AAC Works

🎨 Fresh Restocks Have Arrived! 🎨

We've had lots of incredible artist visits this past week, which means our shelves are looking extra full of handmade goodness! ✨

Here's a little sneak peek at some of the treasures that have just been stocked:
☀ High Level Bridge Coaster by Launstein Imagery
🥣"Jenga" Bowl by Terry Sutton
🦆 Ceramic Duck by Dancing Duck Creations

We're also excited to share that our friends at Launstein Imagery have dropped off a fresh selection of their stunning Lethbridge-inspired gifts. Whether you're heading out on summer adventures or looking for the perfect souvenir to share with friends and family, these locally made treasures are ready to travel with you! 🌎💛

Stop by and see what's new - we're open today from 11 AM to 4 PM and would love to see you! 🥰

🚨 Exciting changes are on the way! 🚨

We're giving the AAC Works website a refresh to make it even easier for you to shop local and discover incredible handmade work from our talented artists! ✨

While we work our magic behind the scenes, our website will be temporarily unavailable. We promise it'll be worth the wait!

Curious about what's new in store? 👀 Be sure to send us a DM! We'd love to hear from you and help you find your next favourite local treasure! 🥰

We've said it once, and we'll say it again: art is for everyone! 🌈🎨

Our 2026 Pride Mural is officially complete, and we couldn't wait any longer to share it with you! 🥰

The creative force behind this year's mural is our very own Katie Fellger (she/they)! 💖

Katie is a Lethbridge-based performance artist, drag performer, and self-described silly person with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. They have been singing, dancing, and delighting audiences since a young age, and can frequently be found performing with New West Theatre, improvising with Theatre Outré’s ImpromptOu, and dazzling crowds as local drag icon Dunkin Pleasure.

As if that wasn't enough, Katie has a busy season ahead! Not only will they be struttin' throughout Pride Month, Katie will also be performing in New West Theatre's summer production "Millennium," appearing in Lethbridge Musical Theatre's "RENT," and co-directing New West Theatre's Holiday Special. Keep your eyes peeled for where Katie will pop up next! 🎭

A huge shout-out as well to our wonderful Projects Manager, Shannon, for helping bring this colourful afternoon of painting to life. 💕✨

Thank you, Katie, for creating such a joyful and vibrant addition to our community! What a talented crew we have! 🥰

✨ New Artist Spotlight: Tia Salisbury of The Painted Antler Company! ✨

We’re so excited to welcome artist Tia Salisbury to AAC Works! 🥰

Tia Salisbury is a southern Alberta based artist who creates Indigenous jewelry and antler artwork. Originally from Beaver Lake Cree Nation, her work is deeply inspired by her Cree roots, the land, and her family. Through the Painted Antler Company, Tia creates high-quality pieces that blend traditional artistry with contemporary flair.

Working primarily with materials that have long been part of Cree culture - including beads, real fur, and shed antlers - Tia’s work is rooted in reclamation, resilience, and kinship. Her pieces reclaim stories, traditions, and practices that were meant to be lost and forgotten, helping them continue to grow and flourish for future generations.

Tia’s work has earned significant local recognition, with the Painted Antler Company being named the Platinum Winner in the 2024 Lethbridge Community Votes and the Gold Winner for Jewellers & Jewelry Stores in the 2025 Best of the Best Awards. 🏆

We’re ecstatic to feature an incredible collection of her work, including beaded wristlets, earrings, claw clips, and more! 💎

Stop by AAC Works soon and discover your new favourite piece! 🛍

This one’s going to be FUN! 🎉

Join us for a special card making workshop with featured artist, Annae Jones!

In this creative session, participants will explore the fundamentals of working with texture, using a variety of materials to create a set of five unique cards. Annae will guide participants step-by-step through the process while sharing insights into how she creates the luscious textures that are a signature element of her work. 🎨

📆 Saturday, June 6
🕐 1PM & 2:30PM
💲 $25 per participant

‼️Spaces are limited.‼️

Please note: This workshop includes a participation fee, as each participant will create a set of five original art cards to take home. Proceeds from our workshops go directly to the artist in support of their time, expertise, and material costs. 🖼

Register at the link in our bio! 🥰

We made it! 🌷☀️

Just a quick heads up that AAC Works will be closed for the long weekend so our team can spend some time with family and friends, make art, and hopefully soak up as much garden time and sunshine as possible! 🏡

We’re so excited that warm-weather weekends are finally here, and we’ll always do our best to keep you posted whenever our doors will be closed.

We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday! 💛

The restocks just keep coming, and we’re pretty excited about this latest batch of artist-made goodies! 👀✨

Here’s a little sneak peek at what’s new in the shop:

🎨 Runaway Grannies by Rick Gillis — the newest addition to his collection!
🐾 Animal T-Shirts by Leila Armstrong (available in sizes M–XL)
🪵 Wooden Ring Holders by Terry Beaton
👜 Handmade Upcycled Pouches by This Old Bag

With the warm weather finally here, we’ve been loving all the extra downtown foot traffic lately! ☀️

If you’re out enjoying a shopping day, make sure to stop in, browse the new arrivals, and say hello while you’re here! 🥰