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,...
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TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE! Let your child's imagination fly free like snowflakes in this 3 day mini-camp December 29, 30 and 31 for ages 5-12. Jump into a shimmering snow-kissed world where frosty dreams come alive, gently guided by ECFTA Educators' Leah Ferguson and Stephanie Lines-Toohill and sprinkle some imagination into the holidays...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER WEDNESDAYS 10 AM – 12 PM JANUARY 7 - MARCH 25, 2026 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,...
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...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAYS 10 AM – 12 PM JANUARY 8 - MARCH 26, 2026 Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities and music in partnership with the Elora Singers! Join us Sept to June for weekly guided 2-hour workshops designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session embraces diversity...
9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 7+ The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity. Visit the NEST CALENDAR for class dates and times! For more information about the Nest, please contact Stephanie at sparrowsnestelora@gmail.com sparrowsnestmakers.ca
9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 8+ The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity. We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows! Each week, we use repurposed...
9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL THURSDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 10+ The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity. We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows! Each week, we use repurposed...
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! With...
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,...
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! The evening will begin with intention-setting and journaling, creating space to clarify what you want to invite...
6 WEEK SATURDAY MORNING SERIES Jan 24, 31, Feb 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 2026 (No class Saturday, Feb 7) Saturday mornings have never been so wild! Join artist Donna Hull for some junior-studio time focused on drawing fundamentals. Whether your artist is new to drawing, or eager to build upon their skills, there is...
Let’s light up those imaginations and embrace the darkest time of the year with a Friday-fun day dedicated to the magic of the night! What happens when the sun goes down? Join artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill as we venture into the shadowy world of nocturnal creatures and explore the idea of art in...
The Art Centre is at the threshold of an exciting new chapter, and we invite you to take the next step with us! As both our organization and the communities we serve grow, we need to address some of the physical constraints of our two galleries and classroom, to help break down barriers to participation in the arts.