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WORKSHOPS:
Our expert facilitators guide participants of all levels through one off specialty workshops. Elevate your skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and discover the joy of theatre in our upcoming workshops below!
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
PRIDE FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS:
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GRINDSTONE WORKSHOPS:
COMEDY FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS:
SHAKING IT UP: IMPROVISING SHAKESPEARE
Shakespeare is hilarious. His plays are packed with sharp wit, clever wordplay, and some of the best sex jokes in history. He made poetry sound natural, which is why he’s still the most famous playwright in the world.
If you do improv, you’re going to run into Shakespeare scenes—a lot. This workshop is all about making them fun, easy, and believable. You’ll learn how to decode the language, find the rhythm, and bring out the comedy, so your Shakespearean improv scenes feel effortless and engaging.
Taught by Mat Mailandt, a trained theatre actor and professional comedian (Hamlet: Improvised (2012), Macbeth: Improvised (2025), Second City Faculty, this two-hour session will break down Shakespeare’s tricks and give you practical tools to confidently play in his style.
Come ready to shake things up, experiment, and have fun with the Bard!
PUPPET WORKSHOP:
A 1-day introduction to puppetry workshop!
Participants will develop skills in puppet manipulation and character development. They will have the opportunity to design and create their own puppets using a variety of materials, such as paper, card, fabric, and other craft supplies. Included is a brief overview of different puppet types, including hand puppets, rod puppets, and marionettes, with an exploration of the history and cultural significance of puppetry.
DATES: June 21st, 2025 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
LOCATION: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW)
INSTRUCTOR: Heather Cornick
PREREQUISITE: This workshop is for ages 12-17
SHOWCASE: There is no showcase for this class
COST: $385 + GST (there is no early bird for this workshop, and there is a material fee)
SEEN & HEARD
RECLAIMING THE VOICE AS A SACRED INSTRUMENT
This workshop is for singers, performers, and artists who have felt the sting of perfectionism, burnout, or disconnection from their voice. Whether you’re returning to the stage or simply longing to feel more at home in your own sound, this space is designed to meet you there.
We’ll work with the voice not just as a technical tool, but as an extension of the nervous system—a site of healing, power, and presence. Through a blend of somatic voicework, breath practice, and trauma-informed performance tools, participants will be guided to soften performance anxiety, reconnect to their body, and explore voice as a form of self-witnessing and creative expression.
Rooted in vocal pedagogy and nervous system science—but infused with warmth and
play—Seen & Heard invites you to reimagine what it means to be fully expressed, without
needing to prove or perfect.
You don’t need to identify as a professional singer. You just need to have a voice—and a desire to use it in a way that feels true.
EMBODYING QUEERNESS: CREATIVE PROCESSES OF SEXUALITY THROUGH A NONBINARY LENS
Imagining what it could look and feel like to embody your gender and being without the societal constructs of the binary as an act of reclaiming the body and sexuality. Through this workshop we will use somatic embodiment practices of movement and dance to help us explore the sensations and feelings in the body which will aid us in creating our own body maps and narratives. This workshop will also challenge normative sexual scripts through both sensual and visual creative processes that emphasize queer joy and pleasure. By embodying queerness, the body contests the stability of gender and sexuality norms and opens up to resistance and liberation.
Please bring any mobility aids that any person may need, a journal if you desire to reflect and write anything down!
**Please note, this space is only accessible by stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience.
BIG WIG: AN INTRODUCTIONTO BIG WIG STYLING
Get ready to tease to high heavens with Sucreesha (Liz Frost) and the Bang Bang Team in this hands on introduction to wig styling. Whether you’re brand new or looking to further your skills, BIG WIG will take you through the basics of classic huge drag hair - with a twist.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
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Teasing techniques for major volume
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Wig foundations and styling structure
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Detailing tricks to elevate your look
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Signature shapes for that iconic drag silhouette
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All participants will be provided with a wig to style and take home. Just bring your personality and passion ~ as well as a teasing comb, brush and clips (extras will be available on hand if needed). Come learn, laugh and style like a queen.
**Please note: there is an additional cost for this workshop for the wig and styling product
DATES: June 8th, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00PM
LOCATION: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW)
INSTRUCTOR: Sucreesha + Bang Bang Team
PREREQUISITE: None
SHOWCASE: There is no showcase for this workshop
COST: $75 + GST (this price includes the cost of the wig which students get to take home as well as the styling product
DRAG KING MAKEUP WORKSHOP:
Over this 1.5 hour course you’ll learn the basics of drag king makeup, from the iconic king, Orpheus! Orpheus has been performing since 2019, and is Edmonton's Greek king. In this workshop, he will provide overviews of specialized products, in-depth tutorials, and share all the tricks of the trade to help demystify the artform. After taking the course you’ll feel equipped and empowered to start making creative looks of your own!
Orpheus will show all the products you need to paint a drag face and explain how to best apply them. He will guide participants through a step-by-step tutorial on emulating his particular makeup style.
This class is BYOM (Bring your own make-up). We will supply you with a list of products in advance of the class and they can be purchased at the store of your choice. If you already have similar supplies you are welcome to bring them as well.
DRAG QUEEN
MAKEUP WORKSHOP:
Join local Drag artist GoGo Fetch as we explore the fundamentals of Drag Queen makeup in this 2 hour interactive class. Going through the art of applying makeup to help bring out that inner diva. In the two hours we cover the basics of drag makeup, focusing on these five elements.
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How to Block your Brows
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Contouring and Highlighting
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Creating a Drag Eye
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Applying Eyelashes
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Overdrawing Lips
This class is BYOM (Bring your own make-up). We will supply you with a list of products in advance of the class and they can be purchased at the store of your choice. If you already have similar supplies you are welcome to bring them as well.
NEW JOKES WHO THIS?
Intro to Stand-Up Comedy with Ola Dada
Ever thought you were funny but didn’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly comedy class breaks down the basics of stand-up—from writing your first joke to owning the stage with confidence. Led by award-winning comedian OLA DADA , you’ll learn how to find your voice, craft punchlines, and connect with an audience. Whether you’re looking to perform or just sharpen your storytelling, this class is your first step into the world of comedy.
No experience needed—just bring your sense of humor!
FROM ANXIOUS TO AWESOME:
USING IMPROV TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE
Jump in feet first to this beginner-friendly improv workshop! Anthony and John will be giving out hacks, tricks, and techniques to use when big feelings come up in your life. Harness that anxious energy and get a glimpse into how improv can help it work for you, instead of against. In this workshop you can expect a sampling of a wide variety of improv exercises and a focus on fighting stage fright and finding your real, authentic voice.
QUEER IMPROV:
Celebrate queerness through the joy of improv! This workshop is open to all experience levels and is designed specifically for queer-identifying folks. We'll play with character, spontaneity, and storytelling while exploring how queerness can expand and reshape traditional improv forms. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned performer, come ready to laugh, take risks, and connect in a creative, affirming space.
INTRO TO SKETCH COMEDY:
This is a beginner-friendly sketch comedy class all about learning the basics of writing comedy in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll begin to develop your comedic voice, and work with others to brainstorm, write, and refine original sketches. No experience necessary—just bring your sense of humor and a willingness to play!
