Valley Makerspace

10/07/2026

Gothic Window Shaker Workshop

When: Wednesday October 21st, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Where: Valley Makerspace, 218 Kennedy Drive, Turner Valley, AB
Cost: Free (Donations accepted to help cover material costs)

Join us at the Valley Makerspace for a fun family workshop making an Autumn or Halloween themed gothic window shaker using stacked laser cut pieces of wood.

Choose a window style, choose the shaker charm for the inside, and then have fun painting and assembling your creation. A great craft for the whole family!

All materials provided. Spots are limited, so please email us to sign up!

To register, please email: [email protected]

09/26/2026

We have some members selling amazing hand made work at the St. George's craft fair in Turner Valley today! 😃

Come on down and check it out. Open until 4pm.

09/10/2026

Another picnic table is off to its new home!

This one is now at the beautiful Leighton Art Centre with the custom laser etched end showcasing Barbara Leighton's signature, the founder of the centre.

08/29/2026

Things are in full swing at the open house today!

There's still time to come on down and enjoy the free BBQ, garage sale, and demos!

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Artist registration is NOW OPEN for Paint The Foothills - Leighton Art Centre’s signature fall celebration of art + nature! 🍂

Our two-day plein air painting competition invites LAC members to paint outside, inspired by the stunning Alberta foothills. Artists can enter their works in the painting competition and win cash prizes!

THIS YEAR:
- The event will be Friday, Sept 25 & Saturday, Sept 26
- We will be open late on Friday, join us from 10 am to 9 pm
- Pre-registration is required, the first 50 registrants will get a swag bag!

Not a competitive painter? You’re still invited to join us and cast your vote for your favourite pieces and browse the wet paint sale. Bring your own supplies and enjoy a relaxed pace or bring the kids and a picnic and enjoy the property! Explore our beautiful nature trails, take in breathtaking views, and watch dozens of talented artists at work on the land.

Paint The Foothills is part of Come Paint Alberta, a southern Alberta plein air circuit celebrating creativity across the region. Whether you're painting, exploring, or simply soaking it all in, we can’t wait to see you there.

Registration is NOW OPEN so make sure your membership is up to date and register today. Register on our website: https://shorturl.at/VsHW2 or by clicking the 'Paint the Foothills' tab in our Linktree.

08/10/2026

Stop by for a tour of the makerspace during our Open House Hours!

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
Tuesday and Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

And, every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

08/07/2026

The new benches and picnic tables are in place at the Turner Valley Community Garden! It was a pleasure to build these for the community.