The Resident Artist program is a 6 week program that further strengthens the artists instruction abilities, promotes their passion and shares their abilities with the community.
Stemming from the Artist in Residency Program, one artist is selected from the A.I.R Program to develop and instruct free workshops for the community at large to learn & enjoy.
The workshops will take place 3 times per year throughout Greater Forest Lawn. Led by IAACC’s Resident Artist, you could learn- how to express yourself through art or develop a new technique.
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Resident Artists
Stephen
Stephen Lowe is a metal artist, welder, and fabricator whose work transforms raw metal into striking pieces that blur the line between function and fine art. With a foundation in skilled craftsmanship and a keen eye for design, he creates custom furniture and 2D metal works that explore the interplay of light, texture, and form. By combining mixed media with diverse metalworking techniques, Stephen harnesses the reflective nature of metal to evoke movement, depth, and energy in every piece.
Originally from the UK and now based in Calgary, Canada, Stephen brings a global perspective to his practice, shaped by years of travel and collaborations with skilled craftsman around the world. His deep connection to nature—especially the mountains and wild landscapes of Western Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand—inspires his creative process, bringing a natural, grounded quality to his work that reflects the environments he’s been fortunate to moved through.
Resident Artist Workshop
Workshop Information
To Register Email:residentartist@iaacc.ca
Get ready to fold, laugh, and create together in this playful family origami workshop! In this hands-on class, kids and grown-ups will learn how to transform a precut flat pattern piece of metal into a charming origami elephant. No experience needed—just curious hands and big imaginations!
We’ll guide you step by step through the folds, turning metal into floppy ears, a long trunk, and a delightful little elephant friend. Along the way, families will discover fun origami tricks, practice patience and teamwork, and add their own creative touches with colors and decorations.
What to expect:
- Easy, step-by-step origami instructions
- A fun activity designed for kids and adults to enjoy together
- Your very own metal elephant to take home!
Perfect for families who love crafts, creativity, and making something magical from a single piece of metal. Come fold metal with us
Workshop Information
To Register Email:residentartist@iaacc.ca
Using specially prepared steel components, you’ll learn how to form clean folds, shape the structure, and assemble the pieces into a finished piece to take home. Along the way, we’ll explore simple metalworking techniques and tools used by designers and fabricators.
What you’ll do:
- Fold pre-cut steel pieces into precise shapes
- Learn basic metal-forming and assembly techniques
- Safely use workshop tools with step-by-step guidance
- Assemble and finish your own decorative steel platter to take home
Perfect for:
Creative beginners, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone curious about working with metal—no prior experience required.
Workshop Information
To Register Email:residentartist@iaacc.ca
Create a bold, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry in this hands-on steel pendant making class. Using pre-designed steel blanks, you’ll shape, texture, and decorate your own pendant to match your personal style.
Each participant will receive two different pendant blanks to work with, giving you the freedom to experiment with forming techniques and surface decoration. With guidance throughout the session, you’ll learn how to gently shape the steel, add patterns or textures, and finish your pendant so it’s ready to wear or gift.
In this workshop you will:
- Choose from two pre-designed steel pendant blanks
- Learn simple techniques to form and shape metal
- Add textures, patterns, and personal decorative touches
- Create a unique steel pendant that reflects your style
No prior metalworking experience is needed—just bring your creativity! By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a handcrafted pendant and new skills for working with metal