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...
SPARROW'S NEST MAKERSPACE is a community hub where creativity, collaboration, and kindness thrive. Where opportunities to support the voices of our youth, teen and senior 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...
12-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 7+ The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity. We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows! Each week, we use repurposed...
12-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 8+ The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity. We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows! Each week, we use repurposed...
12-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL THURSDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 10+ The Sparrow's Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity. We believe that a welcoming place away from home and school can grow resourceful and inclusive communities through social connection and creativity. We believe in your kind-hearted Sparrows! Each week, we use repurposed...
Jump 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! Led by artist and Arts educator Eileen MacArthur, this afternoon promises a joyful mix of hands-on creativity and cultural exploration. Artist will get busy with a variety of materials including...
Join 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.
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...
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! If you’re looking for connection and CreativiTea, we’ve got it for you!...
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...
LIFE 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...
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...
Come 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...
INTRO 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,...
5-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...
CREATING 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! In this hands‑on workshop, participants learn the essentials of cutting and grinding glass,...
BIRDS 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...
Let'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...
Dive 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! Our PA...
The Art Centre is at the threshold of an exciting new chapter, and we invite you to take the next step with us! As both our organization and the communities we serve grow, we need to address some of the physical constraints of our two galleries and classroom, to help break down barriers to participation in the arts.