Elora Centre for the Arts

CIRCLE WEAVING WITH WOOL & NATURE
2025-02-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
WEAVING WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
The smooth, flowing nature of circles offer a calming connection to nature. Join tapestry artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden in our bright and cheery workshop classroom for a creative journey into the portals of circle weaving!

“Caim” a Gaelic word that means protective circle, circles are an intrinsic way to live in harmony with the world and contemplate the many cycles that carry us through life; the sun, moon, seasons and the journey of life itself.
Dianne will share with you basic weaving techniques. Everything you will need to create your own 10” hoop ‘Caim’, will be supplied in the kit fee, along with a supply of natural and hand-dyes wools and organic materials. Artists will work towards a completed circle by the end of day! All levels of experience welcome!
Please note, there is a $25 kit fee payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. All materials included in the kit fee.
Contact us for more info

Artists Inspiring Artists - a FREE series to ignite creativity, presented by the Canadian Opera Company! - Session 2
2025-02-03 17:30 - 19:00
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 Company, these workshops are crafted to push you beyond your artistic boundaries. Explore new techniques and perspectives through improv, acting, creative writing, and visual art.

This series is open to artists from all disciplines, inviting participants to step outside of their comfort zones and learn innovative strategies that can enhance any artistic pursuit. Whether you’re a dancer, actor, musician, writer, or visual artist, there’s something for everyone.
Details:

Location: in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts
Cost: FREE! (thanks to the generosity of the Canadian Opera Company)
When: Feb 3, Feb 24 and March 17 (this is a 3-part series, but you can also just sign up for just one – each session is unique!). Sign up for each date separately!
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Registration is required – sign up now to reserve your spot (scroll down for registration – limited spaces available)

This is a unique opportunity to learn from a talented performer and teaching artist in a welcoming and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with other creatives and elevate your artistic journey in 2025!

Photo credits (below) Karen E. Reeves, Adobe Stock, Taylor Long

The Georgian Bay Series AFTER TOM THOMSON
2025-02-08 10:00 - 16:00
OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
The second in our GEORGIAN BAY series celebrating the work of members of the Group of 7, AFTER TOM THOMSON is an intermediate oil painting workshop for artists with some oil experience. Create a master copy of Tom Thomson’s iconic 1916-1917 painting The West Wind.

Copying a master’s work is one of the most effective ways to deepen your understanding of technique and style. Thomson’s bold brushwork and vivid colours provide a perfect study in capturing the raw energy of the Canadian wilderness. His paintings evoke a profound connection to nature and inspire awe.
In this class, you’ll learn techniques for layering thick, expressive paint to create texture and energy, emulating Thomson’s distinctive style. You’ll also gain an understanding of his approach to mixing and applying colour for emotional impact. Through personalized guidance and live demonstrations, you’ll build valuable skills that will enhance your own artistic practice.

Please note, there is a $25 Kit fee payable to Rick in cash at the start of class.
All materials are included in the kit fee; oil paint, canvas, odourless solvent, reference image, grey scale for colour mixing, brushes etc.
Contact us for more info!

NEEDLE FELTED 3D SHEEP WITH MEGAN CLELAND
2025-02-09 11:00 - 15:00
Join fibre artist Megan Cleland for a playful afternoon of guided needle felting and learn how to take felting into another dimension! This class is suitable for beginners and those with some experience flat felting that want to try felting sculpturally!
Students will learn how to use core wool, add curls to the outer layer, add ears and details to create their own approx. 6″ sculptural sheep. They will also learn how to make ears and add them to their sheep.
A great workshop to learn the basics and go home with the skills to make more!
Please note, there is a $10 kit fee payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. All materials included in the kit fee.
Kit fee includes wool, wooden disk, beads, embroidery thread, ribbon, accessories and your choice of lamb curls, white or brown!
Contact us for more info!

THE DRAWING ROOM! | 4-WEEK SATURDAY SERIES | LIVE ANIMALS with Donna Hull
2025-02-15 13:00 - 2025-03-08 15:00
Art-up your Saturdays in a playful afternoon of drawing with artist Donna Hull! Learn the 101’s of drawing from an art educator with more than 30 years of experience teaching in the classroom and beyond! This 4-week series will focus on a visit from LIVE ANIMALS, the wonders of nature, drawing organic shapes and artist’s choice of a naturalistic animal portrait, Owl or Horse! FEB 15, 22, MARCH 1, 8

Fundamental Drawing skills are woven into each weekly lesson and home play exercises are encouraged! Our young artists will work on paper and be introduced to artist quality drawing materials and tools such as graphite sticks, tortillion blending sticks, kneadable erasers and more!
Contact us for more info!

BURNING ON PAPER! PAPER PYROGRAPHY WITH HEATHER MARTIN
2025-02-23 13:00 - 2025-03-02 15:30
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 burning on a few small samples of paper. By the end of day one artists will aim to have their burning complete and be ready to add color for week 2! Week 2 will start by experimenting with layering colour (watercolour, acrylic, and ink) and masking using the same sample papers.
Over the two Sundays, Heather will offer guidance on:

paper types and how they’re made
which paper is safe to burn on and what to look for in selecting paper
comparison of Strathmore, Stonehenge, and hot vs cold press papers
how to prepare paper and experiment with layering other mediums

No experience necessary!
Please note, there is a $10 kit fee, payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. All materials are included in the kit fee.
Contact us for more info!

Artists Inspiring Artists - a FREE series to ignite creativity, presented by the Canadian Opera Company! - Session 3
2025-02-24 17:30 - 19:00
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 Company, these workshops are crafted to push you beyond your artistic boundaries. Explore new techniques and perspectives through improv, acting, creative writing, and visual art.

This series is open to artists from all disciplines, inviting participants to step outside of their comfort zones and learn innovative strategies that can enhance any artistic pursuit. Whether you’re a dancer, actor, musician, writer, or visual artist, there’s something for everyone.
Details:

Location: in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts
Cost: FREE! (thanks to the generosity of the Canadian Opera Company)
When: Feb 3, Feb 24 and March 17 (this is a 3-part series, but you can also just sign up for just one – each session is unique!). Sign up for each date separately!
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Registration is required – sign up now to reserve your spot (scroll down for registration – limited spaces available)

This is a unique opportunity to learn from a talented performer and teaching artist in a welcoming and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with other creatives and elevate your artistic journey in 2025!

Photo credits (below) Karen E. Reeves, Taylor Long, Adobe Stock

MARCH BREAK ART CAMP IMAGINING IS BELIEVING!
2025-03-10 09:00 - 2025-03-14 16:00
IMAGINING IS BELIEVING March Break Camp!
A week where creativity knows no bounds. A place to dream, to believe, and to inspire. Where imaginations can run wild, where possibilities are endless, and art comes alive! For ages 5-12.

Camp week is designed to inspire 36 young artists. Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and staff, we will spend the week in both in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
We offer a balance of guided art instruction and open-flow creative exploration, along with outdoor fresh air and play!

To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun:

A healthy mid-morning snack + and lunch.
We will offer a nut-free snack towards the end of each day to keep the energy going!
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for art making!

At the Elora Centre for the Arts, we strive to support ALL children who would like to attend our programs! We make every effort to accommodate the varying needs of all our Young Makers. Please note, we are not able to offer full-day, one-on-one support to children with additional needs. For more information, please contact us!
Meet our Arts Educators!
Eileen MacArthur is a practicing artist and arts educator with over 20 years of experience teaching art to adults and children at the Guelph School of Art, Studiohere and the Art Gallery of Guelph. She holds a Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Guelph, and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Eileen is inspired by watching artist communities evolve and flourish! Eileen owns and operated the Arthur School of Art, an art school located in her studio at her home in Arthur Ontario. www.arthurschoolofart.com

Stephanie Lines-Toohill brings her magical mix of compassion, creativity, and mindfulness to everything she does. She reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. She helps us let go of our worries and to be brave. Steph also runs Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace, a collaborative community space of connection. You might find her on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects. Stephanie has been leading youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 15 years. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer!

The Georgian Bay Series AFTER VARLEY
2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:00
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 iconic painting captures the rugged essence of the Canadian Shield with its windswept pines, churning waves, and dynamic sky. Copying a master’s work is one of the most effective ways to deepen your understanding of technique and style.
In this class, you’ll learn how to simplify bold shapes to build a strong composition, capture the dramatic atmosphere of stormy skies and water, mix a harmonious palette of cool tones, and use brushwork to add texture while maintaining Harris’s distinctive stylized aesthetic. With personalized guidance and demonstrations, you’ll gain valuable skills to enhance your painting practice.

Please note, there is a $25 Kit fee payable to Rick in cash at the start of class.
All materials are included in the kit fee; oil paint, canvas, odourless solvent, reference image, grey scale for colour mixing, brushes etc.
Contact us for more info!

Artists Inspiring Artists - a FREE series to ignite creativity, presented by the Canadian Opera Company!
2025-03-17 17:30 - 19:00
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 your artistic boundaries. Explore new techniques and perspectives through improv, acting, creative writing, and visual art.

This is open to artists from all disciplines, inviting participants to step outside of their comfort zones and learn innovative strategies that can enhance any artistic pursuit. Whether you’re a dancer, actor, musician, writer, or visual artist, there’s something for everyone.
Details:

Location: in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts
Cost: FREE! (thanks to the generosity of the Canadian Opera Company)
When: March 17
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Registration is required – sign up now to reserve your spot (scroll down for registration – limited spaces available)

This is a unique opportunity to learn from a talented performer and teaching artist in a welcoming and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with other creatives and elevate your artistic journey in 2025!

Photo credits (below) Karen E. Reeves, Taylor Long, Adobe Stock

SUPPORTIVE ARTS WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
2025-03-19 10:00 - 2025-06-18 12:00
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 and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program, led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coach.
Join us for a guided 2-hour workshop designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session, we embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making, movement, mindfulness and music. Every week is as unique as each of our participants!
Our bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and accommodates up to 14 participants, with accompanying support workers and volunteers.
The 2025 Supportive Arts season is supported by;

The W.C. Wood Foundation
The Dalglish Family Foundation
Lindy Green Family Foundation
Rotary Club of Fergus/Elora
Neal & Kathryn Foot
The Marjorie and Joseph Wright Memorial Foundation
And many generous individual donors

We thank you!

REFUNDS There are no refunds for missed classes. If you are unable to attend for any reason, classes are transferrable to another participant.
PAYMENT can be made using a credit card by registering below. Registration & payment via e-transfer or personal cheque are also accepted by contacting Judy
Please contact us for more information or availability on our waitlist.
Visit our Facebook page for photos and updates!

SUPPORTIVE ARTS THURSDAY MORNINGS
2025-03-20 10:00 - 2025-06-19 12:00
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 and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program, led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coach.
Join us for a guided 2-hour workshop designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session, we embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making, movement, mindfulness and music. Every week is as unique as each of our participants!
Our bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and accommodates up to 14 participants, with accompanying support workers and volunteers.
The 2025 Supportive Arts season is supported by;

The W.C. Wood Foundation
The Dalglish Family Foundation
Lindy Green Family Foundation
Rotary Club of Fergus/Elora
Neal & Kathryn Foot
The Marjorie and Joseph Wright Memorial Foundation
And many generous individual donors

We thank you!

REFUNDS There are no refunds for missed classes. If you are unable to attend for any reason, classes are transferrable to another participant.
PAYMENT can be made using a credit card by registering below. Registration & payment via e-transfer or personal cheque are also accepted by contacting Judy
Please contact us for more information or availability on our waitlist.
Visit our Facebook page for photos and updates!

MAUD LEWIS TULIPS! PUNCH NEEDLE RUG HOOKING
2025-03-22 10:00 - 15:00
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 note, there is a $35 kit fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. Cash or e transfer. All materials are provided in the fee.
Contact us for more info!

REDUCTIVE LINOBLOCK PRINTMAKING WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
2025-03-29 13:00 - 2025-04-05 15:00
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 design in two parts, carve their lino, and print their piece in layers. Each artist will go home with a unique edition of prints to keep for themselves or to gift away. No previous printmaking experience required.
Please note. There is a $10 kit fee, payable to the instructor in cash at the start of class. All materials included in the kit fee.
Contact us for more info!

PARIS MATCH! APRIL PA DAY FOR KIDS
2025-04-04 09:00 - 16:00
I love Paris in the Springtime! CEZANNE, MATISSE, & CHAGALL will pay a visit to our studio classroom this PA Day, as we create our own art-salon, complete with Edith Piaf as our background crooner! Aspiring artists will learn about the great French Impressionists and consider how art movements develop, by many minds coming together to create a community!

We will consider how Paris became a gathering place for artists and how to think about making a thriving art community of ideas and art!
Our PA days are designed to inspire 36 young artists! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and student staff, we will work in 2 groups in both our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
PA days are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun!

A healthy morning snack + and lunch
An afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
Indoor shoes are recommended
Dress for the weather and for art making!

At the Elora Centre for the Arts, we strive to support ALL children who would like to attend our programs! We make every effort to accommodate the varying needs of all our Young Makers. Please note however, we are not able to offer full-day, one-on-one support to children with additional needs.
For more information, please contact Judy

THE ART OF ANIME+MANGA!
2025-04-06 00:00 - 16:30
Anime and Manga fans. This class is for you! Artist Eileen MacArthur will introduce young artists age 8 + to the basics of drawing and skill building, while learning about Anime!

We will be using a variety of materials to explore how artists design characters for manga and anime, including drawing, painting and sculpting. We’ll also have a look at some art historical examples to better understand how various art styles develop.
All materials provided.
Please bring a snack and water bottle.

DRAWING FOR ADULTS WITH EILEEN MACARTHUR
2025-04-27 12:30 - 2025-05-04 15:30
Join artist Eileen MacArthur April 27 and May 4 for this two-Sunday introduction to the basic concepts of studio drawing. Students will work with graphite, conte and charcoal and explore the use of line, shape, value, proportion and composition. Using a still life set-up, there will be time for group and individual critique. This class will focus on observational drawing from life and how to draw what you see. All skill levels welcome!

All materials are included.
Contact us for more info!

COLLAGRAPHS FOR KIDS! PRINTMAKING WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:00
Calling all budding artists! Interested in trying something new? Learn the basics of printmaking through the art of collagraphs!
Guelph artist Ahmri Vandeborne will show you tips and tricks on how to compose an image of your choosing, translate your image to a collagraph matrix (raised surface), and ink up your plate for some hot-off-the-presses printing!

No experience necessary. This class is designed as a time for play and experimentation!
Contact us for more info!

POKEMON WORLDS!
2025-05-10 12:00 - 16:30
Pokemon kids! Join artist Eileen MacArthur for a half-day Sunday workshop celebrating the world of Pokemon! We will be making a Pokemon habitat using a variety of different materials and methods, including drawing, painting and sculpting!

Artists will experiment with how to make existing or invented Pokemon figures and different ways to think about characters and the worlds they inhabit. We will also be learning some drawing techniques to render familiar characters.
This afternoon workshop will include art-making and outdoor play, so come dressed for success!
Please bring along a nut-free snack and drink.

PAINTING OUTSIDE! FAMILY PLEIN AIR
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00
Join in our local celebration of plein air painting this May in this 2-hour quick-paint class with artist Eileen MacArthur! Family Plein Air is a fun indoor-outdoor, family-friendly paint for all ages who want to experience art-making together!

Families will begin with a 45 minute lesson with Eileen in the ECFTA studio classroom and learn to draw some basic shapes from nature, colour mixing for landscape painting, along with methods and materials artists use to paint outside.
For the remainder of the workshop, we will move outside and paint from observation, en plein air! Artists, young and old(er) will focus on simple compositions and quick sketches, working in the great outdoors! Rain or shine.
Contact us for more info!

ABSTRACT EMBROIDERY WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
2025-05-15 18:00 - 21:00
Artist Ahmri Vandeborne joins us for a Thursday evening introduction to embroidery this May. Learn how to take an abstract idea from paper to fabric in this easy-going, loose and freestyle approach to embroidery!

The evening will begin with a brief overview of contemporary and historical abstract art to help inspire your imagery and design a concept. Participants will be guided through simple hand embroidery stitches to help embellish their design and will be encouraged to trust intuition while working on an abstract piece.
This 3-hour workshop teaches basic embroidery skills and encourages participants to finish their design at home. No experience required.
Please note, there is a $10 kit fee, payable to the instructor at the start of class. All materials included in the kit fee.
Contact us for more info!

INTUITIVE ABSTRACT PAINTING
2025-05-31 10:00 - 2025-06-01 16:00
One spot left!
Join Stratford artist Sal Cucci for an introduction to intuitive abstracts and explore your personal expression in this playful and inclusive weekend!
This immersive 2-day workshop will appeal to painters of any level, whether you are beginning your abstract journey, or would like to deepen your practice.

Day one, artists will be guided through the basics of colour theory; tools and techniques for abstraction; experimentation and intuitive concept; composition; paints, additives, and the use of modelling paste and palette knives.
On day two, explore and experiment through the creation your abstract canvas, while sharing and learning from other students as you explore your own unique creative intuition!
Students will have the opportunity to create more than one canvas if time allows.
All materials included.

LET'S VAN GO! JUNE PA DAY FOR KIDS
2025-06-06 09:00 - 16:00
One spot left!
Young makers! Take a stroll through the vibrant world of Vincent Van Gogh and explore his use of colour and line to create motion, emotion, and intensity! Let’s explore the sunny side of painting and using LOTS of vibrant yellow, yellow, yellow and practice Impressionist methods of art-making, as we work together to recreate Van Gogh’s luminous sunflowers on canvas!
Our PA days are designed to inspire 36 young artists! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and student staff, we will work in 2 groups in both our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
PA days are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun!

A healthy morning snack + and lunch
An afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for art making!

At the Elora Centre for the Arts, we strive to support ALL children who would like to attend our programs! We make every effort to accommodate the varying needs of all our Young Makers. Please note however, we are not able to offer full-day, one-on-one support to children with additional needs.
For more information, please contact Judy

FLOW+GLOW! ART & MOVEMENT CAMP
2025-07-02 09:00 - 2025-07-04 15:30
3-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-7
If your budding artist loves art, with a little get-up-and-go mixed in, this ART + MOVEMENT camp is for you!
We’ll invent our own junior yoga moves and get those ants in your pants dancing and singing, along with playful creativity and friend-making!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great 3 days!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

ART THEN+NOW! MINI MASTERS CAMP
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-11 16:00
5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Let’s time-jump into the art time machine and look at Art THEN + NOW! This camp is full-on art making, trying out new materials, and exploring the connections between art today and art of the past!

We’ll think about what it means to always be in the “middle” of art-history as we simultaneously look backward and forward. Together, we’ll imagine what art of the future will look like!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

ART TECHS! THE SCIENCE OF ART CAMP
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-07-18 16:00
5 DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
If you love to experiment, innovate, and collaborate then this camp is for you! This STE(A)M-injected camp brings super-sonic art making to young artists who love bright colours, bright ideas and are curious about how science and tech can POWER their ART explorations!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ART! THE ART OF NATURE CAMP
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-25 15:30
5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-7
Let’s answer the call of the wild in this nature-inspired camp, designed to bring out the WILD artist in you! We’ll use our creative nature to wander, wonder and engage with the wild world all around us in a week of fresh-air creativity, nature explorations and outdoor play!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

ALEXANDER CALDER! KINETIC CIRCUS CAMP
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 16:00
5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Ready for a week of avant-garde awesomeness? This kinetic camp will introduce young artists to American Modernist, Alexander Calder’s 1931 Cirque! A moveable feast of characters, contortionists, fire eaters, hi-wire performers and circus animals. We will spend the week creating our own kinetic circus fun!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

POP UP BOOKS! STORYBOOK ART CAMP
2025-08-05 09:00 - 2025-08-08 15:30
4-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-7
Junior artists! Turn your fave book into a power pop-up 3-D Diorama Story Box. We will start each morning with a story and then get to work exploring visual story-making and transform our own favourite stories from home into sculptural ART!

Please bring your favourite storybook from home, with your child’s name. We will be reading these stories and using them as inspiration for our art-making! Books will be returned home at the end of the week.

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making
Bring your child’s favourite book for inspiration!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

POP UP BOOKS! YOUR FAVE KIDS-LIT CAMP
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Young Makers! Turn your fave book into a power pop-up Diorama Story Box. Let’s explore visual story making and transform each of our favourite storybooks from home into sculptural Kid-Lit ART!

Please bring your favourite storybook from home, with your child’s name. We will be reading these stories and using them as inspiration for our art-making! Books will be returned home at the end of the week.

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes in encouraged for the week
Please bring a larger shoe or boot box
Bring your child’s favourite book for inspiration
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
