SUPPORTIVE ARTS THURSDAY MORNINGS
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaSUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING
THURSDAY MORNINGS
10 AM–12 PM
MARCH 20-JUNE 19, 2025
Weekly inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities. We offer Wednesday morning, Thursday morning & Thursday afternoon classes, September-June!
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SUPPORTIVE ARTS WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS FALL
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!
SUPPORTIVE ARTS THURSDAY MORNINGS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS FALL
THURSDAY MORNINGS
10 AM – 12 PM
SEPTEMBER 18-DECEMBER 18, 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 each of our participants!
PYROGRAPHY. IGNITING THE LIGHT. MINDFULNESS, CREATIVITY, AND INTENTION SETTING
MEDITATIVE FLOW TWILIGHT WORKSHOP
WOOD BURNING WITH HEATHER MARTIN
Join us for the September Solstice for a calming and creative evening in alignment with the New Moon and a partial solar eclipse. This is a meaningful time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the season ahead.
Pyrography artist Heather Martin will lead a guided mindfulness practice to help center ourselves and connect inward. Using woodburning tools and intuitive art, you’ll create a personal piece that reflects your current focus, goals, or feelings. The evening will close by taking time to set clear, thoughtful intentions, supported by the energy of the new moon and the unique symbolism of the eclipse.
AFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaAFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. LAWREN HARRIS, AUTUMN ALGOMA 1920
Join this beginner to intermediate oil panting workshop with artist Rick Worthington to create a master copy of Lawren Harris’s painting, Autumn Algoma, 1920. In this vibrant early work, Harris captures the bold colour and structure of the Northern Ontario landscape in fall—golden foliage, sculptural trees, and luminous sky.
OPEN STUDIO FALL MONDAYS
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaMONDAY AFTERNOON 6-WEEK SERIES
Join us Mondays 1-3:00 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.
MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaMOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE
This October, join artist Steph Howe for an exciting journey into the world of mosaic stained glass. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to explore a new creative outlet, this hands-on workshop is the perfect way to dive in! Steph will guide you step by step as you choose from one of her designs and transform vibrant glass pieces into a stunning 10” x 10” framed creation. Learn how to score and cut glass into unique shapes, uncover the secrets of arranging the perfect mosaic, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of artistry and discovery!
WRITING WITH FIRE. PAPER PYROGRAPHY
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaSAT + SUN AFTERNOON WORKSHOP WITH HEATHER MARTIN
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!
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!