ADULT PROGRAMS

Honouring the Dead: An Ancestral Collage Workshop with Sam Moonlake

Step into sacred space as we honour those who came before us. In this guided art workshop, participants will create meaningful mixed-media collages to honour ancestors, loved ones who’ve passed, or spiritual guides.

Sam regularly hosts ritual circles that offer a space for reflection, connection, and magic. In this special Samhain-themed gathering, we’ll come together as the veil between worlds grows thin to honour our ancestors and those who came before us. We’ll begin by pulling oracle cards to receive messages from spirit, then move into a guided creative process where each participant will create a heartfelt collage as a tribute to their lineage or loved ones on the other side. This is a time for remembrance, intuition, and sacred creation.

2 hr workshop
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7:00 – 9:00 pm

in the Main Gallery
No art experience needed

(ONLINE) Watercolour 101  with Moumita Roychowdhury

A comprehensive course to learn watercolour step by step starting with basic wash techniques like wet on wet, wet on dry, dry brushing, glazing etc. along with colour mixing and how to work with a limited colour palette. We will also learn how to simplify a photo and apply the rules of composition to translate into a painting.

6-week course, 1.5 hrs each class
Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, & Dec 1, 2025 
Mondays | 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Online
No experience needed

Vibrant Poppies in Watercolour with Jacquie Herron

Who doesn’t love poppies? I will create three different poppy paintings in watercolours. Although the subject is the same, the compositions and method of painting will be different for each. You will use big washes, wet in wet blending, and negative painting to create a field of poppies. We will create a realistic poppy using a layering effect and another that is more experimental and fun.

You will need 3 or 4 sheets of 9 by 12 or 11 by 14 watercolour paper (100 percent cotton rag 140 lb paper is recommended. Arches, Saunders and Fabriano or good watercolour brands).

3.5 hr workshop
Sunday, November 2, 2025 
1:30 – 5:00 pm

in the Garden Studio
Beginner level workshop

Making an Artistic Wire Tree with Harry Kooy

Participants will learn the techniques required to make an artistic wire tree using readily available steel hardware wire. The tree will be wall mounted. Other more complex framing and mounting systems will be discussed. This project can have a range of complexity.

3-week Course
November 3, 10, & 17, 2025 
Mondays | 6:30 – 9:00 pm

in the Elm Studio
No art experience needed

Painting Sampler Course with Trevor Waurechen

Want to try painting but aren’t sure where to start? This sampler course is the perfect way to experiment with new mediums and techniques. Painting mediums & techniques will include acrylic, watercolour, palette knife, and still life.

6-week course, 2 hrs per class
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, & 8, 2025 
Mondays | 7:00 – 9:00 pm

in the Garden Studio
No experience to beginner level class
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED BY HWHG.

Drawing Fundamentals  with Trevor Waurechen – Day Time Course

Great for first-time artists. Interested in drawing, but don’t know where to start? You don’t need any background in art to do this class. 

Artist instructor Trevor Waurechen will guide you through foundational exercises to develop, hone and unlock your drawing skills. Learn to train your eyes and see the world in a new way through class topics which include exploring basic elements and principles of art and design, shading techniques, and still life drawing.

6-week course, 2 hrs per class
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, & 9, 2025 
Tuesdays | 1:00 – 3:00 pm

in the Elm Studio
No experience to beginner level class

Drawing Fundamentals with Trevor Waurechen

Great for first-time artists. Interested in drawing, but don’t know where to start? You don’t need any background in art to do this class. 

Artist instructor Trevor Waurechen will guide you through foundational exercises to develop, hone and unlock your drawing skills. Learn to train your eyes and see the world in a new way through class topics which include exploring basic elements and principles of art and design, shading techniques, and still life drawing.

6-week course, 2 hrs per class
Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, & 10, 2025 
Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:30 pm

in the Garden Studio
No experience to beginner level class

Pottery for Pals with Alyssa Marie

Evenings to spend with your partner, friend, or loved one. Have a date night, spend some time together and learn a new craft, encourage one another and work together to make beautiful pottery! This class will focus on learning hand building techniques to create both functional and sculptural pottery.

4-week course
Nov 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2025 
Wednesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 pm

in the Coach House.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED BY HWHG.

Fabulous Florals in Watercolour with Anne Schott

A fresh interpretation of this beloved subject, these are florals as you’ve never painted them before. We’ll use watercolors and/or gouache, varying the size, composition, and setting for our florals. Then we’ll layer in mixed media elements such as watercolor pencils, markers, ink, oil pastels, and collage to create interesting and varied results. You’ll gain exciting approaches to integrate with your existing style and skills. Beginners and more experienced artists will benefit from this fun, accessible approach. Students can expect to walk away with four stunning floral paintings by the end of the course.

4-week course, 1.5 hrs each class
November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2025 
Wednesdays | 7:00 – 8:30 pm

in the Elm Studio
Open to all skill levels

Printmaking Sampler Course with Trevor Waurechen

Want to try printmaking but aren’t sure where to start? This sampler course is the perfect way to find your new favourite printmaking techniques or medium. Printmaking mediums will include Lino Block, Gelli Plate, and Screen Printing.

6-week course, 2 hrs per class
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, & 12 2025 
Fridays | 7:00 – 9:00 pm

in the Garden Studio
No experience to beginner level class

Relaxing Beginners Pottery Wheel Level 2 with Alyssa Marie

Tried a bit of pottery before and want to learn more? Join Alyssa for a relaxing and mindful approach to pottery wheel techniques.

Alyssa creates a safe and relaxing space to start getting used to working with the wheel! This is a judgement-free space to be who you are and ease into pottery and the wheel with no pressure. This class focuses on getting students comfortable in a pottery studio and building beginner level skills. Students can expect to practice throwing for the first few weeks of class before creating pieces that will be fired in the kiln.

6-week course, 2.5 hrs each class
Nov 8, 15, 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, 2025
*No class Nov 22* 
Saturdays |10:30 am – 1:00 pm

in the Coach House
Beginner level class
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED BY HWHG.

Winter Themed Embroidery with Lupita Guerrero

Learn how to embroidery your favourite seasonal imagery such as snowflakes, stars, and more! Bring a wearable item of your choice – tote bags, pants, jean jackets, or t-shirts. You’ll learn various ways to outline and fill designs and stitches that accompany them. Come with fun and design ideas!

What to bring: Please bring something with a stiff fabric such as a tote bag, pair of pants, jacket, bandana, or t-shirt.

ALL OTHER MATERIAL PROVIDED BY HWHG.

3 hr workshop
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:30 – 9:30 pm

in the Elm Studio
No experience needed

Winter Wool Painting with Gwen Narimalla

Unlock your creative potential with wool painting or needle felting workshop.

Gwen invites you to experience the thrill of transforming wool fibres into breathtaking works of art. Learn how to use specialized needles and needle felting techniques to magically transform wool fibres into an autumnal themed fibre art.

2.5 hr workshop
Sunday, December 14, 2025 
3:00 – 5:30 pm 

in the Elm Studio
No experience to beginner level.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED BY HWHG.

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10% off

Art Programs when you sign up for 2 people at the same time!

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend time with your friends? Sign up for one of our art programs together during our Bring a Friend promotion and receive an extra 10% off your HWHG (minimum 2 people) program registration!

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The Loch Doon area was memorialized in celebrated Scottish poet, Robert Burns piece “Ye banks and braes O’ bonnie Doon”

Ye banks and braes o’ bonny Doon,
How can ye bloom sae fresh and fair?
How can ye chant, ye little birds,
And I sae weary fu’ o’ care?
Thou’lt break my heart, thou warbling bird,
That wantons thro’ the flowering thorn:
Thou minds me o’ departed joys,
Departed, never to return.

Aft hae I rov’d by bonnie Doon,
To see the rose and woodbine twine;
And ilka bird sang o’ its love,
And fondly sae did I o’ mine.
Wi’ lightsome heart I pu’d a rose,
Fu’ sweet upon its thorny tree;
And my fause lover stole my rose,
But, ah! he left the thorn wi’ me.