Youth Outreach: Connecting to Community Through Art – for elementary and high school students with (dis)abilities

This program provides arts programming to youth with intellectual and/or developmental delays in elementary and secondary school in the Life Skills and LRC classes.  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 and Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest. These sessions offer guided art instruction and contemporary art ideas led by an ECFTA Arts Educator.

The program is free to students.  Project themes are centered around community building and emphasize collaboration and success through personal artistic expression. The goal is connecting students to the community in meaningful and creative ways.

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SUPPORTIVE ARTS | Weekly inclusive ART & mindfulness WORKSHOPS

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY classes for adults with varying abilities. September through June.

Please visit our PROGRAMS-ADULT WORKSHOPS page for more information or to register for FALL, WINTER, or SPRING session blocks.

SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique and inclusive program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities.

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ART THEN+NOW! MINI MASTERS CAMP

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

$350.00

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‘Open Sky Live’ – Live at the Arts Centre – featuring Harry Lee Follon

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

Join us for Harry Lee Follon live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with Wrighthaven Homes.

You won't want to miss the classic sound and memorable melodies of Harry Lee Follon on the stage!  And who doesn't love a fiddle and pedal steel!?

Follon's music is inspired by the likes of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, although he says that he's also inspired by younger artists working in that tradition such as Jeffery Martin and Joe Pug, as well as fellow Canadians Spencer Burton and Zachary Lucky.

Free Event

ART TECHS! THE SCIENCE OF ART CAMP

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

Sold Out $350.00

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (evening)

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed on the pavilion stage this summer - in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented by The Elora Community Theatre.  Scroll down to view dates, times and purchase your tickets now!

Get Tickets $15.00 – $22.12 194 tickets left

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (matinee)

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed on the pavilion stage this summer - in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented by The Elora Community Theatre.  Scroll down to view dates, times and purchase your tickets now!

Get Tickets $15.00 – $22.12 198 tickets left

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (evening)

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed on the pavilion stage this summer - in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented by The Elora Community Theatre.  Scroll down to view dates, times and purchase your tickets now!

Get Tickets $15.00 – $22.12 198 tickets left

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (matinee)

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed on the pavilion stage this summer - in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented by The Elora Community Theatre.  Scroll down to view dates, times and purchase your tickets now!

Get Tickets $15.00 – $22.12 198 tickets left

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ART! THE ART OF NATURE CAMP

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

Sold Out $350.00

‘Open Sky Live’ – Live at the Arts Centre – featuring James Gray

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

Join us for James Gray live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with Granite Homes.

James Gray is a contemporary version of an old-school traveling folk singer. In the past decade, Gray has toured Canada, Europe and Australia, seeing the world and sharing his beloved songs along the way. Galvanized by the idea to speak to the human condition through the creation and delivery of song, Gray draws from his deep love of legendary songwriters such as John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Gillian Welch, to guide him.

Free Event

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (evening)

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed on the pavilion stage this summer - in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented by The Elora Community Theatre.  Scroll down to view dates, times and purchase your tickets now!

Get Tickets $15.00 – $22.12 200 tickets left

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (matinee)

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed on the pavilion stage this summer - in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented by The Elora Community Theatre.  Scroll down to view dates, times and purchase your tickets now!

Get Tickets $15.00 – $22.12 196 tickets left

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (evening)

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed on the pavilion stage this summer - in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented by The Elora Community Theatre.  Scroll down to view dates, times and purchase your tickets now!

Get Tickets $15.00 – $22.12 198 tickets left

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (matinee)

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed on the pavilion stage this summer - in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented by The Elora Community Theatre.  Scroll down to view dates, times and purchase your tickets now!

Get Tickets $15.00 – $22.12 198 tickets left

ALEXANDER CALDER! KINETIC CIRCUS CAMP

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

Sold Out $350.00

Elora’s Longest BBQ — come see us in the FREE DIY Kids Area!

Canada’s ultimate BBQ — and the official kick-off for Food Day Canada — returns to Elora on July 29! It’s an unforgettable celebration of Canadian cuisine featuring over 25 local restaurant and drink vendors, family-friendly activities, and a special appearance by Chef Michael Smith, who’ll be shucking oysters live on the pedestrian bridge near the Elora Mill.  

Admission is free!  Food and beverage tickets are available online or at the event.  More info here.

Come visit us in the FREE DIY KIDS ZONE in the red chair park, where kiddos can make fun crafts with Elora Centre for the Arts volunteers and see artists from the Schoolhouse Arts Collective painting live!

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POP UP BOOKS! STORYBOOK ART CAMP

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

Sold Out $280.00

‘Open Sky Live’ – Live at the Arts Centre – featuring The Vaudevillian

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

Join us for an engaging and interactive performance by The Vaudevillian - live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with Long & McQuade.

Norah Spades & Jitterbug James make up The Vaudevillian as they bring you old Prohibition tunes, thank goodness PROHIBITION IS OVER. These 2 will make you laugh, blush and dance about, drinking mason jars of the moonshine as they play 1930's Jugband, Ragtime numbers with Washboard, Musical Spoons, Resonator Guitar, Tenor Banjo, Mandolin, Teapot Trumpet & Mouth Harp!  Shine your shoes & get ready to do the Skoodle Um Skoo!  You may even get the chance to play the washboard, thimble or musical spoons during the performance!

Free Event

POP UP BOOKS! YOUR FAVE KIDS-LIT CAMP

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

Sold Out $350.00

EARLY BIRDS+NIGHT OWLS! RISE+SOAR CAMP

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

Sold Out $350.00

‘Open Sky Live’ – Live at the Arts Centre – featuring Chris Oday & Wild Bloom

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

Join us for Chris Oday & Wild Bloom live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with Canada's Music Incubator.

Join us for a night of vintage R&B and soul with Chris Oday, followed by fiddle, folk and emotional three-party harmony of Wild Bloom!

Free Event

DARK SHADOWS! THE IMAGINARIUM OF EDWARD GOREY CAMP

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

Sold Out $280.00

‘Open Sky Live’ – Live at the Arts Centre featuring The Doubtfires PLUS optional BBQ dinner

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

FREE concert with optional BBQ Chicken Picnic at the Pavilion!  Featuring The Doubtfires on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage in the yard at the Arts Centre!

It's all part of our OPEN SKY LIVE Summer Concert Series — come and enjoy music under the open sky with friends and neighbours!

🍗 This is also an optional BBQ dinner night! Dinners must be ordered in advance — deadline is August 28 at 12 PM. See below for full details!

This performance is presented in partnership with MV Real Estate Brokerage.

The Open Sky Live series is presented and sponsored by Tribute Homes, Sorbara Group of Companies and Storybrook Homes.

Get Tickets $25.00 400 tickets left

SUPPORTIVE ARTS WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

SUPPORTIVE ARTS FALL

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

10 AM – 12 PM

SEPTEMBER 17-DECEMBER 17, 2025  

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! 

Get Tickets $280.00 3 tickets left

SUPPORTIVE ARTS THURSDAY MORNINGS

SUPPORTIVE ARTS FALL

THURSDAY MORNINGS

10 AM – 12 PM

SEPTEMBER 18-DECEMBER 18, 2025  

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 each of our participants! 

Sold Out $280.00

‘Open Sky Live’ – Live at the Arts Centre – featuring Kyle Burton

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

Join us for our final concert of the season featuring Kyle Burton live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with Bigelow Flooring.

Join us for a night of live music that blends folk, country, Americana, and rock!  Kyle Burton crafts emotionally resonant sets that draw inspiration from legends like The Eagles and The Band, as well as modern torchbearers like Tyler Childers, Zach Bryan, The Red Clay Strays, and The Glorious Sons. 

Free Event

Opening Gala Reception in the Gallery: Elora Fergus Studio Tour 2025

Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada
Mark your calendars: this is an event you don’t want to miss! 
 
Not only will you enjoy fresh new art; there will be a $500 door prize, catered food, and the fun of mingling with your favourite artists!
 

Free Event

PYROGRAPHY. IGNITING THE LIGHT. MINDFULNESS, CREATIVITY, AND INTENTION SETTING

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.

Get Tickets $60.00 12 tickets left

THE JOY OF INTUITIVE TAPESTRY WEAVING

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

THE JOY OF INTUITVE TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN

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!

Get Tickets $120.00 10 tickets left

AFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

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

Get Tickets $150.00 7 tickets left

OPEN STUDIO FALL MONDAYS

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

MONDAY AFTERNOON 6-WEEK SERIES

Join us Mondays 1-3:00 pm this Fall! Open Studio is designed as open-flow studio time, loosely guided by artist Eileen MacArthur for artists who have some experience and would like specific guidance to develop or resolve their work. Classes will be collaborative and relaxed and offer both individual and group critiques, as well as affording the students to opportunity to experiment with various methods and materials.

Get Tickets $180.00 9 tickets left

HOWL’OWEEN! OCTOBER PA DAY CAMP

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

Get Tickets $75.00 29 tickets left

MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE

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

MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE

This October, join artist Steph Howe for an exciting journey into the world of mosaic stained glass. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to explore a new creative outlet, this hands-on workshop is the perfect way to dive in! Steph will guide you step by step as you choose from one of her designs and transform vibrant glass pieces into a stunning 10” x 10” framed creation. Learn how to score and cut glass into unique shapes, uncover the secrets of arranging the perfect mosaic, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of artistry and discovery!

Get Tickets $140.00 10 tickets left

THE DRAWING ROOM! 6-WEEK SUNDAY SERIES with Donna Hull

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

Get Tickets $160.00 12 tickets left

WRITING WITH FIRE. PAPER PYROGRAPHY

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

Get Tickets $135.00 11 tickets left

SNOW COVERED FARM OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

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

Get Tickets $150.00 9 tickets left

POKEMON WORLDS!

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

Get Tickets $65.00 12 tickets left

MINECRAFTERS! NOVEMBER PA DAY CAMP

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

Get Tickets $75.00 33 tickets left

PARIS STREET SCENE. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

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

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.

Get Tickets $150.00 12 tickets left

HOLIDAY CHARCUTERIE BOARD

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

Get Tickets $75.00 10 tickets left

CAMP CANDY CANE! HOLIDAY MINI CAMP

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

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 and welcome the New Year with creativity!

Get Tickets $225.00 32 tickets left

THE NIGHT ZOO! JANUARY PA DAY CAMP

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

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 dark!

Get Tickets $75.00 33 tickets left

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!

Get Tickets $75.00 33 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 33 tickets left