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[8-Week Art Class] Watercolour: Intermediate to Advanced

Take your watercolour skills further! Build on basic techniques and explore colour, value, and composition through flowers and still life. Recommended for students with some prior watercolour experience. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff

[Weekend Workshop] Painting with Fibre

Create a unique Tree of Life wall hanging while learning the fundamentals of traditional needle felting and wet felting techniques. This tactile and meditative experience invites students to explore the magical transformation of loose wool fibre using water, soap, and their hands, while playing with colour and texture to express their own personal vision. Perfect […]

[Evening Art Class] Watercolour: Beginner to Intermediate

Learn the basics of watercolour painting while having fun with distinctive techniques. Through artist’s demonstrations, exercises, and lots of time painting, you’ll build an understanding of colour theory, layering techniques, and composition. Perfect for beginners or those refreshing their skills. Artist/Instructor: Lori Spendiff

[NEW! Evening Art Class] Screen Printing

Learn how to create your own designs and print them onto textiles, including t-shirts, tote bags, and fabric panels. Explore basic techniques, tools, and colour application, and leave with your own custom-printed creations. Perfect for anyone looking to add a personal, creative touch to fabric projects. Some materials provided. Artist/Instructor: Sydney Hanson

[4-Week Art Class] Acrylic Pouring

Learn the fundamentals of colour, composition, and pouring techniques while creating vibrant, abstract pieces. This program is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a hands-on artistic experience. Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon

[NEW! Weekend Workshop] Mixed Media and Collage

This beginner-friendly mixed media and collage workshop introduces participants to creating art using a variety of materials. Learn simple techniques for layering, cutting, and combining images and textures to make a unique artwork. Artist/instructor: Olivana Tonon Image credit: Olivana Tonon

[Weekend Workshop] Brush Calligraphy: Beginner

Brush pen calligraphy can be used to add a personal touch to everything from greeting cards to event signage. In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of modern brush pen calligraphy, including how to hold a brush pen, form basic strokes, and connect these strokes to form lowercase letters and words. Students will receive […]

[Summer Camp] Mixed and Mingled Media

This camp is designed to provide young artists with creative opportunities, hands-on fun, and access to a variety of art mediums. Campers will experiment with painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. All materials provided. Note: There will be no camp on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

[Summer Camp] Art Meets Science

This camp combines basic scientific and mathematical principles with elements of design in new and unexpected ways. By exploring balance, cause and effect, order, and more, campers will integrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into their art-making practice. All materials are provided. Note: There will be no camp on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, […]

[Summer Camp] Sculpture for Pre-Teens

This summer, campers will have a blast creating sculptures using a variety of materials. Through hands-on exploration, campers will learn to work with air-dry clay, papier mâché, and other media to create finished sculptures. They’ll also explore non-traditional approaches to making 3D art. All materials provided. Note: There will be no camp on Canada Day, […]