SPARROW'S NEST MAKERSPACE is a community hub where creativity, collaboration, and kindness thrive. Where opportunities to support the voices of our community groups are nurtured from the ground up! In the Nest, we believe that creative expression nurtures well-being and connection to others and we understand that healthy communities need inclusive spaces away from home,...
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,...
MONDAY AFTERNOON 6-WEEK SERIES 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...
SAT + 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! Day 1:...
Snow 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...
one spot left! Elora 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. Through...
DECK 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! Whether you're new to pyrography or looking to refine your skills, this...
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.