COLUMN: Arts and Culture – SAC opens fall registrations

Our diverse, seasonal classes and year-round programs are designed to enrich your life, support your well-being, and connect you to our community. Explore our full-year programs like Backyard Theatre Company, BTC Musical Theatre, and Steinbach Children’s and Youth Chorus for long-term learning. View all our programs in dance, visual arts, pottery, fitness and wellness, culinary, language classes, workshops, and more.

Visit SteinbachArts.ca or call 204-346-1077.

Thanks to Nature’s Farm for sponsoring our Backyard Theater Company program, and to Bread Main & Butter for sponsoring our Culinary Arts programs.

Apply for a bursary towards your SAC class: The Steinbach Arts Council is dedicated to removing barriers for families and opening doors for children through the Steinbach Dodge Creative Kids Bursary Fund, Roxanne Klassen Memorial Fund, and Vera Friesen Memorial Fund.

To learn more, visit SteinbachArts.ca/bursaries.

Steinbach Arts Council launches season ticket packages for 2026-2027 concert season

SAC officially releases season ticket packages for its upcoming 2026-2027 concert season, offering the community great value on live performance packages.

Save money when you purchase a season ticket package for all five concert series performances—bringing world-class entertainment, award-winning artists, and symphonic traditions close to home. With limited seating available for the concert series, SAC encourages audiences to lock in their season packages early before individual tickets sell out.

Save with the 5-show concert series package

A season ticket package includes admission to all five concert series performances:

• Once Upon a Dream: Musical Theatre Concert – Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026

• Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Tour – Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 (Sponsored by Three Way Builders)

• Laila Biali: Joni Mitchell and the Canadian Songbook Reimagined (Pop-Jazz) – Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 (Sponsored by Herbsigwil Farms)

• Junction Quartet: Classical Connections (Classical String Quartet) – Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027

• Darryl Friesen and Chris Kayler: Fables and Fantasy (Classical Piano Duets) – Sunday, March 7, 2027

Season ticket packages and individual performance tickets are available now. To secure your package or learn more about the 2026-2027 season, visit SteinbachArts.ca or call 204-346-1077.

Join us at Summer Arts Day Camp!

Summer arts day camps are still in full swing! Spot availability remains for our upcoming creative, themed weeks for children in age groups three to five, five to eight, and nine to 12. These camps are intentionally designed to nurture well-being and personal growth, offering a safe and supportive environment where experienced instructors lead campers through music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and culinary arts. Don’t miss out on the rest of the summer—register today before remaining spots fill up!

Remaining camp schedule:

Once Upon a Time (Aug. 10 to 14)

To the Moon and Back (Aug, 17 to 21)

To register, visit SteinbachArts.ca/SADC or call 204-346-1077.

Thank you to Canadian Tire Steinbach for sponsoring our Summer Arts Day Camp program.

Workshops at SAC

Join our engaging workshops designed for individuals of all skill levels, where participants will explore various artistic techniques and cultural traditions through hands-on activities.

Beginner Stained Glass Workshop (Ages 18+)

Learn the ancient technique of cutting glass to craft two beautiful pieces in a relaxing, hands-on environment.

Schedule: Saturday | Sept 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Whimsical Pottery Teapot Series: Slip Casted Teapots (Ages 18+)

Decorate pre-cast teapots and cups with whimsical elements, carvings, and glazes to create your own unique tea set.

Schedule: Saturdays | Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Preservative Canning Workshop (Ages 16+)

Learn how to safely preserve your late-summer harvest by water bath canning tomatoes and crisp pickles.

Schedule: Thursday | Oct 1, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The People in Your Story: Bringing Characters to Life (Ages 18+)

Explore creative writing techniques through guided exercises to bring real or imagined characters to life on the page.

Schedule: Saturday | Oct 17 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Beginner Watercolour (Ages 16+)

Master simple yet effective watercolour techniques like washes and layering with step-by-step guidance.

Schedule: Saturday | Oct 24, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Pottery Date Night Workshop (Ages 18+)

Enjoy a creative evening out for couples featuring wheel throwing, hand-building, and a pizza dinner.

Schedule: Friday | Oct 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Holiday Pottery Ornament Workshop (Ages 18+)

Design up to 12 custom clay Christmas ornaments using slab-building techniques.

Schedule: Saturdays | Nov 7 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and Nov 21, (11 a.m to 1 p.m.)

Free Bannock and Jam Workshop (Ages 10+)

Learn to make traditional Bannock and fresh fruit jam while exploring the cultural significance behind the dish.

Schedule: Thursday | Nov 12, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thank you to Southern Health-Santé Sud and Healthy Together Now for partnering with us through the “Creating Connections in Our Community Grant”

Beginner Oil Painting Workshop (Ages 16+)

Build confidence in working with oils by exploring key techniques like colour mixing, blending, and composition.

Schedule: Saturday | Nov 21, 0 a.m to 12 p.m.

Our Culture & Heritage Workshops are made possible with support from Mark & Bonnie Loewen and Steinbach Hatchery & Feeds

For the full list of workshops and to register, visit SteinbachArts.ca or call 204-346-1077.

Enrollment open for the 2026-2027 Arts4Tots Preschool program

Registration for the 2026-2027 Arts4Tots Preschool program is now open! SAC is committed to providing accessible, high-quality early childhood experiences that serve as a foundation for lifelong artistic involvement and community connection.

Arts4Tots offers a unique, community-focused environment where children ages three to five engage in a Montessori-inspired curriculum. Students have regular access to professional music, theatre, visual arts, culinary arts, and dance clinicians. Under the guidance of experienced director Miss Pam and assistant director Miss Jamie, children develop essential skills from literacy and math to self-expression and confidence.

Registration and program details

• Registration: Open Now

• Program Term: Sept. 14, 2026 – June 3, 2027

• Schedule: Half-day sessions, two days per week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday options)

• Location: Steinbach Arts Council, 304 Second Street

To secure a spot or learn more about the curriculum, visit SteinbachArts.ca or call 204.346.1077.

We would like to thank Oakridge Garden Centre for sponsoring our preschool program.