Adult Classes
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WEDNESDAYS for Adults with Varying Abilities | Spring Wednesday Program
March 20 @ 10:00 am - June 19 @ 12:00 pm
SPRING 2024 Wednesday Classes | 14-week series
WEDNESDAY mornings | March 20 – June 19, 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm
Weekly inclusive ART & mindfulness WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS for adults with varying abilities.
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SUPPORTIVE ARTS THURSDAYS for Adults with Varying Abilities | Spring Thursday Program
March 21 @ 10:00 am - June 20 @ 12:00 pm
SPRING 2024 Thursday Classes | 14-week series
THURSDAY mornings | March 21 – June 20, 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm
Weekly inclusive ART & mindfulness THURSDAY WORKSHOPS for adults with varying abilities.
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INTRO TO SEWING FOR ALL! | WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
March 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
INTRO TO SEWING FOR ALL!
WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 1 pm-3 pm
AGES 12+ | MAX 20 | $35 + hst
$10 kit fee payable to the instructor at the start of class.
Join artist Ahmri Vandeborne from Otherwise Studios in this easy-going introduction to sewing!
Using ready-made stencils of a bird, tree, or flower, or designing your own template, learn basic sewing techniques to create a stuffed felt home decor piece! Participants will gain the knowledge of simple embroidery stitches to embellish their work and will go home with a unique, handcrafted piece to hang up at home for all to enjoy.
ELORA NIGHT & DAY! | OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
March 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
ELORA NIGHT & DAY | OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS
SUNDAY WORKSHOPS WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
NIGHT CANVAS!
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024 | 10 AM-4 PM
Please register for workshops individually.
We encourage you to consider signing up for both Night & Day! Each workshop is priced individually.
AGES 16+ | MAX 10 | $150 + hst per class
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$15 Kit fee payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class.
Explore the art of oil painting with artist Rick Worthington in these beginner friendly workshops celebrating Elora at Night & Day!
In this workshop, create your own Elora NIGHT street scene. Rick will share techniques on composition, contrast, and depth, guiding you through the development of a precise value plan. Using a limited palette of warm and cool primary paints, participants will develop colour-mixing skills for paintings with depth and contrast.
OPEN STUDIO | WITH EILEEN MACARTHUR
March 29 @ 6:30 pm - May 9 @ 8:30 pm
OPEN STUDIO | with Eileen MacArthur
6-WEEK THURSDAY EVENING STUDIO SERIES
Thursdays | March 28 – May 9, 2024
(no class Thursday April 18)
6:30 -8:30 pm
AGES 14+ | MAX 12 | $180 + hst for all 6 weeks
Join artist Eileen MacArthur for an immersive 6 week OPEN STUDIO series designed for artists who have some experience and/or would like specific guidance to develop or resolve their work.
Class will focus on individual and group critiques, as well as affording the students to opportunity to experiment with various methods and materials. The working environment will be collaborative and specific exercises will be included for students to develop their critical thinking and studio practice.
OIL & COLD WAX ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES | WITH CAROLYN SHARP
April 6 @ 11:00 am - April 7 @ 3:00 pm
OIL & COLD WAX ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES
WEEKEND WORKSHOP | WITH CAROLYN SHARP
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 | 11 am – 4 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024 | 11 am – 3 pm
AGES 16+ | MAX. 8 | $250 + hst
Unleash your creativity and make your own masterpiece using oil paint and cold wax medium. Carolyn will guide you towards creating atmospheric and colourful abstracted land & waterscape paintings on archival oil paper and cradled wood panels. You will also learn ways to find compelling compositions and create colour harmony in your paintings. Materials list will be emailed to students.
This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience!
WEAVING 201 | EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH TAPESTRY | WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
April 14 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
WEAVING 201 | EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH TAPESTRY
WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
Sunday, April 14, 2024 | 9:30 am to 4 pm
AGES 14+ | MAX 10 | $110 + hst
$30 kit fee | All materials included in the kit fee.
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Weaving 201 is designed for those with some weaving experience who wish to dive into designing and creating woven tapestry. To support weavers on this journey, Dianne will review techniques, answer your questions, and discuss a variety of designing techniques.
This workshop will give you the opportunity to experiment with various methods and materials. A great way to continue your weaving journey! Just bring your enthusiasm! (more…)
BRACELET & EARRINGS | SCALE-MAILLE WORKSHOP
April 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
BRACELET & EARRING | SCALE-MAILLE WORKSHOP
WITH ARTISAN MAILLE
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 6:00-9:00 PM
Ages 16+ | Max. 20 | $75 + hst | All materials included.
Unleash your creativity and dive into the mesmerizing world of scalemaille with this Thursday evening workshop, designed for both beginners and seasoned crafters.
In this hands-on session, you’ll create your very own scalemaille bracelet and earrings, blending the ancient art of maille with the shimmering beauty of scales!
RADIANT FORESTS | EXPLORING LIGHT & COLOUR IN ACRYLIC | WITH VERA KISSELEVA
May 4 @ 10:00 am - May 5 @ 3:00 pm
RADIANT FORESTS | EXPLORING LIGHT & COLOUR IN ACRYLIC
2-Day Workshop with VERA KISSELEVA
Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 2024
10 AM – 3 PM both days
AGES 16+ | MAX 10 | $250 + hst
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In this two-day workshop, artist Vera Kisseleva will guide you in the creation of your own radiant canvas! Artists will learn how to mix vibrant colors and use simple compositional rules to create stunning wooded landscapes.
Radiant Forests | Exploring Light & Color in Acrylic | WITH VERA KISSELEVA
May 25 @ 10:00 am - May 26 @ 3:00 pm
RADIANT FORESTS | EXPLORING LIGHT & COLOUR IN ACRYLIC
2-Day Workshop with VERA KISSELEVA
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2024
10 AM – 3 PM both days
AGES 16+ | MAX 10 | $250 + hst
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In this two-day workshop, artist Vera Kisseleva will guide you in the creation of your own radiant canvas! Artists will learn how to mix vibrant colors and use simple compositional rules to create stunning wooded landscapes.
WEAVING TECHNIQUES | TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
June 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
WEAVING TECHNIQUES |
TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024 | 10 AM – 4 PM
AGES 14+ | MAX 10 | $110 + hst
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Join textile artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden for a full day of learning a variety of tapestry techniques! This workshop is for those weavers who want a review and for new weavers to get started on your tapestry weaving adventure! (more…)
MORE ADULT WORKSHOPS coming your way!
December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2025
New & engaging workshops are heading your way this 2024 season!
Please check back often as we connect with artists and makers to bring you classes to keep your creative flow on the go!
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