Portage College Continuing Education

Create your own handcrafted birch bark greeting cards in this creative workshop. Participants will choose their card size, design, and appliqué pieces, then add personal touches to make beautiful one-of-a-kind cards for any occasion. (Photo is an example. Final product may differ).

November 25, 2026
6-8pm
Portage College Lac La Biche
$20 +gst

Give us a shout at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or to register.

portagecollege.ca

Honouring Indigenous Veterans Day Nov 8, as well as National Remembrance Day November 11 Our Indigenous Arts Instructor will be leading a Beaded Poppy Workshop.

This class will be for those who have some prior knowledge of beading.

This class will provide a pre cut template with cabochon center that will have rhinestone banding, and beading. (Photo is an example, final product may be different from what is shown).

November 4, 2026
6-9 pm
Lac La Biche Campus
$35 +gst

Give us a call at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or to register.

Be bear aware!

Bear Awareness and Safety Training is coming to Lac La Biche.

You'll learn North American bear types, bear behaviors, and habitats. You will also learn how to prevent or handle bear encounters and the difference between a defensive bear and a predatory bear. You'll get hands-on experiences with the safe deployment of bear spray and bangers, which is a must when working, walking, or playing in bear country.

September 17 & October 24, 2026
Lac La Biche
$150 +gst

Give us a shout at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or to register.

Chainsaw operation is no joke - let us help you get certified to do it safely with WTA Chainsaw Safety Training.

This chainsaw safety training will provide you with the skills and knowledge of safe practices required for slashing, bucking, and falling, and the course includes certification with the Woodland Trainers Association (WTA).

September 24 & October 8, 2026
Lac La Biche
$1,250 +gst

Give us a call at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or to register. If you already have WTA certification, we have options for refresher courses as well at a lower price - contact us to inquire.

You can skid! You can steer! Skid steer operator training is coming to Lac La Biche.

This course offers hands on training in the safe operation, pre-operation inspection, regulatory requirements and general maintenance of a skid steer loader.

This program is designed to familiarize students through practical exercise with the operations, servicing, maintenance, and safety requirements when working with a skid steer. Students are tested on their skill level and either awarded a Skid Steer Basics Certificate or a Skid Steer Operator Certificate.

September 23, 2026
Lac La Biche
$275 +gst

Give us a call at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or register.

Forklift Certification is just a course away!

In this one-day Forklift Operator course, you will obtain an understanding of forklift operations through theory and practical training.

Topics covered include: Labour standards, Pre-operation checks, refueling and battery care, safety operations, forks, mast, loading & unloading, stacking, traveling, load types, ramps, inclines, docks safety, parking and stability.

Certification upon successful completion of exam and operator evaluation issued from the Liftruck Institute of Canada.

September 10, 2026
Lac La Biche
$225 +gst

Give us a call at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or to register.

Get ready for a safety course extravaganza in Bonnyville! We've got a wide range of safety courses available in August, so check out or offerings and see if there are any certifications we can help you with!

Common Safety Orientation
August 10, 2026
$170 +gst

H2S Alive
August 11 & 12, 2026
$195 +gst

Ground Disturbance
August 13, 2026
$195 +gst

TDG/WHMIS
August 14, 2026
$150 +gst

First Aid
August 20 & 21, 2026
$210 +gst

Professional Driver Improvement Course
August 24, 2026
$150 +gst

To learn more or to register for any of these courses, feel free to give us a shout at (780) 623-5631, or email [email protected].

Let your creativity shine through with our upcoming custom ceramics course!

Come be part of a hands-on ceramic workshop where you can fully customize your own creation. In this class, participants will explore basic hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, shaping, and slab work to create a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece.

This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a creative and meaningful studio experience. You will have the opportunity to design, build, and personalize your piece through texture, shape, and painted details. By the end of the workshop, you will have created a unique handmade piece to take home and enjoy.

November 13 & December 4, 2026
Lac La Biche
$100 +gst

Give us a shout at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or to register.

portagecollege.ca

Give ceramics a spin with our upcoming wheel throwing workshop!

Explore the art of ceramics in this hands-on, two-night studio workshop. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel, including centering clay, shaping basic forms, and developing confidence with wheel techniques. The workshop will also include an introduction to glazing and surface design, with time to paint and personalize your finished pieces.

This class is designed for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills in a relaxed and creative studio environment. By the end of the workshop, participants will have experienced the full process of creating functional or decorative ceramic pieces, from working with clay on the wheel to adding colour and finishing details through glazing and painting. Participants will also get to take their completed creations home as a lasting reminder of their studio experience.

November 6 & 20, 2026
Lac La Biche
$125 +gst

Call us at 780-623-5631 or email [email protected] to learn more or to register.

portagecollege.ca