Arts and Culture

Saturday, October 19
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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.

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Course Code: 113893

The Secret to Working with Soft Pastels with Clarence Porter

Saturday, October 26
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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! 

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Course Code: 112349 

From Photo to Paint: Image Transfer Techniques with Nancy Falconi

Saturday, November 2
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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.

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Course Code: 112351 

Saturday, November 9
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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.

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Course Code: 112353 

Saturday, November 16
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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. 

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Course Code: 112354 

Saturday, November 23
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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. 

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Course Code: 112356   

Embroidery 101 – The Art of Kantha with Amna Nawab

Saturday, November 30
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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.

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Course Code: 112358