Elora Centre for the Arts

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    • BURSARIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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, regardless of income.

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    ARTFUL AGEING- SENIORS OUTREACH. CONNECTING TO RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE & RETIREMENT LIVING

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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 is lifelong!

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    SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 7+

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    9-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 7+ 

    The Sparrow’s Nest is a gently guided inclusive space to inspire connection and creativity. 

     

    Visit the NEST CALENDAR for class dates and times!

    For more information about the Nest, please contact Stephanie at sparrowsnestelora@gmail.com

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    $135.00

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    SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 8+

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!​​

    $135.00

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    SPARROW’S NEST YOUNG MAKERS FOR AGES 10+

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!​​

    $135.00

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    THE DRAWING ROOM FOR 8+ with Donna Hull

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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 no better way than SKETCHING LIVE ANIMALS!

    $150.00

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    THE NIGHT ZOO! JANUARY PA DAY CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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 dark!

    $75.00 Sold Out

    • HI-TEA & TALES IN THE ATRIUM WITH JAN FEDUCK

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    HI-TEA & TALES IN THE ATRIUM WITH JAN FEDUCK

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    Join us for a Sunday afternoon Tea Party in our new Atrium space!

    Sharing tea together is a tradition that has been practiced worldwide for centuries. Author and tea enthusiast Jan Feduck invites you to high tea and storytelling, steeped in tradition and infused with fun! Jan will serve a High Tea and give a short talk about tea traditions and stories that are part fact, part fiction, but pure fascination. 

    This special gathering celebrates the creativity and community that flourishes at the Art Centre, and of course, TEA! All proceeds benefit the Supportive Arts program and the mission to enrich lives through inclusive, accessible programming!

    Get Tickets $30.00 2 tickets left

    BOATS IN MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    BOATS IN MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

    Shake off winter and immerse yourself in sun-drenched colour and coastal charm inspired by artist Rick Worthington’s original painting Boats in Mediterranean Light—a celebration of warmth, movement, and atmosphere!

    Get Tickets $150.00 3 tickets left

    FREE ART CLINIC WITH BARRY McCARTHY

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    FREE ART CLINIC WITH ARTIST BARRY McCARTHY

    Calling all artists! Looking for fresh inspiration, motivation, and expert guidance? Join us for a FREE Art Clinic with renowned Canadian artist Barry McCarthy! Bring your work-in-progress and materials and spend the afternoon painting in our new light-filled Atrium space. Barry will offer one-on-one insights, technique suggestions, and encouragement to help you move forward, refine your approach, or finally finish that painting you’ve been working on.

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    PAINTING BASICS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS. TOM THOMSON!

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    eileenCelebrate Family Day weekend with artist Eileen MacArthur for a lively half-day Sunday workshop that blends creativity, technique and artistic expression with a splash of Canadian art history, inspired by the work of Group of Seven legend Tom T!

    Get Tickets $65.00 6 tickets left

    • BASKET WEAVING INTRO WITH WOVEN HUES

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    Get Tickets $65.00 1 ticket left

    WILD CANADA! MARCH BREAK CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    WILD CANADA is calling!

    Pack your sense of adventure this MARCH BREAK and join us to explore your imagination, inspired by Canada’s forests, animals, and landscapes! Each day will be bursting with games, stories, and hands-on creativity that celebrates the WILD wonders and beauty of our home—CANADA!

    Get Tickets $375.00 16 tickets left

    VAN GOGH IRISES. OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    VAN GOGH IRISES WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

    Shake off winter and step into spring by immersing yourself in Van Gogh’s 1890 masterwork Irises. In this one‑day oil painting workshop, you’ll explore bold colour, expressive brushwork, and simplified shapes inspired by this iconic floral painting.

    Get Tickets $150.00 6 tickets left

    MORE MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    MORE MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WITH STEPH HOWE

    Step into a world of color and creativity in this hands-on workshop led by glass artist Steph Howe. Whether you're brand new to stained glass or simply curious to try something new, this class offers the perfect introduction!

    $140.00 Sold Out

    EASTER ARTS+CRAFTS AFTERNOON!

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!

    Get Tickets $65.00 7 tickets left

    Opening Reception: Meet & Greet with artist Phil Irish

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    Free Event

    • Live in the Atrium with David Francey

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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 all who are able to be there.

    Get Tickets $50.00 94 tickets left

    WRITING WITH FIRE. INTRO TO PYROGRAPHY WITH HEATHER MARTIN

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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, and uniquely yours!

    Get Tickets $80.00 11 tickets left

    THE DRAWING ROOM. FUR & FEATHERS! WITH DONNA HULL

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-WEEK SATURDAY DRAWING SERIES FOR 8+

    April 18, 2, 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 of hands‑on practice.

    Whether your young artist is new to sketching or ready to level up, nothing beats the thrill of SKETCHING LIVE ANIMALS as they learn, explore, and create!

    Get Tickets $125.00 13 tickets left

    LAYERED LIGHT. CREATING FUSED GLASS WALL ART WITH STEPH HOWE

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!

    Get Tickets $65.00 7 tickets left

    BIRDS OF BECOMING. SCULPTURE WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    BIRDS OF BECOMING WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA

    BIRDS OF BECOMING WITH CAROLE CHALOUPKA

    Sculptor Carole Chaloupka approaches sculpture as a deeply rewarding creative journey--one where the maker shapes an object with their own hands, imbuing it with personal meaning and intention.
    In the Birds of Becoming workshop, Carole guides participants through a thoughtful, step-by-step process for sculpting a small bird using a lightweight, air‑dry Japanese stone clay. Her tried‑and‑true method makes the experience accessible, meditative, and inspiring, whether you’re new to sculpting or looking to deepen your practice.

    Get Tickets $150.00 12 tickets left

    Artist Talk with Phil Irish – Free event

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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 the creative processes - from sketchbooking, research, experimentation and creation – that reveal how Irish chases his creative intuitions.

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    UNDERGROUND ART! APRIL PA DAY CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!

    Get Tickets $75.00 16 tickets left

    • INTUITIVE TAPESTRY! WEAVING WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!

    Get Tickets $120.00 7 tickets left

    FIRE & FORM. CREATING A FUSED GLASS BOWL WITH STEPH HOWE

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    Get Tickets $90.00 8 tickets left

    MOSAIC STAINED GLASS FOR ALL WITH STEPH HOWE

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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 class is designed to be a relaxed afternoon of inspiration and fun!

    Get Tickets $140.00 1 ticket left

    BASKET WEAVING INTRO WITH WOVEN HUES

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    Get Tickets $65.00 12 tickets left

    MONET HAYSTACKS. IMPRESSIONIST WEEKEND WORKSHOP WITH RICK WORTHINGTON

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    MONET HAYSTACKS 2-DAY IMMERSIVE OIL PAINTING SERIES 

    Painting Light! Step into the luminous world of Claude Monet and discover how colour can become your most expressive tool.

    In this immersive two‑day oil painting workshop with Impressionist painter Rick Worthington. Artists will investigate the techniques Claude Monet used to capture shifting light, fleeting moments, and atmospheric nuance, focusing especially on his iconic Haystacks series.

    Get Tickets $275.00 12 tickets left

    • FLORA+FAUNA! JUNE PA DAY CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    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!

    Get Tickets $75.00 15 tickets left

    • O-CANADA DAY! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    2-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 5-12

    Celebrate O-Canada and jump into July with a 2-day camp where creativity meets the first rays of summer!

    This camp invites young artists to explore Canada-inspired craft and forest-themed art. Perfect for kicking off the summer break with imagination, friendship, and a splash of red and white!

    Get Tickets $150.00 16 tickets left

    WILDWOOD TRAILBLAZERS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

    Welcome to Wildwood Trailblazers, where creativity runs wild and imaginations blaze new trails!

    Set deep in the heart of nature, this summer art camp invites young artists to explore the magic of making through paint, collage, assemblage, and more. All inspired by the wonders of the woods!     

    $375.00 Sold Out

    FOREST FRIENDS! ART OF NATURE SUMMER CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6

    Forest Friends is a magical summer art camp of Nature and Nonsense! Where our youngest creators, ages 4–6 discover the joy of story-time, art & friend-making in the great outdoors.

    Each day is a gentle adventure filled with kindness, colour, curiosity, and woodland wonder!

    $375.00 Sold Out

    ART WORLD SUPERSTARS! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

    Junior Art Stars 7! Step into the summer camp spotlight at Art World Superstars.

    This week, we will channel iconic artists like Pop icon Andy Warhol and Street-Art master Banksy and make our own mark on the world! Let’s celebrate the bold colors, big ideas, and the unforgettable styles of Contemporary Arts’ brightest Stars!

    Get Tickets $375.00 5 tickets left

    CAMP CANDY FACTORY! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6

    Step into a world of colour, creativity, and candy-coated imagination at Camp Candy Factory, the ultimate art camp for the sweetest of mini artists!

    This playful summer adventure blends the joy of storytelling with the magic of art-making, where every day is a deliciously sweet surprise

    Get Tickets $375.00 3 tickets left

    • BIG ART LITTLE ART! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    4-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

    Get ready to explore a world where size sparks creativity!

    BIG ART-little art invites young artists to explore the power of scale and dive into extremes. From giant abstract paintings that stretch across canvases, to tiny insect illustrations that celebrate the beauty of things big and small.

    Get Tickets $300.00 2 tickets left

    OCEAN ODYSSEY! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

    Welcome aboard ocean Explorers! Join us for Ocean Odyssey, a summer camp week designed for artful adventures inspired by our big blue planet!

    Come explore your deep-sea creativity and discover the wonders of the oceans through play and hands-on making.

    $375.00 Sold Out

    UNDERWATER WORLDS! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-6

    Dive into a summer of art camp creativity! Underwater Worlds is a week where imagination swims free and every project is a splash of adventure.

    This ocean-themed experience invites our newest campers, ages 4-6 to dip their toes into the mysteries of the deep through paint, sculpture, storytelling, and more.

    $375.00 Sold Out

    IMAGINEERING! SUMMER ART CAMP

    Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada

    5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12

    Imagineering! A dynamo summer art camp that fuses curiosity and creativity. Explore the wonders of Art and Tech through playful experiments and expressive builds.

    From designing kinetic sculptures to painting with light, campers will discover how innovation and artistry can go hand in hand. Get ready to dream big and make it real!

    $375.00 Sold Out