The Common Works

We are thrilled to announce that The Common Works has been selected as a FINALIST in the 2026 Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards for the Emerging Business Award!

Thank you everyone for your support these past months as we launched this new venture!! See you at the awards gala on October 16!
Cochrane Chamber of Commerce
Town of Cochrane
Explore Cochrane

Join us for a scary-fun Halloween cookie decorating class! Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about cookie decorating.
Join us for a cookie decorating workshop led by Olivia Samiec, the Cookie Lady!
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You’ll decorate 6 Halloween-themed cookies with step-by-step instruction.
Everything is provided: cookies, icing, sprinkles, tools, and a box to take your creations home. No baking or icing mixing required... Just come and have fun!
Open to all, ages 8 and over.
Kindly note: The Common Works reserves the right to cancel this event. Should that happen, you will receive a full refund.

Master realistic coloured pencil art! Learn paper selection, blending, feather techniques, and values in this full-day hands-on workshop.
Transform your coloured pencil technique and create a stunning, lifelike chickadee drawing!
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Join artist Judy Kalas for a comprehensive, full-day workshop designed for beginner to intermediate artists. Whether you are looking to build a strong foundation or refine your existing skills, Judy will guide you step-by-step from start to finish.
In this intensive 1-day session, you’ll master the exact tools, techniques, and core principles needed to build realistic depth, color, and feather textures on paper.

What You Will Learn:
Reference Selection: How to evaluate and choose strong source photos.
Paper & Surface Fundamentals: What papers work best for coloured pencil and why.
Mastering Value: Understanding light and shadow to achieve striking 3D realism.
Tools of the Trade: How to properly use various colored pencil supplies and accessories.
Color Accuracy: How to analyze and select the precise colours for your subject.
Feather Techniques: Specialized strokes for layering and rendering realistic feathers.
Blending Methods: Different techniques to smoothly blend and layer pencil pigments.
Presentation: Best practices for finishing, preserving, and framing your completed piece.
Workshop fee is $125+GST. You can bring the required supplies, or add the optional art supply package at check out ($58+GST).
Kindly note: The Common Works reserves the right to cancel this event. Should that happen, you will receive a full refund.

In this intro class, get creative and make your own beautiful linocut print in this fun, hands-on workshop!
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All materials are provided. No prior experience is required.
You’ll be spending time sitting doing detail-oriented work, as well as using a soldering iron.
Please wear comfortable appropriate clothing.
Kindly note: The Common Works reserves the right to cancel this event. Should that happen, you will receive a full refund.

No prior experience needed! 2-Day Workshop! Day 1: Friday night 6PM-9PM Day 2: Saturday 1PM-3PM
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Join us for a 2-day, hands-on stained glass workshop led by Alyce Wickert, the Crazy Mosaic Lady!
Have you always wanted to do stained glass? Here’s your chance to learn the process from start to finish.
This is a 2-part class. In the 1st session, you’ll pick a pattern, select the glass for your piece, cut the glass according to the pattern, and then grind all the pieces so they fit together perfectly.
In the 2nd session, you’ll foil, solder, and finish your stained-glass piece.
All materials and equipment will be supplied. No prior experience is required.
You’ll be spending time sitting doing detail-oriented work, as well as using a soldering iron.
Please wear comfortable, appropriate clothing.
Kindly note: The Common Works reserves the right to cancel this event. Should that happen, you will receive a full refund.

In this intro class, get creative and make your own beautiful stained glass art in this fun, hands-on workshop! LINK IN BIO
Join us for a hands-on stained glass workshop led by Alyce Wickert, the Crazy Mosaic Lady! You’ll choose a project from a selection of pre-cut kits and learn how to foil and solder your own beautiful suncatcher to take home.

Please note that this class teaches stained glass assembly and finishing techniques. You will not be designing your own piece, or cutting and grinding glass.

All materials are provided. No prior experience is required.
You’ll be spending time sitting doing detail-oriented work, as well as using a soldering iron.
Please wear comfortable appropriate clothing.
Kindly note: The Common Works reserves the right to cancel this event. Should that happen, you will receive a full refund.

Join us for an evening with Oscar Lopez, multiple Juno Award winner and master of the Latin string guitar. Live at The Common Works!
Experience an unforgettable night of music with Oscar Lopez, the master of the Latin string guitar and a multiple JUNO Award winner! Known for his captivating mix of Latin, jazz, and flamenco influences, Oscar brings unparalleled passion, warmth, and fiery energy to the stage.

Don’t miss the chance to see a true virtuoso perform live in an intimate setting. Secure your tickets early; this show will sell out! Link in bio

Reminder! We are presenting The Common Works at the Town’s Council meeting tonight! If you’re able to join us to show your support, please do! The Ranchehouse, 530PM. See you there!!