What’s On?
Our exhibitions are free to visit during regular gallery hours.
Opening receptions are typically held on the first Saturday evening of each new exhibition. Check the calendar below for dates and details.
Our Kids’ Art Classes run Monday to Friday during July and August, right in our WCA Studio.
$20 per child per class — register online here or sign up at the gallery.
Our Adult Art Workshops take place in the WCA's Studio and cover a wide range of mediums and techniques, led by talented local instructors. All materials are included in the workshop price.
To register, visit us at the gallery, call (204) 848-2993 or send us an email
Browse our Calendar and Event Listing below to discover everything we have to offer this summer.
Better yet, become a WCA Member and make the most of the season — members enjoy discounted workshop rates and exclusive benefits while directly supporting arts in our community.
WCA 2026 Calendar
Workshops. Exhibitions. Events.
Kid's Art Classes. Community Events.
Workshops. Exhibitions. Events. Kid's Art Classes. Community Events.
FUNDRAISER
May 1 - August 15, 2026
WCA Raffle - Clear Lake Getaway
Tickets on Sale: May 1 - August 15
Buy a ticket for your chance to win 1 of 3 Clear Lake Getaway Prize Packages, complete with accommodation and gift certificates for the perfect lake weekend. Proceeds support WCA’s arts programming and help keep exhibitions, workshops, community events, and children’s classes thriving.
$10.00/Ticket. Draw on August 15 at 8:30 pm at WCA.
Visit our Raffle 2026 page for more details about the prize packages and how to enter the raffle.
Sat, May 23 - Tue, June 16, 2026
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition 1
Featuring the work of Textile and Fibre Artists of Manitoba (TFAM), Oluuji, and Lisa Whitehouse.
The WCA season opens with an exhibition as varied as it is vibrant – spanning painting, fibre art and mixed media.
Lisa Whitehouse’s bold, splashy paintings radiate pure joy – capturing the energy, colour, and spirit of the natural world. In Dual Impressions, the TFAM collective presents a fascinating experiment in fibre arts – pairs of artists responding to shared themes in their own distinct voices, with results as diverse and beautiful as the materials themselves. Nigerian-Canadian artist Oluuji brings quiet power and depth to the exhibition, weaving together painting, textile and mixed media in a search for identity, memory and belonging.
Free to attend. Opening Reception on Saturday, May 23, at 7pm.
Sat, May 23 - Thur, September 6, 2026
EXHIBITIONS
Weiming Zhao — Chasing Light & Colour in the Park
Chinese-Canadian artist Weiming Zhao has painted outdoors almost every day since 2003. He’s a master of capturing the shifting light and colour of western Manitoba. Zhao frequently visits Riding Mountain National Park, inspired by its sweeping natural beauty and the charm of the historic townsite.
For this featured exhibition, Zhao will showcase a rotating selection of works that will change as the seasons shift outdoors. Check out the listings below for Zhao’s intro class (July 4) or masterclass (Aug 2) at the WCA.
Free to attend. Reception in Honour of Weiming Zhao on Saturday, August 22 at 7pm.
Sat, June 20, 2026 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
WORKSHOP
Sun-printing with Plants
Instructor: Madelyn Gowler
Discover the magical intersection between nature and photography with this unique hands-on workshop. Instructor Madelyn Gowler will lead participants through the process of making phytogram prints. We will be composing flowers onto the surface of silver gelatin photographic paper to create haunting impressions of plant matter. All materials will be included, but participants are welcome to bring their own herbs, flowers or leaves.
Booking Required. Cost: $35 Members | $40 Non-Members
Sat, June 20 - Thurs, July 16, 2026
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition 2
Featuring the work of Haylee Janai, Lee Beaton, Annette Henderson, Pamela Gerbrandt, Bronwyn Lutz-Greenhow, Madelyn Gowler, and Pierrette Sherwood
Free to Attend. Opening Reception on Saturday, June 20, at 7pm.
Sat, June 27 | 2:00pm
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Author Reading & Workshop with Cale Plett
Biography: Cale Plett is a nonbinary, genderfluid writer who lives on Treaty One Territory in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their YA novels span everything from high school rock bands to nightmares in the woods to reality TV gone wrong, and their poetry and short fiction can be found in a whole variety of journals. Whatever genre they’re writing, they try to create spaces where queer characters can exist safely within their identities. Wavelength, a runaway pop star YA romance, is their debut novel from Groundwood Books. Their second YA novel, The Saw Mouth, is coming out May 12, 2026 from Delacorte Press, to be followed by another standalone YA horror, novel Stranglehold, in fall 2027. Cale Plett is represented by Amy Tompkins at Transatlantic Agency.
Residency Project:
Cale Plett: “Some of my current project is still under wraps for public discussion, but I'll be working on research and early draft stages of a new queer YA horror novel set in a rural location very similar to the one I'll be staying in. It's going to feature simultaneous forward and backward narratives, so that the beginning of the monster's arc dovetails with the end of the protagonist's arc. Lots of scary lakes at night and places that are too quiet. A very strange monster that's not what it seems at first and a whole bunch of religious trauma. I can promise it will be creepy, disgusting, and make you cry, maybe all at the same time!”
Author Reading & Workshop is free to attend. All are welcome.
Location: Wasagaming Community Arts. Google Event Listing.
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Sun, June 28, 1:30-3:00 pm
WORKSHOP
Tea Cup Bird Feeders and Bee Baths
Instructor: Ken Romaniuk
In this charming hands-on workshop, you'll transform teacups into delightful bird feeders and bee baths — perfect for adding a touch of cottage charm to any outdoor space. Instructor Ken Romaniuk will guide you through every step, so no experience is necessary. A lovely afternoon project you'll be proud to take home.
Booking Required. $30 Members | $35 Non-Members
ACTIVITY
Wed, July 1, 12:00-3:00 pm
Canada Day Activity
Instructor: Morgan McKinnon | Artist: Irene Patterson
Come celebrate Canada Day at WCA! Bring your kids along to participate in some Canada Day themed crafts.
Free to Attend. Google Event Listing
WORKSHOP
Sat, July 4, 2026 | 10:30AM - 3:30PM
Intro to Plein Air Painting
Instructor: Weiming Zhao
This beginner-friendly workshop invites you to experience the joy of oil painting while exploring light, colour, and atmosphere. Guided by artist Weiming Zhao, participants will build confidence from the very first brushstroke. All supplies are provided, and the workshop will take place in the WCA Studio.
Booking Required. Cost: $80 Members | $85 Non-Members
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Sat, July 11 | 2:00 pm
Artist Talk with Oluuji
Biography: Aderemilekun “Oluuji” Olusoga is a Nigerian-born visual artist based in Canada, working across painting, installation, textile, photography, and media arts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, and approaches each medium as a way of thinking through different conditions of experience, allowing ideas to shift form depending on their context.
His multidisciplinary practice explores diaspora as a relational identity, examining the systems of memory that influence how identity is constructed and maintained across diasporic experience, and navigating the tension between the desire to belong and the need to remain connected to one’s cultural origins. His work draws from both institutional archives and quieter, everyday forms of archiving that exist in objects, garments, photographs, and emerging cloud-based systems of memory.
Oluuji has exhibited his work across galleries and festivals in Canada. He was one of the artists selected to design concrete bison sculptures for a public art project in Manitoba, an initiative recognized by the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. He has received several grants and residencies, including the Scott Leroux Fund for Media Arts Exploration in 2024.
As an active member of Winnipeg’s artistic community and a co-founder of the So Basically collective, Oluuji is committed to fostering dialogue and visibility for African and diasporic artists through collective work, workshops, and collaborative projects.
Residency Project: During his stay in the Deep Bay Cabin, he will be working on a slow image-making project responding to the environment of the Park, combining landscape photography, self-portraiture, personal items, and found materials.
Oluuji: “I hope the park influences the project by slowing down my usual ways of working and making me more responsive to environment, material, and process,” says Oluuji. “Much of my practice already involves layering, experimentation, and attentiveness to context, but I think working within the conditions of Riding Mountain will push that further by allowing the landscape, weather, and pace of daily life to shape creative decisions more directly.”
Artist Talk free to attend. All are welcome.
Location: Wasagaming Community Arts. Google Event Listing.
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COMMUNITY
Sat, July 18 - Sun, July 19 | 10am - 4pm
Rawhide & Jelly Roll Makers’ Market
For over 30 years, the Rawhide & Jelly Roll Makers Market has brought together a vibrant community of makers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. This year, the market returns to Clear Lake, welcoming guests to explore WCA’s two galleries filled with handcrafted goods, unique artworks, and one-of-a-kind treasures — all while meeting the talented people behind them.
Visit our Rawhide & Jelly Roll page to find out more! Artists, please join the fun and register for a table ($100/weekend + lunch both days).
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Thurs, July 23 | 7:00 pm
Artist Talk + Demonstration with Brendon Ehinger
Biography: Brendon Ehinger (he/him) is a multi-instrumentalist and sound artist living on Treaty 2 territory (Brandon Manitoba). In his ephemeral performances (occasionally under the moniker A Moon Shape Noise) Ehinger uses modular synthesis to manipulate the sounds of traditional instruments, live audio input, and field recordings, creating expansive semi-improvised soundscapes in real time. His work explores themes of acoustic ecology and his own positionality in relation to identity, land, territory, and the environment.
Brendon has performed in Canada and abroad including at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (Brandon), send + receive "Alleyways" series (Winnipeg), Nuit Blanche XYZ (Saskatoon), Neutral Ground ARC (Regina), and Warte Für Kunst (Kassel Germany). His most recent piece “Four Eras” was performed this past May at Cluster Festival for Integrated Arts in Winnipeg. He is also the founder and director of Prairie Wires Modular Festival of Electronic Sound, an occasional experimental music festival held in Brandon Manitoba that celebrates Canadian artists using modular synthesis and processes.
Residency Project:
Brendon Ehinger: ““Land Suites” is the working title for this new body of work which I will be starting on during my residency. I plan to find areas of RMNP that I have not yet visited and spend time with the land. Guided by principals of “take only photographs, leave only footprints” I will engage in active listening exercises and document my experiences with minimal intrusion. Back in the Deep Bay Cabin I will review and reflect on the documentation and experiment with musical sketches that will serve as the basis for the creation of the “Land Suites” graphic scores.”
Artist Talk and Demonstration are free to attend. All are welcome.
Location: Wasagaming Community Arts. Google Event Listing.
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WORKSHOP
Fri, July 24 | 7:00-9:00 pm
Paint & Sip: Foggy Morning on the Lake
Instructor: Myra Clark
Soft mist. Still water. A warm sunrise breaking through the fog. In this relaxed adult evening workshop, artist Myra Clarke will guide you step by step in creating a peaceful lake scene while learning how to capture the delicate effect of fog in watercolour. Beginners are warmly welcome, and all materials are supplied. Enjoy an adult beverage — perhaps a glass of sangria — as you paint, unwind, and ease into the beauty of a summer evening.
Booking Required. Cost: $55 Members | $60 Non-Members
WORKSHOP
Sat, July 25, 2026 | 10:00-12:30 pm
Hand-Built Clay Bunnies
Instructor: Joyce Warren
Discover the joy of working with clay in this fun, creative, and beginner-friendly workshop! Using a clay roller, you’ll learn the basics of slab hand-building while crafting a pair of charming clay bunnies – full of personality and perfect for seasonal décor or gifting. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm and a love of making things by hand.
All supplies and tools are provided. Your finished bunnies will be professionally fired and ready to take home approximately 1-2 weeks after the workshop.
Booking Required. Cost: Member $70 | Non-Member $75
Sat, July 25 - Wed, Aug 12, 2026
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition 3
Featuring the work of Philip Brake, Gus Martin, Stefanie Anne, Meagan Pitura, and Marim Daien Zipursky.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, July 25, at 7pm (110 Wasagaming Drive). Google Event Listing.
WORKSHOP
Sat, July 25, 2026 | 1-3 pm
Felting: Woodland Mushroom Scene
Instructor: Judy Zeke
Create a little world of your own! Join Judy Zeke for this enchanting felting workshop where you'll sculpt two charming mushrooms mounted on a natural wood base. Through easy, step-by-step instructions, you'll learn the fundamentals of felting wool onto a wire armature and adding beautiful finishing details. Once complete, your miniature scene can be embellished with decorative accents to create a woodland vignette full of magic and charm.
Booking Required. Cost: $40 Members | $45 Non-Members
WORKSHOP
Sun, August 2 | 10:30 am - 3:30PM
Masterclass in Plein Air Painting
Instructor: Weiming Zhao
Ready to take your plein air painting to the next level? Weiming Zhao returns with a deeper dive into the art of plein air painting — refining technique, tackling light and shadow, and embracing the spontaneity that makes painting outdoors so alive. Whether you attended the July intro or already have some experience under your belt, this master class will challenge and inspire you. Class will take place outdoors, please come prepared.
Booking Required. Cost: $80 Members | $85 Non-Members
WORKSHOP
Fri, Aug 7 | 6:30-8:30 pm
Neo-Pop Cubist Art
Instructor: Andrea Stuart
Bold lines. Vibrant colours. Pure joy. In this exhilarating evening workshop, instructor Andrea Stuart guides you through the iconic Neo Pop Art style made famous by Brazilian artist Romero Britto — a celebration of pattern, colour, and optimism. No matter your skill level, you'll leave with a striking piece and a whole new creative outlook.
Booking Required. Cost: $50 Members | $55 Non-Members
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Sat, August 8 | 2:00 pm
Biography: Sharanpal Ruprai, PhD is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dr. Ruprai is an internationally recognized writer, her début poetry collection, Seva was shortlisted for the Stephen G. Stephansson Award for Poetry by the Alberta Literary Awards in 2015. Her most recent collection, Pressure Cooker Love Bomb was celebrated many times in 2019 and 2020, as it was shortlisted for four awards. She was selected to be the Canadian Writer-in-Residence for the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program housed in the Department of English at the University of Calgary in 2019-2020. She was honoured to be awarded The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal by The Writers’ Guild of Alberta.
Residency Project:
Sharanpal Ruprai: “What I hope to achieve with this residency is to walk away with a completed first draft of a book-length poetry manuscript. The Riding Mountain residency will allow me the opportunity to focus on the task of writing and will provide me with some physical space to write outside my office environment and my hectic day job! I need a bit of isolation for this project to focus, while being immersed in nature will inspire how my words take shape on the page. My plan for the Deep Bay cabin, is to write and layout the poetry book. I have four sections: “Auntyji,” “Five Metres (long poem),” “Braid Us Whole” and “Oonth Means Camel.” I make specific artistic choices around including religious elements. For example, I use the turban as a gender disrupter in my poetry; all genders wear turbans in my long poem “Five Metres,” which comprises the second section. In the third section, all genders have long hair and braids in my poem, “Braid Us Whole,” a poem that links together Sikh children and the pressures of wearing keeping their hair. The title poem of this section delves into the connection between genders and how the fight for bodily autonomy, and struggle for language are braided together. With this collection, I have a very specific audience in mind, that is, Sikh/Punjabi Diasporic communities.”
Author Reading & Talk are free to attend. All are welcome.
Location: Wasagaming Community Arts. Google Event Listing.
Author Reading + Talk with Sharanpal Ruprai
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WORKSHOP
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 | 1:00-3:00pm
Clay Square Bowls
Instructor: Joyce Warren
Discover the joy of working with clay in this fun, creative, and beginner-friendly two-part workshop! Using a clay roller, you'll learn the basics of slab hand-building while designing and constructing your own unique square bowl. Then return for the second session to glaze your piece and make it truly your own. No experience necessary — just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! All supplies and tools are provided. Your finished bowl will be professionally fired and ready to take home approximately 1–2 weeks after your final session.
Booking Required. Cost: Member $80 | Non-Member $85
Sat, Aug 15 - Thurs, Sept 6, 2026
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition 4
Featuring the works of Barbara Kaminsky, Ashley Feduniw, Willow Glufka, and Judy Zeke.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, August 15, at 7pm (110 Wasagaming Drive). Google Event Listing.
WORKSHOP
Sat, Aug 16 | 1:00-3:00 pm
Watercolour Painting: Foggy Morning on the Lake
Instructor: Myra Clark
Soft mist. Still water. A warm sunrise breaking through the fog. In this relaxed adult evening workshop, artist Myra Clarke will guide you step by step in creating a peaceful lake scene while learning how to capture the delicate effect of fog in watercolour. Beginners are warmly welcome, and all materials are supplied. Paint, unwind, and ease into the beauty of a summer evening.
Booking Required. Cost: $45 Members | $50 Non-Members
WORKSHOP
Sat, Aug 22 | 1:00-3:00 pm
Felting: Creating Your Own Bear
Instructor: Judy Zeke
Join the wonderful Judy Zeke for a relaxed, beginner-friendly needle felting workshop where you'll sculpt your very own adorable wool bear from scratch. Using a barbed needle and step-by-step guidance, you'll learn the basics of shaping and sculpting wool into a three-dimensional character full of personality. Once your bear is finished, pose him however you like — the more expressive, the better! No experience needed, just a love of making things.
Booking Required. Cost: $50 Members | $55 Non-Members
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Sat, August 22 | 2:00 pm
Artist Talk with Derek Dunlop
Biography: Derek Dunlop is a research-based interdisciplinary artist, curator, educator, and art historian whose work examines how landscapes are shaped through cultural, aesthetic, and political processes. He completed a PhD in Art History at the University of Toronto in 2025, where his research examined Romanticism, ecology, and the production of nature within settler colonial contexts. His work has been exhibited across Canada and the United States, and his current project, Found Landscapes, explores how landscapes are represented and naturalized through visual and textual culture.
Residency Project:
Derek Dunlop: “During my time at Deep Bay, I will be working on an artist book called Found Landscapes. The book examines how landscapes in Canada are shaped through visual and textual culture. Through photography, archival materials, found language, and image–text pairings, the project explores sites often understood as “natural” or neutral, revealing how ideas of beauty, conservation, and leisure shape how land and environments are understood. By disrupting assumptions that nature exists outside history and culture, the work invites more critical and reflective ways of seeing and relating to place.”
Artist Talk is free to attend. All are welcome.
Location: Wasagaming Community Arts. Google Event Listing.
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WORKSHOP
Fri, August 28 | 1:00-4:00 pm
Botanical Studies in Gouache
Instructor: Stefanie Anne
Explore the versatility of gouache in this hands-on painting workshop focused on florals and greenery. Participants will learn how to mix and layer gouache to create vibrant, matte compositions inspired by plants found throughout the park. Working either in-studio or en plein air, depending on weather, you’ll be guided through techniques including painting with negative space to build shape, contrast, and depth. By the end of the session, each participant will complete a series of small gouache paintings, perfect for framing or transforming into unique, handmade greeting cards.
Booking Required. Cost: $40 Members | $45 Non-Members
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Sat, September 5 | 2:00 pm
Artist Talk with Daisy Wu
Biography: Daisy Wu is a photo-based artist from Nantong, China, currently based in Winnipeg, Canada, on Treaty 1 Territory. She graduated from the University of Manitoba’s School of Art in 2023, where she awarded an Undergraduate Research Award. Wu participated Residencies at the Banff Centre of Arts and Creativity and Plug In ICA. Her work has recently been exhibited at MAWA and aceartinc. as part of the FLASH photographic festival. Wu has been teaching workshops at local galleries in Winnipeg and upcoming workshops with galleries and non-profit organizations in summer of 2026. Her practice explores themes of family, belonging, and immigration through photography, mixed media, and installation.
Residency Project:
Daisy Wu: “During the residency, I will continue working on the project I began last year. The project includes a variety of works, including screen prints, sculptures, and photographs that address the stories of Chinese immigrants, including my family’s immigration history. I will further experiment with found materials and photographs I have gathered from friends and other members of the Chinese community. I will also explore ways of translating my research and personal reflections into material forms.”
Artist Talk free to attend. All are welcome.
Location: Wasagaming Community Arts. Google Event Listing.
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Sat, September 19 | 2:00 pm
Writing Workshop with Sharon Hamilton
Biography: Sharon J. Hamilton has taught English from elementary school through to doctoral level during her forty-year career. She has a PhD in language and literacy from the University of London (UK) and has participated in writing seminars at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and the Faber Academy, London. Additionally, she’s owned, trained, and shown shelties, and was a member of the Winnipeg Area Shetland Sheepdog Association. Hamilton lives in Winnipeg with her partner and two shelties. She has a son, an actor and playwright, who lives in Toronto.
Residency Project:
Sharon Hamilton: “At Deep Bay Cabin, I will begin drafting The Box Where the Smiles Were Kept, which focuses on a five-year period, 1945-1949. During these years, the Children’s Aid Society (now Child and Family Services) transitioned from an orphanage – adoption model to a receiving home-foster care model. The post-war baby boom flooded the already strained facilities, creating a vortex wherein orphaned, unwanted or abused and neglected infants, toddlers, and children seriously outnumbered spaces available for them. This book will blend historical fact, memory, and storytelling into a work of historical fiction.”
Writing Workshop free to attend. All are welcome.
Location: Dauphin Public Library. Google Event Listing.
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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Weiming Zhao
Instructor: Weiming Zhao — Weiming Zhao grew up in the 1960’s in a remote part of China during the Cultural Revolution, finding solace in drawing and painting. Zhao taught himself English from a book on pronunciation and eventually settled with his family in Brandon, Manitoba. After a hiatus from painting of almost three decades, Zhao’s passion for art was rekindled in the summer of 2003 in Lake of Woods, Ontario. It was there that he took up his paintbrushes once again and has not stopped since, resulting in thousands of paintings and sketches created en plein air.
Description: This 5-hour session is designed for beginner to intermediate painters who want to build a strong foundation in outdoor painting, while deepening their understanding of composition, value, and color in landscape art. In this workshop, we will cover:
Composition: Learn how to simplify the scene, find a strong focal point, and organize your canvas for maximum visual impact.
Value: Understand the importance of light and dark relationships to create depth and atmosphere.
Colour: Explore colour harmony, temperature, and mixing techniques that bring vitality and realism to your landscapes.
Through a combination of demonstration, discussion, and individual guidance, you'll be supported in starting and completing a plein air oil painting from life.
Price: $80 for Members; $85 for Non-Members
Copper Embossing with Kathleen Baleja
Instructor: Kathleen Baleja — Kathleen Baleja is a multimedia artist. She is an avid outdoors enthusiast and yoga teacher. A reverence for the land is evident in her collection of rocks, fossils, shells, cones, seed pods, feathers, wasp nests, lichen and a 400-year-old hammer stone.
Description: Copper embossing is an ancient technique that involves raising a design on a thin copper sheet by pressing from the reverse side
Price: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members
Exhibition: August 15 - September 18
In August, we will present an exciting exhibition featuring artists who share a deep connection to WCA, Clear Lake, and Riding Mountain National Park. We’re thrilled to showcase the work of: Kathleen Baleja, Karen Clark, Jordan Miller, Brooke Piche, Robin Rice, and Karen Holden.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, August 16 at 7:00 PM! It promises to be a memorable evening — a chance to reflect on our 55-year legacy and celebrate the artists, volunteers, and creative community that have helped shape it.
Floral Ink and Watercolour Painting with Myra Clark
Instructor: Myra Clark — Myra Clarke is a watercolour artist who has opportunity to spend her summers at Clear Lake. The varied landscapes of the park are a continual source of inspiration in her watercolours.
Description: Using ink with watercolour is a way to loosen up your painting, and a great technique for creating a watercolour travel journal. Spend an afternoon creating your own floral ink and watercolour painting. All materials will be supplied. No experience is required, as the workshop will cover the basic concepts of watercolour painting.
Price: $40 for Members; $45 for Non-Members
Linocut Printmaking with Morgan McKinnon
Instructor: Morgan McKinnon — Morgan McKinnon is a printmaker from Saskatchewan and has been our Youth Art Instructor here at Wasagaming Community Arts for the past three years. She is a senior printmaking student at the University of Regina, and has a passion for sharing her love and knowledge of art.
Description: In this beginner friendly class you will learn the ins and outs of Lino cut printing with easily accessible tools. You can create stunning works of art, that can be printed in multiples. As well as learn how to recreate this process in your home.
Price: $20 Members, $25 Non-Members
Ojibwe Woodland-Style Art with Patrick Paul
Instructor: Patrick Paul — Patrick was born in Winnipeg and currently lives with his family in Dauphin, located in Treaty 2 territory. He is an Ojibwe artist who paints in the tradition of the Woodlands school of art. Woodlands art is a representation of a culture whose myths are rooted in the Canadian Shield, where rugged forests, erratic boulders, and glistening waters as introduced by Norval Morrisseau.
Description: This workshop pays homage to the traditional Ojibwe art style with a unique twist specific to Patrick Paul.
Price: $50 Members, $55 Non-Members
Exhibition: July 25 - August 13
As the summer sun hits full stride, so does the art at Wasagaming Community Arts!
Our third exhibition of the season brings bold, dynamic work to the gallery — featuring the extraordinary talents of Frederick Spence and Patrick Paul. We’re thrilled to showcase a powerful range of contemporary artists, whose practices reflect their deep cultural roots and fresh creative energy.
Join us for our Opening Reception on Saturday, July 26 at 7:00 PM. Come for the art, stay for the atmosphere — meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate community creativity in the heart of Riding Mountain National Park.
Beaded Moccasins with Edna Nabess (Part 3/3)
Instructor: Edna Nabess — Edna was born and raised in Cormorant, Manitoba and is a proud member of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Edna was taught the traditions of her Cree culture by her mother and grandmother. Edna is a well-known artisan creating one-of-a-kind designs straight from her heart, reflecting the proud life and soul of her heritage.
Create your own beautiful hand-sewn and beaded moccasins. Three evenings are needed to complete one pair. This workshop provides a unique experience to learn traditional sewing skills and beading artistry.
Price: $140 Members, $145 Non Members
Classes take place on July 9, 16, and 23. Please see the Registration link on Class 1 (July 9th)
Watercolour Painting: Forest Walk - with Elaine Rawlings
Instructor: Elaine Rawlings — Elaine Rawlings is a retired teacher from Hamiota, Manitoba. She has been a member of the Hamiota Art Club since the early 1980s. Elaine works mostly in watercolours but has explored watercolour batik, gouache resist, scratch art, line and wash, and pen and ink.
Description: Spend an afternoon creating your own 6”x9” watercolour painting, exploring a variety of artistic techniques.
Price: $40 Members, $45 Non Members
Watercolour Painting: Rocky Shore - with Elaine Rawlings
Instructor: Elaine Rawlings — Elaine Rawlings is a retired teacher from Hamiota, Manitoba. She has been a member of the Hamiota Art Club since the early 1980s. Elaine works mostly in watercolours but has explored watercolour batik, gouache resist, scratch art, line and wash, and pen and ink.
Description: Spend a morning creating your own 6”x9” watercolour painting, exploring a variety of artistic techniques.
Price: $40 Members, $45 Non-Members
Oil Painting with Kathleen Lagasse
Instructor: Kathleen Lagasse — Kathleen's passion for art, which began at a young age, has evolved into a successful career. In 2015, Kathleen and her husband opened a gallery in Souris, building on Kathleen's established reputation as an art teacher. Kathleen's commitment to her craft earned her a 'Woman of Distinction' nomination in Brandon in 2016.
Description: Great introduction to oil paints! Finish a painting in 2-3 short hours using “wet-on-wet” technique. 10-14 day drying time. Choose from a variety of styles.
Price: $120 Members, $125 Non-Members
Rawhide & Jelly Roll Maker’s Market
Wasagaming Community Arts is delighted to present our annual Rawhide & Jellyroll Makers Market, taking place July 19 & 20, 2025, at the Onanole Recreational Centre.
This much-loved summer market brings together a vibrant community of makers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. Wander through the Centre and discover handcrafted goods, unique artworks, and one-of-a-kind treasures — all while meeting the talented people behind them. Rawhide & Jellyroll is more than just a market; it’s a space to connect and celebrate local creativity.
Beaded Moccasins with Edna Nabess (Part 2/3)
Instructor: Edna Nabess — Edna was born and raised in Cormorant, Manitoba and is a proud member of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Edna was taught the traditions of her Cree culture by her mother and grandmother. Edna is a well-known artisan creating one-of-a-kind designs straight from her heart, reflecting the proud life and soul of her heritage.
Create your own beautiful hand-sewn and beaded moccasins. Three evenings are needed to complete one pair. This workshop provides a unique experience to learn traditional sewing skills and beading artistry.
Price: $140 Members, $145 Non-Members
Classes take place on July 9, 16, and 23. Please see the Registration link on Class 1 (July 9th)
Needle Felt Wasagaming Wildlife with Judy Zeke
Instructor: Judy Zeke - After retiring from a career in art education, Judy moved with her husband to Clear Lake where she now focuses her time creating detailed wool sculptures of local wildlife and people’s pets. Her work and teaching raise funds for animal rescue and rehabilitation.
Description: In this beginner-friendly class, you'll choose to make a fox, raccoon, bear or beaver using unspun wool and a special barbed needle. Step-by-step guidance and demonstrations will help you feel confident as you sculpt your own little forest friend. Make a charming companion to brighten your home or cabin.
Price: $50 Members, $55 Non-Members.
Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7:00pm
This year, we’re hosting a special Tribute Exhibition in the front gallery to honour our founders, Edythe Holden and Joyce Smedegaard. This exhibition will showcase their remarkable artwork, generously shared by family members and private collectors. We’re excited to welcome the wider community and the families of Edythe Holden and Joyce Smedegaard for a special reception to honour our legacy and celebrate the vision that gave life to WCA.
Intro to Photography with Dustin Glaseman
Instructor: Dustin Glaseman — Dustin was raised north of Brandon, Manitoba, on hobby farms surrounded by wheat fields and wild spaces. In 2015, his wife Elizabeth bought him his first camera, a Nikon J2, just before their honeymoon in Costa Rica. The Osa Peninsula changed his life. Enamoured by the vast biodiversity of the forest and the excitement of photographing wildlife, the seed of a new calling was planted.
Description: If you have a passion for photography, art, and the joy of spending time in outdoors, then sign up now to uncover the magic of nature and wildlife photography with workshop host and photographer Dustin Glaseman. Whether you have a high-end camera, or basic cellphone, this workshop will help you hone your creativity to foster outings filled will fun and exploration. During our time together, we will investigate topics like the artistic side of composition, how light can change your photos, and how to use your environment to bring colour and energy to your shots. While the session will include some technical discussion, the focus will be on learning to enjoy the natural world through your camera and is geared towards those looking to begin a journey into photography. Workshop will include a walk through the Visitor’s Centre gardens to hone your skills.
Price: $20 Members, $25 Non-Members.
Beaded Moccasins with Edna Nabess (Part 1/3)
Instructor: Edna Nabess — Edna was born and raised in Cormorant, Manitoba and is a proud member of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Edna was taught the traditions of her Cree culture by her mother and grandmother. Edna is a well-known artisan creating one-of-a-kind designs straight from her heart, reflecting the proud life and soul of her heritage.
Description: Create your own beautiful hand-sewn and beaded moccasins. Three evenings are needed to complete one pair. This workshop provides a unique experience to learn traditional sewing skills and beading artistry.
Please Note: Classes take place on July 9, 16 and 23 from 6-9 pm
Price: $140 Members, $145 Non-Members
Kick Off to Summer Dinner & Dance
Your perfect summer night starts here! Join us on July 4th at Sportsman’s Park for our Kick Off to Summer Dinner & Dance Fundraiser. A delightful night featuring live music by Lunch Money, a delicious dinner, raffle prizes, a cash bar, and plenty of dancing and art-filled fun! All proceeds support our non-profit arts programming and exhibitions.
Tickets: $45.00 | Support Tickets: $20.00 — Purchase below!
Schedule: Doors open at 5:30 pm, Dinner starts at 6:15 pm, Music & Dancing at 7:30 pm
Meditative Art with Anne-Marie Syslak
Instructor: Anne-Marie Syslak
Explore creativity that will leave you feeling relaxed and surprised by what you create. No experience is required
Price: $30 Members, $35 Non-Members
Canada Day Activities & Pop-Up
Come celebrate Canada Day at Wasagaming Community Arts! Bring your kids along to participate in a scavenger hunt to win prizes and participate in some Canada Day themed crafts! We also offer face painting and games! All activities are free of charge and will be available from 10am until 4 PM.
We are also excited to welcome Irene Patterson to the front lawn of the WCA for a Canada Day Pop Up featuring her maple leaf art.
Irene is a Western Canadian artist who expresses her love and respect for both nature and her country by painting scenes on natural leaves. In more involved pieces, painted natural leaves are incorporated into larger scenes. The medium Irene uses is acrylic. She began focusing on "leaf art" in 1996 using a self-developed technique. Her work has a distinct quality that is appealing in its unusual format.
Exhibition Opening Reception
Join us for the Opening Reception of our second Exhibition on Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 PM — all are welcome! Featuring the artwork of Aryn Robidoux, Anne Marie Syslak, Louis Renée, Elaine Rawling, Sara Bulloch, and Amber O’Reilly.
Come meet the artists, enjoy a drink and some nibbles, and take in an evening of conversation and beautiful art.
Exhibition: June 27 - July 23
The Art Doesn’t Stop!
As summer kicks into gear, we’re thrilled to present the second exhibition of the Wasagaming Community Arts 2025 season. Running from June 27 to July 23, this vibrant show features the outstanding work of Aryn Robidoux, Anne Marie Syslak, Louise Renée, Elaine Rawling, and Sara Bulloch.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 PM — all are welcome! Come meet the artists, enjoy a drink and some nibbles, and take in an evening of conversation and beautiful art.
Exhibition: May 23 - June 25
We're thrilled to open the summer season at WCA with a stunning new exhibition running from May 23 – June 25, 2025.
Featuring works by Jolene Janzen, Ben Davis, Lynda Matchullis, Terry Lacosse, and Deb Fraser -- this exhibition brings together a rich variety of mediums and styles. Each piece reflects the artists’ deep connection to nature and the landscapes that have inspired their own creative journeys. Don’t miss our Opening Reception on Saturday, May 24 at 7PM — all are welcome to enjoy us for an evening of art, great conversation!