About WAG Studio
WAG Studio is one of Canada’s oldest gallery-run art-making programs. We believe art education is valuable to individuals at any age. Our programs are taught by practicing artists who share their enthusiasm, insight, and skills in a fun, friendly setting.
See the classes below.
You can gift a class to a friend or family member.
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Courses for Adults
WAG Studio offers many ways to explore your creativity with beginner and intermediate courses in a variety of media. Unless otherwise indicated, adults provide their own tools and supplies for classes. Students in beginner courses will be given materials for the first class, while those in intermediate courses should bring their own selection.
Supply lists are handed out on the first day of class. For special workshops, materials are generally included in the class cost.
Adult courses are designed for students 16 and older.
Registration for our Summer 2026 Session will open on May 27 at noon!
Charms
ClayMaker Workshop
Wednesday, Jul 22 '26
Create and decorate up to 5 ceramic charms! Add some whimsy to your bag, attach them to your key chain – or choose from one of our add-on options where you glue them onto magnets, croc charms backs, or assemble them into an 18” gold or silver charm necklace!
Drawing Basics (Evenings)
Adult
Jul 14 Aug 13 '26
For students with little or no drawing experience, this introduction to the fundamental techniques and concepts of drawing will sharpen observational skills and build confidence.
Digital Drawing (Evenings)
Adult
Jul 14 Aug 13 '26
Transform your drawings into digital works of art! Bring your own tablet, or use the WAG’s in our new Digital Media Lab!
Pottery (Evenings)
Adult
Jul 14 Aug 13 '26
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Drawing Basics (Weeklong)
Adult
Jul 20 Jul 24 '26
For students with little or no drawing experience, this introduction to the fundamental techniques and concepts of drawing will sharpen observational skills and build confidence.
Courses for Kids & Teens
Child and teen classes are structured to accommodate the abilities of different age levels. These fun-filled classes develop skills in various media, sparking creativity and imagination. Artist-instructors are paired with classes based on experience and area of specialization.
The number next to our class titles indicates an age group, as outlined below.
Level 1 | 4-5 yr olds
Level 2 | 6-8 yr olds
Level 3 | 9-11 yr olds
Level 3.5 | 9-14 yr olds
Level 4 | 12-15 yr olds
Summer studio programs focus on teen classes for 12-17 year olds – however, camps are available for ages 7-11.
Registration for our Summer 2026 Session will open on May 27 at noon!
Drawing & Painting (Teens)
Ages 12-17
Jul 20 Jul 24 '26
This course gives an introduction to basic techniques and fundamental concepts that artists use to create successful drawings and paintings.
Clayworks (Teens)
Ages 12-17
Jul 20 Jul 24 '26
Students will work on a series of functional and sculptural projects, using a variety of techniques to develop clay hand-building skills.
Mixed Media (Teens)
Ages 12-17
Jul 27 Jul 31 '26
Students will try out a variety of media that may include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and printmaking. Encouraging creativity, projects can be layered, mixed, and occasionally take more than one class to complete.
Graphic Novel (Teens)
Ages 12-17
Aug 10 Aug 14 '26
Love reading comics and drawing? This graphic novel class allows students to explore the art of storytelling through illustration, and an opportunity to learn more about the world of indie comics and local creators in connection with the upcoming Prairie Comics Festival.
Workshops
Choose from an exciting variety of creative workshops – from ClayMakers to our Wellness Workshops.
Private Maker Parties
Looking for an alternative to the traditional bachelorette, retirement, or birthday party? Look no further! WAG Studio offers private maker parties! Gather 6-12 of your friends, pick the ClayMaker that suits you, and WAG Studio’s ceramic artist instructor will guide you through the rest!
Wellness Workshops
Come to WAG-Qaumajuq for art talks and workshops that promote personal and community health and wellness.
- Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. A student will only be registered for a class upon receipt of payment for the class.
- After registering, you will receive an email with your receipt, confirming your registration for the class.
- Credit card numbers are required for telephone registrations.
- Cheques made payable to the Winnipeg Art Gallery. N.S.F. cheque charge is $15. Post-dated cheques are not accepted.
- Updates are sent by email. Please include a valid email when registering.
- Personal data will not be shared, traded, or sold to any third parties. The WAG reserves the right to use this information for our own statistical, mailing, and membership purposes. You may opt out at any time.
- Refunds will only be issued if notification of withdrawal is received five working days before the first day of the class or workshop, and are subject to a $15 administration fee.
- Refunds will not be issued after classes commence except for medical reasons (doctor’s note required).
- All WAG Studio workshops (including MakerLabs, Paint Parties, ClayMakers and Family MakerLabs) are non-refundable after purchase, however tickets are transferable if the studio is notified of the new participant’s name prior to the workshop.
- Any classes that you are unable to attend cannot be refunded and any missed sessions cannot be reallocated or rescheduled. This same policy applies to lessons missed due to illness or self-isolating.
- In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, a full refund will be issued.
- Instructors may be subject to change without notice.
- WAG Studio reserves the right to refuse admission or to de-register any person(s) who prevent our ability to deliver safe, positive, and inclusive programming. Behaviour that puts others at physical or emotional risk may result in the immediate removal from WAG Studio programs without refund or compensation.
Our Studio Course Fee Assistance Program aims to expand access to art classes, regardless of family income. Thanks to generous support from the Graham C. Lount Family Foundation, we are pleased to offer subsidized classes to those who are unable to pay the full course fee.
For more information visit our WAG Studio Policies & Procedures page here.
Contact
Studio & Education Administrator
Studio Receptionist
Our New Location
All art classes are offered on the Gallery’s Penthouse level. Public access is available by elevator or stairs. This new studio space allows us to expand art education with larger and more versatile spaces, providing a breathtaking new home for art classes.
