from successful authors across […]
Join Nicole Bahniuk at The Refillery in Cochrane and learn the basics of creating beautiful alcohol ink paintings. Tuesday March 18th, 2025, 6 to 8pm Price includes: - 2 paintings (5 x 7 and 8 x 10) - $10 gift card for The Refillery to be used the night of the workshop. - Delicious snacks […]
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that will incorporate early literacy skills into your daily routine. These sessions will keep your preschooler interacting from start to finish! Spring Session: May 1 - June 5 *All Early Literacy sessions are drop in, to a maximum of 25 people. Program passes will be available on […]
