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    • 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, weekly September through June.

    Please visit our 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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    BURSARIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

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

    Looking for assistance?

    Our BURSARY PROGRAM is here for you!

    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 FOR SENIORS: CONNECTING TO OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ART FOR OLDER ADULTS IN LONG-TERM CARE AND RETIREMENT LIVING

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

    DISCOVERING CREATIVITY AND CONNECTING WITH OTHERS!

     

    ARTFUL AGEING is a pilot project for seniors offered through the Elora Centre for the Arts as part of our growing Outreach program.

    Monthly guided art sessions are designed especially for long-term care and retirement living residents and are offered on-site at Heritage River and Wellington Terrace in Elora and at Caressant Care, Fergus.

     

    Whether residents are new to art making, bring some artistic experience, or just love expressing themselves, we are here to serve our older adult community through the exploration of materials, artists, and ideas in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

     

    Led by ECFTA Art Educators, each month offers a new and exciting program that’s playful, engaging, and full of learning!

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    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! 

    $280.00

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    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! 

    $280.00

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    2026 SUMMER CAMPS!

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

    REGISTRATION OPENS JAN 26 AT 10 AM! 

     

    DATES & WEEKLY DESCRIPTIONS COMING SOON

    Looking for assistance? Our new BURSARY PROGRAM is here for you!

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    OPEN STUDIO FALL MONDAYS

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

    MONDAY AFTERNOON 6-WEEK SERIES

    spaces still available!

    Join us Mondays 1 pm-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.

    $180.00

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    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!

    $160.00

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    • 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 7 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!

    Sold Out $150.00

    ART YOU CAN EAT (BUT YOU CAN’T ACTUALLY EAT IT!)

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

    Get Tickets $50.00 4 tickets left

    Meet the Artists! Opening Reception of a Group Exhibition in the Gallery

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

    Join us in our newly renovated gallery and atrium to celebrate the opening of Loops, Layers, Shapes & Shadows and meet the four innovative artists behind the exhibition: David Brown, Heejung Shin, Laurie Skantzos and Michael Stecky.

    These Toronto and Guelph-based artists explore the dynamic relationship between process, material, and meaning. Through their distinctive approaches, they investigate themes of transformation, rhythm, identity, and cultural heritage—reshaping everyday materials into striking art objects that challenge traditional perceptions of their mediums.

    This is your chance to enjoy creative conversations, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and mingle with the community while exploring our newly enhanced gallery spaces. Experience the labor, curiosity, and bold experimentation that brings these works to life.

    Admission is free.  Everyone is welcome!

    Free Event

    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 7 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!

    Sold Out $75.00

    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 3 tickets left

    Annual Christmas Sale Weekend OPEN HOUSE – Artist Studios Open!

    One weekend only!  Saturday Nov. 29 and Sunday Nov. 30 from 10AM - 4PM.

    Mark your calendars for our annual OPEN HOUSE!  Our artist studios in the building will be open to the public for you to wander and shop for creative Christmas finds at affordable prices!

    35 participating artists  |  3 studios + our artisan shop  |  Hundreds of gift ideas!

    Admission is free!

    Free Event

    • 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 1 ticket left

    HAND WOVEN COASTERS WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN

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

    Discover the joy of weaving in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop led by tapestry artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden. Whether you're new to textiles or simply looking for a creative way to Sunday-slow-down, you'll learn how to make a beautiful set of handwoven coasters—each one as unique as you!

    Get Tickets $110.00 12 tickets left

    SILENT ILLUMINATION. HOLIDAY PAINT WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

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

    Step into the serene beauty of a winter night with Elora artist Rick Worthington in this immersive one-day oil workshop exploring the magic of light on a winter night.

    Inspired by Rick’s painting Silent Illumination—a glowing portrayal of downtown Elora—this session invites you to explore the interplay of light, colour, and mood of festive lights and the stillness of a snowy winter street.

    Get Tickets $150.00 10 tickets left

    HOLIDAY ORNAMENT! PUNCH NEEDLE WITH CAITLIN BARRIE

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

    Looking to add a handmade touch to your holiday décor or create a one-of-a-kind gift? Join textile artist Caitlin Barrie for a festive afternoon of creativity and cheer as we dive into the art of rug hooking!

    In this hands-on workshop, you'll craft 2–3 beautiful ornaments in the colours and designs of your choice—perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to someone special. No experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit and we’ll provide the rest!

    Get Tickets $45.00 4 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 19 tickets left

    • SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER WEDNESDAYS

    SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER WEDNESDAYS

    10 AM – 12 PM

    JANUARY 7 - MARCH 25, 2026

     

    REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 8 at 10 AM

    Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities.

    $220.00

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    SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAYS

    SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAYS

    10 AM – 12 PM

    JANUARY 8 - MARCH 26, 2026

     

    REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 8 at 10 AM

    Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities and music in partnership with the Elora Singers!

    $220.00

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    IGNITE YOUR YEAR! SETTING INTENTIONS WITH WOOD+FIRE

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

    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!

    Get Tickets $60.00 15 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 19 tickets left

    • PAINTING BASICS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS. TOM THOMSON!

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

    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!

    Get Tickets $65.00 10 tickets left

    • WILD CANADA! MARCH BREAK CAMP

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

    WILD CANADA is calling!

    Pack your sense of adventure this MARCH BREAK and join us to explore your imagination, inspired by Canada’s forests, animals, and landscapes! Each day will be bursting with games, stories, and hands-on creativity that celebrates the WILD wonders and beauty of our home—CANADA!

    Get Tickets $375.00 36 tickets left

    MORE MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE

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

    MORE MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE

    Step into a world of color and creativity in this hands-on workshop led by glass artist Steph Howe. Whether you're brand new to stained glass or simply curious to try something new, this class offers the perfect introduction!

    Sold Out $140.00

    EASTER ARTS+CRAFTS AFTERNOON!

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

    Jump into this Easter-themed workshop designed for young artists 6+. A fun-filled half-day exploring art, crafts, stories and art history from Easter traditions around the world!

    Get Tickets $65.00 12 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 26 tickets left

    • 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!

    Get Tickets $140.00 12 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 26 tickets left