Adult Classes
Classroom and Workshops at ECFTA during Covid-19
September 17 - November 30
Our workshop class sizes have been reduced to ensure that work stations for workshop participants can be 2 metres apart. Where class size is more than 8, we have overflow teaching space in our gallery. The safety and peace of mind for our participants, visitors and staff are our priority. We believe that creativity can be very valuable in this time of recovery, and we invite you to visit our gallery, artisan shop or sign up for a workshop. For more information about our safety protocols and procedures, please click here.
10 Simple Steps Towards a Zero Waste Home!
September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday September 24, 2020 | 7 – 8:30PM
Join Susan Gentilcore of All Things Preserved for an evening of earth-friendly learning and making!
We all want to make changes to reduce waste in our lives, but sometimes we just don’t know where to begin. This fun, interactive and hands-on event is a great place to start. We’ll discuss 10 easy, low or no-cost changes we can all make in our daily lives to reduce waste, save money and help the environment. The focus will be on creative ways to replace single-use paper and plastic household products for the whole family. End the night by taking part in a make-and-take zero waste activity, and take home some up-cycled sustainable product samples.
All ages welcome!
$25 plus HST, includes a make-and-take project
Maximum 8 participants. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED. **We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols within our building and in our workshop spaces. Work stations are 6 feet apart, masks must be worn. For more information about our workshop safety procedures, please click here.
Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps
October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday October 1, 2020 | 7 – 9 PM
Start your earth-friendly journey and spend a couple of hours to make your own beeswax food wraps and reduce one-time plastic use! Kick the single-use disposable habit with homemade beeswax wraps – a great alternative to plastic wrap. You can use them to cover food and keep it fresh; veggies, cheeses, sandwiches, baked goods and snacks. They’re reusable dozens and dozens of times and can easily be refreshed at home if the wax starts to wear.
Intended for anyone who wishes to embrace more positive ways to live on this earth, in this workshop you’ll design your own fabric to use in the making of your beeswax food wraps and beeswax snack bags. The conversation will flow as we discuss other habits to help increase our waste awareness. Take home your finished wraps at the end of the workshop and start putting them to use right away!
$50 (plus HST)
Maximum 8 participants. Ages 14+
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED. **We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols within our building and in our workshop spaces. Work stations are 6 feet apart, masks must be worn. For more information about our workshop safety procedures, please click here.
Oil & Cold Wax Workshop with Laurie Skantzos
October 17 @ 11:00 am - October 18 @ 4:00 pm
SOLD OUT!
This 2-day weekend workshop will appeal to painters of any level, who wish to deepen or rekindle their relationship to their inner muse. Over two days, you will venture deeper into your painting process and develop your personal expression in a safe, non-judgmental and playful space. Demonstrations using oil and cold wax, along with a variety of implements, will give you extra tools to assist you in your exploration.
We will be layering, scraping back, using solvent reductions, adding pastels, stamps, stencils, and much more. Experimenting with a variety of tools such as brayers, clay modeling tools and “squeegies”, we will create beautifully rich surfaces.
Note: A $25 kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class.
Ages 16+
$225 per person, plus HST
Max 12 participants, spread into two workshop spaces.
**We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols within our building and in our workshop spaces. Work stations are 6 feet apart, masks must be worn. For more information about our workshop safety procedures, please click here.
Natural Dyes & Eco-Print Workshop
October 24 @ 10:00 am - October 25 @ 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday October 24 & 25, 2020 | 10AM – 4PM
Join Gosia Eco Designs’, Margaret Marcy for this unique weekend workshop exploring the magic of natural dyes and eco printing! Create a natural fiber botanical wrap/scarf using Margaret’s Eco Printing technique with flowers and leaves. Finished wrap will be approx. 70”x22”.
- Get to know local plants for printing
- Learn the process for mordanting protein and cellulose fabrics
- Eco print with dyes and mordant blankets
- Discover different methods of bundling and steaming process
You will leave the class having learned the basics of Eco Printing and with the know-how to continue printing at home!
$250 (plus HST). Ages 16+
Maximum 8 participants. (Minimum of 4 students required to be registered by Wednesday October 7th to offer this workshop. For those registered, confirmation that registration has been reached will be given by Thursday October 8th.)
**We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols within our building and in our workshop spaces. Work stations are 6 feet apart, masks must be worn. For more information about our workshop safety procedures, please click here.
Paint! Dutch Floral Still Life with Eileen MacArthur
November 7 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SOLD OUT! This class will be an introduction to painting in oils with florals as the subject. Looking at the works of Dutch masters for inspiration, we will be learning about paint handling, colour mixing, and creating shape and drama. We will also discuss glazing and how to unify paintings and create strong focal points.
Students will go home with an 8×10 canvas detail of a Dutch Still Life botanical.
No experience required.
A $10 kit fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Led by artist Eileen MacArthur.
Ages 16+
$60 per person, plus HST
Max 16 participants, spread into 2 rooms. **We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols within our building and in our workshop spaces. Work stations are 6 feet apart, masks must be worn. For more information about our workshop safety procedures, please click here.