SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 7+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada12-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 7+
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+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada12-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 8+
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.
SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 10+
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada12-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL THURSDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 10+
The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity.
MORE MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaMORE 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!
$140.00
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EASTER ARTS+CRAFTS AFTERNOON!
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJump 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!
Opening Reception: Meet & Greet with artist Phil Irish
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJoin us in the gallery as we officially launch ‘Companion Animals’ by Elora artist Phil Irish. Mix, mingle and learn more about the stories behind the work.
Light refreshments will be served. Free admission, no registration required.
For more information about the Exhibition and the artist, please click here.
Free Event
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAYS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAYS REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 AT 10 AM
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 REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 AT 10 AM
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!
$75.00
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SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THURSDAYS
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THRUSDAYS REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 AT 10 AM
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, CanadaLIFE 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
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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.
Live in the Atrium with David Francey
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaCome 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
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WRITING WITH FIRE. INTRO TO PYROGRAPHY WITH HEATHER MARTIN
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaINTRO 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!
THE DRAWING ROOM. FUR & FEATHERS! WITH DONNA HULL
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-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!
LAYERED LIGHT. CREATING FUSED GLASS WALL ART WITH STEPH HOWE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaCREATING 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
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BIRDS OF BECOMING. SCULPTURE WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaBIRDS 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
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Artist Talk with Phil Irish – Free event
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLet'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, CanadaDive 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!
Tiny Art Show & Sale in the Schoolhouse Art Collective
The Schoolhouse Arts Collective at The Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, ONThe 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, CanadaPUPPET 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!
INTUITIVE TAPESTRY! WEAVING WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaINTUITIVE 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!
LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. MAY
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLIFE 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!
ARTFUL AGEING! MAY IN THE ATRIUM
ARTFUL AGEING. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN MAY REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 AT 10 AM
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!
$60.00
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FIRE & FORM. CREATING A FUSED GLASS BOWL WITH STEPH HOWE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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.
ROOTED TOGETHER. MOTHER’S DAY CREATIVE WOODBURNING RETREAT
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaA 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!
Plein Air Show & Sale (one day only)
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaA 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, CanadaMOSAIC 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
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BASKET WEAVING INTRO WITH WOVEN HUES
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaINTRO 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.
Meet the Artists of the ‘ReWild’ exhibition
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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, CanadaMONET 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.
BIRDS OF BECOMING. SCULPTURE WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaBIRDS 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.
LIFE DRAWING IN THE ATRIUM. JUNE
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaLIFE 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!
ARTFUL AGEING! JUNE IN THE ATRIUM
ARTFUL AGEING. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN JUNE REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 AT 10 AM
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!
$60.00
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FLORA+FAUNA! JUNE PA DAY CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaStep 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!
O-CANADA DAY! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada2-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!
WILDWOOD TRAILBLAZERS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12 One spot left
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
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FOREST FRIENDS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-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
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ART WORLD SUPERSTARS! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-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
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CAMP CANDY FACTORY! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-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
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BIG ART LITTLE ART! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada4-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
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OCEAN ODYSSEY! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-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
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UNDERWATER WORLDS! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-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
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IMAGINEERING! SUMMER ART CAMP
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada5-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
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