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...
We’re excited to 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...
Looking for assistance? Our BURSARY PROGRAM is here for you! 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, regardless of income. Bursaries will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority for first-time applicants-no...
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...
REGISTRATION OPENS JAN 26 AT 10 AM! SCROLL DOWN FOR CAMP DATES & THEMES Looking for assistance? Our new BURSARY PROGRAM is here for you! 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...
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...
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE! Let your child's imagination fly free like snowflakes in this 3 day mini-camp December 29, 30 and 31 for ages 5-12. Jump into a shimmering snow-kissed world where frosty dreams come alive, gently guided by ECFTA Educators' Leah Ferguson and Stephanie Lines-Toohill and sprinkle some imagination into the holidays...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER WEDNESDAYS 10 AM – 12 PM JANUARY 7 - MARCH 25, 2026 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! WINTER WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS Celebrate the new year with creativity and connect with community, every Wednesday at the Elora Centre for the Arts! 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 WINTER THURSDAYS 10 AM – 12 PM JANUARY 8 - MARCH 26, 2026 Weekly, inclusive art & mindfulness classes for adults with varying abilities and music in partnership with the Elora Singers! Join us Sept to June for weekly guided 2-hour workshops designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session embraces diversity...
SUPPORTIVE ARTS WINTER THURSDAYS 1 PM – 3 PM JANUARY 8 - MARCH 26, 2026 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,...
WINTER 2026 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 9-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!...
WINTER 2026 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 9-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!...
WINTER 2026 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 9-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!...
AFTER THE GROUP OF 7 WINTER LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON Immerse yourself in the world of Lawren Harris in this one-day workshop led by artist Rick Worthington. Drawing inspiration from Winter Landscape with Pink House,1918, we’ll unlock the visual language of Harris’s signature style—his bold design, radiant colour palette, and elegant simplicity! With...
INTRODUCTION TO MINHWA PEONY WITH HEEJUNG SHIN Join Loops, Layers, Shapes & Shadows exhibition artist Heejung Shin for an introduction to Korean MINHWA painting! Minhwa, meaning “folk painting” in Korean were paintings by and for ordinary people during the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910. Featuring bright, bold colour, symbolic and stylized forms, and themes of good fortune,...
Join us for a lively and thought-provoking Artist Panel discussion featuring the four artists of 'Loops, Layers, Shapes and Shadows': David Brown, Heejung Shin, Laurie Skantzos, and Michael Stecky - moderated by painter, writer and Professor of Art, John Kissick. This conversation will peel back the layers of each artist’s daily practice, inviting audiences to...
TWILIGHT WOOD BURNING WORKSHOP WITH HEATHER MARTIN Join us for a calming and creative evening aligned with the first New Moon of the New Year—a powerful time to begin again, set intentions, and welcome fresh possibilities for 2026! The evening will begin with intention-setting and journaling, creating space to clarify what you want to invite...
Our annual general meeting will be held as part of our Board Meeting. This informal AGM will review the year, and audited financial statements will be presented. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please ensure your membership is current in order to vote at the AGM. Membership information can be found here. To find out more...
6 WEEK SATURDAY MORNING SERIES. Jan 24, 31, Feb 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 2026 (No class Saturday, Feb 7) Saturday mornings have never been so wild! Join artist Donna Hull for some junior-studio time focused on drawing fundamentals. Whether your artist is new to drawing, or eager to build upon their skills, there is...
Join local Ontario Craft distillers for an afternoon to sip and savour a wide array of Whiskeys with samples, limited edition sales, cocktails, music, and guest speakers on mixology, history, pairing, and blending. Hosted in the brand new wing of the Elora Centre for the Arts. Saturday January 24th from 12pm to 6pm $15 Early Bird...
Join us in the gallery as we officially welcome acclaimed landscape artist Barry McCarthy and celebrate the opening of Light & Solitude: Landscapes of Spirit and Place. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of mixing, mingling, and meaningful connection as McCarthy’s work invites us to reflect on the power and poetry of “place” - and why it...
Let’s light up those imaginations and embrace the darkest time of the year with a Friday-fun day dedicated to the magic of the night! What happens when the sun goes down? Join artists Eileen MacArthur and Stephanie Lines-Toohill as we venture into the shadowy world of nocturnal creatures and explore the idea of art in...
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.