Clay Workshops


Creative Kitchen Ceramics | F24-ACLF-0101B - SOLD OUT

  • Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm  | Oct. 24 - Nov. 7

    Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm | Oct. 24 - Nov. 7 [Sold Out]

    Add creativity to your kitchen while learning clay handbuilding techniques with support from your instructor. In this workshop, you will build and decorate a collection of 3 coordinating pieces including a spoon rest, fruit bowl and decorative plate. Materials included. Open to ages 16+.

    Price: $125

    Instructor: TBD


Ceramics for Entertaining | F24-ACLF-0102C - SOLD OUT

  • Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm  | Nov. 14-  Nov. 28 (3 wks)

    Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm | Nov. 14- Nov. 28 (3 wks) [Sold Out]

    Create personalized serving pieces for entertaining while learning clay hand-building techniques with support from your instructor. In this workshop, you will build and decorate a collection of 3 coordinating pieces including a platter, bowl, and set of small plates. Materials included. Suitable for ages 16+.

    Price: $125

    Instructor: TBD


Mixed Media Workshops


Mosaic Home Decor | F24-AMOM-0103C

  • Wednesday, Oct. 23- Nov. 6 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm | 2 weeks

    Wednesday, Oct. 23- Nov. 6 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm | 2 weeks

    Be inspired by the art of mosaics while learning the basics to upcycle a small decor piece of your choosing (12" x 12" maximum surface size) working with various materials including glass, ceramics, stone, and mirror. Personalize your piece by bringing in recycled material such as a broken dish to include in your piece. Suggested piece: a small table top, serving tray, coasters, small trinket box, etc. One piece no larger than 12" x 12".

    Price: $125

    Instructor: Cristina Delago



Painting Workshops



Pet Portraits | F24-APAW-0103D - NEW format!

  • Sunday,  Dec. 1 - 10:00am-3:00pm | 1 day

    Sunday, Dec. 1 - 10:00am-3:00pm | 1 day

    Join Sharlena in the studio to capture the colourful character of your beloved pet in this playful acrylic painting workshop! Work from your own photo and follow a step by step process to create a fun portrait on 12”x12” canvas. All levels of experience welcome. Coffee, tea & snack included. Materials included.

    Price: $165

    Instructor: Sharlena Wood



Magic Monday for Wellness Workshops - NEW THIS FALL

In partnership with The Mississauga Arts Council, VAM is excited to announce a range of low-cost, mindfulness-based workshops with a multi-disciplinary arts focus. Check back often for updates and new offerings!


Paint Your Mind| F24-AWWO-0102C- NEW!

  • Monday, Nov. 11- 7:00-9:00pm | 1 day

    Monday, Nov. 11- 7:00-9:00pm | 1 day

    We will begin the session by sitting together and grounding through breathwork and meditation to get into the creative headspace and heartspace of love, joy, and healing. As you create with acrylic paint on canvas, you will allow yourself to be guided by whatever arises naturally through the meditative state of peace and tranquility. Reference images and art therapy techniques will be provided. Materials included.

    Price: $35

    Instructor: Gary Kritvsov


Dot Mandala | F24-AWWD-0102C- Back by popular request!

  • Monday, Nov. 18 - 6:00-9:00pm | 1 day

    Monday, Nov. 18 - 6:00-9:00pm | 1 day

    By request, this popular workshop returns with a bigger canvas, new tools & techniques and more time for creating! "Mandalas symbolize unity, harmony, and the interconnectedness of all things. They serve as spiritual tools for meditation, self-reflection, and achieving a state of balance and wholeness.” -Avigail Lev, Psy.D. Materials included.

    Price: $45

    Instructor: Yogita Tandon


The Meditative Process of Slow-Stitching | F24-AWWT-0101C - SOLD OUT

  • Monday, Nov. 25 - 7:00-9:00pm | 1 day

    Monday, Nov. 25 - 7:00-9:00pm | 1 day [Sold Out]

    Immerse yourself in a peaceful and creative workshop where you will learn the art of slow stitching and create a unique quilted mug rug coaster. This workshop offers a quiet space to relax and explore the mindful practice of improv fabric piecing and quilting using the running stitch. Materials included.

    Price: $35

    Instructor: Sandra Clarke


Mindful Quilting: Traditional English Paper Piecing | F24-AWWT-0102CC - 1 spot left

  • Monday, Dec. 2 -  7:00-9:00pm | 1 day

    Monday, Dec. 2 - 7:00-9:00pm | 1 day

    Learn the traditional art of English Paper Piecing (EPP). This workshop offers a tranquil space to explore the meditative process of hand-stitching fabric around paper templates to create beautiful, precise quilt designs. You'll experience the soothing practice of hand sewing and create your own intricate quilt block to take home. Perfect for anyone seeking a mindful, creative outlet, this workshop requires no prior quilting experience. Materials included.

    Price: $35

    Instructor: Sandra Clarke


Fabric Brooch: Crafting with Beauty and Purpose | F24-AWWT-0103C 4 spots left

  • Monday, Dec. 9- 7:00-9:00pm | 1 day

    Monday, Dec. 9- 7:00-9:00pm | 1 day

    Join us for a delightful workshop where you’ll create a stunning fabric brooch using repurposed beautiful fabrics, beads, and a variety of embroidery stitching techniques. This workshop offers a creative and sustainable space to transform fabric into unique wearable art, all while fostering a mindful approach to crafting. Embrace your creativity and sustainability by making a one-of-a-kind fabric brooch. Materials included.

    Price: $35

    Instructor: Sandra Clarke


NEW- Magic Monday x ArtsCare

In partnership with The Mississauga Arts Council, VAM has diversified the Magic Monday lineup to include these wellness-based arts workshops from different disciplines. All materials included!

Illustrated Journal | F24-AWWJ-0103C

  • Nov. 11- 7:00pm-9:00pm | 1 day

    Nov. 11- 7:00pm-9:00pm | 1 day

    Learn to create an Illustrated Journal with hands-on guided exercises and group discussion. A picture paints a thousand words and sometimes words alone can't express our emotions.
    This journal will be a cross between a life planner, art journal, vision board, and scrapbook. This workshop will focus on creating an Illustrated Journal to document our days, excavate our hopes and dreams, set goals and recognize the obstacles standing in our way.

    Special thanks to The Mississauga Arts Council for sponsoring this workshop! Materials included.

    Limited to 15 participants.

    Instructor: Belynda Thomas

    Price: $25 per participant


Mindful Movement | F24-AWWD-0106A - DAYTIME!

  • Nov. 18 - 10:00am-12:00pm | 1 day

    Nov. 18 - 10:00am-12:00pm | 1 day

    Mindful Movement is all about self-expression, imagination and giving ourselves a chance to celebrate our creativity - all while developing and maintaining strength, mobility, balance and agility. Exercises will involve stretching, short choreographic sequences to keep our memory sharp, and techniques inspired by contemporary dance and ballet. The level is designed to meet you wherever you are at, and will have lots of options to scale down the challenge or bring it up a notch.

    Special thanks to The Mississauga Arts Council for sponsoring this workshop!

    Limited to 18 participants. Wear clothes you feel comfortable moving in.

    Instructor: Colleen Snell (Frog In Hand Productions)

    Price: $18 per participant


drumIN Workshop | F24-AWWM-0102C - 5 spots left

  • Nov. 25 - 7:00pm-9:00pm | 1 day

    Nov. 25 - 7:00pm-9:00pm | 1 day

    Experience the wellness benefits of drumming!
    Your instructor, Samuel, trained with world-renowned percussionist Arthur Hull, widely known as “The Father of Modern Drum Circle,” and is a trained HealthRHYTHMS facilitator. Samuel offers a transformative experience through the power of rhythm.

    Special thanks to The Mississauga Arts Council for sponsoring this workshop! Materials included.

    Limited to 15 participants.

    Instructor: Samuel Liu

    Price: $25 per participant


Mindful Painting | F24-AWWP-0102C

  • Dec. 2 - 7:15pm-9:00pm | 1 day

    Dec. 2 - 7:15pm-9:00pm | 1 day

    Transport yourself to a place of tranquillity, respite, peace and love, beauty and brilliance. Explore your fantasies and the dreams you secretly harbour in the corners of your heart through a guided acrylic painting workshop.

    Special thanks to The Mississauga Arts Council for sponsoring this workshop! Materials included.

    Limited to 15 participants.

    Instructor: Karlene Bland

    Price: $25 per participant


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