Events
SPARROW’S NEST COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE. ADULT DROP-IN
SPARROW'S NEST MAKERSPACE is a community hub where creativity, collaboration, and kindness thrive. Where opportunities to support the voices of our community groups are nurtured from the ground up!
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ARTFUL AGEING AT THE ART CENTRE! MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH ART
ARTFUL AGEING! WINTER WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE EMAIL US TO BE NOTIFIED OF UPCOMING CLASSES
Celebrate the new year with creativity and connect with community, every Wednesday at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Beginner-friendly art projects designed for older adults that embrace creative freedom and collaboration in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
If you’re looking for connection and CreativiTea, we’ve got it for you!
RECONNECT, CREATE, & CELEBRATE THE ART OF AGEING WITH IMAGINATION!
SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 7+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 7+Â
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.Â
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SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 8+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 8+Â
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.Â
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SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 10+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL THURSDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 10+Â
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.Â
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THE DRAWING ROOM FOR 8+ with Donna Hull
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada6 WEEK SATURDAY MORNING SERIES
Jan 24, 31, Feb 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 2026 (No class Saturday, Feb 7)
Saturday mornings have never been so wild! Join artist Donna Hull for some junior-studio time focused on drawing fundamentals. Whether your artist is new to drawing, or eager to build upon their skills, there is no better way than SKETCHING LIVE ANIMALS!
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LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. MARCH
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. Â 3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for self-directed life drawing centered on creative flow, shared space, and working from the human form. This is a welcoming evening designed to support both personal practice and community connection. Come draw, paint and reconnect with your practice alongside fellow artists!
BASKET WEAVING INTRO WITH WOVEN HUES
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaINTRO TO BASKET WEAVING WITH DAVID GRIEVES OF WOVEN HUES
Join artisan David Grieves and craft a traditional piece of functional art from the WOVEN HUES NATURALS COLLECTION. Guided step‑by‑step, weave a clean, modern round basket in a refined two‑tone palette and timeless design.
WILD CANADA! MARCH BREAK CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaWILD CANADA is calling!
Pack your sense of adventure this MARCH BREAK and join us to explore your imagination, inspired by Canada’s forests, animals, and landscapes! Each day will be bursting with games, stories, and hands-on creativity that celebrates the WILD wonders and beauty of our home—CANADA!
VAN GOGH IRISES. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaVAN GOGH IRISES WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Shake off winter and step into spring by immersing yourself in Van Gogh’s 1890 masterwork Irises. In this one‑day oil painting workshop, you’ll explore bold colour, expressive brushwork, and simplified shapes inspired by this iconic floral painting.
EASTER ARTS+CRAFTS AFTERNOON!
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJump into this Easter-themed workshop designed for young artists 6+. A fun-filled half-day exploring art, crafts, stories and art history from Easter traditions around the world!
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAYS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAYSÂ REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 AT 10 AM
APRIL 1 - JUNE 17, 2026Â
10 AM – 12 PM
Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities. Join us Sept to June for weekly guided 2-hour workshops designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session embraces diversity and friendship through explorations in art making, movement, mindfulness and music. Every week is as unique as our participants!Â
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SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAYS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THRUSDAYSÂ REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 AT 10 AM
APRIL 2 - JUNE 18, 2026Â
10 AM – 12 PM
Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities. Join us Sept to June for weekly guided 2-hour workshops designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session embraces diversity and friendship through explorations in art making, movement, mindfulness and music. Every week is as unique as our participants!Â
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LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. APRIL
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. Â 3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for self-directed life drawing centered on creative flow, shared space, and working from the human form. This is a welcoming evening designed to support both personal practice and community connection. Come draw, paint and reconnect with your practice alongside fellow artists!
WRITING WITH FIRE. INTRO TO PYROGRAPHY WITH HEATHER MARTIN
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaINTRO TO PYROGRAPHY WITH HEATHER MARTIN
Spend a relaxed afternoon with artist Heather Martin and discover the expressive, hands-on art of pyrography. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of writing with fire as you explore mark‑making, texture, shading, and safe tool use. Guided step‑by‑step, you’ll create your own custom wood‑burned charcuterie board—beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours!
THE DRAWING ROOM. FUR & FEATHERS! WITH DONNA HULL
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-WEEK SATURDAY DRAWING SERIES FOR 8+
April 18, 2, May 2, 9, 16
Saturday mornings just got wilder! Our ongoing Kids Animal Sketch Series with artist and educator Donna Hull invites young creators to grow their skills week after week. Each session builds on core drawing fundamentals while introducing new creatures, new challenges, and tons of hands‑on practice.
Whether your young artist is new to sketching or ready to level up, nothing beats the thrill of SKETCHING LIVE ANIMALS as they learn, explore, and create!
BIRDS OF BECOMING. SCULPTURE WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaBIRDS OF BECOMING WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA
Sculptor Carole Chaloupka approaches sculpture as a deeply rewarding creative journey--one where the maker shapes an object with their own hands, imbuing it with personal meaning and intention.
In Birds of Becoming, Carole will guide participants through a thoughtful, step-by-step process for sculpting a small bird using a lightweight, air‑dry Japanese stone clay. Her tried‑and‑true method makes the experience accessible, meditative, and inspiring, whether you’re new to sculpting or looking to deepen your practice.
UNDERGROUND ART! APRIL PA DAY CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaDive beneath the surface and uncover the mysteries of the underground through art! Young artists, explore the hidden mysteries of underneath ecosystems and creatures as they emerge for the spring awakening.
Let’s bring these unseen worlds to life using our powerful imaginations during this full-on Friday with artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill!
INTUITIVE TAPESTRY! WEAVING WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaINTUITIVE TAPESTRY WEAVING WITH DIANNE KC!
Step into a world of color, texture, and creative freedom with textile artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden. This hands-on workshop invites you to break free from traditional weaving rules and let your instincts lead the way!
LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. MAY
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. Â 3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for self-directed life drawing centered on creative flow, shared space, and working from the human form. This is a welcoming evening designed to support both personal practice and community connection. Come draw, paint and reconnect with your practice alongside fellow artists!
ROOTED TOGETHER. MOTHER’S DAY CREATIVE WOODBURNING RETREAT
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaA MOTHER’S DAY WOODBURNING RETREAT WITH HEATHER MARTIN
Spend Mother’s Day slowing down, creating, and sharing time together in nature. with artist Heather Martin. This day-retreat is an invitation to spend a day with your mom, close friend, or come as you are to gather with others and enjoy a meaningful creative experience rooted in presence, gratitude, and connection!
BASKET WEAVING INTRO WITH WOVEN HUES
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaINTRO TO BASKET WEAVING WITH DAVID GRIEVES OF WOVEN HUES
Join artisan David Grieves and craft a traditional piece of functional art from the WOVEN HUES NATURALS COLLECTION. Guided step‑by‑step, weave a clean, modern round basket in a refined two‑tone palette and timeless design.
MONET HAYSTACKS. IMPRESSIONIST WEEKEND WORKSHOP WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaMONET HAYSTACKS 2-DAY IMMERSIVE OIL PAINTING SERIESÂ
Painting Light! Step into the luminous world of Claude Monet and discover how colour can become your most expressive tool.
In this immersive two‑day oil painting workshop with Impressionist painter Rick Worthington. Artists will investigate the techniques Claude Monet used to capture shifting light, fleeting moments, and atmospheric nuance, focusing especially on his iconic Haystacks series.
LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. JUNE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. Â 3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for self-directed life drawing centered on creative flow, shared space, and working from the human form. This is a welcoming evening designed to support both personal practice and community connection. Come draw, paint and reconnect with your practice alongside fellow artists!
FLORA+FAUNA! JUNE PA DAY CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaStep into the curious and colourful world of expressing our natural through art! In this indoor-outdoor PA Friday, nature-loving artists will explore the beauty of plants and flowers + animals and insects.
Artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill will guide a day of learning how artists capture the magic of the natural world in art!
O-CANADA DAY! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada2-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 5-12
Celebrate O-Canada and jump into July with a 2-day camp where creativity meets the first rays of summer!
This camp invites young artists to explore Canada-inspired craft and forest-themed art. Perfect for kicking off the summer break with imagination, friendship, and a splash of red and white!
WILDWOOD TRAILBLAZERS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12 One spot left
Welcome to Wildwood Trailblazers, where creativity runs wild and imaginations blaze new trails!
Set deep in the heart of nature, this summer art camp invites young artists to explore the magic of making through paint, collage, assemblage, and more. All inspired by the wonders of the woods!    Â
FOREST FRIENDS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6
Forest Friends is a magical summer art camp of Nature and Nonsense! Where our youngest creators, ages 4–6 discover the joy of story-time, art & friend-making in the great outdoors.
Each day is a gentle adventure filled with kindness, colour, curiosity, and woodland wonder!
ART WORLD SUPERSTARS! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Junior Art Stars 7! Step into the summer camp spotlight at Art World Superstars.
This week, we will channel iconic artists like Pop icon Andy Warhol and Street-Art master Banksy and make our own mark on the world! Let’s celebrate the bold colors, big ideas, and the unforgettable styles of Contemporary Arts’ brightest Stars!
CAMP CANDY FACTORY! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6
Step into a world of colour, creativity, and candy-coated imagination at Camp Candy Factory, the ultimate art camp for the sweetest of mini artists!
This playful summer adventure blends the joy of storytelling with the magic of art-making, where every day is a deliciously sweet surprise
BIG ART LITTLE ART! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada4-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Get ready to explore a world where size sparks creativity!
BIG ART-little art invites young artists to explore the power of scale and dive into extremes. From giant abstract paintings that stretch across canvases, to tiny insect illustrations that celebrate the beauty of things big and small.
OCEAN ODYSSEY! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Welcome aboard ocean Explorers! Join us for Ocean Odyssey, a summer camp week designed for artful adventures inspired by our big blue planet!
Come explore your deep-sea creativity and discover the wonders of the oceans through play and hands-on making.
UNDERWATER WORLDS! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6
Dive into a summer of art camp creativity! Underwater Worlds is a week where imagination swims free and every project is a splash of adventure.
This ocean-themed experience invites our newest campers, ages 4-6 to dip their toes into the mysteries of the deep through paint, sculpture, storytelling, and more.
IMAGINEERING! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Imagineering! A dynamo summer art camp that fuses curiosity and creativity. Explore the wonders of Art and Tech through playful experiments and expressive builds.
From designing kinetic sculptures to painting with light, campers will discover how innovation and artistry can go hand in hand. Get ready to dream big and make it real!