Adult Programs
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
Use code FALL15 for 15% off registration to any adult, children’s or youth program including October PD Day and Winter Break Camp!
- Early Bird Discount is active September 12 to 26, 2026.
- Early Bird discount cannot be used in combination with other discount codes.
- Early Bird discount cannot be applied to any Spirit Season program or event registrations.
- Early Bird discount cannot be applied to registrations made before September 12, 2026.
Create a Charm Bracelet or Necklace with Sonder Blue
Learn the fundamentals of jewelry making while creating a personalized charm bracelet or necklace. Participants will learn how to use basic jewelry tools, properly open and close jump rings, attach clasps and findings, and create and connect simple charms. A variety of beads, charms, chains, and decorative components will be available so each participant can design a finished piece that reflects their own style. No previous jewelry-making experience is required.
All materials provided by Sonder Blue & HWHG.
2.5 hr workshop
Friday, October 2, 2026
7:00 – 9:30 pm
in the Elm Studio
No experience needed!
Artists ages 14+
Oil Painting Foundations with Salma
This course offers a welcoming introduction to portrait painting with oils. Designed for beginners and those looking to build foundational skills. Participants will learn how to approach portraiture step by step, with a focus on understanding facial features, proportions, and painting techniques in oil.
Using guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will explore how to construct and paint key facial features (eyes, nose, lips), develop an underpainting, and be introduced to alla prima techniques.
This program is designed to build both confidence and technical understanding, offering students a strong foundation to continue developing their portrait practice beyond the workshop.
6-week course, 2 hrs per class
October 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, & 11, 2027
Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
in the Garden Studio
Beginner to intermediate level
Artist ages 14+
Autumnal Rug Hooking Workshop With Caitlin
Discover the art of punch needle rug hooking. Participants will learn the basics of rug hooking skills to create an autumnal themed mini rug.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
Check out Caitlin’s work here: @caitbarrie
3 hr workshop
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2:00 – 5:00 pm
in the Elm Studio
No Experience needed!
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop.
Lino Block Stamp & Patch Making Workshop with Tijana
Wanting to try out lino block printing but not sure where to start? This workshop is a perfect introduction to lino block printmaking techniques. Participants will learn to us lino block printing tools to create a stamp of their own design. This stamp will then be used to create an iron on patch or small fabric artwork.
2.5 hr workshop
Saturday, October 10, 2026
1:00 – 3:30 pm
in the Elm Studio
No experience needed!
Artists 14+
Printmaking Sampler Course with Tijana
In this Printmaking Sampler course participants will learn 3 printmaking techniques including Lino Block, Multi-layer Lino Block & Gelli Plate printing. Participants can expect to become familiar with standard printmaking tools & techniques such as carving blocks, using inks, and creating registration sheets for consistent prints.
Participants must purchase 2 Lino blocks for the course. ALL OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED.
8-week course, 2 hrs per class
Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
& Dec 6, 2026
Sundays | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
in the Elms Studio
All skill levels welcome
Artists ages 14+
Intro to Acrylic Painting with Tia Long
Everyday objects often hold our most meaningful memories. In this welcoming acrylic painting workshop, participants will learn how to transform a personal photograph or cherished object into a contemporary realist painting filled with atmosphere and emotion.
Through guided demonstrations and individualized instruction, students will explore composition, colour mixing, light and shadow, and techniques for creating depth and realism with acrylic paint. Whether it’s a favourite childhood keepsake, a well-loved mug, a family recipe card, or a simple everyday object, participants will discover how ordinary subjects can become meaningful works of art.
Perfect for beginners and artists looking to develop their observational painting skills, this workshop encourages creativity, storytelling, and finding beauty in the moments and objects that shape our lives.
6-week course, 2 hrs per class
Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026
Mondays 7:00 – 9:00 pm
in the Garden Studio
Beginner Friendly!
Participants age 14+
Watercolour Batik on Paper with Carol Walthers
This four-week workshop will cover creating beautiful designs on mulberry papers using wax resist batik. Patterns will be created using their own handmade “stamps” or brushes. The resulting papers will make exquisite small paintings and excellent collage material.
- Week 1 – demo and introduction to materials/ paper, painting washes on pre waxed paper
- Week 2 – students will learn to create designs for making stamps for use in wax using string glued to wood, may start applying wax
- Week 3 – students will use their own designs and borrow instructors designs to create batik
- Week 4 – students will complete their designs
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
4-week course, 2 hrs. Per class
October 28, November 4, 11, & 18, 2026
Wednesdays 7:00 – 9:00 pm
in the Elm Studio
Beginner level
Artists ages 14+ welcome
Lino Block Printing Basics with Tijana
Interested in learning Lino Block Printing but not sure where to start? This introductory class will teach participants the basics on Lino printing in a beginning friendly format. Participants will work on 2 projects throughout the course, 1 small single layer design, and 1 small multi-layer design.
Participants must purchase 2 lino blocks for the course, 4″x6″ size. ALL OTHER MATIERIAL PROVIDED BY HWHG.
6-week course, 2 hrs per class
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, & 8, 2026
Tuesdays | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
in the Elm Studio
No experience needed
Beginner friendly!
Artists ages 14+
Imaginative Acrylic Painting with Sonder Blue
Have an idea for a painting but not sure how to turn it into a finished piece? In this 6-week acrylic painting course, participants will learn how to develop an original idea, build a strong composition, and bring it to life on a canvas.
The first 1–2 classes will focus on idea development, including finding and combining reference images, creating concept sketches, and transferring a sketch onto canvas. In weeks 3–4, participants will complete a guided Spirit Season-themed painting inspired by ideas such as atmosphere, dreams, or spiritualism, while practicing acrylic techniques and building confidence. In the final 2 classes, students will work on their own original painting idea. Participants will also be introduced to imaginative and surreal approaches to painting, including ways to combine unexpected imagery and transform reference photos into something new.
By the end of the 6 weeks, participants will have experience taking a painting from initial idea and reference gathering through sketching, composition, painting, and final details, as well as the opportunity to complete an original piece of their own. The course is beginner friendly, with instructor guidance and support throughout the process, but it is also suitable for more experienced painters who would like greater freedom to develop and work on an independent piece.
6-week course, 2 hrs per class
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, & 8, 2026
Tuesdays 7:00 – 9:00 pm
in the Garden Studio
Beginner to intermediate level
Artists ages 14+
Registration closes 7 days prior to first class. For last minute registration please call the Gallery.
Jewellery Making with Pressed Flowers with Sonder Blue
Discover how real flowers can be transformed into beautiful wearable keepsakes. Participants will gain an introduction to flower preservation for jewelry, including how flowers can be selected, dried, pressed, and prepared for long-term use. Using preserved floral pieces prepared by the instructor, participants will learn how to design and assemble their own jewellery, such as pendants, earrings, or charms. The workshop will combine botanical inspiration with basic jewellery-making techniques, allowing each participant to create a unique floral piece to take home.
All materials provided by Sonder Blue & HWHG.
Check out Sonder’s work here: https://linktr.ee/blueslittleworkshop
2 hr workshop
Monday, November 9, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 pm
in the Elm Studio
No experience needed!
Artists ages 14+
Create a Personal Venus: Figurative Sculpting with PaigeTheArtMage
An Exploration of Art History and Figurative Sculpture.
Inspired by the Palolithic Fertility Idols found in Europe that date back between 33,000 and 20,000 years ago, create your own personal totem(s) while learning an intuitive figurative sculpting method. Led by Paige Madill, her intention with this modern re-interpretation is to create sculptural fine art that can also be used as a tool to ground and connect with your body.
Paige will teach you her method of figurative sculpture making, with an emphasis on spontaneity and letting the clay help guide your hand in the making of a personalized ‘Venus Idol’. Exploring shape and form with her method of abstract representation. We will celebrate the diversity of our bodies, the changing nature of life, and the birth of creations that aim to replicate the experience of inhabiting physical forms.
You will take home beautiful sculpture, a lesson in art history, along with new skills in figurative ceramics. All with the hope of connecting your artistic practice with one’s own personal spiritual practice.
Check out Paige’s work here: https://www.instagram.com/paigetheartmage
3 hr. Workshop
Sunday, November 8, 2026
3:00 – 6:00 pm
in the Coach House
No experience needed.
Artists 18+
Rug Hooked Holiday Ornaments with Caitlin
Discover the art of punch needle rug hooking Participants will learn the basics of rug hooking and how to use all of the materials and tools to create a small round rug using their original designs.
3 hr workshop
Saturday, November 14, 2026
2:00 – 5:00 pm
in the Elm Studio
No Experience needed!
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop.
Lino Block Stamp & Greeting Card Making Workshop with Tijana
Always dreamed of creating handmade cards for your friends and loved ones? Try your hand at this lino block printing and card making workshop to make unique greeting cards! Participants will create 1 stamp and up to 5 lino print cards.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
2.5 hr workshop
Saturday, November 28, 2026
1:00 – 3:30 pm
in the Elm Studio
No experience needed!
Artists 14+