Are you interested in improving your drawing skills, your sense of design, or documenting your thoughts, experimenting with creative ideas, combining words and images, illustrating poems and passages? This class is for you! We will start with learning about visual metaphors, symbols and allegories and the wonderful ways mixed media can be used to create something truly unique. Learn what a sketchbook is truly for - a documentation of your life, all your thoughts, emotions and ideas. Join artist and educator Sherry Chanin and get started on your own visual journal!

Materials will be provided or you can bring your own. You will need to bring your own sketchbook (one that is approximately 10 x 12 inches and opens sideways).

Dates: February 18, 25, and March 4, 2026

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Join us for a 3-week beginner-friendly oil painting class led by artist Ryanna Kizan, where you'll learn the fundamentals of oil painting. Throughout this class, you will explore various methods of applying paint, discover different oil mediums, learn how to mix and layer colors, and dive into the basic principles of color theory. Within the 3 weeks, you will learn both historical and contemporary applications of the medium, using non-toxic materials. You will take home your own oil painting set, the pieces you created, and the essential skills to continue exploring oil painting with confidence!

Cost: $150 per participant.

Details: Art supplies are included.

Dates: November 18, 25, and December 2, 2025.

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

Join Angelique in a 2-day workshop as she encourages you to discover interesting Abstract Techniques to use in your artwork. Day 1 we will make a series of different marks onto drawing paper to use as Collage materials for Day 2. In Day 2 the workshop will focus on ways to use these papers in a variety of techniques. Design ideas and practical applications will be the focus on this part of the workshop. Bring small images, drawings or good images to be included into the collage pieces. The class is limited in size to personalize the time spent with each class participant as Angelique encourages the discovery of your own personal marks. Angelique taught level 1 and 2 Acrylic Painting at the University of Calgary before spending 11 years snow birding in Arizona. With her return to Canada she is sharing with others the wonderful things she discovered to expand her knowledge that encouraged a freer approach to her artistic process. This will be a fun workshop which does not require any previous painting skills. Bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn new techniques as Angelique shares her creative passion.

Cost: $165.00 per participant

Details: Art supplies are included - bring your own lunch and drinks!

Dates: September 27 & 28, 2025

Time: 10 am - 3:30 pm

Class size: 12 participants maximum

Introduction to Visible Mending and Sashiko with Deana Brouwer

Saturday and Sunday - 10am - 1pm daily (6 hrs total) - COST: $100/participant - Ages 14+

materials provided