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Painting Date Night – October 7

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 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 open.

Pottery Date Night – Oct 8

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

Watercolour Workshop: Fall Forest Floor

During this one day, step by step workshop, participants will create a multi-layered watercolour using masking fluid and the glazing technique. As the painting develops a lush blanket of leaves resembling a forest floor will be revealed. At the conclusion of the day, participants will install their work in a shadow box ready to take

Pottery Workshop: Deep Dish Pies Plates

Sunday Oct 16 10-12pm + Sunday Oct 23 11-12pm (Glazing) Learn to create your very own Pie Plate.  We will explore both functional and sculptural components while using basic methods to form your Deep Dish Plate. Show off you talent at your next social gathering with your own creation, or consider this a one of

Woodburning Workshop: Howling Wolf

In this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to create trees, silhouettes, a sunset, and use colour in your woodburning. This is a great beginner workshop that will introduce you to the woodburning tool and some of the most-used tips. The class will focus on learning the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to

Scratchboard Workshop: Fall Greeting Cards

Interested in send out your own personalized Greeting Cards made by you!  This short workshop will allow you to learn simple techniques of Scratch Boards while creating a fun thoughtful card for you to share with your friends and family. Scratchboards are a board that has been compressed with clay and black ink and has

Painting Workshop: Intuitive Tree Painting

Art with Your Heart: An Intuitively Guided, Mindful, and Colourful Painting Experience Intuitive painting is a mindful, expressive, and healing way to create. Intuitive painting is about allowing yourself to follow your flow, having a joyful art making experience, and letting go of our expectations. It is a practice of being in the creative act.

Drawing Workshop: Drawing Hands from a Photograph

Using a photo as reference, students will create a realistic drawing of hands in graphite (pencils). Students will learn about the medium of graphite, tools and techniques. All materials are included in the workshop. Help us fill the classes! Get a friend to sign up and receive 10% off, 15% off for the second, 20%

Mixed Media Workshop: Fabric Collage

Create a collage piece using repurposed fabrics and materials on a pre stretched canvas. In this workshop you will create a collage piece using repurposed fabrics and materials on a pre stretched canvas. You will be using basic hand stitching to assemble your piece. Basic hand sewing skills would be helpful. But not necessary. Your

Pottery Date Night – Nov 4

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

Painting Date Night – November 5

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 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 open.

Pottery Date Night – Nov 5

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

Drawing Workshop: Drawing Hands from Life

Using their own hands as reference, students will create a drawing of their own hand in graphite. Students will learn about the medium of graphite, tools and techniques. All materials are included in the workshop. Help us fill the classes! Get a friend to sign up and receive 10% off, 15% off for the second,

Woodburning Workshop: Cutting Board

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

Watercolour Workshop: River Rocks

Various techniques will be shared during this one day step by step workshop. Participants will create a watercolour painting of river rocks, rich in colour, form  and surface. As the painting reaches completion, participants will add finishing touches, as cast shadows and splatters to emphasize depth and texture. At the conclusion of the day, participants

Scratchboard Workshop: Christmas Cards

Interested in send out your own personalized Greeting Cards made by you! This short workshop will allow you to learn simple techniques of Scratch Boards while creating a fun thoughtful card for you to share with your friends and family this holiday season. Scratchboards are a board that has been compressed with clay and black ink and

Pottery Workshop: Intermediate Throwing Techniques

Learn to how to create different shapes on the pottery wheel. This Workshop is for an intermediate pottery looking to hone their skills on the wheel and experiment with different vessel shapes, handles and lids. This workshop will further your skills as a potter. It is open to current Art School of Peterborough Students or

Mixed Media Workshop: Mixed Media Paper Collage

Students will create a collage piece using a variety of different papers, as well as simple stamping with acrylics to create patterns and textures. Non-members $45, Members $40.50; Material Fee $20 Students will create a collage piece using a variety of different papers, as well as simple stamping with acrylics to create patterns and textures.

Acrylic Pour Workshop: Coasters & Wine Glasses

Join Acrylic Pouring artist/instructor Sheila Wright for this fun and fabulous workshop. Let your imagination run wild as you choose your own colours and learn to create a gorgeous set of 2 coasters and 2 wine glasses using fluid paints. This spontaneous art form never fails to surprise and inspire. Sheila will walk you through

Pottery Date Night – December 2

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

Painting Date Night – December 3

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 $45, members $40 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

Pottery Date Night – December 3

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

Woodburning Workshop: Holiday Ornaments

Learn the traditional art of woodburning by creating 4 to 6 holidays ornaments. Non Members $45, Members $40.50; Material Fee $10 Learn the traditional art of woodburning by creating 4 to 6 holidays ornaments. There will be plenty of patterns to choose from, or feel free to bring or create your own designs. Colour can

Pottery Date Night – January 6

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

Pottery Date Night – January 7

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

Painting Date Night – February 4

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 $45, members $40 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

Pottery Date Night – Feb 10 (Valentine’s Day Event)

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

Pottery Date Night – Feb 11 (Valentine’s Day Event)

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

Pottery Date Night – Feb 12 (Valentine’s Day Event)

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

Woodburning Workshop: Lake Landscape

Learn the traditional art of woodburning by creating a beautiful Lake Landscape. Non Members $45, Members $40.50; Material Fee $10 In this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to create trees, foliage, grass, and reflections. This is a great beginner workshop that will introduce you to the woodburning tool and some of the most-used tips. What’s

Pottery Workshop: A Pair Mugs

Learn to how to create a set of 2 mugs. This workshop will introduce you to creating a tall cylinder shape on the potter's wheel along with showing you how to create and attach a handle. There will be $30 material fee to cover the cost of clay and for us to finishing, firing and

Pottery Date Night – March 3

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

Pottery Date Night – March 4

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

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