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...
Youth Addiction & Recovery Program: The Power of ART & Creative Expression. This program offers weekly art and creative expression classes to residents at Portage Elora as a conduit for acceptance, sharing and healing. It allows for emotional exploration, development of coping strategies and sharing the challenges of recovery. Run by arts educators, engagement facilitators...
Youth Addiction & Recovery Program: The Power of MUSIC & Creative Expression. THE POWER OF ART & CREATIVE EXPRESSION continues to be an important outreach connection to our community. Through our partnership with Portage Elora, this Youth Outreach Program is all about the POWER OF MUSIC! MUSIC JAM MONDAYS! is a pilot program this Fall...
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. We welcome all adults and caregivers...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS for Adults with Varying Abilities | 14-week series WEDNESDAY | September 18 - December 18, 2024 | 10 am - 12 pm Weekly inclusive art & mindfulness for adults with varying abilities. sold out MAX 14 | AGES 18+ | $280 + hst for all 14 weeks Participants please register for all 14 weeks....
SUPPORTIVE ARTS for Adults with Varying Abilities | 14-week series THURSDAY | September 19 - December 19, 2024 | 10 am - 12 pm Weekly inclusive art & mindfulness for adults with varying abilities. sold out MAX 14 | AGES 18+ | $280 + hst for all 14 weeks Participants please register for all 14...
Drawing Basics is designed for older kids 10 and up who love to draw and want to learn some new skills! Young artists will learn how to draw from observation and how to translate what we see into drawing. Led by artist Eileen MacArthur, Eileen will guide the class in learning about line, value, and...
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! SCROLL DOWN TO JULY/AUGUST TO SEE WEEKLY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS Looking for assistance? We have funding available thanks to the Optimist Club of Centre Wellington-Fergus available on a first-come-first-served basis for families facing financial barriers. Contact us today to request a spot! TIPS FOR REGISTRATION! You DO NOT need to log in to...
At last! Teeny Tiny Bakery joins us to share the love of mini decorated-cookie masterpieces! Join cookie artist Jackie Long for a fun and playful evening workshop to learn the art of decorating cookie-tops, themed to the Holidays! In this beginner decorating class we will create 10-12 Holiday themed cookies, in varying sizes. All materials...
AGES 16+ | MAX 12 $150 + hst | + $15 kit fee Join artist Rick Worthington to learn the fundamentals of creating interior paintings and discover the essentials of acrylic painting in this foundational course. Interior scenes offer some of the most intimate, inviting, and captivating subjects to paint! Join us for this immersive...
Scroll down to MARCH classes. Click LEARN MORE to register. EVERY WEDNESDAY 10 AM-12 PM EVERY THURSDAY 10 AM–12 PM Weekly inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities. We offer Wednesday morning, Thursday morning & Thursday afternoon classes, September-June! SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences...
AGES 14+ | MAX 12 $75 + hst | + $30 kit fee Handcraft your own seasonally inspired charcuterie board to take home or gift for the holidays! , guided Join Pyrography artist Heather Martin in a relaxed afternoon creating your own wood burned, textured design. Learn various Pyrography techniques to create texture, line, and...
2nd CLASS ADDED! DECEMBER 12 at 6:30 PM Teeny Tiny Bakery joins us to share the love of mini decorated-cookie masterpieces! Join cookie artist Jackie Long for a fun and playful evening workshop to learn the art of decorating cookie-tops, themed to the Holidays! In this beginner decorating class we will create 10-12 Holiday themed cookies,...
AGES 6-12 | MAX 12 $40 | No hst | All materials provided Do you have a crafty kiddo looking for new ways of using all the bits & bobs in your craft drawer? Join this mixed media class with Guelph artist Ahmri Vandeborne! Young makers will explore our current exhibition, collect inspiration in a...
AGES 8 + | MAX 10 $65 | No hst | All materials provided Junior artists! Join Eileen MacArthur to explore the methods and materials abstract artists use to make big, expressive paintings! We will be experimenting with using mixed media approaches and looking at the work of contemporary and historical artists for inspiration, learn...
THE NEST! THURSDAY AFTER-SCHOOL MAKER SPACE FOR AGES 10+ | Maximum 20 spots SPRING PROGRAM | APRIL 6– JUNE 15, 2023 THURSDAYS 3:30-5:30 $5 PER SESSION | $55 for the entire session Register for all 10 weeks (no single date sign-ups or drop in). sold out If you would like to sign up for The Nest after...
Give your kiddos’ school break a creative kickstart to the New Year before they head back to school! Join artist Alexa Collette on Thursday and Friday for 2 snow-inspired days exploring mixed-media, paint and clay, to create their own imagined winter-worlds filled with snowy landscapes and captivating creatures! Ages 6-12. Our Holiday Mini Camp is...