Clock Out! Your Creative Escape: Air-Dry Clay

Do you work or live downtown? Need to step away from the stress of everyday life? Looking for a quick midday reset?

Clock Out! Your Creative Escape is a fun, casual monthly drop-in series open to anyone looking to pause, create, and recharge. Happening every third Wednesday, each session offers a low-pressure creative break designed to fit within the hour. Whether you're clocked out for lunch, exploring the area, or visiting Alcove, join us for hands-on art activities, live music, and artist talks. Plus, complimentary coffee and refreshments are provided!

This month, Amanda Weise will teach you to make bowls, cups, and small decorative objects by hand. Great for beginners or those who may have a little experience. This is a Clay Intro hand-building workshop. 

Air-dried-clay and all studio pottery materials will be provided, and you get to take home 1-2 pieces that you make.

- Free admission

- Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged

- All Ages

- This program is graciously sponsored by Calgary Downtown Association

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Amanda Weise is a Caribbean-Canadian sculptural artist, painter, and storyteller. Her works have been inspired by faith, love, nature, and culture. She is of Jamaican and Grenadian descent, and was raised between Jamaica and Toronto. She has called Western Canada home for the past 10 years after moving from Ontario to British Columbia. Amanda primarily produces paper clay sculptures, especially decorative objects. Not only is she a visual artist and an author who has self-published several poetry books, but she is also a teacher, musician, creative wellness practitioner, and has worked in film, theatre and television as an actor. Her dedication to her craft surpasses performance, it is an act of faith and courage for building a better humanity.

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Alcove Centre for the Arts (alcoveartscentre.ca) is a charity based in Calgary, AB which aims to make art more accessible and promote a vibrant local arts industry. We curate and cultivate community art spaces for Calgarians to engage in art and creativity while building a platform for emerging local artists. Alcove Centre for the Arts has two locations: Alcove Core and Alcove Beltline.

Alcove Core (244 7 Ave SW) is a Recreational Art Space open to the public providing free art supplies and instruments to stimulate creativity. The space also acts as a gathering place for workshops, community events, and social meetups. Come visit and get creative!

Alcove Beltline (1040 8 St SW) is a multi-use, flexible venue that is available to book for private or public events. If you are looking for an affordable space that has equipment rentals available, in a central location, for 75-100 people at a time, then this space may be a great fit for you!