Adult Programs
Common Threads
Calling all fiber artists and needleworkers! Whether your hobby of choice is knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, crochet, felting, rug hooking, or any other handmade piece of art worked up with needles, thread, or yarn, bring your projects and join us at the Gallery on the third Thursday of each month for a relaxing afternoon of crafting and connection.
Beginners are welcome. You must have your own craft supplies (bring a new start or a favourite work in progress – we want to see it all!).
Entry by donation; pre-registration is not required.
Third Thursday of each month
1:00 – 3:00 pm
in the Gallery
March 19, 2026
Clay Date: Clay Candlestick Holder
In this Clay Candlestick Holder Workshop you will explore hand-building pottery techniques to design a functional artwork. Participants can expect to make 1 complex or 2 standard forms.
All materials provided by HWHG.
Check out Shannon’s work here: @potliquorish
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop date. For last-minute registrations please call the Gallery.
2 hr. Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Coach House
Artist 14+ Welcome
No experience needed
Garden Ceramics with Eric Almberg
Are you an avid gardener or plant lover looking to add handmade & functional decorations to your garden or indoor jungle. During this class participants will use hand building techniques to create an Olla (in-ground watering vessel), watering cones, and a wind chime.
All materials provided by HWHG.
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop date. For last-minute registrations please call the Gallery.
4-week course | 2.5 hrs per class
April 10, 17, 24, & May 1, 2026
Fridays | 6:00 – 8:30 pm
in the Coach House
Potters ages 14+ welcome
No experience needed
Paper Art: Quilled Paper Jewelry with Ash
Learn the art of Paper Quilling with Ash! In this 2-part workshop we will create paper beads and then turn them into various pieces of jewelry or accessories. Participants will create 1 – 2 items.
All materials provided by HWHG.
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop date. For last-minute registrations please call the Gallery.
2-part workshop | 1.5 hrs each part
April 10 & 17, 2026
Fridays | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
in the Elm Studio
Artists ages 14+ welcome
No experience needed
Relaxing 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 skill building. Students can expect to practice throwing for the first few weeks of class before creating pieces that will be fired in the kiln. Recommend for those who have taken pottery before and are looking to refine their skills.
- Classes 1 – 4 | April 11, 18, 25, & May 2: Instructional sessions and open making time.
- Class 5 | May 9: Glaze and firing preparation.
- **2-week break for bisque firing.
- Class 6 | May 30: Glaze day.
All materials provided by HWHG.
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop date. For last-minute registrations please call the Gallery.
6-week course, 2.5 hrs each class
April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, & 30, 2026
*No class May 16 & 23
(2-week break for bisque fire)
Saturdays | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
In the Coach House
Experienced beginner
to intermediate level class
Create a Needle Felted Keychain with Shannon
Needle felting is a fun and easy to learn craft! During this workshop you will design and form 1 flat felted charm & 1 three-dimensional charm.
All materials provided by HWHG. Participants will take home their finished projects only.
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop date. For last-minute registrations please call the Gallery.
2 hr. Workshop
Saturday, April 11, 2026
7:00 – 9:00 pm
in the Elm Studio
Artists 14 +
No experience needed
Creating Comics with Theo
Calling all comic enthusiasts! Every wanted to develop your own coming and not sure where to start? Participants will create their own short comics while learning how to plot and layout a comic, in addition to exploring comic devices like panel flow, action smears, rhythm, and more!
After the initial intro session, each class will being with exercises for specific comic devices, followed by time for students to work on their individual comics while supported by the instructor.
6-week course | 2.5 hrs. per class
Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, & 25, 2026
*No class May 18 for Stat Holiday.
Mondays | 6:30 – 9:00 pm
in the Elm Studio
Artists ages 14+ welcome
No experience needed
Painting through Imitation & Inspiration with Trevor Waurechen
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 up a world of possibilities in our own artistic journeys.
6-week course | 2 hrs per class
Apr 13, 20, 27, May, 4, 11, & 25, 2026
*No class May 18 for stat holiday
Mondays | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
in the Garden Studio
Artists ages 14 + welcome
Beginner to intermediate level
Registration closes 7 days prior to first class. For last-minute registrations please call the Gallery.
Queer Zine Making Extravaganza with Charlie Smolcic
Join us for a zine making extravaganza! During this workshop we will use collage, poetry, and/or illustration to create unique zines. There will be prompts available for inspiration, but you are welcome to work on a zine (mini magazines) of any topic you choose. The prompts will be exploring our relationships to queerness, identity, and community. All materials will be provided, but please bring your own if you have a medium you love to work with! There will also be a collection of zines to look through for inspiration and education, feel free to also bring your own to share if you have any!
All materials provided by HWHG. Participants are welcome to bring additional materials if they wish.
Check out Charlie’s work here: https://www.instagram.com/gnxrlychxrlie/
2 hr. Workshop
Saturday, April 18, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 pm
in the Elm Studio
Artists 14+ welcome
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop date. For last-minute registrations please call the Gallery.
Layered Block Printing with Trevor Waurechen
Interested in learning printmaking through Lino block techniques? In this class students will work with multiple blocks, creating multicoloured block prints. Learn about registration, design, and printing methods to take your block prints to the next level.
6-week course | 2 hrs per class
Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2026
Tuesdays | 7:30 – 9:30 pm
in the Elm Studio
Artists ages 14+ welcome
All skill levels welcome
Registration closes 7 days prior to the first class. For last-minute registration please call the Gallery.
Beginner Wheel Throwing with Shannon
This Beginner Wheel Throwing class provides step-by-step guidance in centering, pulling, and shaping clay. You will gain the skills and confidence using the wheel to create beautiful functional forms.
Students will learn how to throw basic shapes, then transform them during the trimming process through carving and adding attachments. Taking your artworks from start to finish on the final class – Glaze Day!
4-week course | 2 hrs. per class
Apr 22, 29, May 6, & 27, 2026
*2-week break May 13 & 20 for bisque fire
Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
in the Coach House
Potters ages 14+ welcome
No experience needed
Registration closes 7 days prior to the first day of class. For last-minute registrations please call the Gallery.
Spring in Flight: Painting Canadian Birds in Watercolour with Ash
Paint some beautiful Canadian birds, such as the Chickadee, the Loon, the Cardinal, and the Blue Jay in watercolour. Enjoy creating lovely painting of birds with various watercolour techniques we will explore.
4-week course | 1.5 hrs. each week
May 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026
Saturdays | 3:00 – 4:30 pm
in the Elm Studio
Artists ages 14+ welcome
All skill levels welcome
Registration closes 7 days prior to the first class. For last-minute registrations please call the gallery.
Landscapes in Watercolour with Raheleh
This 4-session course focuses on painting landscapes with watercolor. Each session covers a different subject, including skies, trees, water, and natural textures. Students will practice essential watercolor techniques such as washes, layering, and color blending while learning to capture the light, shadow, and atmosphere of various natural scenes.
4-week course | 2 hrs. each class
May 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2026
Tuesdays | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
in the Garden Studio
Artists ages 14+ welcome
Beginner to intermediate level class
Registration closes 7 days prior to the first class. For last-minute registrations please call the gallery.
Creative Journaling: Art as Meditation and Personal Reflection with Elfie Kalfakis
Creative Journalling is a mixed media art program that uses intuitive art-making as a tool for personal reflection, meditation, and self-inquiry. This course invites participants to explore art as a form of journaling. It moves beyond words to include image, texture, mark-making, and collage as expressive and reflective practices.
Each class begins with a gentle guided meditation to support grounding and focus, followed by the introduction of a mixed media technique or creative prompt. Participants are then given time for independent journalling, working intuitively and at their own pace in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Participants will experiment with a range of mixed media approaches while developing a personal creative journalling practice that can be continued beyond the program. No previous art experience is required; the emphasis is on process rather than finished artworks.
6 week course | 2 hrs per class
May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 & 10, 2026
Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
in the Garden Studio
Artist 14+ welcome
No art experience needed
Registration closes 7 days prior to the first class. For last-minute registrations please call the gallery.
Clay Date: Clay Berry Bowls with Shannon
In this workshop you will be introduced to throwing on the pottery wheel! We will use hand building techniques to alter that pot into a berry bowl. Participants will also hand build a small dish to accompany the bowl.
All materials provided by HWHG.
Check out Shannon’s work here: @potliquorish
2.5 hr. Workshop
Friday, May 8, 2026
6:30 – 9:00 pm
in the Coach House
Artists 14+ Welcome
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop date. For last-minute registrations please call the Gallery.
Creating Patterns with Watercolour with Anne Schott
Get ready to relax, explore, and develop new skills while painting a loose, multi-directional pattern with watercolour. We’ll add layers to our pattern using watercolour and mixed media supplies such as watercolour pencils, oil pastels, and various pens and markers. This type of painting lends itself well to beautiful florals, but other subject matter looks great, too – you decide. A fun challenge for both beginners & more experienced artists, you’ll be delighted with your results!
This workshop is the perfect activity to share with a bestie, found family, or a parent-child outing. Use our Bring-a-Friend discount for 10% off your registration! see details below.
All Materials provided by HWHG.
2.5 hr. Workshop
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
in the Garden Studio
Artists ages 14+ welcome
Open to all skill levels
Registration closes 7 days prior to first class. For last-minute registrations please call the gallery.
Paper Art: Quilled Paper Cards with Ash
Grab your besties, your partner, or treat yourself! Learn the art of Paper Quilling with Ash and create 1 – 2 cards decorated with Quilled Paper Art.
All materials provided by HWHG.
1.5 hr workshop
Friday, May 15 , 2026
6:30 – 8:00 pm
in the Elm Studio
Artists ages 14+ welcome
No experience needed
Registration closes 7 days prior to workshop date. For last-minute registrations please call the gallery.