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Relief Printmaking Workshop: Rooster

Learn the traditional art of linocut with colour reduction prints. Non Members $60, Members $54.00; Material Fee $35 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

Fused Glass Workshop: Pendants

Learn to how to create two Pendants out of Glass. This workshop will introduce you the techniques of Fused Glass, while creating your own design your own pendants that will interchange through a gallery setting. You will have choice around texture and colour of glass, while learning the process around the fusion process. There will

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

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: Pets

Learn the traditional art of scratchboard while creating your very own pet portrait. Non Members $60, Members $54; Material Fee $30 This 4 hour class will present the basic techniques of scratchboard. Mark making, composition and colour will define your mini magnet creation. Create a piece of artwork of your own pet on 5" x

Pottery Workshop: Plates and Platters

This workshop will introduce you to creating a wide plate / platter shape on the potter's wheel. Learn the techniques and tricks in creating a successful low profile plate. There will be $40 material fee to cover the cost of materials firing and glazing. You will return Sunday Nov 26 from 1-2:30pm to learn the

Acrylic Pour Workshop: Christmas Ornaments

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.

Relief Printmaking Workshop: Holiday Cards

Learn the traditional art of linocut with colour reduction prints. Non Members $60, Members $54.00; Material Fee $35 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

Acrylic Pour Workshop: Snowflake Flip Cup

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.

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

Parents Night Off – Pottery: Santa

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

Pottery Date Night – Dec 1

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 – Dec 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 – Dec 2

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

My Parent & Me: Pottery Snowman

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 Snowman. $45 per parent/child; $20 for each additional child After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that allows some creative

Woodcut Relief Printmaking Workshop: Holiday Cards

Learn the traditional art of woodcutting with colour reduction prints. Non Members $60, Members $54.00; Material Fee $35 This 4 hour class will present the basic techniques of Woodcut prints. 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

Fused Glass Workshop: Christmas Tree Tealight

Learn to how to create a unique glass Suncatcher. This 3 hour workshop will introduce you the techniques of Fused Glass, while creating and designing your own beautiful Holiday Tree Tealight. You will have choice around texture and colour of glass, while learning the process around the fusion process. There will be $25 material fee

Weaving Workshop: Mini Coiled Pine Needle Basket 

Learn the a traditional art of basket making with Pin Needles. Non Members $45, Members $40.50; Material Fee $10 Pine needle basketry is one of the oldest-known coiled basketry techniques. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basic techniques of making coils from pine needles and stitching them together to make a simple basket. Relax and

Acrylic Pour Workshop: String Pull

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. In

Holiday Art Camp: Winter Wonderland

Young artists will enjoy participating in an exciting week of creativity. Activities include drawing and painting, sculpture and one hand built pottery project. Celebrate the wonderland of winter through fun art projects in this 4 day camp. Extended After hours care available for $10 per day (8:00am – 5:15pm) There is no better way to

Parents Night Off – Pottery: Snowman

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

Pottery Date Night – Jan 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

Pottery Date Night – Jan 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

Painting Date Night – Jan 6

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

My Parent & Me: Wintery Painting

First Sunday of every month come express yourself together. This session will feature a Painting Project for you to explore. Parent and child will create their own Wintery Painting. $45 per parent/child; $20 for each additional child After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that allows some creative

Fused Glass Workshops: Cardinal Suncatcher

Learn to how to create a unique glass Suncatcher. This 5 hour workshop will introduce you the techniques of Fused 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 fusion process. There will be $25 material fee to

P.A Day Art Camp – February 2

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

Acrylic Pour Workshop: Valentine Heart Pour

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. In

Parents Night Off – Pottery Flower Bowl

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

My Parent & Me: Pottery Heart Bowl

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 heart shaped bowl. $45 per parent/child; $20 for each additional child After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that allows some

Pottery Workshop: A Set of 2 Soap Dishes

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 $20 material fee to

Pottery Date Night – Feb 9 (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 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

Painting Date Night – Feb 10

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

Relief Printmaking Workshop: Greeting Cards

Learn the traditional art of linocut with colour reduction prints. Non Members $60, Members $54.00; Material Fee $35 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

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

Acrylic Pour Workshop: Large Ocean Pour

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. In

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

Pottery Workshop: Pie Dish

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

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

Parents Night Off – Pottery Easter Bunny

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

Pottery Date Night – March 1

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 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 – March 2

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

My Parent & Me: Pottery Easter Bunny

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 Easter Bunny. $45 per parent/child; $20 for each additional child After the success of our Youth programming we would like to offer a class that allows some creative

Intuitive Painting Workshop: Lotus Painting

Lotuses are exceptionally stunning flowers that grow in swampy and muddy/mucky waterbed habitats. We are fortunate to have an abundance of waterlilies in the water bodies surrounding the Peterborough area. Om Mane Padme Hum is a Hindu Mantra that roughly translates to “the Jewel of the Lotus”. It is a reminder that beautiful life can grow and

Scratchboard Workshop: Whimsical Flying Pigs

Learn the traditional art of scratchboard while creating your own whimsical animal. Non Members $60, Members $54; Material Fee $30 This 4 hour class will present the basic techniques of scratchboard. Mark making, composition and colour will define your mini magnet creation. Create a whimsical image on 5" x 5" pieces of Scratchboard what will

Woodburning Workshop: Easter Egg Ornaments

Decorating eggs for Easter is a longstanding tradition in many parts of the world. Over time, many cultures have developed their own decorative styles and ways to turn their Easter eggs into pieces of art. In this workshop, we’ll be decorating wooden eggs with woodburning, acrylic paint, and pencil crayon to create 2 to 3

March Break Art Camp – Pottery Camp

Young artists will enjoy participating in an exciting week of creativity in the pottery studio. Learn how to create a masterpiece out of a lump of clay on one of our many Shimpo Potter's Wheels. Techniques on centering, forming a base, raising and thinning walls are just some of the interesting things they will learn

March Break Art Camp: VIP Pets

Young artists will enjoy participating in an exciting week of creativity. Activities include drawing and painting, sculpture and one hand built pottery project. Celebrate our Very Important Pets through fun art projects. Extended After hours care available for $10 per day (8:00am – 5:15pm) There is no better way to spend your March Break! Young

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