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!

MEDITATIVE FLOW TWILIGHT WORKSHOP

WOOD BURNING WITH HEATHER MARTIN 

Join us for the September Solstice for a calming and creative evening in alignment with the New Moon and a partial solar eclipse. This is a meaningful time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the season ahead.

Pyrography artist Heather Martin will lead a guided mindfulness practice to help center ourselves and connect inward. Using woodburning tools and intuitive art, you’ll create a personal piece that reflects your current focus, goals, or feelings. The evening will close by taking time to set clear, thoughtful intentions, supported by the energy of the new moon and the unique symbolism of the eclipse.

THE JOY OF INTUITVE TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN

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Step into a world of color, texture, and creative freedom with Intuitive Tapestry Weaving. A joyful, hands-on workshop that invites you to break free from traditional weaving rules and let your instincts lead the way!
Intuitive Tapestry Weaving, moves beyond the rigid patterns and structures of traditional weaving to explore the freedom of letting your creativity guide your design. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced weaver, this workshop encourages you to trust your intuition and explore!

AFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. LAWREN HARRIS, AUTUMN ALGOMA 1920

Join this beginner to intermediate oil panting workshop with artist Rick Worthington to create a master copy of Lawren Harris’s painting, Autumn Algoma, 1920. In this vibrant early work, Harris captures the bold colour and structure of the Northern Ontario landscape in fall—golden foliage, sculptural trees, and luminous sky. 

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!

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 the last days of winter, while exploring the techniques Impressionist painters used to bring scenes to life!

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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.

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!

Discover the joy of weaving in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop led by tapestry artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden. Whether you're new to textiles or simply looking for a creative way to Sunday-slow-down, you'll learn how to make a beautiful set of handwoven coasters—each one as unique as you!

Step into the serene beauty of a winter night with Elora artist Rick Worthington in this immersive one-day oil workshop exploring the magic of light on a winter night.

Inspired by Rick’s painting Silent Illumination—a glowing portrayal of downtown Elora—this session invites you to explore the interplay of light, colour, and mood of festive lights and the stillness of a snowy winter street.

ARTFUL AGEING!  WINTER WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS

THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT.  PLEASE EMAIL US TO BE NOTIFIED OF UPCOMING CLASSES

Celebrate the new year with creativity and connect with community, every Wednesday at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Beginner-friendly art projects designed for older adults that embrace creative freedom and collaboration in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!

If you’re looking for connection and CreativiTea, we’ve got it for you!

RECONNECT, CREATE, & CELEBRATE THE ART OF AGEING WITH IMAGINATION!

AFTER THE GROUP OF 7 WINTER LANDSCAPE

OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

Immerse yourself in the world of Lawren Harris in this one-day workshop led by artist Rick Worthington. Drawing inspiration from Winter Landscape with Pink House,1918, we’ll unlock the visual language of Harris’s signature style—his bold design, radiant colour palette, and elegant simplicity!

INTRODUCTION TO MINHWA

PEONY WITH HEEJUNG SHIN

Join Loops, Layers, Shapes & Shadows exhibition artist Heejung Shin for an introduction to Korean MINHWA painting!

Minhwa, meaning “folk painting” in Korean were paintings by and for ordinary people during the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910.

Featuring bright, bold colour, symbolic and stylized forms, and themes of good fortune, health, and happiness, Minhwa is created on Hanji mulberry paper, using pigment and brushes. You will go home with you own Peony (Moran) folk painting!

TWILIGHT WOOD BURNING WORKSHOP WITH HEATHER MARTIN 

Join us for a calming and creative evening aligned with the first New Moon of the New Year—a powerful time to begin again, set intentions, and welcome fresh possibilities for 2026!

BOATS IN MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

Shake off winter and immerse yourself in sun-drenched colour and coastal charm inspired by artist Rick Worthington’s original painting Boats in Mediterranean Light—a celebration of warmth, movement, and atmosphere!

LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM.  3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL

Join us on the first Tuesday of the 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!

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.

VAN GOGH IRISES WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

Shake off winter and step into spring by immersing yourself in Van Gogh’s 1890 masterwork Irises. In this one‑day oil painting workshop, you’ll explore bold colour, expressive brushwork, and simplified shapes inspired by this iconic floral painting.

SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAYS  REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 AT 10 AM

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! 

SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THRUSDAYS  REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 AT 10 AM

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! 

LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM.  3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL

Join us on the first Tuesday of the 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!

BIRDS OF BECOMING WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA

Sculptor Carole Chaloupka approaches sculpture as a deeply rewarding creative journey--one where the maker shapes an object with their own hands, imbuing it with personal meaning and intention.
In Birds of Becoming, Carole will guide participants through a thoughtful, step-by-step process for sculpting a small bird using a lightweight, air‑dry Japanese stone clay. Her tried‑and‑true method makes the experience accessible, meditative, and inspiring, whether you’re new to sculpting or looking to deepen your practice.

INTUITIVE TAPESTRY WEAVING WITH DIANNE KC!

Step into a world of color, texture, and creative freedom with textile artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden. This hands-on workshop invites you to break free from traditional weaving rules and let your instincts lead the way!

LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM.  3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL

Join us on the first Tuesday of the 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!

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.

MONET HAYSTACKS 2-DAY IMMERSIVE OIL PAINTING SERIES 

Painting Light! Step into the luminous world of Claude Monet and discover how colour can become your most expressive tool.

In this immersive two‑day oil painting workshop with Impressionist painter Rick Worthington. Artists will investigate the techniques Claude Monet used to capture shifting light, fleeting moments, and atmospheric nuance, focusing especially on his iconic Haystacks series.

LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM.  3-HOUR SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIVE MODEL

Join us on the first Tuesday of the 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!