{"url":"https://data.reddeer.ca/api/datasets/events/21750","id":21750,"title":"Make Art: Feel Better – September 12 at the MAG","startTime":"2026-09-12T10:00:00","endTime":"2026-09-12T12:00:00","description":"<p><strong>Make Art: Feel Better</strong></p>\r\n<p>Did you know neuroscience shows that making art actually makes us healthier and happier? 🧠✨</p>\r\n<p>Join us on a Saturday morning at the&nbsp;<strong>Red Deer Museum</strong>&nbsp;for &ldquo;Make Art: Feel Better.&rdquo; This isn&rsquo;t about the final masterpiece; it&rsquo;s about the messy, joyful process of playing with color and texture. Perfect for curious beginners or artists looking for a creative reset.</p>\r\n<p>🎨&nbsp;<strong>One-off sessions</strong>&nbsp;🎨&nbsp;<strong>No experience needed</strong>&nbsp;🎨&nbsp;<strong>Expect to get messy!</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>About Your Instructor</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Tanya Collard</strong>&nbsp;is a professional artist and art consultant who holds a&nbsp;<strong>Bachelor of Fine Arts</strong>&nbsp;with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan and a&nbsp;<strong>Master of Fine Arts</strong>&nbsp;from the Rhode Island School of Design. With extensive experience in post-secondary arts education, she specializes in &ldquo;process-based&rdquo; instruction, helping individuals use art as a tool for self-expression, mindfulness, and health.</p>\r\n<p>Program runs 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Stewart Discovery Studio.</p>\r\n<p>Pre-registration encouraged, Drop-ins are welcome day of.</p>\r\n<p>Making Art: Feel Better is free throughout the month of September as part of our celebration of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-culture-days-and-alberta-day-events-search\">Alberta Culture Days</a>.</p>","allDayEvent":false,"venue":"Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery","streetAddress":"4525 47A AV","city":"Red Deer","phone":"587-797-4040","email":"museum@reddeermuseum.com","createdDate":"2026-08-19T18:23:16.683","isRecurringEvent":null}