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 7-12 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 8-12 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 & UP 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...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING WEDNESDAYS 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 friendship through explorations in art making, movement,...
ARTFUL AGEING. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN APRIL PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER FOR MAY OR JUNE CLASSES 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...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS SPRING THRUSDAYS 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 friendship through explorations in art making, movement,...
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...
Come visit the new coffee bar pop-up at the Elora Centre for the Arts! The concept brings coffee and culture together in the heart of the gallery and atrium within the new spaces at the Arts Centre. In partnership with Mr. Macaw Coffee, this welcoming addition offers visitors the perfect opportunity to grab a drink...
The Schoolhouse Arts Collective (SHAC) will be showcasing original, small-scale artwork by 12 of their artists throughout the weekend. Stop by to find one-of-a-kind pieces and meet the artists at their 'Tiny Art Show & Sale' event. Where to find us: Enter through the SOUTH ENTRANCE of the Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville...
PUPPET MAKING WITH SOPHIA DELUCA Jump into the world of Puppetry with prop-maker Sophia Deluca and discover how design shapes what a puppet can do—talk, walk, dance, or show emotions. In this playful 3-hour workshop, junior puppeteers will experiment with creating voices, personalities, and styles that match their characters. It’s a hands‑on, imagination‑powered workshop where every...
INTUITIVE TAPESTRY WEAVING WITH DIANNE KC! Step into a world of color, texture, and creative freedom with textile artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden. This hands-on workshop invites you to break free from traditional weaving rules and let your instincts lead the way! Move beyond the rigid patterns and structures of traditional weaving to explore the freedom of...
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...
ARTFUL AGEING. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN MAY PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER FOR JUNE CLASSES 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...
Join us in the atrium at the Arts Centre for an inspiring artist talk with Wayne Simpson. In this deeply personal presentation, Wayne will guide audiences through his evolution as a photographer, sharing how both photography and video became vital tools for navigating life’s challenges. Through storytelling and visual reflection, he reveals how creative practice...
Join glass artist Steph Howe for an introduction to the art of fused glass and create a beautiful set of two sculpted dishes. In this hands‑on workshop, participants learn the essentials of cutting and grinding glass, then work on a pre‑fused flat glass panel as their creative base. This workshop will explore colour, form, and...
A MOTHER’S DAY WOODBURNING RETREAT WITH HEATHER MARTIN Spend Mother’s Day slowing down, creating, and sharing time together in nature. with artist Heather Martin. This day-retreat is an invitation to spend a day with your mom, close friend, or come as you are to gather with others and enjoy a meaningful creative experience rooted in...
A one-day original art show & sale, presented by the vast assortment of juried artists from this year's Elora Plein Air Festival! In the gallery and atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts | 75 Melville Street, Elora Step into an original art showcase alive with colour and creativity. This one-day Show & Sale...
MOSAIC STAINED GLASS FOR ALL WITH STEPH HOWE Immerse yourself in a world of color and light with glass artist Steph Howe. Discover the captivating world of stained glass —from cutting and shaping glass to assembling your very own luminous piece. Whether you're new to stained glass, or just eager for some fresh creativity, this...
INTRO TO BASKET WEAVING WITH DAVID GRIEVES OF WOVEN HUES Join artisan David Grieves and craft a traditional piece of functional art from the WOVEN HUES NATURALS COLLECTION. Guided step‑by‑step, weave a clean, modern round basket in a refined two‑tone palette and timeless design. More than just a craft session, this experience introduces you to...
Join us for an afternoon in the gallery to celebrate ReWild, an opening reception and chance to meet the artists behind this thoughtfully curated group exhibition. Featuring work that spans a range of mediums and approaches, ReWild is united by a deeply rooted connection to the rhythms, textures, and wisdom of the natural world. We...
MONET HAYSTACKS IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON Painting Light! Step into the luminous world of Claude Monet and discover how colour can become your most expressive tool. In this beginner-intermediate oil painting workshop, artists will investigate the techniques Claude Monet used to capture shifting light, fleeting moments, and atmospheric nuance, focusing especially on his iconic...
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...
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...
ARTFUL AGEING. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN JUNE 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! RECONNECT, CREATE, & CELEBRATE THE ART OF...
Step into the curious and colourful world of expressing our natural through art! In this indoor-outdoor PA Friday, nature-loving artists will explore the beauty of plants and flowers + animals and insects. Artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill will guide a day of learning how artists capture the magic of the natural world in art!...
2-DAY RUG HOOKING WORKSHOP WITH CAITLIN BARRIE Bring the beauty of the summer garden indoors as you create your own vibrant blooms cushion. In this hands‑on workshop, students will design and create a bright, cheerful, one‑of‑a‑kind punch needle cushion inspired by summer flowers and foliage! Perfect for beginners, this workshop introduces the fundamentals of punch...
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.