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!
EXPRESSIVE ABSTRACTS WITH CAROLYN SHARP
EXPRESSIVE ABSTRACTS WITH CAROLYN SHARP
Discover the possibilities of abstract painting with artist Carolyn Sharp in this introductory workshop suitable for all levels of experience.
Spend a playful day exploring what makes an abstract painting compelling and learn how to build dynamic compositions and achieve colour harmony.
Carolyn will guide you through playful exercises and share practical tips to spark your imagination!
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.
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.
MORE MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaMORE MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE
Step into a world of color and creativity in this hands-on workshop led by glass artist Steph Howe. Whether you're brand new to stained glass or simply curious to try something new, this class offers the perfect introduction!
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!
OIL & COLD WAX INTRO WITH CAROLYN SHARP
OIL & COLD WAX INTRO WITH CAROLYN SHARP
Join artist Carolyn Sharp to explore the expressive medium of oil and cold wax.
Cold wax (beeswax) creates a depth in paintings that is unlike any other. Using beeswax, learn how to build rich layers and experiment with tools like palette knives, brayers, and silicone wedges.
Carolyn will guide you towards creating atmospheric and colourful abstract paintings, and share insights on how to create compelling compositions and creating colour harmony.
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!
LAYERED LIGHT. CREATING FUSED GLASS WALL ART WITH STEPH HOWE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaCREATING FUSED GLASS WALL ART WITH STEPH HOWE
Create a unique kiln‑formed, two‑dimensional fused‑glass piece with glass artist Steph Howe!
Design a piece for your wall that plays with layered colour, texture, and luminous transparency. A perfect introduction to working with glass!
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.
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!
FIRE & FORM. CREATING A FUSED GLASS BOWL WITH STEPH HOWE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJoin glass artist Steph Howe for an introduction to the art of fused glass and create a beautiful set of two sculpted dishes. In this hands‑on workshop, participants learn the essentials of cutting and grinding glass, then work on a pre‑fused flat glass panel as their creative base.
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!
MOSAIC STAINED GLASS FOR ALL WITH STEPH HOWE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaMOSAIC STAINED GLASS FOR ALL WITH STEPH HOWE
Immerse yourself in a world of color and light with glass artist Steph Howe. Discover the captivating world of stained glass —from cutting and shaping glass to assembling your very own luminous piece.
Whether you're new to stained glass, or just eager for some fresh creativity, this class is designed to be a relaxed afternoon of inspiration and fun!
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!