Inspiration Studio Art Camps & Events

Each and every year, there are two themed art camps offered, and two public Youth Markets for registered students. One in June and one in December. All free to attend, with donations to local animal rescue foundations as admission. We also host a special Selfie Station with a holiday themed backdrop and fun props!

In addition to these, all five programs participate in the Okotoks Art Gallery's Gingerbread Station contest. This year, marked our third year. So much candy and so much fun!

Once completed, their work has been transported to the Okotoks Art Gallery for voting.

We all have a LOT of fun doing these - even when we start on them right after Hallowe'en!

But THAT'S not all that we do... be sure to check out our ISAFA Coffee Shop Shows and our Summertime Youth Market 2024 on June 22... Next up: Dinosaur Discovery Art Camp and Dragons & Mysticism Art Camp Magic!!!

Upcoming Events NOW until July!

ISAFA Coffee Shop Shows!
Mon, Jan 08
Okotoks
Jan 08, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – Jun 08, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Okotoks, 22 N Railway St, Okotoks, AB T1S 1B7, Canada
Jan 08, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – Jun 08, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Okotoks, 22 N Railway St, Okotoks, AB T1S 1B7, Canada
Using coffee as their main inspiration, the ISAFA Students will be creating art to hang on the walls FIVE LOCATIONS: Sweetgrass Deli, Rebel Bean, 94 Take the Cake, Little Apple Cafe & Bakeshop & Chippy's Cookie House!
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Summertime Youth Market 2024!
Sat, Jun 22
Okotoks
Jun 22, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT
Okotoks, 58 Elizabeth St, Okotoks, AB T1S 1A4, Canada
Jun 22, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT
Okotoks, 58 Elizabeth St, Okotoks, AB T1S 1A4, Canada
We're back to the Elks Hall for our 12th Year of showcasing the artists of the Inspiration Studio Academy of Fine Art - June 22nd! Join us as we celebrate the efforts of local youth artists!
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Dinosaur Discovery Art Camp! (ages 7-10)
Mon, Jul 08
Okotoks
Jul 08, 2024, 10:00 a.m. MDT – Jul 12, 2024, 3:00 p.m. MDT
Okotoks, 10 Ardiel Dr, Okotoks, AB T1S 1G6, Canada
Jul 08, 2024, 10:00 a.m. MDT – Jul 12, 2024, 3:00 p.m. MDT
Okotoks, 10 Ardiel Dr, Okotoks, AB T1S 1G6, Canada
In this super fun week of art camp, kids ages 7 - 10 will enjoy learning how to paint, sculpt, create jewelry, draw, design and so much more all in the name of paleontology! Each day leads into the next as does each project and on their last day, in their last hour - they put on a mini art exhibit!
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Dragons & Mysticism Art Camp (ages 10 -13)
Mon, Jul 22
Okotoks
Jul 22, 2024, 10:00 a.m. MDT – Jul 26, 2024, 4:00 p.m. MDT
Okotoks, 10 Ardiel Dr, Okotoks, AB T1S 1G6, Canada
Jul 22, 2024, 10:00 a.m. MDT – Jul 26, 2024, 4:00 p.m. MDT
Okotoks, 10 Ardiel Dr, Okotoks, AB T1S 1G6, Canada
During this fascinating 30 hour total art camp for age 10 - 13, art students will delve deep into what makes them unique and special individuals while they study a wide variety of dragons, and techniques such as watercolour, clay sculpture, drawing, calligraphy, acrylic painting, felting & more:)
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Castle of the Arts CAMP EXHIBIT 2021

A CASTLE of the Arts was created in 2021 in my garage over the course of 4 months:)

THE four towers represent INNOVATION, FUNCTIONALITY, LITERARY Art and EXPRESSION. Cardboard, styrofoam, reclaimed wallpaper, carpet tube rolls, spools, deck railings, 3D printing spools, keyboard membranes, plumbing tubes, packing materials, tv boxes, cat toys, brushes, pencils, feathers, costumes, and painting, glue, tape and corrugated plastic. It served the local baking shop 94 Take the Cake as an outdoor mini venue for kids and big kids to learn more about how the Arts have shaped our civilizations from July 17 - August 28th during the Town of Okotoks Nooks & Crannies Festival. It lasted all the way into early October and was used for four other events! And a few elements are still in use.

Take a peek at the carousel of how it all came together through still shots - videos - kids and teens helping, decorating...and how it found a new purpose as a backdrop for league and Art Club art shows!