Elora Centre for the Arts

DRAWING FOR ADULTS WITH EILEEN MACARTHUR
2025-04-27 12:30 - 2025-05-04 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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.

EARLY BIRDS+NIGHT OWLS! RISE+SOAR CAMP
2025-08-18 09:00 - 2025-08-22 15:30 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-7
Birds of a feather flock together in this week of high-flying fun! Join us for creative making inspired by our feathery friends! Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl we’ll spread our art wings and soar together and make memories that take flight!

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.

DARK SHADOWS! THE IMAGINARIUM OF EDWARD GOREY CAMP
2025-08-25 09:00 - 2025-08-28 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
4-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Love to draw and shadowy storytelling?! Join us for some old-timey illustration inspired by American Gothic writer and illustrator Edward Gorey. Let’s explore the world of fancy-fine-line drawing, graphic story-telling and dark humour in this week of drawing and doodling.

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.

SPARROW'S NEST COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE. ADULT DROP-IN
2025-09-08 - 2026-06-19 | Ontario
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, work and school for connection and creativity!

TEA SOCIAL FRIDAYS WITH STEPHANIE LINES-TOOHILL
EVERY FRIDAY 10.30 am – 12.30pm
September-June. No need to register.
$10 cash. All materials included.
A welcome space for social connection away from a busy world. Optional gently guided crafting with a hot drink. Explore and Make with our materials or bring your own project work. All abilities welcome!
Sessions run every Friday, except for holidays and school PD days and March Break.
For more information, visit the NEST or EMAIL us!

MIXED MEDIA DROP-IN WITH MICHELLE WRIGHT
EVERY FRIDAY 1 – 3pm
September -June. No need to register.
$10 cash. All materials included.
Gently guided by Maker Michelle Wright. Low pressure, small ARTS projects using repurposed materials. Come to explore, nurture and create! All abilities welcome!
Sessions run every Friday, except for holidays, school PD days, and March Break.
For more information, visit the NEST or EMAIL us!

In the Nest, our focus is to reduce barriers to participation for all ages and abilities in an inspiring and welcoming space. Our doors are open to all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences.
Whether you’re a curious beginner, or simply someone looking to connect and create, sparrows remind us that small actions can create beautiful moments in a big world!

Check out the NEST CALENDAR for more Drop-In activities for Adults!
For more information about The Sparrow’s Nest contact us!
Visit our Facebook page for photos and updates!
To help support this program by donating today, please click here. Select the Programming & Operations fund and write us a private message, asking us to direct the funds to The Sparrow’s Nest.

2026 SUMMER CAMPS!
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2026-01-26 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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PYROGRAPHY. IGNITING THE LIGHT. MINDFULNESS, CREATIVITY, AND INTENTION SETTING
2025-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
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.

No artistic experience is necessary—this is about the process, not the product. Come with curiosity and leave with a sense of direction—and something you made with your own hands.
Please note, there is a $20 kit fee, payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class.

THE JOY OF INTUITIVE TAPESTRY WEAVING
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
THE JOY OF INTUITVE TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
one spot left!
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!

Diane says: “This is one of my favourite workshops. There’s always such a joyful energy as we play with all the colourful yarn and fibres. It’s amazing to see how different everyone’s tapestry turns out—and how much fun we have together!”
Through playful experimentation with yarn, fibres, textures and techniques artists will be encouraged to give themselves the freedom to explore tapestry weaving without restrictions.
As we complete our pieces in class, students will marvel at the uniqueness of each tapestry and take joy in the collaborative spirit of sharing and creating together. Diane promises a fun day!
All levels of experience are welcome. No experience necessary.
Please note, there is a $20 kit fee payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. All materials included in the kit fee, including a large selection of beautiful yarns and fibres to choose from and a simple frame loom to use and take home.
Contact us for more info.

AFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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.

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 break the landscape into simpliﬁed shapes, explore Harris’s rich yet balanced autumn palette, build strong colour harmony, and apply conﬁdent brushwork to evoke light and form while staying true to his stylized approach.
With personalized instruction and demonstrations, you’ll gain practical tools to strengthen your own painting practice!
Please note, there is a $25 kit fee payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class.
All materials are provided in the kit fee.
Kit fee includes oil paint, a canvas, odourless solvent, reference
image, grey scale for colour mixing, brushes etc

HOWL'OWEEN! OCTOBER PA DAY CAMP
2025-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Calling all mini mad scientists and mischievous monsters! Are you ready to create and craft your way through a PA day of creepy creativity?
Join artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill for a Friday bursting with hauntingly hilarious fun, both indoors and out!
Our PA Days are designed to inspire 36 young artists through a full-day of creativity and exploration!
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. Each day is a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun!

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

For more information about PA Days, please contact Judy

THE DRAWING ROOM! 6-WEEK SUNDAY SERIES with Donna Hull
2025-10-26 10:00 - 2025-11-30 12:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Sundays. October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025
Wake up your Sunday morning with artist Donna Hull for some junior-artist studio time and dive into the fundamentals of drawing. With over 30 years of experience in the classroom and beyond, Donna brings a wealth of knowledge to this engaging 6-week series!

Drawing skills are woven into each weekly lesson and home play exercises are encouraged! Young artists will work on paper and be introduced to artist quality drawing materials such as graphite sticks, blending sticks, kneadable erasers and more.
This 6-week series is all about drawing and will focus on natural, organic shapes during weeks 1-5 and finish and a naturalistic animal portrait week 6!
All materials included. Contact us for more info.

WRITING WITH FIRE. PAPER PYROGRAPHY
2025-11-01 13:00 - 2025-11-02 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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: Exploring Paper & Techniques
Begin your journey into paper pyrography by understanding the unique qualities of various papers including Fabriano, Arches and more. You’ll learn to choose the right paper—such as sizing, weight, texture of paper—to ensure optimal results. Techniques like stippling, hatching, and gradient burning will be introduced to add depth and texture to your designs. Additionally, you’ll discover how to incorporate colour using watercolour to enhance your artwork.
Day 2: Creating Artwork
On the second day, you’ll apply the skills acquired to create a detailed pyrography artwork on professional paper in an 8×10 format. Guidance will be provided in transferring your design onto the paper, executing pyrography techniques, and layering colour. The session culminates in producing a piece suitable for framing, allowing you to showcase your new skills.
Please note, there is a $15 kit fee, payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class.
All materials are included in the kit fee.
*artwork credit Janna Lindsay

SNOW COVERED FARM OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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!

With step-by-step demonstrations and personalized guidance, Rick will walk you through the essential concepts of composition, contrast, and atmospheric depth. Whether you’re a novice or have some brushwork under your belt, students will learn to use a limited palette of warm and cool primaries, developing your colour-mixing skills while keeping your colour notes clean and vibrant.
With guided demonstrations, you’ll gain valuable skills to enhance your own painting practice! 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 are included in the kit fee; oil paint, a canvas, odourless solvent, reference image, grey scale for colour mixing, brushes etc.

ART YOU CAN EAT (BUT YOU CAN'T ACTUALLY EAT IT!)
2025-11-16 13:30 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
A CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS WITH ERIN PERRY
Get ready for a deliciously fun art-making experience with no ovens, no utensils, and definitely no bites. In this playful hands-on workshop, led by artist and educator Erin Perry, young artists will explore the world of food-inspired art, creating colourful, imaginative treats that look good enough to eat but are made entirely from art materials!

From sculpted sushi and glittery cupcakes to giant candy collages and faux sundaes, this session is packed with creative projects that celebrate colour, texture, and whimsy. Kids will experiment with materials like clay, tissue paper, modelling paste, foam, beads, and more as they build their own inedible masterpieces.
Whether designing a full mini menu, inventing a new snack brand, or making a still life of pretend food, participants will leave with unique artwork and big smiles. It’s all about imagination, mess-making, and the joy of playful creativity.
Come hungry to make art that looks good enough to eat!
All materials included.

POKEMON WORLDS!
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:30 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Pokemon kids! Back by popular demand. Artist Eileen MacArthur is in the house for a Saturday afternoon 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!

Young 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 in this Saturday of fun and friendship!
This afternoon workshop will include art-making and outdoor play, so come dressed for success!
Please bring along a nut-free snack and drink.

MINECRAFTERS! NOVEMBER PA DAY CAMP
2025-11-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Young builders unite! This Minecraft-inspired world of pixel imagination is perfect for artists who love to block.
Whether you’re a master builder or just love being creative, artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill will guide this hands-on, class blends art with the fun of the game! No gaming experience needed, just a love for building, crafting, and storytelling!

This is a device-free workshop.
Our PA Days are designed to inspire 36 young artists through a full-day of creativity and exploration!
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. Each day is a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun!

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

For more information about PA Days, please contact Judy

PARIS STREET SCENE. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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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.

Through step-by-step demonstrations and individual guidance, Rick will introduce essential concepts of composition, value, contrast and edge control, helping you to create a finished painting that feel both atmospheric and vibrant!
Please note, there is a $25 kit fee payable in cash to Rick at the start of class.
All materials are provided in the kit fee.
All materials are provided in the kit fee—just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy a fun, creative day of painting!

HOLIDAY CHARCUTERIE BOARD
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
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 workshop offers a welcoming space to explore your creativity and check off those holiday gift list items in a meaningful way. Don’t miss out—spaces are limited!
KIT FEE based on materials, payable to Heather in cash, debit or credit at the start of class.
Included in the kit fee, choice of maple or cherry charcuterie board and a 1oz container of food-safe board cream.
8″x12″ for $30, 8x 16″ for $35, 8x 20″ for $40 (All sizes are approximate)
Additional materials: the 3″ ornament sphere $15, ornament cookie $2, coaster $5, cotton gift bags $5,
Use of Walnut Hallow brass tip burners and templates. Optional: Bring your own woodburning tools.
No experience necessary!
