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,...
We welcome SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS for Grades K-12! Morning or afternoon sessions designed to inspire creativity and connect learning with the arts. Experience the power of Art in our art classroom and newly expanded Gallery + Atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts. At the Elora Centre for the Arts, we offer a balance...
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...
9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 7+ 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 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...
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...
HI-TEA & TALES IN THE ATRIUM WITH JAN FEDUCK Join us for a Sunday afternoon Tea Party in our new Atrium space! Sharing tea together is a tradition that has been practiced worldwide for centuries. Author and tea enthusiast Jan Feduck invites you to high tea and storytelling, steeped in tradition and infused with fun! Jan...
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! Through live demonstrations and personalized feedback, Rick will share insights from his own creative process—helping you explore...
FREE ART CLINIC WITH ARTIST BARRY McCARTHY One spot available! Calling all artists! Looking for fresh inspiration, motivation, and expert guidance? Join us for a FREE Art Clinic with renowned Canadian artist Barry McCarthy! Bring your work-in-progress and materials and spend the afternoon painting in our new light-filled Atrium space. Barry will offer one-on-one insights,...
eileenCelebrate Family Day weekend with artist Eileen MacArthur for a lively half-day Sunday workshop that blends creativity, technique and artistic expression with a splash of Canadian art history, inspired by the work of Group of Seven legend Tom T! Young artists will be complete a medium sized painting using acrylic paint on canvas and explore how...
EXPRESSIVE ABSTRACTS WITH CAROLYN SHARP Discover the possibilities of abstract painting with artist Carolyn Sharp in this introductory workshop suitable for all levels of experience. Spend a playful day exploring what makes an abstract painting compelling and learn how to build dynamic compositions and achieve colour harmony. Carolyn will guide you through playful exercises and...
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.