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    • COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – Youth Outreach. Connecting to Schools Through Art for elementary & high school students

    COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS provides free arts programming to youth with intellectual and/or developmental delays in elementary and secondary school in the Life Skills and LRC classrooms.  We meet students once a month throughout the school year at Centre Wellington District Secondary School, Elora Public School, John Black Public School in Fergus, Arthur Public School, Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest, and June Ave Public School in Guelph.

    Led by an ECFTA Arts Educator, these sessions offer guided art instruction and contemporary art ideas to students in Centre and North Wellington.

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    SUPPORTIVE ARTS- ADULT OUTREACH. ART & mindfulness for adults with (dis)abilities

    SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering inclusive, arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome all adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program, led by ECFTA Arts Educator and Mindfulness Facilitators.

    Wednesday & Thursday morning and afternoon classes held weekly September through June at the Art Centre.

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    SPARROW’S NEST COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE – ADULT OUTREACH. ADULT DROP-IN PROGRAMS

    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!

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    SPARROW’S NEST COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE. ADULT DROP-IN

    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!

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    SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO THE ART CENTRE. LEARN DISCOVER CREATE!

    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.

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    BURSARIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    Our Bursary Program is now CLOSED.

    We are  grateful for the opportunity to support families in our community,.

    All 2025–2026 funds have been awarded to deserving recipients.

    Bursaries are designed to reduce financial barriers to families and assist with fees for workshops, classes, and camps to ensure that art participation remain accessible to our community, regardless of income.

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    ARTFUL AGEING- SENIORS OUTREACH. CONNECTING TO RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE & RETIREMENT LIVING

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    ARTFUL AGEING for Seniors is part of our expanding Outreach program, offering monthly guided art classes, designed especially for long-term care and retirement living residents.  Held  on-site at Heritage River and Wellington Terrace in Elora and Caressant Care, Fergus, these hands-on art classes spark conversation, promote engagement with others, and remind us all that creativity is lifelong!

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    SPARROW’S NEST COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE – YOUTH & ADULT OUTREACH – NURTURING & GROWING CONNECTIONS

    SPARROW'S NEST MAKERSPACE is a community hub where creativity, collaboration, and kindness thrive. Where opportunities to support the voices of our youth, teen and senior 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!

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    SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 7-12

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    12-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 7-12

    The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity. 

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    SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 8-12

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    12-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 8-12

    The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity. 

    Get Tickets $180.00 4 tickets left

    SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAYS

    SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAYS  

    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! 

    $240.00

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    ARTFUL AGEING! APRIL IN THE ATRIUM

    ARTFUL AGEING. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN APRIL  PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER FOR MAY OR JUNE CLASSES

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

    Get Tickets $75.00 4 tickets left

    SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THURSDAYS

    SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THRUSDAYS  

    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! 

    $240.00

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    LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. APRIL

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!

    $30.00 Sold Out

    OIL & COLD WAX INTRO WITH CAROLYN SHARP

    OIL & COLD WAX INTRO WITH CAROLYN SHARP

    Join artist Carolyn Sharp to explore the expressive medium of oil and cold wax.

    Cold wax (beeswax) creates a depth in paintings that is unlike any other. Using beeswax, learn how to build rich layers and experiment with tools like palette knives, brayers, and silicone wedges.

    Carolyn will guide you towards creating atmospheric and colourful abstract paintings, and share insights on how to create compelling compositions and creating colour harmony.

     

    Get Tickets $150.00 1 ticket left

    Live in the Atrium with David Francey

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    Come enjoy the talented David Francey in the beautiful new atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts!  David’s concerts are legendary and this intimate concert in a gorgeous setting is highly anticipated by many local fans.  Winner of four Juno awards and three Canadian Folk Music Awards, David’s beautiful song-writing and stories will enchant all who are able to be there.

    $50.00 Sold Out

    WRITING WITH FIRE. INTRO TO PYROGRAPHY WITH HEATHER MARTIN

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    INTRO TO PYROGRAPHY WITH HEATHER MARTIN

    Spend a relaxed afternoon with artist Heather Martin and discover the expressive, hands-on art of pyrography. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of writing with fire as you explore mark‑making, texture, shading, and safe tool use. Guided step‑by‑step, you’ll create your own custom wood‑burned charcuterie board—beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours!

    Get Tickets $80.00 2 tickets left

    THE DRAWING ROOM. FUR & FEATHERS! WITH DONNA HULL

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-WEEK SATURDAY DRAWING SERIES FOR 8+

    April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16

    Saturday mornings just got wilder! Our ongoing Kids Animal Sketch Series with artist and educator Donna Hull invites young creators to grow their skills week after week. Each session builds on core drawing fundamentals while introducing new creatures, new challenges, and tons of hands‑on practice.

    Whether your young artist is new to sketching or ready to level up, nothing beats the thrill of SKETCHING LIVE ANIMALS as they learn, explore, and create!

    Get Tickets $125.00 1 ticket left

    LAYERED LIGHT. CREATING FUSED GLASS WALL ART WITH STEPH HOWE

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    CREATING FUSED GLASS WALL ART WITH STEPH HOWE

    Create a unique kiln‑formed, two‑dimensional fused‑glass piece with glass artist Steph Howe!

    Design a piece for your wall that plays with layered colour, texture, and luminous transparency. A perfect introduction to working with glass!

    $65.00 Sold Out

    BIRDS OF BECOMING. SCULPTURE WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    BIRDS OF BECOMING WITH ELORA SCULPTOR CAROLE CHALOUPKA

    This class is also available May 31

    Birds of Becoming is a hands-on sculpture workshop centred on making a bird form as a container for personal reflection and becoming.

    Professional sculptor Carole Chaloupka approaches sculpture as a meaningful creative practice—one in which the act of shaping an object by hand allows form, intention, and meaning to emerge together.

    $120.00 Sold Out

    Artist Talk with Phil Irish – Free event

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    Let's gather in the gallery, surrounded by the art of Phil Irish's exhibition 'Companion Animals' and be inspired and connected through his story and sharing of his creative practice.  

    Phil Irish’s illustrated lecture mixes travelogue, creative insight, and ecological understanding. Join him on the tall ship Antigua, traveling with an international roster of artists. Glimpse the creative processes - from sketchbooking, research, experimentation and creation – that reveal how Irish chases his creative intuitions.

    Free Event

    UNDERGROUND ART! APRIL PA DAY CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    Dive beneath the surface and uncover the mysteries of the underground through art! Young artists, explore the hidden mysteries of underneath ecosystems and creatures as they emerge for the spring awakening.

    Let’s bring these unseen worlds to life using our powerful imaginations during this full-on Friday with artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill!

    $75.00 Sold Out

    Tiny Art Show & Sale in the Schoolhouse Art Collective

    The Schoolhouse Arts Collective at The Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, ON

    The Schoolhouse Arts Collective (SHAC) will be showcasing original, small-scale artwork by 12 of their artists throughout the weekend.  Stop by to find one-of-a-kind pieces and meet the artists at their 'Tiny Art Show & Sale' event. 

    Free Event

    • PUPPET MAKING STUDIO! WITH SOPHIA DELUCA

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    PUPPET MAKING WITH SOPHIA DELUCA

    Jump into the world of Puppetry with prop-maker Sophia Deluca and discover how design shapes what a puppet can do—talk, walk, dance, or show emotions. In this playful 3-hour workshop, junior puppeteers will experiment with creating voices, personalities, and styles that match their characters. It’s a hands‑on, imagination‑powered workshop where every artist will bring puppets to life in their own unique way!

    Get Tickets $45.00 9 tickets left

    INTUITIVE TAPESTRY! WEAVING WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!

    Get Tickets $120.00 3 tickets left

    LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. MAY

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!

    Get Tickets $30.00 6 tickets left

    ARTFUL AGEING! MAY IN THE ATRIUM

    ARTFUL AGEING. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN MAY PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER FOR JUNE CLASSES

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

    Get Tickets $60.00 13 tickets left

    FIRE & FORM. CREATING A FUSED GLASS BOWL WITH STEPH HOWE

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    Join glass artist Steph Howe for an introduction to the art of fused glass and create a beautiful set of two sculpted dishes. In this hands‑on workshop, participants learn the essentials of cutting and grinding glass, then work on a pre‑fused flat glass panel as their creative base.

    Get Tickets $90.00 5 tickets left

    ROOTED TOGETHER. MOTHER’S DAY CREATIVE WOODBURNING RETREAT

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    A MOTHER’S DAY WOODBURNING RETREAT WITH HEATHER MARTIN

    Spend Mother’s Day slowing down, creating, and sharing time together in nature. with artist Heather Martin. This day-retreat is an invitation to spend a day with your mom, close friend, or come as you are to gather with others and enjoy a meaningful creative experience rooted in presence, gratitude, and connection!

    Get Tickets $140.00 14 tickets left
    Plein Air Show & Sale (one day only)

    Plein Air Show & Sale (one day only)

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    A one-day original art show & sale, presented by the vast assortment of juried artists from this year's Elora Plein Air Festival!

    In the gallery and atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts | 75 Melville Street, Elora

    Step into an original art showcase alive with colour and creativity. This one-day Show & Sale brings together artwork created en plein air over the previous four inspiring days  each piece capturing a moment, a mood, and the beauty of painting outdoors in real time. The gallery will be buzzing with energy as walls fill with newly finished work, ready to be discovered by YOU!

    Free Event

    MOSAIC STAINED GLASS FOR ALL WITH STEPH HOWE

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    MOSAIC STAINED GLASS FOR ALL WITH STEPH HOWE

    Immerse yourself in a world of color and light with glass artist Steph Howe. Discover the captivating world of stained glass —from cutting and shaping glass to assembling your very own luminous piece.
    Whether you're new to stained glass, or just eager for some fresh creativity, this class is designed to be a relaxed afternoon of inspiration and fun!

    $140.00 Sold Out

    BASKET WEAVING INTRO WITH WOVEN HUES

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    $90.00 Sold Out

    Meet the Artists of the ‘ReWild’ exhibition

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for an afternoon in the gallery to celebrate ReWild, an opening reception and chance to meet the artists behind this thoughtfully curated group exhibition. Featuring work that spans a range of mediums and approaches, ReWild is united by a deeply rooted connection to the rhythms, textures, and wisdom of the natural world.

    We are thrilled to present Gina Jacklin, Angela Lane, Jana Osterman, and Christina Preece together in their first-ever group show in our gallery.

    Free Event

    MONET HAYSTACKS 1890. IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    MONET HAYSTACKS IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

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

    In this beginner-intermediate oil painting workshop, artists will investigate the techniques Claude Monet used to capture shifting light, fleeting moments, and atmospheric nuance, focusing especially on his iconic Haystacks series.

    Get Tickets $150.00 11 tickets left

    BIRDS OF BECOMING. SCULPTURE WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    BIRDS OF BECOMING WITH ELORA SCULPTOR CAROLE CHALOUPKA

    Birds of Becoming is a hands-on sculpture workshop centred on making a bird form as a container for personal reflection and becoming.

    Professional sculptor Carole Chaloupka approaches sculpture as a meaningful creative practice—one in which the act of shaping an object by hand allows form, intention, and meaning to emerge together.

    Get Tickets $120.00 9 tickets left

    • LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. JUNE

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!

    Get Tickets $30.00 14 tickets left

    ARTFUL AGEING! JUNE IN THE ATRIUM

    ARTFUL AGEING. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN JUNE 

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

    Get Tickets $60.00 21 tickets left

    FLORA+FAUNA! JUNE PA DAY CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    Step into the curious and colourful world of expressing our natural through art! In this indoor-outdoor PA Friday, nature-loving artists will explore the beauty of plants and flowers + animals and insects.

    Artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill will guide a day of learning how artists capture the magic of the natural world in art!

    Get Tickets $75.00 7 tickets left

    AFTER VAN GOGH. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    THE STARRY NIGHT. POST-IMPRESSIONISM WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

    Join artist Rick Worthington for this beginner to intermediate oil painting workshop, inspired by the Post‑Impressionist vision of Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night. Explore how Van Gogh used bold, directional brushstrokes and striking colour contrasts to infuse the night sky with movement and emotion.

    Get Tickets $150.00 12 tickets left

    • O-CANADA DAY! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    2-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 5-12

    Celebrate O-Canada and jump into July with a 2-day camp where creativity meets the first rays of summer!

    This camp invites young artists to explore Canada-inspired craft and forest-themed art. Perfect for kicking off the summer break with imagination, friendship, and a splash of red and white!

    Get Tickets $150.00 13 tickets left

    WILDWOOD TRAILBLAZERS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12 

    Welcome to Wildwood Trailblazers, where creativity runs wild and imaginations blaze new trails!

    Set deep in the heart of nature, this summer art camp invites young artists to explore the magic of making through paint, collage, assemblage, and more. All inspired by the wonders of the woods!     

    $375.00 Sold Out

    FOREST FRIENDS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6

    Forest Friends is a magical summer art camp of Nature and Nonsense! Where our youngest creators, ages 4–6 discover the joy of story-time, art & friend-making in the great outdoors.

    Each day is a gentle adventure filled with kindness, colour, curiosity, and woodland wonder!

    $375.00 Sold Out

    ART WORLD SUPERSTARS! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

    Junior Art Stars 7! Step into the summer camp spotlight at Art World Superstars.

    This week, we will channel iconic artists like Pop icon Andy Warhol and Street-Art master Banksy and make our own mark on the world! Let’s celebrate the bold colors, big ideas, and the unforgettable styles of Contemporary Arts’ brightest Stars!

    $375.00 Sold Out

    CAMP CANDY FACTORY! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6

    Step into a world of colour, creativity, and candy-coated imagination at Camp Candy Factory, the ultimate art camp for the sweetest of mini artists!

    This playful summer adventure blends the joy of storytelling with the magic of art-making, where every day is a deliciously sweet surprise

    $375.00 Sold Out

    • BIG ART LITTLE ART! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    4-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

    Get ready to explore a world where size sparks creativity!

    BIG ART-little art invites young artists to explore the power of scale and dive into extremes. From giant abstract paintings that stretch across canvases, to tiny insect illustrations that celebrate the beauty of things big and small.

    $300.00 Sold Out

    OCEAN ODYSSEY! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

    Welcome aboard ocean Explorers! Join us for Ocean Odyssey, a summer camp week designed for artful adventures inspired by our big blue planet!

    Come explore your deep-sea creativity and discover the wonders of the oceans through play and hands-on making.

    $375.00 Sold Out

    UNDERWATER WORLDS! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6

    Dive into a summer of art camp creativity! Underwater Worlds is a week where imagination swims free and every project is a splash of adventure.

    This ocean-themed experience invites our newest campers, ages 4-6 to dip their toes into the mysteries of the deep through paint, sculpture, storytelling, and more.

    $375.00 Sold Out

    IMAGINEERING! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

    Imagineering! A dynamo summer art camp that fuses curiosity and creativity. Explore the wonders of Art and Tech through playful experiments and expressive builds.

    From designing kinetic sculptures to painting with light, campers will discover how innovation and artistry can go hand in hand. Get ready to dream big and make it real!

    $375.00 Sold Out