FAQs
Works in Progress
Saturday, Sep 26 (10am to 4pm)
Free & Family-Friendly
Wander through 5 floors of the historic 618 ARTlington building while taking in open studios, live art demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Studios, hallways, and gallery spaces throughout our historic building will be active with artists creating, displaying, and sharing their work. Visitors can explore the building at their own pace, stopping in to chat with artists and browse the pieces they have available for sale.
Our building and our community are like paintings on an easel or pottery on the wheel: Works in Progress. Come see what's being made on this family-friendly day of creativity, community, and art in motion during Nuit Blanche and Culture Days Manitoba.
This is a free, non-ticketed event (no registration required) and is Family-Friendly (for all ages)
📅 ONE DAY ONLY: September 26, 2026 (10am to 4pm)
📍618 Arlington Street
🅿️ Street parking is available on Arlington St and neighbouring side streets.
Please note: 618 is a heritage building and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. All four floors are only accessible via stairs.
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Works in Progress takes place at 618 Arlington Street, Winnipeg, MB, in our historic heritage building.
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Saturday, September 26, from 10am–4pm. It’s a drop-in style event, come and go as you please.
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Nope! The event is free and open to the public.
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Street parking is available on Arlington Street and nearby side streets.
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Unfortunately, 618 ARTlington is a heritage building and not wheelchair accessible. There is a half-flight of stairs to reach the main floor, and full flights to each floor thereafter.
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Gender-neutral single-user washrooms are located on the lower level, first, and third floors. Signs will help you find them.
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Yes! Many artists will have artwork, jewellery, prints, and more available for purchase directly from their studios.
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Most artists accept credit, debit, or e-transfer, but it is at their own discretion. We recommend bringing some cash just in case.
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There isn’t food for sale inside the building, but there are plenty of great cafés and restaurants nearby.
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Yes! We encourage you to snap photos and share them on social media. Use our hashtags #618ARTlington #culturedaysmb so we can see your posts.
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Yes, we have benches and chairs located throughout the halls and near the stairs.
Open Studios
Explore the building and meet the artists.
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Mixed Media
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Dance
More to Do
Art Demonstrations
See the magic happen in real time! Watch artists working in their studios, ask questions, and experience their creative process up close!
Ceramic casting: #MightyMel (Studio 3-5)
Lampwork Glass: Glass by Jess (Studio LL-4)
Needle Felting: WOOL MOUNTAIN (Studio 2-2)
Painting: Bonnie Cadieux (Studio LL-7), Jane & Roger Gateson (Studio 1-9)
Stained Glass: Just for Fun Craft Studio (Studio 3-1)
Special Showcase
Sarah Sue Design Fall 2026 Collection Launch: Sarah Sue Design is excited to be releasing the first drop of some new Fall 2026 pieces at Works in Progress. Soft and cozy bamboo pieces featuring some of her signature colour blocking Zero Waste pieces.
Postcard Stamp Hunt
Start your visit by picking up a free postcard at the door (while supplies last) and collect stamps as you explore each floor. Then stop by the coloring table on the lower level to decorate your card, and take home a keepsake of your day at the studios!
WOOL MOUNTAIN Felting and More
Party in the Wool Kingdom: It’s a party within a party at WOOL MOUNTAIN! Stop by Studio 2-2 to watch a needle felting demo and make your own mini felted garland (between 11am to 3pm) to take home or add to our Hole-in-the-Wall Gallery. Enjoy some freshly spun “sugar wool” (cotton candy!), order a made-to-order $2 drawing from one of our young artists, or simply rest a bit before continuing your adventure through the studios (seating and washrooms are available)!
Drop-in Classes
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Ceramic Pinch Pots ($20)
Grab a ball of clay and follow Rhoda step-by-step as you create a small pinch pot with bat wings. Choose your glaze colour, then leave your piece with Rhoda to be glazed and fired for pickup by October 30. $20 per person; approximately 30–45 minutes. The first 10 participants will also receive a free Worry Stone! Drop in at the top of the hour any time between 11am to 3pm in studio 1-8.
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Stained Glass ($20)
Van Gogh Glass with Glasstorations (12–2 PM): Get hands-on with stained glass and create your own stained glass piece! Choose your colours, learn to copper foil and tack solder the pieces together, then leave your creation with Wes for the finishing touches. $20 per person; maximum 10 participants. Wes will contact you when your finished piece is ready for pickup.
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Swing Dancing (Free)
Swing Dancing on the 4th floor (11 AM–4 PM): Warm up by climbing the four flights of stairs, then get ready to dance with Swing Dance Winnipeg! Join a fun, beginner-friendly swing dance class on the 4th floor at the top of every hour, with 30 minutes of instruction followed by 30 minutes of music to practice your new moves and keep dancing.
Works in Progress is organized by The ARTlington Collective, a volunteer-led group of artists from 618 ARTlington Studios dedicated to building community through art. We organize free public events that invite visitors to explore artists' studios, discover local artwork, and connect with the creative community. For this event, Maureen Winnicki Lyons of WOOL MOUNTAIN is serving as lead organizer and primary contact.