COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS provides free arts programming to youth with intellectual and/or developmental delays in elementary and secondary school in the Life Skills and LRC classrooms. 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, Victoria Cross...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering inclusive, arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome all adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program, led by ECFTA Arts Educator and Mindfulness Facilitators. Wednesday & Thursday morning and afternoon classes held weekly September...
SPARROW'S NEST MAKERSPACE is a community hub where creativity, collaboration, and kindness thrive. Where opportunities to support the voices of our community groups are nurtured from the ground up. In the Nest, we believe that creative expression nurtures well-being and connection to others and we understand that healthy communities need inclusive spaces away from home,...
SPARROW'S NEST MAKERSPACE is a community hub where creativity, collaboration, and kindness thrive. Where opportunities to support the voices of our community groups are nurtured from the ground up! In the Nest, we believe that creative expression nurtures well-being and connection to others and we understand that healthy communities need inclusive spaces away from home,...
We welcome SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS for Grades K-12! Morning or afternoon sessions designed to inspire creativity and connect learning with the arts. Experience the power of Art in our art classroom and newly expanded Gallery + Atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts. At the Elora Centre for the Arts, we offer a balance...
Our Bursary Program is now CLOSED. We are grateful for the opportunity to support families in our community,. All 2025–2026 funds have been awarded to deserving recipients. 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,...
ARTFUL AGEING for Seniors is part of our expanding Outreach program, offering monthly guided art classes, designed especially for long-term care and retirement living residents. Held on-site at Heritage River and Wellington Terrace in Elora and Caressant Care, Fergus, these hands-on art classes spark conversation, promote engagement with others, and remind us all that creativity...
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,...
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! SCROLL DOWN TO JULY-AUGUST FOR CAMP DATES & THEMES TIPS FOR REGISTRATION! You DO NOT need to log in to an account, or have a membership to register. Are you already a member? Log in first. You can add more than one camp to your cart. Just click "Keep Shopping".
Looking for a tactile design adventure to liven up your Wednesday nights? Join textile artist Caitlin Barrie this fall for 6 weeks of guided studio time and create your own approx. 20'x30' accent rug. Whether you're brand new or already obsessed with rug hooking, you’ll receive hands-on support and the creative freedom to punch your...
Team Addy and Riverfest Elora present: A Concert with Addy-Tude The 3rd annual Addy-Tude Concert is about to blow the roof off… WALK OFF THE EARTH is headlining!!! The chart-topping, genre-bending, Juno-winning band — performing live on our stage! Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at the MacDonald Pavilion, Elora Centre for the Arts Doors Open: 3:00...
The Elora Centre for the Arts and The Nest are working together to create safe, inclusive, and inspiring programs for teens and young adults in our community. Your voice matters! We’re inviting parents, community members, and youth (ages 13–24) to share feedback that will guide how we shape our future teen program offerings. We need...
THE JOY OF INTUITVE TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN one spot left! Step into a world of color, texture, and creative freedom with Intuitive Tapestry Weaving. A joyful, hands-on workshop that invites you to break free from traditional weaving rules and let your instincts lead the way! Intuitive Tapestry Weaving, moves beyond the rigid patterns and...
AFTER THE GROUP OF SEVEN. LAWREN HARRIS, AUTUMN ALGOMA 1920 Join this beginner to intermediate oil panting workshop with artist Rick Worthington to create a master copy of Lawren Harris’s painting, Autumn Algoma, 1920. In this vibrant early work, Harris captures the bold colour and structure of the Northern Ontario landscape in fall—golden foliage, sculptural...
MONDAY AFTERNOON 6-WEEK SERIES 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...
Calling all mini mad scientists and mischievous monsters! Are you ready to create and craft your way through a PA day of creepy creativity? Join artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill for a Friday bursting with hauntingly hilarious fun, both indoors and out! Our PA Days are designed to inspire 36 young artists through a...
MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE This October, join artist Steph Howe for an exciting journey into the world of mosaic stained glass. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to explore a new creative outlet, this hands-on workshop is the perfect way to dive in! Steph will guide you step by step as...
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! Drawing skills...
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! Day 1:...
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.