Annual Fine Arts Conference October 2016!


Join us in Kananaskis!

Our conference is looking spectacular this year!! Some examples of our 48 sessions this year:
  • Viking Knit, or Trichinopoly Chain
  • Buttons Buttons Buttons!
  • Stomp!
  • Intro to Voicestra
  • Community Mural Project
  • Fabric Art
  • Directing the School Play
  • Innovating Story
Book at the Delta Lodge Kananaskis under our special hotel rate - code FAC1 or call 403-591-7711.

Remember we have have both 1 and 2 day registration rates available. All meals included as well as snacks!

Get your PD funding approved and head out to the Kananaskis!

More info and registration at:

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