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...
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...
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...
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...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 10 AM – 12 PM MARCH 19-JUNE 18, 2025 Weekly inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities. We offer Wednesday morning and Thursday classes, September-June! SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THURSDAY MORNINGS 10 AM–12 PM MARCH 20-JUNE 19, 2025 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 to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THURSDAY AFTERNOONS 1 PM-3 PM MARCH 20-JUNE 19, 2025 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 to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome...
WEDNESDAY NIGHT OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON 4-WEEK WEDNESDAY SERIES How to Build an Oil Painting is designed to gently guides students through Elora artist Rick Worthington’s unique process of creating an oil painting from start to finish. Throughout the course, students will learn how to choose a color palette, sketch out a drawing, block...
The Schoolhouse Arts Collective is marking its 2nd Annual TINY ART EXPO! APRIL 26 and 27 11 AM to 4 PM It’s a weekend celebrating beautiful things that come in small packages. All pieces are new, original 8” square or smaller works of art and we very much look forward to sharing these small gems...
Join artist Eileen MacArthur April 27 and May 4 for this two-Sunday introduction to the basic concepts of studio drawing. Students will work with graphite, conte and charcoal and explore the use of line, shape, value, proportion and composition. Using a still life set-up, there will be time for group and individual critique. This class...
MONDAY AFTERNOON 6-WEEK SERIES Join us Mondays 1:00-3:00 pm this Spring! 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,...
Calling all budding artists! Interested in trying something new? Learn the basics of printmaking through the art of collagraphs! Guelph artist Ahmri Vandeborne will show you tips and tricks on how to compose an image of your choosing, translate your image to a collagraph matrix (raised surface), and ink up your plate for some hot-off-the-presses...
Join us for our third Vibrant Visions speaker series event! The Art of Support: Creative Pathways for Caregiving will be an insightful panel discussion on the caregiving experience, the reality of compassion fatigue, where to go to find support, and the power of creative expression to foster meaning, connection and joy. Are you caring for...
Pokemon kids! Join artist Eileen MacArthur for a half-day Sunday 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! Artists will experiment with how to make existing or invented Pokemon figures and different ways to think about characters...
Join in our local celebration of plein air painting this May in this 2-hour quick-paint class with artist Eileen MacArthur! Family Plein Air is a fun indoor-outdoor, family-friendly paint for all ages who want to experience art-making together! Families will begin with a 45 minute lesson with Eileen in the ECFTA studio classroom and learn...
The annual Elora Plein Air Festival features selected artists from all over Ontario (and beyond!) who will be painting outdoors throughout Fergus, Elora and surrounding countryside. Some even paint at night to capture the magic of nocturne views. There are several events that take place throughout the festival, such as interactive painting opportunities, Quick Paint...
Artist Ahmri Vandeborne joins us for a Thursday evening introduction to embroidery this May. Learn how to take an abstract idea from paper to fabric in this easy-going, loose and freestyle approach to embroidery! The evening will begin with a brief overview of contemporary and historical abstract art to help inspire your imagery and design...
This is the culmination of the artists' efforts throughout the week, and they will be on hand to share and celebrate the end of the event. In the gallery, you can view and purchase the beautiful work created, meet the artists and vote for your favourites! Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. For more information...
Join us for a transformative experience with fibre artist Megan Cleland into the world of Sculptural Needle Felting. Whether you’re an experienced felter or a curious beginner, this 2-day workshop promises an engaging blend of artistry and fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to create, connect, and be inspired! Over the course of this immersive weekend...
COILING, WRAPPING & FREESTYLE WEAVING with Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden Join Tapestry Weaver and Fibre Sculptor Dianne KC and let loose for a day of creative expression coiling, wrapping, twisting and creating your unique freeform sculpture! Dive into the world of creative expression and weaving techniques to craft a unique, one-of-a-kind piece. Whether you're twisting fibres...
Opening Reception: Olivia Mae Sinclair & Alek Bélanger An Exhibition of Story, Resilience & Renewal Admission is Free You’re invited to join us for the opening reception of a compelling new exhibition featuring the works of two incredible artists: Olivia Mae Sinclair and Alek Bélanger. This dynamic exhibition brings together Sinclair’s richly layered textiles, emotive...
Find out how creative you can be when you set your own rules while painting! What happens when you only use two colours? Or when you have to use a tiny paint brush on a large canvas? Or when you use dice to choose what type of lines you paint and what colours you use?...
Join Stratford artist Sal Cucci for an introduction to intuitive abstracts and explore your personal expression in this playful and inclusive weekend! This immersive 2-day workshop will appeal to painters of any level, whether you are beginning your abstract journey, or would like to deepen your practice. Day one, artists will be guided through the...