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LETS EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE & ENJOY ART TOGETHER! For close to 60 years, the Forum Art Centre has been
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The Forum Art Centre (Institute) was founded almost 60 years ago by artists Nik Bjelajac and Steve Repa who sought to offer art instruction to all. Today, our centre is an creative hub that continues in the tradition of accessible instruction and art appreciation. As a not-for-profit organization, we provide this service to the community through seasonal 10-week art classes, art workshops, art sho

ws and events. Our instructors excel in developing the full artistic potential of each student. Students’ innovative and experimental work is encouraged, nurtured, and promoted with enthusiasm by the instructors and other students for creating art for its own sake. We welcome students from the age of seven years old and onwards, from all backgrounds and all cultures to create new forms and ideas that express the personality of each individual and stimulate the imagination of all. The Forum Art Centre Team & Board members are committed to creating an inviting, positive environment where you will find your artistic home.

09/03/2026

NEW INSTRUCTOR: Kami Goertz is a self-educated fibre-based soft sculpture artist who has been exploring form and variety in nature through vintage, reclaimed and quality textiles and mixed materials for over 15 years. Her character-based work has been exhibited across Canada, the United States and in Germany, and resides in many personal collections across the globe. The goal of Kami’s art is to inspire a remembrance of youngness, play, curiosity, and discovery while highlighting the living characters in our common environment.

Do you know a creative teen with a love of plushies? “Design and Sew Plush Characters!” with Kami Goertz is just for them. Kami will teach students the skills required to start making their own one-of-a-kind “soft action figures”.

Start with building a number of pre-designed projects to gain an understanding of sewing techniques, how to install safety eyes, design process and decoration. Then design a unique character and build it using the techniques learned. Take home a small huggable plush of your own design!

Note: This class will require manual dexterity and an enthusiasm to learn, but no previous sewing experience is needed. All materials will be provided.

Course Details:
🗓 Wednesdays, September 16 to October 21, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM to 8:00PM
❗No class September 30 for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Class Fee: $100
⭐ A flexible fee scale for those in need is available in all open classes. Anyone can receive these benefits directly through us or a referral. No proof of income required. Art supplies for all youth classes are provided.

All works are by Kami Goertz.

09/02/2026

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Doug Fedrau is an illustrator and graphic designer who is known for his detailed line work in comic book art and hyper realism portraiture. As a graduate of the Advanced Graphic Design program at Red River College, he worked as a graphic artist for several years. In recent years Doug has focused more on his portraiture and comic book art practice. Doug illustrated the 2019 Gene Day Award winning graphic novel, Christie Pits and produced comics for digital and print media.

Doug has taught a range of courses and workshops at Forum Art Centre to both adults and youth. This includes, “Intro to Portraits”, a popular (SOLD OUT) course, where students are guided step by step through the challenges of drawing portraits. As well as “Comic Book Art”, where students learn how to create a comic book from designing and drawing characters and environments, to storytelling and preparing pages for production. Study human anatomy, colour theory, drawing in perspective and the visual language used in comic books. If you’re interested in learning to draw or paint with realism, register now in a course with instructor Doug Fedrau!

Doug’s Fall Course Dates:
Comic Book Art - Thursdays, 6 - 8 PM, Sept 17 to Nov 19, 2026
Intro to Portraits (FULL for Fall) - Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9 PM, Sept 15 to Nov 17, 2026

All works are by Doug Fedrau. To register in fall courses, visit forumartcentre.com.

09/01/2026

Curious about trying a new medium? Don’t miss out on a new course we’re offering this fall, Alcohol Ink with artist Patti Fernie! Patti works in several different media but has been working with alcohol inks for fifteen years. Patti has been creating, showing, and selling her work under the Lake Gal Artworks name since 2015. Her work can be found in several locations in Manitoba. She facilitates workshops and classes both privately and through select organizations to share her knowledge and love for the arts.

Course Details:
🗓 September 14 to October 19, 2026 (Mondays)
🕡 6:30PM to 9:00PM
💫 Five Weeks
❗️No class October 12 for Thanksgiving.

In this course you’ll learn about the basics of alcohol ink, its properties and how to use this interesting medium to create unique compositions.
- Discuss surfaces to use and experiment with several types
- View demonstrations on a variety of tools and techniques used to create different visual effects and textures
- Practice different skills together and create many effects that can be used in your own pieces
- Learn about Pattie’s ‘signature’ abstract landscape style – skies, ground, working in layers, etc and demo how to create ink flowers
- Explore heat gun work and some larger pieces in the final class

Visit forumartcentre.com to register!

08/31/2026

NEW! We’ve added two Children’s weekend art classes to the fall schedule. Crazy Creature Creations! With “Party Paul” Gubernachuk for ages 9-12 on Saturdays 1 – 3 PM, and Children’s Art (Mixed Media) with for ages 7-10 on Sundays 10 AM – NOON. Visit forumartcentre.com for more details and to register.

08/26/2026

This is your sign to register for an art class this fall ✨. Adult art classes are available for all skill levels, checkout our website to secure your spot!

08/24/2026

We still have some open spots in our youth classes, register now at forumartcentre.com

08/21/2026

Fall vibes incoming🍂... We're gearing up for another exciting fall season!

Swing by our open house on September 10th from 5 PM - 9 PM to meet our instructors. There'll be food, drinks, door prizes donated by local businesses, and plenty of art!

We hope to see you there ❤️

08/20/2026

NEW Teen Art Course for ages 13 to 17: Design and Sew Plush Characters! In this five-week course, character designer and fabric artist Kami Goertz will teach teens the skills required to start making their own one-of-a-kind “soft action figures”.

Wednesdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00PM
September 16 to October 21, 2026
Class Fee: $100

Start with building a few pre-designed projects to gain an understanding of sewing techniques, how to install safety eyes, design process and decoration. Then design a unique character and build it using the techniques learned. Take home a small huggable plush of your own design! Please visit forumartcentre.com for details and to register.

Note: This class will require manual dexterity and an enthusiasm to learn, but no previous sewing experience is needed. All materials will be provided.

08/19/2026

Discover the vibrant world of alcohol inks and take-home original artwork! In this five-week course with artist and instructor Patti Fernie, learn about the basics of alcohol ink, its properties and how to use this unique medium.

Mondays, 6:30PM to 9:00PM
September 14 to October 19, 2026
Class Fee: $165

- Discuss surfaces to use and experiment with several types
- Demonstrations on a variety of tools and techniques used to create different visual effects and textures.
- Practice different skills together and create many effects that can be used in your own pieces
- Learn Instructor Pattie Fernie ‘signature’ abstract landscape style – skies, ground, working in layers, etc. and demo how to create ink flowers
- Explore heat gun work and larger pieces in the final class

Please visit forumartcentre.com for more details and to register.

08/18/2026

Interested in making fun and cheerful ceramics this fall? Build your own Dessert Sculptures in this 6-week hand-building clay course! Ceramic artist Solange Roy will guide you through creating a cupcake, donut, and cookie. She will demonstrate all the steps and techniques needed to create your dessert sculptures and provide hands-on help and advice. Course details below!

Saturdays, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
September 12 to October 17, 2026
Class Fee: $235

Week 1 – Making the cupcake base
Week 2 – Sculpting the cupcake “icing”
Week 3 – Making the donut
Week 4 – Final touch-ups and making the cookie
Weeks 5 & 6 – Glazing

Clay and glazes are included with this course, but students will need to bring a few tools. Please visit forumartcentre.com for details and to register.

Note: This course is open to all skill levels and will be a fully hand building ceramic course. The pottery wheel will not be used at all.

Address

120 Eugenie Street
Winnipeg, MB
R2H0X7

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12042351069

Website

http://www.forumartcentre.com/

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