SUPPORTIVE ARTS WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
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WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
10 AM – 12 PM
SEPTEMBER 17-DECEMBER 17, 2025
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!
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2026 SUMMER CAMPS!
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaREGISTRATION OPENS JAN 26 AT 10 AM!
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SILENT ILLUMINATION. HOLIDAY PAINT WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaStep into the serene beauty of a winter night with Elora artist Rick Worthington in this immersive one-day oil workshop exploring the magic of light on a winter night.
Inspired by Rick’s painting Silent Illumination—a glowing portrayal of downtown Elora—this session invites you to explore the interplay of light, colour, and mood of festive lights and the stillness of a snowy winter street.
CAMP CANDY CANE! HOLIDAY MINI CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLet your child's imagination fly free like snowflakes in this 3 day mini-camp December 29, 30 and 31 for ages 5-12.
Jump into a shimmering snow-kissed world where frosty dreams come alive, gently guided by ECFTA Educators' Leah Ferguson and Stephanie Lines-Toohill and sprinkle some imagination into the holidays and welcome the New Year with creativity!
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER WEDNESDAYS
10 AM – 12 PM
JANUARY 7 - MARCH 25, 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 8 at 10 AM
Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities.
ARTFUL AGEING AT THE ART CENTRE! MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH ART
ARTFUL AGEING! WINTER WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
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!
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAY MORNINGS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAYS
10 AM – 12 PM
JANUARY 8 - MARCH 26, 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 8 at 10 AM
Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities and music in partnership with the Elora Singers!
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAY AFTERNOONS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAYS
1 PM – 3 PM
JANUARY 8 - MARCH 26, 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 8 at 10 AM
Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities!
SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 7+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaWINTER 2026 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 7+
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.
We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows!
SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 8+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaWINTER 2026 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 8+
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.
We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows!
SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 10+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaWINTER 2026 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL THURSDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 10+
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.
We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows!
WINTER LANDSCAPE WITH PINK HOUSE 1918. AFTER THE GROUP OF 7 LAWREN HARRIS
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaAFTER THE GROUP OF 7 WINTER LANDSCAPE
OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Immerse yourself in the world of Lawren Harris in this one-day workshop led by artist Rick Worthington. Drawing inspiration from Winter Landscape with Pink House,1918, we’ll unlock the visual language of Harris’s signature style—his bold design, radiant colour palette, and elegant simplicity!
INTRO TO MINHWA. TRADITIONAL KOREAN FOLK ART WITH HEEJUNG SHIN
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaINTRODUCTION TO MINHWA
PEONY WITH HEEJUNG SHIN
Join Loops, Layers, Shapes & Shadows exhibition artist Heejung Shin for an introduction to Korean MINHWA painting!
Minhwa, meaning “folk painting” in Korean were paintings by and for ordinary people during the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910.
Featuring bright, bold colour, symbolic and stylized forms, and themes of good fortune, health, and happiness, Minhwa is created on Hanji mulberry paper, using pigment and brushes. You will go home with you own Peony (Moran) folk painting!
IGNITE YOUR YEAR! SETTING INTENTIONS WITH WOOD+FIRE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaTWILIGHT WOOD BURNING WORKSHOP WITH HEATHER MARTIN
Join us for a calming and creative evening aligned with the first New Moon of the New Year—a powerful time to begin again, set intentions, and welcome fresh possibilities for 2026!
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!
THE NIGHT ZOO! JANUARY PA DAY CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLet’s light up those imaginations and embrace the darkest time of the year with a Friday-fun day dedicated to the magic of the night!
What happens when the sun goes down? Join artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill as we venture into the shadowy world of nocturnal creatures and explore the idea of art in the dark!
BOATS IN MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaBOATS IN MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Shake off winter and immerse yourself in sun-drenched colour and coastal charm inspired by artist Rick Worthington’s original painting Boats in Mediterranean Light—a celebration of warmth, movement, and atmosphere!
PAINTING BASICS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS. TOM THOMSON!
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaeileenCelebrate Family Day weekend with artist Eileen MacArthur for a lively half-day Sunday workshop that blends creativity, technique and artistic expression with a splash of Canadian art history, inspired by the work of Group of Seven legend Tom T!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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WILDWOOD TRAILBLAZERS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
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!
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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!
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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