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Richmond Hill offers residents and visitors to the community a variety of arts and cultural opportunities. Richmond Hill's Recreation and Culture Plan supports arts and culture projects to create a vibrant community.
Get creative with our new selection of Art Workshops to enjoy this Fall. Registration is now open.
Saturday, October 19 - Autumn Paint-Along and Tea |
Autumn Paint-Along and Tea with Hilda Litinsky of Young at Heart Painting
Saturday, October 19 If you've never picked up a paintbrush before, this is the perfect workshop for you! Our skilled Artist-Instructor will guide you step by step in the creation of a vibrant autumn painting, paired with a delightful Afternoon Tea at the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre. Course Code: 113893 |
Saturday, October 26 - The Secret to Working with Soft Pastels |
The Secret to Working with Soft Pastels with Clarence Porter Saturday, October 26 Discover the secrets of working with the brilliant colours of soft pastels. Participants will have fun and leave with a printed presentation packet filled with all the information discussed in the workshop and their very own pastel work of art! Course Code: 112349 |
Saturday, November 2 - From Photo to Paint: Image Transfer Techniques |
From Photo to Paint: Image Transfer Techniques with Nancy Falconi Saturday, November 2 Discover the art of transforming portrait photographs into monochromatic masterpieces in this one-day workshop. Learn acrylic painting techniques to build a portrait with depth and dimensionality. Ideal for beginners, this course does not require any prior drawing or painting experience. Course Code: 112351 |
Saturday, November 9 - The Art of Fabric Painting |
The Art of Fabric Painting with Naghmeh Ahmadi
Saturday, November 9 Learn popular techniques to design and personalize clothes, shoes, cushions, and more. Participants will be provided with brushes, a heat-disappearing fabric pen, and fabric pieces to use for practice. Explore the vibrant world of fabric painting and use the skills acquired from this workshop to keep creating your own unique designs. Course Code: 112353 |
Saturday, November 16 - Holiday Lettering |
Holiday Lettering with Liana Marinelli of Creativeli Designs
Saturday, November 16 Tis the season to get crafty! Make your gifts extra special this festive season with our Holiday Lettering Gifts workshop. Lettering is the art of crafting the alphabet in a decorative or stylized manner. Join us for a half-day workshop where we’ll unleash your creativity and craft beautiful holiday lettered gifts, including wall art and gift tags. Course Code: 112354 |
Saturday, November 23 - The Basics of Colour Mixing |
The Basics of Colour Mixing with Eva Folks
Saturday, November 23 Unlock the secrets of colour in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed for artists of all levels. Dive into the world of colour theory as you paint your own colour wheel, exploring primary, secondary, and tertiary hues, along with a grey value scale—essential tools for your artistic journey. Course Code: 112356 |
Saturday, November 30 - Embroidery 101 – The Art of Kantha |
Embroidery 101 – The Art of Kantha with Amna Nawab Saturday, November 30 Learn the art of Kantha embroidery in this fun full-day workshop. Kantha is a traditional type of embroidered artform originating in eastern South Asia, which involves stitching layers of old saris or cloth using a simple running stitch, resulting in beautiful quilts or decorative pieces. The therapeutic nature of hand stitching enhances this relaxing and rewarding experience. Course Code: 112358 |
There is a lot to do in Richmond Hill if you are interested in arts and culture.
There are a number of places to visit in Richmond Hill to experience arts and culture. Some of our most popular locations include:
Richmond Hill has a variety of events, shows and activities that offer residents and visitors a chance to take part in arts and culture in the community, such as:
Richmond Hill supports the arts in our community through a variety of programs and services, including: