Mixed Media Classes

An exciting journey of artistic discovery awaits! Try a variety of mediums and techniques to indulge your creative whimsy. Our artist instructors will guide you through this exploration where you might just discover a new medium that interests you. We have mixed media classes for all ages and skill levels.

Students will experience a wide variety of artist mediums. Our studio is equipped with easels, tables and chairs so you can work comfortably seated or standing. We have drying shelves and studio storage for your work.

Come prepared:

Clothes that you're ok to get messy
Closed-toed shoes
Waterbottle

Unless otherwise stated in a particular adult class, supplies are extra and a shopping list of materials will be discussed during the first class. All tools and supplies for kids classes are included.

Arts Around the World

Art is inspired by our big, beautiful world. In this class, you'll expand your creativity and explore different cultures. It's an artistic journey to an unknown destination!

Arts Ventures: day camp - kids

There's no better adventure than a full day of creative expression. You will participate in exciting two- and three-dimensional activities, including drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture. All supplies and tools are included.

Arts Ventures: summer day camp - kids

During this week-long summer day camp, young artists will take part in creative expression through drawing, painting, mixed media and sculptures. They will also enjoy supervised outdoor breaks.

Age: 6 - 12 years

Create Together - Mixed Media (3 - 5 yrs + Adult)

Here's a rewarding opportunity to connect with your child through creativity. Each class offers an exciting new art activity that will stimulate the imagination, develop your child's social and motor skills and provide quality bonding time. All supplies and tools are included.

Fibre Arts Basics - Adult

Weave various textile-based processes into your artistic endeavors, which may include stitching, weaving, felting and printing.

Focus on Fibre Arts - Kids

Explore the creative possibilities of Fibre Arts! Using processes of hand-making which may include stitching, weaving, felting and dyeing, try your hand at traditional techniques with an artistic approach to process and materials. New inspirations each session allow for continuous skill development.

Let's Make a Claymation Movie - Kids

Make your own Claymation short-film using tablet computers. You'll have something funny, thrilling or both to later share with your family and friends.

Mixed Media - Adult

Expand your creativity with an exciting mix of two- and three-dimensional art activities. From clay, drawing, and painting, to printmaking, sculpture and mixed materials, it’s the ultimate creative combo! Your artist instructor will guide you through this exploration where you might just discover a new medium that interests you. No need to source supplies. All supplies and tools are included.

Mixed Media - Kids

Enjoy an exciting mix of two- and three-dimensional art activities. Explore drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media projects. It's the ultimate creative combo. All supplies and tools are included.

Preschool - Anatomy for Young Artists

We take inspirations from the world of nature and science in this exploration of clay, collage, drawing, painting and more. Bones or feathers, snowflakes or your brain, curious little ones create art to express the wonder of it all.

Preschool - Art and the Story

It starts with a story and ends with inspired artwork. Preschoolers hear and see a different story each week, then create an artwork inspired by that story. They'll learn about colour, texture and shape in two- and three-dimensional art while developing artistic skills and using their imaginations.

Preschool Art

Creative and fun for preschoolers, children will explore two- and three-dimensional art while developing basic skills and vivid imaginations. From painting and collage to clay modelling, young artists will work on projects that encourage their personality to shine.

Preschool - Art Start

Introduce your child to the fun of creative self-expression. Designed for preschoolers who are ready for an independent class, this program explores everything from painting and collage to three-dimensional art. It's a great opportunity to start your young artist on their artistic adventure!

Printmaking - Adult

Here's your chance to create original artwork on paper. Explore printmaking processes like polystyrene prints, monoprints and collographs, where you'll use techniques to produce multiples of an original image. With an eye on design, create your own editions of cards or works of art for framing. Supplies are included. .

Teens Only Art Studio

Art is your language and it’s ours too! Get inspired and find the freedom to express yourself in an open and inclusive studio environment. Enjoy access to an array of materials presented by your artist instructor. All supplies and tools are included.

Upcycled Art - Kids

Make cool sculptures and other types of artworks using recycled materials and other "junk" we tend to throw away.

Weaving Basics - Adult

Learn to create a handwoven contemporary tapestry through exploration of various fiber and weaving/tapestry techniques.

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