Learn to how to a unique decorative Pumpkin just in time for the fall season. This workshop will introduce you to handbuilding while showing you how use a template that will transfor a slab of clay into a beautiful 3D Pumpkin. Add Textures, and your own creative spin to create one of a kind pieces. […]
First Friday of every month leave the kids with us, enjoy the night out. These sessions feature a craft project followed by a movie and popcorn on location. Parents can check out the PTBO First Friday Art Crawl or enjoy a night downtown. Enjoy an evening out while your child(ren) enjoy the evening at The […]
Explore something new together and try your hand at one of our potter's wheels alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique in throwing a pot. It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. Our pottery studio is downstairs so the door will not remain open. The door will […]
Learn to how to create your very own unique frog mug. This 2 hour workshop will introduce you to handbuilding while showing you how to create a simple vessel that will be transformed into a Creative Mug. Add Details, and your own creative spin to create this one of a kind piece. There will be […]
Explore something new together and try your hand at one of our potter's wheels alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique in throwing a pot. It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. Our pottery studio is downstairs so the door will not remain open. The door will […]
Explore something new together! Come try your hand at painting alongside someone special.Share a special moment while learning the basic technique of putting acrylic paint to canvas.Time: 7-9:30pm $55, members $49.50 It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. Our studio may not be at the front and the door will not remain […]
First Sunday of every month come express yourself together. This session will feature a Pottery Project for you to explore. Parent and child will create their own Pottery Bat. After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that allows some creative bonding time between Parent and Child! Come express […]
Learn the traditional art of linocut with colour reduction prints in this 4 hour workshop through Japanese printing techniques. Kento registration and key blocks. Create a 3 coloured print images using Kento registrations and key blocks. Prints will be 4" x 6" so please bring an image of your choice that size to the workshop, […]
Join us for an adventure in Felting. This four- hour workshop will take participants through the felting process using coloured wool. Build your 3D Pumpkin while adding additional details to express your creativity. A perfect subject as the Fall season. All materials will be provided. Help us fill the classes! Invite a friend who's new […]
First Sunday of every month come express yourself together. This session will feature an Acrylic Painting Project for you to explore. Parent and child will create their own Ghostly Painting. After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that allows some creative bonding time between Parent and Child! Come […]
Explore something new together and try your hand at one of our potter's wheels alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique in throwing a pot. It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. $110 per couple (Additional costs: For every piece you would like to keep, we will […]
Join artist Sheila Wright for an adventure in Acrylic Pouring. This intuitive and spontaneous art form never fails to surprise and inspire. Sheila will walk you through the basics of how to mix your own fluid paints with pouring medium, as well as instruct on how to choose and layer colours for the best effect. […]
One Day Stained Glass Workshop Make a unique stained glass suncatcher from start to finish using the copper foil method. While also learning about equipment and supplies used, and stained glass techniques. Students will leave with their very own pumpkin or halloween suncatcher.This course is for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher. Ages 16+ Help […]
Learn to how to use the pottery wheel. Are you a true beginner? Or looking for some more time on the pottery wheel? Let us introduce you to basic throwing techniques as you explore the pottery wheel. As you hone your skills you will have the opportunity to keep your 2 best pieces. During the […]
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of glass fusing, creating a lovely display piece for your home. This 4 hour workshop will introduce you the techniques of Fused Glass, while creating and designing your own Fall Fruit. You will have choice around texture and colour of glass, while learning the process around the […]
What a perfect time of year to celebrate the sunflower! In this workshop you will create a still life featuring the dynamic and expressive beauty of this spectacular bloom. Cydnee will guide you through a step-by-step process using the fundamental and experimental techniques required to complete a vibrant watercolour ready to frame (provided) and display […]
Learn to how to use the pottery wheel. This Workshop is for the true beginner. Let us introduce you to basic throwing techniques as you explore the pottery wheel. As you hone your skills you will have the opportunity to keep as many items as you wish. There are additional costs: For every piece you […]
Many cultures and peoples around the world have used a variety of natural materials to create baskets that are both beautiful and utilitarian. Grasses, reeds, pine needles, and bark are just a few of the examples of items that can be dried and turned into baskets. In this workshop, we’ll focus on learning about twining, […]
“Double Double Toil and Trouble. Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble!†Tap into the magic of Autumn, and Spooky Season, and cook up some creative fun! Use your creativity to paint a hearty pot of veggie soup, or perhaps even a mystical witchy cauldron of potions and elixirs of unknown potency and effects In this workshop […]
There’s no better way to spend a PA day! Young artists will enjoy participating in an exciting day of creativity. Activities include drawing and painting, sculpture and mixed media projects. Space is limited so register early. After hours care available for $10 (8-5:15p.m.) Health Form form is required to be filled out and handed in the morning […]
Learn to how to create a set of soap dishes. This workshop will introduce you to handbuilding while showing you how to create a simple bowl that will be transformed into a Soap Dish. Add Textures, and your own creative spin to create one of a kind pieces. There will be $25 material fee to […]
Join artist Gwyneth Fischer for this calming workshop. Students will draw with thread, using simple embroidery stitches, as well as watercolour, to create charming floral 'paintings'. No need to worry about your sewing skills! Demonstrations and step-by-step instructions will be provided and beginners welcome. Come and enjoy this workshop and relax with embroidery! There will […]
Explore Gelli Art mono-printing using pastels to create expressive Sunflower art. Each participant will create an expressive drawing of a sunflower following a step by step instruction on the use of colour and proportion, which will then be transferred onto the surface of the gel plate. Using Acrylic Paint, a final print will be pulled […]
Join us in this acrylic painting workshop where we throw away the brushes and handle the paint with palette knifes. Using thicker painting techniques we will create beautiful Field of Poppies with our expressive mark making. This style is sure to loosen up your approach to painting, allowing you to create this expressive bold style. […]
Learn to how to make your own Pie Dish. This workshop will introduce you to handbuilding while showing you how to create a simple but elegant Pie Dish that will add that special personal touch to your baking experience. Add Textures, and your own creative spin to create one of a kind piece. There will […]
The class will focus on learning the basics of using a wood burning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for using the various tips. However, students will also learn more intermediate techniques, including adding texture, highlights, and shading. We’ll also look at how to add colour to […]
First Sunday of every month come express yourself together. This session will feature a Pottery Project for you to explore. Parent and child will create their own Pottery Holiday Santa. After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that allows some creative bonding time between Parent and Child! Come […]
Channel your creativity in this workshop collaging with fabric. Students will be provided with the materials needed to create their interpretation of a misty costal scene. Scraps of fabric, lace, twine, wire, felt, beads and even feathers are combined to create an image of a day at the beach. There will be a short break […]
Learn to how to create a unique glass Suncatcher. This 5 hour workshop will introduce you the techniques of Stained Glass, while creating and designing your own beautiful Cardinal Suncatcher. You will have choice around texture and colour of glass, while learning the process around the soldering process. There will be $25 material fee to […]
First Sunday of every month come express yourself together. This session will feature an Acrylic Painting Project for you to explore. Parent and child will create their own Sleeping Fox Painting. After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that allows some creative bonding time between Parent and Child! […]
First Sunday of every month come express yourselves together. This session will be featured on the Pottery Wheel!!! Have a chance to explore our Pottery studio and create bowls on the pottery wheel. After the success of our my parent and me pottery programming we would like to offer a class that allows some creative […]
First Friday of every month leave the kids with us, enjoy the night out. These sessions feature a craft project followed by a movie and popcorn on location. Parents can check out the PTBO First Friday Art Crawl or enjoy a night downtown. Enjoy an evening out while your child(ren) enjoy the evening at The […]
Explore something new together and try your hand at one of our potter's wheels alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique in throwing a pot. It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. Our pottery studio is downstairs so the door will not remain open. The door will […]
Explore something new together and try your hand at one of our potter's wheels alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique in throwing a pot. It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. Our pottery studio is downstairs so the door will not remain open. The door will […]
Explore something new together! Come try your hand at painting alongside someone special.Share a special moment while learning the basic technique of putting acrylic paint to canvas.Time: 7-9:30pm $55, members $49.50 It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. Our studio may not be at the front and the door will not remain […]
Join us for a short workshop where you will learn simple techniques for working with scratchboards, while creating 3 magnets of your furry friends. Scratchboards are made from compressed clay and coated with black ink, offering a unique printmaking quality. During the workshop, we will discuss concepts such as line, texture, light, shadow, and colour. This […]
Various techniques will be shared during this one day step by step workshop. Enjoy making this snowy birch tree landscape which features many fundamental techniques of watercolour painting. Participants will explore, with guidance, the wet on wet application of colour, the use of masking fluid, textural mark making and the spontaneity and pure magic of […]
Woven Natural Fibre Bag (Beginner/Intermediate) Nature has so many wonderful materials to offer in our local environment that can be harvested, dried, and woven into beautiful and useful items to enjoy for years to come. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use grasses, bark, cattails, lily leaves, wood, and more to create a woven […]
Explore something new together and try your hand at one of our potter's wheels alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique in throwing a pot. It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. $110 per couple (Additional costs: For every piece you would like to keep, we will […]
One Day Stained Glass Workshop Make a unique stained glass suncatcher from start to finish using the copper foil method. While also learning about equipment and supplies used, and stained glass techniques. Students will have choice of their pattern and leave with their very own Suncatcher.This course is for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher. […]
Learn to how to use the pottery wheel. This Workshop is for the true beginner. Let us introduce you to basic throwing techniques as you explore the pottery wheel. As you hone your skills you will have the opportunity to keep as many items as you wish. There are additional costs: For every piece you […]
In this workshop, participants will create two art journals with front and back covers and a ribbon closure, each from a sing piece of paper. The sketchbook expands like an accordion so that one or several pages can be used at a time. One sketchbook will be blank to fill with art musings or quotes, […]
Learn to how to use the pottery wheel. This Workshop is for the true beginner. Let us introduce you to basic throwing techniques as you explore the pottery wheel. As you hone your skills you will have the opportunity to keep as many items as you wish. There are additional costs: For every piece you […]
Random or freeform basket weaving is probably one of the most organic, intuitive, sculptural, and easiest methods that can be used for basketmaking. In this workshop, we will employ various common and invasive plant materials, including Virginia creeper, grape vines, English ivy, willow, and other local vines, to create baskets full of character and movement. […]
Mandala art originated in ancient India, where its circular and nature-inspired patterns made its way into Hindu and Buddhist artworks, teachings, and cultural expressions. The word “Mandala†itself is Sanskrit, roughly translating into “circleâ€, representing the Infiniteness of the Universe Explore the meditative beauty of painting Mandalas, with art instructor, Raine Knudsen. A freeing, easeful, […]
Have you ever wanted to learn how to stretch your own canvases? In this workshop students will learn the basics of stretching a canvas. This skill can be used for future painting projects as well! The second portion of this workshop will be Acrylic Staining, creating acrylic washes that are painted and applied to unprimed, […]
Join us in this acrylic painting workshop where we throw away the brushes and handle the paint with palette knifes. Using thicker painting techniques we will create beautiful Fall Landscape with our expressive mark making. This style is sure to loosen up your approach to painting, allowing you to create this expressive bold style. In […]
Learn the traditional art of linocut with colour reduction prints. This 4 hour class will present the basic techniques of Linocuts. Mark making, composition and colour will define your creation. Learn about the method that Picasso made famous with his colour reduction printing. Students will be creating a set of 10 Holiday Cards just in […]
Learn to how to a unique Hoilday Decoration just in time for the festive season. This workshop will introduce you to handbuilding while showing you how transform a slab of clay into a beautiful 3D Reindeer Decoration. Add Textures, and your own creative spin to create one of a kind pieces. There will be $25 […]
In this workshop, you’ll be able to make something for your home that’s both decorative and functional while also learning a new skill! The class will focus on the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for using the various tips. There will […]