SUPPORTIVE ARTS WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS FALL
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
10 AM – 12 PM
SEPTEMBER 17-DECEMBER 17, 2025 Â
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 THURSDAY MORNINGS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS FALL
THURSDAY MORNINGS
10 AM – 12 PM
SEPTEMBER 18-DECEMBER 18, 2025 Â
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 each of our participants!Â
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OPEN STUDIO FALL MONDAYS
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaMONDAY AFTERNOON 6-WEEK SERIES
spaces still available!
Join us Mondays 1 pm-3:00 pm this Fall! Open Studio is designed as open-flow studio time, loosely guided by artist Eileen MacArthur for artists who have some experience and would like specific guidance to develop or resolve their work. Classes will be collaborative and relaxed and offer both individual and group critiques, as well as affording the students to opportunity to experiment with various methods and materials.
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WRITING WITH FIRE. PAPER PYROGRAPHY
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaSAT + SUN AFTERNOON WORKSHOP WITH HEATHER MARTINÂ
Discover the Art of Wood Burning on Paper! Join this guided two-part workshop where you'll explore the beauty of pyrography on paper. Learn how to create consistent lines, intricate patterns, and beautiful shading using burning techniques—all in a relaxed, creative environment. No prior experience needed!
SNOW COVERED FARM OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaSnow is more than just white paint. It's a delicate dance of light, shadow, and subtle colour variations.
Join Elora artist Rick Worthington for a relaxed day of oil painting and learn how to capture the serene beauty of a late winter landscape. In this guided workshop, artists will paint a peaceful, snow-covered farm during the last days of winter, while exploring the techniques Impressionist painters used to bring scenes to life!
PARIS STREET SCENE. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaElora artist Rick Worthington leads a relaxed one day oil painting workshop inspired by the luminous streets of Paris after the rain! Working from Rick’s original painting of Le St. André, Paris, you will learn to capture reflections, wet pavement, and moody skies while bringing energy and life into your brushwork.
HOLIDAY CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaDECK THE BOARDS! PYROGRAPHY WITH HEATHER MARTIN
Add a personal touch to your holiday gifting. Join Pyrography artist Heather Martin for a relaxing afternoon of "writing with fire"—and create a one-of-a-kind wood-burned, live edge charcuterie board that’s perfect for holiday entertaining or gifting!
HAND WOVEN COASTERS WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaDiscover the joy of weaving in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop led by tapestry artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden. Whether you're new to textiles or simply looking for a creative way to Sunday-slow-down, you'll learn how to make a beautiful set of handwoven coasters—each one as unique as you!
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.
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT! PUNCH NEEDLE WITH CAITLIN BARRIE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLooking to add a handmade touch to your holiday décor or create a one-of-a-kind gift? Join textile artist Caitlin Barrie for a festive afternoon of creativity and cheer as we dive into the art of rug hooking!
In this hands-on workshop, you'll craft 2–3 beautiful ornaments in the colours and designs of your choice—perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to someone special. No experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit and we’ll provide the rest!
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER WEDNESDAYS
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.
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SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAYS
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!
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IGNITE YOUR YEAR! SETTING INTENTIONS WITH WOOD+FIRE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaTWILIGHT WOOD BURNING WORKSHOP WITH HEATHER MARTINÂ
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!
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!
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!