MONDAY AFTERNOON 7-WEEK SERIES Join us Mondays 12:30-3:00 pm this winter! Open Studio is designed as open-flow studio time, loosely guided by artist Eileen MacArthur. This series is for artists who have some experience and would like specific guidance to develop or resolve their work. Classes will offer both individual and group critiques, as well as...
Join Pyrography artist Heather Martin of FireWork Designs for an introduction to the art of burning on paper! In this interactive 2-Sunday afternoon class students will have an opportunity to explore and practice creating consistent lines, patterns, and shading with burning on paper! Both classes will begin with warm-up practice. Week 1 will include practice...
Join us for our second afternoon in our 'Vibrant Visions' speaker series! Our 5 panelists will discuss and present various angles and viewpoints on Beyond Words: How the Arts Bring Meaning and Connection in Life's Final Chapter, presented by the Aboyne Rural Hospice and the Elora Centre for the Arts. Tickets are on sale now!...
New Year, New You! With the Canadian Opera Company! Kick off 2025 with a burst of creativity by joining the Canadian Opera Company and Elora Centre for the Arts for a transformative series of 3 evening workshops designed to fuel your artistic spirit. Hosted by Renée Salewski, a talented Teaching Artist from the Canadian Opera...
Grab your bestie, sister or mom and join us for an afternoon to rejuvenate and reconnect! With a focus on mindfulness and creativity, this session includes take home items, art project & materials as well as a special beverage and snack. Theme: Gratitude and Connection – Breathwork, Stretching and Hands-on Art Project Part 1 in...
OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON Rescheduled to Saturday, March 15. The third in our GEORGIAN BAY series celebrating the work of members of the Group of 7, AFTER VARLEY is an intermediate oil painting workshop for artists with some oil experience. Create a master copy of Frederick Varley's 1921 masterpiece, Stormy Weather, Georgian Bay. This...
Calling all creative people in our community who want to be inspired! Join the Canadian Opera Company and Elora Centre for the Arts for a transformative evening workshop designed to fuel your artistic spirit. Hosted by Renée Salewski, a talented Teaching Artist from the Canadian Opera Company, this workshop is crafted to push you beyond...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 10 AM – 12 PM MARCH 19-JUNE 18, 2025 Weekly inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities. We offer Wednesday morning and Thursday classes, September-June! SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults...
SUPPORTIVE 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! SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults...
Let's paint with yarn! Join textile artist Caitlin Barrie for a guided introduction to the traditional art of punch needle rug hooking! Join us for an immersive day and create your own a 9.5" x 9.5" vibrant punch needle rug inspired by Nova Scotian Folk Artist, Maud Lewis’s lively painting Tulips! No experience is necessary, Please...
Spring greens can be tricky to work with. Join Elora artist Rick Worthington and learn to tame "the green" using techniques inspired by the Impressionists in the full-day, relaxed introduction to oil painting. Working from Rick's original plein air sketch, students will learn how to bring a dynamic, authentic feel to their painting journey! Through...
2-SATURDAY WORKSHOP MARCH 29 & APRIL 5 Learn the tools and techniques needed to create a two-colour image through reductive linoblock printmaking with artist Ahmri Vandeborne! Reductive lino prints are created through a process of designing an image and selectively carving away details to print each new colour layer. Participants will learn to create a...
Through our exhibitions, workshops, camps, community events and outreach programs — we’re committed to ensuring that everyone has access to meaningful arts opportunities — regardless of the barriers they face.
But none of this is possible without you.
As an independent charity, we rely on community support to fuel this work, and to continue to provide a space where people of all ages and abilities can create, connect and belong.