Indoor & any-weather
Something to do in Calgary.
Rain, snow, or shine, spend a few hours making something by hand at a cozy licensed studio in Marda Loop. No experience needed, and you leave with what you made.
Why Artis House
The good-weather backup plan you’ll pick first.
Calgary weather does what it wants. Here’s an indoor afternoon that’s better than another movie or mall.
Indoor & cozy
Warm, welcoming and completely indoors, ideal for a cold or rainy Calgary day.
Any weather, any season
Chinook or cold snap, it’s always a good day to make something at the bench.
No experience needed
Fully guided, all materials included, total beginners do beautifully.
A licensed bar
Sip a craft cocktail, wine or zero-proof while you create. (18+ with ID.)
You leave with something
Not just an afternoon, a rug, candle or painted piece to take home.
Right in Marda Loop
Easy to find at 2713 14 St SW, with street and rear-lot parking.
Choose your experience
Four ways to spend the afternoon.
Each is guided start to finish, all materials included.
From $, Rug Tufting
Punch a soft rug or mat, loop by loop, and leave with it warm off the frame.
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From $, Lace Lab
Hand-paint a blank pair of shoes into something nobody else owns.
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From $, Candle Craft
Blend a signature scent and pour a candle to take home the same day.
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From $, My Collection
Paint a cast piece, vase, figurine or character, however you like.
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Whoever you’re with.
Date night
A creative night out for two.
Date night →Girls’ & guys’ nights
A hands-on group hang with drinks.
Girls’ night →Solo & me-time
A screen-free afternoon that’s just yours.
Solo →Birthdays
A different kind of celebration.
Birthdays →Visiting Calgary?
A local, hands-on thing to do, and a souvenir you actually made.
Experiences →Groups & teams
Up to ten a session, or book the whole studio.
Private buyouts →Plan your visit
The essentials.
Where
2713 14 St SW, Calgary, Marda Loop.
Parking
Street parking on 14 St, plus a lot at the rear of the building.
How long
About 2–4 hours depending on the experience.
Who
Great for 1–10, solo, dates, friends, family and teams.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
What are some indoor things to do in Calgary?
Making something by hand is one of the best, at Artis House you can tuft a rug, pour a candle, design shoes or paint a resin piece, all indoors, with a drink from the bar. It’s a great rainy-day or winter activity in Calgary and you leave with something you made.
What is there to do in Calgary when it’s cold or raining?
A hands-on craft session is perfect for bad weather, you’re warm, indoors, and busy for a few hours. Book a guided experience at Artis House in Marda Loop any season.
Do I need experience?
No, everything is guided and all materials are included, so beginners are welcome and comfortable.
Is it good for a date or a group?
Both, come as a pair for date night, bring the crew for a group hang (up to ten), or book the whole studio for a bigger event.
Where are you and is there parking?
We’re at 2713 14 St SW in Marda Loop, Calgary. There’s street parking out front on 14 St and a lot at the rear of the building.