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One, Two, and Five Day Wonders Program

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Welcome to Arts Commons—where curiosity takes flight and imagination knows no bounds!


In our One Day, Two Day, or Five Day Wonders programs, students and teachers get to dive deep into hands-on learning with industry experts. It’s an experience that provokes critical thinking, problem-solving, mindfulness, and cultural awareness—all while having a blast learning alongside classmates.
Want to make your creative learning experience one-of-a-kind? Team up with Arts Commons Education to design a program that fits your class’s unique needs. Together, you’ll work with visual artists, cultural specialists, and theatre pros—right here at Arts Commons. There are no limits to what you can create!

Here are just a few Wonder Workshop ideas that might stir your curiosity:

Storytelling: From music to dance, drama to comic books, shadow play to puppetry, tell your stories in a million creative ways!
Performance: Unleash your inner actor with drama, masks, clowning, and improv.
Visual Arts: Explore painting, ink printing, mixed media, textiles, photography, and sculpture to make your ideas come to life!
Cultural Connections: Learn from cultural experts and create with them in real-time.
Spoken Word & Poetry: Find your voice through the power of words.
Audio Adventures: Dive into soundscapes and audio lab explorations.
Stage Craft: Design sets, costumes, lighting, and even special effects makeup—just like the pros do!
Virtual or In-Person Fun: Experience it all at Arts Commons or from the comfort of your classroom—your choice!

So, teachers and students—what will you create? The possibilities are endless, and the fun is just getting started!

Questions? Contact our Education Team at 403-294-7414 or education@werklundcentre.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

One Day Wonder cost starts at: $600.00 + busing
Two Day Wonder cost starts at: $800.00 + busing
Five Day Wonder cost: Prices vary + busing

There is a $275.00 cost for each additional class.
What is the cost for my class?

Yes, there is a $275.00 cost for each additional class.
Can I bring more than one class?

Werklund Centre can provide busing, but it will be an extra cost.
Do I have to provide my own busing?

Suitable for Grades K - 12.
What grade ranges do you recommend for this program?

“This is what makes my teaching relevant. I wished we could spend even more time in this space. It is also inspiring spending time with educators who understand the arts. It is reinvigorating and enriches my own experience as a teacher. Thank you for such an incredible week.”

– Teacher
 

“I noticed that afterwards lots of my classmates seemed happy because usually this doesn’t happen. We were really lucky to get the chance to do this.”

– Gr. 5/6 Student
 

“Thank you so much for helping provide my students with experiences they would not have without you and your support. My class was inspired and shown many wonderful things they are capable of doing. They met artists who they could relate too! Thanks so much!!!”

- Teacher

The Calgary Board of Education is pleased to partner with Campus Calgary Open Minds and Arts Commons to provide our students with unique, experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom that uncover curriculum through the lens of the arts.

– Trina Hurdman, Chair of the CBE Board of Trustees
 

“My students thoroughly enjoyed the week. It opened their eyes to a whole new world of opportunity.”

–  Teacher
 

The Calgary Catholic School District is excited to continue our collaborative relationship with Arts Commons and Campus Calgary Open Minds. With the generous support of ConocoPhillips Canada, our current and future students will have opportunities to discover arts learning in an innovative and vibrant community setting.

– Cheryl Low, Former Chair of the CCSD Board of Trustees
 

“This experience was unlike anything we could provide our students in the classroom. The artists brought out new creativity and confidence in the students that I, as their teacher, had never seen before. It was really a once in a lifetime experience.”

- Teacher

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