THE NEST! An after school drop-in space for ages 10+ Please check back for the next session registration information! What is the Nest? A space to relax and create in our sunny studio at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Just bring YOU and any projects you’re working on, non-digital games, homework, water bottle and...
FALL 2023 CLASSES | 14-week series Thursday mornings | September 14 – December 14, 2023 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm Weekly inclusive ART & mindfulness THURSDAY WORKSHOPS for adults with (dis)abilities. sold out SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults and...
Saturday November 25 and Sunday November 26, 2023 | 10AM - 4PM You are invited to wander our building and meet the working artists in their studios! Normally, these studios are closed to the public but we are opening our doors throughout the building so you can meet the artists and see the collection of...
Annual General Meeting: Elora Centre for the Arts | Volunteer Appreciation Event You are invited to join us for our Annual General Meeting, and celebrate the past year and all of our volunteers who helped make it a success! Please come to the gallery and see our "year in review" and how we've worked to...
Join GivingTuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement. This global day of giving encourages people to do good, and support the charities and causes that mean something to them. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS! YOU CAN DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT - every dollar given will be matched (up to $5K) Our Community Outreach programs are designed to...
HOLIDAY MAKERS! | SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE FOR KIDS! | 3 WEEK SERIES with Alexa Collette Saturdays. December 2, 9, 16, 2023 | 1-3 pm Ages 7-12 | Max 15 $90 no hst for all 3 weeks Join Guelph artist Alexa Collette for some Saturday afternoon artful making in our cheery classroom full of inspiring...
Sold Out! CHAIN-MAILLE TREE ORNAMENT | SANTA HAT! WITH ARTISAN MAILLE Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 6:30-9:00 PM Ages 12+ | Max. 20 $45 + hst All materials included. Join artists Brad and Rachel of Artisan Maille for a fun and creative evening and learn how to make your own chain-maille SANTA HAT ornament! This...
Find affordable and creative treasures in our Artisan Shop this holiday season - there's something for everyone on your list. Support local makers and artists, and give a unique and thoughtful handmade gift this year! Over 55 artisans featured in the shop, showcasing hundreds of gift ideas ranging from jewelery, eco-friendly self care, artist prints...
GLOWING FORESTS | LIGHT & SHADOW ACRYLIC PAINTING | with Vera Kisseleva SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm AGES 16+ | MAX. 12 $120 plus hst All materials provided sold out Join Artist Vera Kisseleva for a beginner-friendly workshop and discover the joy of painting vibrant forest scenes filled with luminous...
A Magical Christmas in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts! | Live jazz and beautiful singing performance Enjoy an evening of live jazz and beautiful singing featuring vocalists Alexandra Lennox, Juliette Jones & Derrick Paul Miller with the Mike Pelletier Jazz Trio. Featuring music from 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' and your favourite...
GLOWING FORESTS | LIGHT & SHADOW ACRYLIC PAINTING | with Vera Kisseleva SECOND CLASS ADDED! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm AGES 16+ | MAX. 12 $120 plus hst All materials provided sold out Join Artist Vera Kisseleva for a beginner-friendly workshop and discover the joy of painting vibrant forest scenes...
WEDNESDAY WINTER 2024 CLASSES | 10-week series WEDNESDAY mornings | January 3 – March 6, 2024 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm Weekly inclusive ART & mindfulness WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS for adults with (dis)abilities. sold out SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults...
THURSDAY WINTER 2024 CLASSES | 10-week series THURSDAY mornings | January 4 – March 7, 2024 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm Weekly inclusive ART & mindfulness THURSDAY WORKSHOPS for adults with (dis)abilities. sold out SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults...
Through our exhibitions, workshops, camps, community events and outreach programs — we’re committed to ensuring that everyone has access to meaningful arts opportunities — regardless of the barriers they face.
But none of this is possible without you.
As an independent charity, we rely on community support to fuel this work, and to continue to provide a space where people of all ages and abilities can create, connect and belong.