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!
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SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAYS
APRIL 1 - JUNE 17, 2026
10 AM – 12 PM
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!
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SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THRUSDAYS
APRIL 2 - JUNE 18, 2026
10 AM – 12 PM
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!
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ARTFUL AGEING. 4 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN MAY PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER FOR JUNE CLASSES
Celebrate creativity, connection and community every Wednesday at the Arts Centre! Beginner-friendly art projects designed for older adults that embrace creative freedom and collaboration in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
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MOSAIC STAINED GLASS FOR ALL WITH STEPH HOWE
Immerse yourself in a world of color and light with glass artist Steph Howe. Discover the captivating world of stained glass —from cutting and shaping glass to assembling your very own luminous piece.
Whether you're new to stained glass, or just eager for some fresh creativity, this class is designed to be a relaxed afternoon of inspiration and fun!
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INTRO TO BASKET WEAVING WITH DAVID GRIEVES OF WOVEN HUES
Join artisan David Grieves and craft a traditional piece of functional art from the WOVEN HUES NATURALS COLLECTION. Guided step‑by‑step, weave a clean, modern round basket in a refined two‑tone palette and timeless design.
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MONET HAYSTACKS IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Painting Light! Step into the luminous world of Claude Monet and discover how colour can become your most expressive tool.
In this beginner-intermediate oil painting workshop, artists will investigate the techniques Claude Monet used to capture shifting light, fleeting moments, and atmospheric nuance, focusing especially on his iconic Haystacks series.
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BIRDS OF BECOMING WITH ELORA SCULPTOR CAROLE CHALOUPKA
Birds of Becoming is a hands-on sculpture workshop centred on making a bird form as a container for personal reflection and becoming.
Professional sculptor Carole Chaloupka approaches sculpture as a meaningful creative practice—one in which the act of shaping an object by hand allows form, intention, and meaning to emerge together.
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LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. 3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL
Join us on the first Tuesday of the June for self-directed life drawing centered on creative flow, shared space, and working from the human form. This is a welcoming evening designed to support both personal practice and community connection. Come draw, paint and reconnect with your practice alongside fellow artists!
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ARTFUL AGEING AFTERNOONS IN JUNE
SINGLE WEDNESDAY TICKETS AVAILABLE THIS MONTH!
Celebrate creativity, connection and community every Wednesday at the Arts Centre! Beginner-friendly art projects designed for older adults that embrace creative freedom and collaboration in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
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THE STARRY NIGHT. POST-IMPRESSIONISM WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Join artist Rick Worthington for this beginner to intermediate oil painting workshop, inspired by the Post‑Impressionist vision of Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night. Explore how Van Gogh used bold, directional brushstrokes and striking colour contrasts to infuse the night sky with movement and emotion.
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SEPTEMBER - JUNE.
EVERY 1ST + 3RD TUESDAY
3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL
Join us, the first and third Tuesday of each month for self-directed life drawing centered on creative flow, shared space, and working from the human form. This is a welcoming evening designed to support both personal practice and community connection. Come draw, paint and reconnect with your practice alongside fellow artists!
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 4
EVERY WEDNESDAY, SEPT 16 - DEC 16
10 AM – 12 PM
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!
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN SEPTEMBER
Celebrate creativity, connection and community every Wednesday at the Arts Centre! Beginner-friendly art projects designed for older adults that embrace creative freedom and collaboration in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
REGISTRATION OPENS AUG 4
EVERY THURSDAY, SEPT 17 - DEC 17
10 AM – 12 PM
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!
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MOSAIC STAINED GLASS FALL TREE WITH STEPH HOWE
Immerse yourself in a world of colour and shimmering light with glass artist Steph Howe. In this hands‑on workshop, you’ll explore the art of mosaic stained glass --from selecting vibrant glass sheets to cutting, shaping, and arranging each piece into a luminous design.
SUNFLOWERS WITH BARN. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Photographs can be valuable reference tools, but great paintings require more than simply reproducing what the camera sees. Designed for intermediate painters, Artist Rick Worthington will guide artists on how to transform photographic reference into stronger, more expressive works of art.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN OCTOBER
Celebrate creativity, connection and community every Wednesday at the Arts Centre! Beginner-friendly art projects designed for older adults that embrace creative freedom and collaboration in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
FUSED GLASS WALL HANGING WITH STEPH HOWE
Join glass with artist Steph Howe and explore the magic of layering colour, texture, and light to create your own kiln‑fired glass wall hanging. Steph will guide you through essential fused‑glass techniques.
Designed as a relaxed and inspiring creative session, this workshop is perfect for beginners as well as returning students looking to expand their skills. With step‑by‑step instruction, you’ll gain confidence, experiment with new techniques, and craft a unique glass artwork ready to display!
AFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Join artist Rick Worthington for an in-depth exploration of A.Y. Jackson's celebrated 1914 painting, The Red Maple. Through guided observation and recreation of this iconic Canadian landscape, participants will gain valuable insight into Jackson's approach to composition, colour, design, and expressive brushwork.
Summon a soft, squishy sidekick from the depths of your creative cauldron—let’s BREW UP A PAL with ALISA McRONALD! Let the colours swirl and the characters emerge with internationally exhibited textile artist Alisa McRonald!
TAPESTRY WEAVING WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
Discover the quiet joy of tapestry weaving with fibre artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden and create your own hand-woven Canadian landscape. This workshop welcomes both beginners and experienced weavers into a relaxed, creative space that celebrate the land, sky, and beauty of our home-Canada.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN NOVEMBER
Celebrate creativity, connection and community every Wednesday at the Arts Centre! Beginner-friendly art projects designed for older adults that embrace creative freedom and collaboration in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
FUSED GLASS ORNAMENTS WITH STEPH HOWE
Capture the glow of the season with the magic of fused glass as you create your own glowing holiday ornaments with glass artist Steph Howe. IExplore how colour, texture, and light come together inside the kiln to form vibrant, one‑of‑a‑kind glass pieces perfect for gifting or decorating your home!
MOSAIC STAINED GLASS CHRISTMAS TREE WITH STEPH HOWE
Step into the sparkle of the season with glass artist Steph Howe in this festive, hands‑on mosaic workshop. Explore the magic of creating your own shimmering mosaic Christmas tree, from choosing colourful glass to shaping and arranging each piece into a radiant holiday design!
OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Colour has the power to transform a painting, creating light, atmosphere, emotion, and visual impact. Join artist Rick Worthington for an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of colour theory for painters who want to strengthen their understanding and use of colour.
GINKO WATERCOLOUR LEAF WITH HEATHER WADSWORTH
Discover the beauty of botanical illustration in this beginner-friendly watercolour workshop with artist Heather Wadsworth. Botanical painting is an art form that combines scientific accuracy with aesthetic beauty to depict plants, flowers, and fungi. Learn how to create accurate and expressive plant portraits through careful observation of the Ginko leaf.
AFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Join artist Rick Worthington for a one-day oil painting workshop inspired by J.E.H. MacDonald's iconic Algoma Waterfall, 1920. Working from one of the Group of Seven most celebrated landscapes, students will explore the techniques and artistic choices that make this artist so powerful and enduring.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN DECEMBER
Celebrate creativity, connection and community every Wednesday at the Arts Centre! Beginner-friendly art projects designed for older adults that embrace creative freedom and collaboration in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
AFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
Spend the day painting in the tradition of one of Canada’s most celebrated artists. Guided by artist Rick Worthington, students will study and recreate Clarence Gagnon’s 1922 painting After the Storm, gaining valuable insight into the techniques that made his winter landscapes so enduring.
STILL LIFE WITH PITCHER & CLEMENTINE WITH HEATHER WADSWORTH
Join us for a relaxing introduction to watercolour and create an inviting still life featuring a ceramic jug with clementine. Through guided instruction, capture the beauty of a carefully composed still life designed to help you build confidence while exploring the beautiful qualities of watercolour!
WEAVING FROM WITHIN WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
Join tapestry artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden for a day of color, texture, and creative freedom with Intuitive Tapestry Weaving -- a joyful, hands-on workshop designed to help you explore the art of weaving in a fresh and expressive way.