ADULT PROGRAMS

Bud Vases & Bowls

A gentle class to connect us with the earth and be grateful for the gifts it gives us. Hand-building bud vases to fill with little flowers and wild plants, little bowls to eat snacks out of and be connected to the earth through the clay as well.

Alyssa’s classes are an inclusive, safe, judgement free space where everyone is welcome.

3-week Course with Alyssa Marie
Saturdays, March 1, 8, & 15 
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
in the Coach House

No Art Experience Needed
Artists 14+ welcome

Drawing Crash 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. 

4 week course with Trevor Waurechen
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
Mondays | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
in the Garden Studio

Great for first-time Artists
Artists 14 Welcome

Drawing Fundamentals Level 1

Great for first-time artists, artists 18+ welcome. Interested in drawing, but don’t know where to start? You don’t have to have 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, still life drawing, and will feature a live model posing for the final class.

6-week course with Trevor Waurechen
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2025
Mondays | 7:30 – 9:30 pm
in the Garden Studio

Great for first-time Artists
Artists 18+ Welcome

After the Masters

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and when it comes to art, that saying couldn’t be truer. Learn the techniques of artistic masters through recreation of their most inspiring works. By studying and attempting to duplicate the methods of other artists, we can open a world of possibilities in our own artistic journeys. 

6-week course with Trevor Waurechen
March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2025
Tuesdays | 7:30 – 9:30 pm
in the Garden Studio

Beginner friendly,
artists 14+ welcome

Clay Explorations

Join us in the picturesque coach house studio for an exploration of hand building and wheel-throwing techniques in clay. Each participant will be guided through the process of designing, building, and decorating a set of ceramic sculptural and/or functional artworks.

This class is open to all adults and teenagers (14 and older). This is the perfect program for beginners, as well as for intermediate potters.

4-week course with Shannon Stehr
March 5, 12, 19, & 26
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:30 pm
in the Coach House

Beginner friendly,
artists 14+ welcome

Pottery Open Studio

Want a little more freedom in the studio? Open Studio is suited to individuals who can work safely and independently in the studio. If you have taken a 4-week wheel and/or hand building course or equivalent, then our open studio option is perfect for you. If this requirement is a barrier– please email us at assistant@homerwatson.on.ca explaining your experience working in ceramics. 

Open Studio participants should be able to monitor their own work, center their own clay, trim wheel-thrown pieces, construct hand-built work to a project-appropriate thickness, and effectively glaze their own pots. 

6-week studio use
March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, & 10, 2025
Thursdays | 7:15 – 10:15 pm
in the Coach House

Previous pottery experience required.
Click here for details.

Colour Mixing & Colour Theory Crash Course

Improve your acrylic paintings by discovering how colour mixing really works. Primary colours and an understanding of the colour wheel are just the first steps in developing a true understanding of colour theory. By examining practical colour mixing in acrylics, we can create more accurate and consistent tones for use in our paintings. 

4-week course with Trevor Waurechen
March 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025
Thursdays | 7:30 – 9:00 pm
in the Basement Studio

No art experience needed,
artists 14+ welcome

March Clay Date

This wheel throwing workshop offers an opportunity to explore the art of pottery with a friend, family member or a special someone.

This class is designed for total beginners! Open to participants 16 and older.

2-day workshop with Shannon Stehr
March 7 & 14, 2025
Fridays | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
in the Coach House

No art experience needed,
artists 16 + welcome

Acrylic Painting Crash Course

Starting with the basics, this class is for anyone who’s afraid to try painting. Learn how to work with brushes, colour theory, composition, how to take care of your tools, and more. A perfect starting point, confidence builder or refresher course. 

4-week course with Trevor Waurechen
March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025
Fridays | 7:30 – 9:30 pm
in the Garden Studio

No art experience needed,
participants 14+ welcome

Expressive Floral Bouquets

Let florals be your muse to create imaginative and expressive floral paintings. You will learn how to paint flowers and combine them and other elements to create exciting compositions. We will cover watercolour techniques, such as wet in wet, and glazing. You will discover some fun techniques to create texture and interest in your painting using salt, stencils, sponges and other tools. You will have the option to add some other media, such as oil pastels or markers.

5-week Course with Jacquie Herron

March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 5, 2025
Sundays | 2:00 – 5:00 pm
in the Basement Studio

Beginner friendly class,
Artists 14+ welcome

Developing Watercolour Skills

This class is designed for those with basic watercolor knowledge who are ready to take their skills to the next level. It focuses on refining technique, improving brushwork, and gaining a practical understanding of color and composition through subjects like flowers and landscapes. Perfect for those looking to elevate their watercolor practice and gain more control over their artwork.

6-week Course with Raheleh
March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15
Tuesdays | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
in the Garden Studio

Beginner to intermediate level friendly,
artists 14+ welcome

Wheel Throwing

Create your dream dish set using wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery techniques. Participants can expect to complete a set of 4 functional wares which they will decorate using texture, pattern, and glazes.

This class is open to all adults and teenagers (14 and older). This is the perfect program for beginners, as well as for intermediate potters.

6-week course with Shannon Stehr
March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 28
*No Class April 21
Mondays | 6:30 – 9:00 pm
in the Coach House

Beginner friendly,
artists 14+ welcome

Drawing Crash 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. 

4-week course with Trevor Waurechen
March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2025
Thursdays | 12:30 – 2:30 pm
in the Basement Studio

Beginner friendly,
artists 14+ welcome

Printmaking: Exploring Patterns and Tessellations

Develop a deeper understanding of Tessellated patterns through a study of the works of MC Escher. By examining, duplicating and deconstructing Escher’s work, we can apply newfound knowledge to our own images to design changing and shifting patterns, optical illusions and more in our own block printed works.

6-week course with Trevor Waurechen
March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025
Thursdays | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
in the Basement Studio

Beginner to Intermediate level,
artists 14+ welcome

Acrylic Painting Crash Course

Starting with the basics, this class is for anyone who’s afraid to try painting. Learn how to work with brushes, colour theory, composition, how to take care of your tools, and more. A perfect starting point, confidence builder or refresher course. 

4-week course with Trevor Waurechen
March 21, 28, April 4 & 11, 2025
Fridays | 12:30 – 2:30pm
in the Basement Studio

No art experience needed,
participants 14+ welcome

Terrazzo Treasures: Create Your Own Coasters

Craft your own unique coasters at this hands-on workshop! Learn the intricate techniques behind this timeless design method and explore your creativity to design stunning patterns. Throughout this workshop, you’ll be guided through the entire process, from mixing materials to polishing your finished pieces.

Join us for a fun and handy experience where you can take home not just coasters, but a newfound passion for the art of terrazzo. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!

1 day workshop with Mrs Fox
March 21, 2025 
Friday | 6:00 – 8:30 pm
in the Basement Studio

No art experience needed,
artists 14+ welcome

After Hours: Workshop Series – Session 1 : Intro Collage

Join us in the gallery for an evening of creative exploration led by local artist, Tanner van Vliet @tava.creates. 

After Hours Workshops offer the unique opportunity to enjoy the gallery space and current exhibition in a private setting while connecting with your creative side. These workshops invite participants to reconnect with their curiosity and child-like sense of play through mixed-media centered projects and open-ended art exploration.

For this session of After Hours, participants will explore collage making using magazine cut-outs, paper samples, photos, and various mark making tools to create one-of-a-kind images.

1 day workshop with Tanner Van Vliet
March 25, 2025 
Tuesday | 7:00 – 9:30 pm
in the Main Gallery

No art experience needed,
artists 14+ welcome

Acrylic Painting Level 1

Starting with the basics, this class is for anyone who’s afraid to try painting. Learn how to work with brushes, colour theory, composition, how to take care of your tools, and more. A perfect starting point, confidence builder or refresher course. Covering subjects including painting and mixing basics, still life painting, painting from photo references (students’ choice), and recreating historic works. 

6-week course with Trevor Waurechen
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & May 7, 2025
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
in the Garden Studio

Beginner & first-time artist friendly,
artists 14 + welcome

Making an Artistic Wire Tree

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 with Harry Kooy
April 2, 9, & 16, 2025
Wednesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 pm
in the Basement Studio

No art experience needed.
Artists ages 14+ welcome.

Drawing Fundamentals Level 2: Plein Air Drawing

Capture nature, landscapes and architecture in this on-location class. Meeting at a different location each week, we’ll study the details of local landmarks and practice methods of capturing what we see quickly and efficiently in a single session.

4-week course with Trevor Waurechen
April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025
Fridays | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
in the Garden Studio

Beginner friendly, some previous drawing experience recommended,
artists 14+ welcome 

Drawing Gelli Printing Explorations

Experiment with colour, texture and positive/negative space with Gelli printing. You will learn how to use colours to blend into amazing backgrounds. Then you will experiment with textures by adding or removing items in your prints. Finally, you will layer these techniques to create unique and original pieces of art.

4-week course with Michele Kleinschuck
April 4, 11, 25, & May 2
*No class April 18*, 2025

Fridays | 6:30-8:30 pm
in the Basement Studio

No art experienced needed,
for artists ages 12 – 17.
Please register for either the 12-13 category or the 14+ category based on participant age.

Clay Explorations – April Session

Join us in the picturesque coach house studio for an exploration of hand building and wheel-throwing techniques in clay. Each participant will be guided through the process of designing, building, and decorating a set of ceramic sculptural and/or functional artworks.

This class is open to all adults and teenagers (14 and older). This is the perfect program for beginners, as well as for intermediate potters.

4-week course with Shannon Stehr
April 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2025 
Wednesdays| 6:00 – 8:30 pm
in the Coach House

Beginner friendly,
artists 14+ welcome

April Clay Date

This wheel throwing workshop offers an opportunity to explore the art of pottery with a friend, family member, or a special someone.

This class is designed for total beginners! Open to participants 16 and older.

2-day workshop with Shannon Stehr
April 12 & 19, 2025 
Saturdays | 6:00 – 9:00 pm
in the Coach House

No art experience needed,
artists 16 + welcome

Drawing Fundamentals Level 2: Modelling & Shading

Learn to capture your subjects in three dimensions. Explore methods for simplifying your drawings and understanding how light and shadow affect the shapes and objects around us. 

4-week course with Trevor Waurechen
April 14, 28, May 5, & 12
*no class April 21
 
Mondays | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
in the Garden Studio

Beginner friendly, some previous drawing experience recommended, artists 14+ welcome 

After Hours: Workshop Series – Session 2: 3D Paper Plants

Join us in the gallery for an evening of creative exploration led by local artist, Tanner van Vliet @tava.creates. 

After Hours Workshops offer the unique opportunity to enjoy the gallery space and current exhibition in a private setting while connecting with your creative side. These workshops invite participants to reconnect with their curiosity and child-like sense of play through mixed-media centered projects and open-ended art exploration.

For this session of After Hours, participants will create 3D paper flowers using paper folding and paper sculpture techniques.

1 day workshop with Tanner
April 15, 2025
Tuesday | 7:00 – 9:30 pm
in the Main Gallery

No art experience needed,
artists 14+ welcome

Relaxing Beginners Pottery Wheel

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.

4-week course with Alyssa Marie
April 19, 26, May 10 & 17
*no class May 3
Saturdays | 10:00 am-12:30 pm
in the Coach House

Absolute Beginner & First Time Artists Welcome, Artists 14+ Welcome

Upcycle your Closet: Spring Cleaning Edition!

It’s that time of year for Spring Cleaning, and it’s not just your home that needs a refresh – your clothes deserve a second chance too!

Bring those dull, stained, or neglected garments, and let’s work some magic.

Discover a world of techniques and insider tips to give new life to your wardrobe. From embroidery to block printing, we’ll bring out your creativity to transform your clothes into unique artistic pieces that shine with style.

Join us on a creative journey where you’ll be guided through a variety of methods to revitalize and embellish your clothes, giving them a fresh and fashionable makeover.

2-day workshop with Mrs Fox
Saturday, April 26 &
Saturday, May 3, 2025
 
4:00 – 6:00 pm
in the Basement Studio

No art experience needed,
artists 14+ welcome

Floral Bouquets in Watercolours

Celebrate the joy of Spring by creating a beautiful, colourful bouquet of flowers in watercolour.    

I will demonstrate how to create the painting step by step, showing you techniques for creating flowers in a simple, loose manner. You will learn how to mix colours and apply watercolor techniques, such as wet in wet, and wet on dry. You will learn how to make pleasing brushstrokes and use negative painting to reveal the shapes of flowers and leaves.

1 day workshop with Jacquie Herron
April 27, 2025
Sunday | 2:00 – 5:00 pm
in the Basement Studio

Intermediate workshop,
artists 14+ welcome.

Decorative Folk Art Painting

In this class participants will create unique folk-art patterns and designs on wooden spoons and glass bottles.

Atena will show participants how to create folk-art brushstrokes and how to mix colours. Participants will develop their own compositions for the spoons and bottles project and paint using acrylics.

4-week course with Atena
May 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025 
Tuesdays | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
in the Basement Studio

No art experience needed,
artists 14+ welcome

Hand Building Fundamentals

This 4-week program focuses on creating small handbuilt ceramic decorations, perfect for those with little to no experience working with clay. The demonstrations are inspired by the Harvest Collection created by Christopher, but students are encouraged to explore other forms using the techniques introduced in class (e.g., vases). By the end of the program, participants will take home two to three small decorative pieces.

4 Week Course with Christopher He
May 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2025
Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 pm
in the Coach House

No Experience Needed!
Artists 14+ Welcome

Watercolour & Ink

Gain confidence working with watercolours and see how black pen can enhance your artwork. Learn the techniques and develop your skills necessary to fully enjoy this medium.  We will explore the still life, architecture and the landscape.

6-week course with Atena
Apr 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 & Jun 4, 2025
Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
in the Basement Studio

First time artist friendly,
artists 14+ welcome

Dried Floral Bouquet Arranging

Join Rebecca Hipple, Horticulturalist and founder of Flourishing Minds Company to learn the art and magic of dried floral arrangements. Rebecca will guide you through the steps to create your very own floral masterpiece. No experience required just an open heart.

The dried florals will be seasonally inspired by the beauty of nature. Drawing inspiration from the winter landscape we will create custom bouquets that will add a pop of colour to a normally grey and dark time.

1-day workshop
with Flourishing Minds Company
May 10, 2025
Saturday | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
in the Garden Studio 

Beginner friendly,
artist 14+ welcome

After Hours: Workshop Series – Session 3: Layered Paper Landscapes

Join us in the gallery for an evening of creative exploration led by local artist, Tanner van Vliet @tava.creates. 

After Hours Workshops offer the unique opportunity to enjoy the gallery space and current exhibition in a private setting while connecting with your creative side. These workshops invite participants to reconnect with their curiosity and child-like sense of play through mixed-media centered projects and open-ended art exploration.

For this session of After Hours, participants will create a unique landscape scene by layering paper and other materials. 

1 day workshop
May 13, 2025
Tuesday | 7:00 – 9:30 pm
in the Main Gallery

No art experience needed,
artists 14+ welcome

After Hours: Workshop Series – Session 4: Mixed Media Window Charms

Join us in the gallery for an evening of creative exploration led by local artist, Tanner van Vliet @tava.creates. 

After Hours Workshops offer the unique opportunity to enjoy the gallery space and current exhibition in a private setting while connecting with your creative side. These workshops invite participants to reconnect with their curiosity and child-like sense of play through mixed-media centered projects and open-ended art exploration.

For this session of After Hours, participants will create decorative window charms using found objects and a variety of materials.

1 day workshop
June 10, 2025
Tuesday | 7:00 – 9:30 pm
in the Main Gallery

No art experience needed,
artists 14+ welcome

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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.

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