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ADULT WORKSHOPS: Spring 2025

Engage in creative experiences and learn new techniques through our range of art workshops. Adding a creative outlet to your routine schedule is a great way to relax and recharge! The inspiration and step-by-step instruction are provided by a professional artist instructor, allowing you to tap into your joyful expression. Art is something everyone can participate in and is even better with a friend!

ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED * unless specified

MARCH

Watercolour Landscapes | P25-APWL-1200A

Mondays, 9:30am - 12:00pm | Mar. 31st - Apr. 14th (3 Weeks) [Sold Out]
Take your watercolour abilities to the next level with expert guidance from a professional artist with over 25 years experience. Working with a limited palette, you will learn a new techniques as you paint landscapes in watercolour.
Register by Sunday, March 23rd to avoid disappointment.

Price: $85

Material List: Watercolour Landscapes

Instructor: Winifred Henstock

WORLD ART DAY

World Art Day is for everyone! Register your Children in a Kid/Teen Workshop.

Paint Night Garden of Expression | P25-APAA-0100C

Thursday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Apr. 10th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
WORLD ART DAY WORKSHOP
Celebrate World Art Day by creating a vibrant painting inspired by the theme "Garden of Expression." This guided workshop invites all skill levels to explore nature and self-expression through color, texture, and brushstrokes. No experience needed—just come as you are and leave with your own unique masterpiece!
Register by Sunday, March 30th to avoid disappointment.

Price: $25

Instructor: Amrita Virdi

Watercolour Tulips | P25-APEW-0100B - SOLD OUT

Saturday, 2:00pm- 4:00pm | Apr. 12th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
WORLD ART DAY WORKSHOP
Inspired by the World Art Day's Garden of Expression theme, paint beautiful, vibrant tulips in a guided watercolour painting workshop. Following step-by-step demonstrations, you will learn how to work with this fluid medium to create layers and express vibrant colours. *Mouse not included
Register by Sunday, March 23rd to avoid disappointment.

Price: $25

Instructor: Christi Anne Abraham

Watercolour Tulips | P25-APEW-01002B - NEW 2nd WORKSHOP ADDED

Sunday, 1:00pm- 3:00pm | Apr. 13th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
WORLD ART DAY WORKSHOP
Inspired by the World Art Day's Garden of Expression theme, paint beautiful, vibrant tulips in a guided watercolour painting workshop. Following step-by-step demonstrations, you will learn how to work with this fluid medium to create layers and express vibrant colours. *Mouse not included

Price: $25

Instructor: Christi Anne Abraham

Expressive Landscapes | P25-APAC-0100A

Saturday, 10:00am- 12:00pm | Apr. 12th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
WORLD ART DAY WORKSHOP
Celebrate World Art Day by creating mixed media landscape art. In this workshop, you will work with different mediums adding brushstrokes, mark making and layers to express an expressive landscape that is uniquely yours.

Price: $35

Instructor: Kaitlin Johnson

Lino Block Printmaking | P25-ARPW-0100B

Sunday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Apr. 13th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
WORLD ART DAY WORKSHOP
Celebrate World Art Day with a hands-on workshop! Design and carve your own lino block to personalize the cover of a sketchbook, perfect for filling with your creative vision and capturing the world around you. Register by Sunday, March 30th to avoid disappointment.

Price: $35

Instructor: Joanna Konopka

APRIL

Semi-Abstracted Spirited Landscape | P25-APAL-0100B

Wednesday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Apr. 2nd (1 Day) [Sold Out]
"Semi-Abstracted Spirited Landscape" workshop explores design, colour theory, and creative freedom to help artists discover their unique style. You will use drawing tools, sketches, and acrylic paints to reconnecting with the playful, courageous mindset of your inner child.

Price: $35

Instructor: Darlene Kulig

Indian Folk Art | P25-AWWP-0103C

Monday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Apr. 14th (1 Day)
Mindful Magic Monday Workshop
Inspired by Indian folk art, this vibrant workshop explores layering colors, stenciling, reverse stenciling, and pattern markings. Participants will create dynamic designs using these techniques to add depth and vibrancy to their artwork.

Price: $40

Instructor: Yogita Anand
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Gardens of the Soul: Nature in Islamic Art | P25-ADRS-0100C

Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Apr. 17th - 24th (2 Weeks)
Immerse yourself in Islamic art, learning to illustrate biomorphic motifs and paint with gouache. Drawing inspiration from Islamic tezhip, Iznik ceramics, and the Rumi style, you'll explore patterns, composition, and history through hands-on exercises. By course end, create your own nature-inspired Islamic illustration, blending tradition with personal creativity.

Price: $75

Instructor: Nora Alkeyat
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Watercolour Cottage in the Garden | P25-APWL-1201A

Mondays, 9:30am - 12:00pm | Apr. 21st - Apr. 28th (2 Weeks)
Take your watercolour abilities to the next level with expert guidance from a professional artist with over 25 years experience. Working with a limited palette, you will learn a new techniques as you paint a cottage in the garden in watercolour.

Price: $70

Material List: Watercolour Cottage in the Garden

Instructor: Winifred Henstock
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Creative Kitchen Ceramics | P25-ACLW-0103C - 4 spots left

Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Apr. 24th - May 8th (3 Weeks)
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 herb stripper and tea-time cup and saucer.

Price: $125

Instructor: Anna Lee
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Floral Mosaic Workshop | P25-AMMM-0100A - SOLD OUT

Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm | Apr. 26th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
Experience creating a mosaic artwork using tesserae, glass, stone and ceramic tiles, stainless, mirror and more with expert guidance from a professional artist with over 20 years experience. You will create a decorative floral mosaic artwork (no grout).

Price: $45

Instructor: Cristina Delago

Swirl with Script | P25-AWWD-0104C

Monday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Apr. 28th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
Mindful Magic Monday Workshop
Unlock your creativity with flowing abstract designs using calligraphy pens and ink. You will explore fundamental calligraphy techniques through hands-on practice and guided exercises. Prepare to create fluid, expressive patterns inspired by natural forms and contemporary abstract art.

Price: $35

Instructor: Maddy Barnes

MAY

Manifesting Magic: DIY Affirmation Cards | P25-AWWD-0105C

Monday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | May 5th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
Mindful Magic Monday Workshop
Create a personalized deck of affirmation cards using art supplies and meaningful words. You will learn how affirmations boost positivity, confidence, and mindfulness, and how to use their cards to support their personal journeys.

Price: $35

Instructor: Tanzina Amin

Lily of the Valley Paper Quilling | P25-APQW-0100B

Saturday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | May 10th (1 Day)
Are you ready to have fun with paper quilling? Join this workshop to learn how to make amazing art with paper strips. Our experienced instructor Deepa Krishnan, will teach you different quilling techniques and guide you to create a lily of the valley floral masterpiece in paper quilling. A perfect outing to celebrate the Moms and Mom figures in your life!

Price: $45

Instructor: Deepa Krishnan
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Projecting Positivity through Collage | P25-AWWC-0106B

Monday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | May 12th (1 Day)
Mindful Magic Monday Workshop
Set personal intentions and goals as you create a vibrant, positive collage. Using various materials, you will assemble an artwork that inspires optimism, creativity, and personal growth.

Price: $35

Instructor: Carla Gonzalez-Casanova
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Palette Knife Cherry Blossom Painting Workshop | P25-APAC-1200B

Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | May 14th - 21st (2 Weeks) [Sold Out]
Learn to use a palette knife to create stunning backgrounds, then bring a Cherry Blossom tree to life with texture mediums and palette knives. Reference images will be provided to guide your creative process.

Price: $50

Instructor: Tiina Salo-Devries

Ceramics for Entertaining | P25-ACLW-0104C

Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | May 15th - May 29th (3 Weeks)
Create personalized serving pieces for entertaining 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 platter with dip bowl and serving spoons.

Price: $125

Instructor: Anna Lee
Add Ceramics for Entertaining (Thurs. PM)

Ceramic Wind Chimes | P25-ACLW-0101C

Wednesday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | May 21st - June 4th (3 Weeks)
Discover the joy of ceramics, where you'll create unique hanging ceramic art with your unique touch. Students will learn essential hand-building techniques, focusing on texture and design to craft personalized wind art. Inspiration will come from traditional pottery styles, with plenty of hands-on practice and group discussions to enhance your skills and creativity.

The class on June 4th will be from 7-8 pm only.

Image shown is not representative of the actual project.

Price: $90

Instructor: Maddy Barnes
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Drawing with Charcoal | P25-ADCH-0000B

Saturdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm | May 24th - June 14th (4 Weeks)
Learn the basics of charcoal drawing through guided exercises, focusing on texture, gradients, and expressive lines. This medium enhances skills and creative expression for artists of all levels, building confidence to create dynamic, impactful artwork.

Price: $110

Instructor: AY Johnson
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Painting Spring in Glorious Colour | P25-APWT-1200A

Sunday, 10:00am - 1:00pm | May 25th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
Focus on transparent watercolour, with an emphasis on design, colour and line utilizing various techniques to interpret a spring painting with panache! If you love colour and want to impact its potential then this class is for you. Atmospheric and linear perspective will be emphasized to further our exploration. Various techniques, new and proven will be explored for further emphasis. A hands on approach with demos will be sure to please.
Limited to 9 spots.

Price: $55

Material List: Painting Spring in Glorious Colour

Instructor: Bonnie Steinberg

Creative Resilience, Artful Way to Bounce | P25-AWWJ-0110B

Monday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | May 26th (1 Day)
Mindful Magic Monday Workshop
In this workshop, you will explore how creativity can be a key tool for personal resilience. Please bring a journal or sketchbook plus a writing implement.

Price: $35

Instructor: Susan Ksiezopolski
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Stencil Making Workshop | P25-AVCR-0102C

Monday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm | May 26th (1 Day)
VAM Creative Residency Workshop

Show your support for our VCR Artists by participating in a fun, low-cost workshop!

In this workshop, you will explore how creativity can be a key tool for personal resilience. Please bring a journal or sketchbook plus a writing implement.

Price: $10

Instructor: Joanna Konopka
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The Abstract in Nature | P25-AMME-0100B

Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | May 28th - June 4th (2 Weeks)
This workshop celebrates trees in the landscape, simplifying them into abstract forms while expanding artistic vision. In the first session, artists will use mixed media and mark-making tools to build texture on canvas or wood. The second session takes place outdoors at Riverwood Park, where artists will complete their work En Plein Air, further exploring mixed media techniques.

Price: $70

Material List: The Abstract in Nature

Instructor: Leo Dias
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Field Trip: Mosaic Public Art Tour in Toronto | P25-AANO-0100A

Friday, 10:00am - 3:00pm | May 30th (1 Day)
Join Cristina for a private art tour specializing in mosaic murals. You will visit a selection of Toronto's wealth of Public Art awarded to national and international artists and learn the technical aspect and artist's concept of various art installations. The group will travel via GO Train from Clarkson Station to Union Station, where we will meet Cristina and walk towards the Ferry Dock to York and Quay to the Scotia Arena to Bay and Adelaide. We will have a lunch break with the option to buy lunch or bring your own.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
THIS IS A WALKING TOUR OUTDOORS

Price: $25

Instructor: Cristina Delago
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JUNE

Painting Landscapes in Soft Pastels | P25-ADOP-0100A - SOLD OUT

Sunday, 10:00am - 1:00pm | June 1st (1 Day) [Sold Out]
Learn to create a representational landscape using soft pastels working from a reference photo. The instructor will demonstrate each step and allow time to practice before moving on to the next step. You will explore value, composition, colour, and perspective, and develop skills you can apply to other landscapes. Individual feedback and inspiration from pastel artists will be provided to enhance your experience.

Price: $55

Instructor: Fulya Bulur

Sacred Geometry | P25-AWWC-0107C

Monday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | June 2nd (1 Day)
Mindful Magic Monday Workshop
Explore the beauty of Sacred Geometry. Create intricate designs using simple shapes like circles, triangles, and hexagons while uncovering the mathematical patterns behind nature, art, and architecture. Join us for a creative, meditative journey where art meets mathematics.

Price: $35

Instructor: Amrita Virdi
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Painting on Wood Panels | P25-AVCR-0102C

Monday, 5:00pm - 7:00pm | June 2nd (1 Day)
VAM Creative Residency Workshop

Show your support for our VCR Artists by participating in a fun, low-cost workshop!

Learn the fundamentals of preparing wood surfaces for acrylic painting, and explore how the natural grain of the wood can inspire and guide your composition. In this workshop, you'll work from a reference image, but you're also encouraged to incorporate your own imaginative elements and interpretations. The final result is meant to land somewhere between abstract and representational.

Price: $10

Instructor: Diana Lawrynshyn
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Micro Embroidery Pendant | P25-AXTW-0100C

Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | June 5th - June 12 (2 Weeks)
If you can sew a button then you can embroider! Learn basic stitch techniques on a sample piece and then create your own micro-embroidery pendant. Learn to assemble the pendant on a vintage style bezel and either wear it as a necklace or keychain.

Price: $60

Instructor: Lejla Pepeljak
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Ceramics for Connection | P25-ACLW-0105C

Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | June 5th (1 Day) [Sold Out]
Create a pair of bookends that fit perfectly together side-by-side while learning clay slab handbuilding techniques. Enjoy this creative experience working together to create a custom piece for your home. Price is for TWO participants.

Price: $55

Instructor: Anna Lee

Walk, Talk & Create | P25-AWWV-0108B

Monday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | June 9th (1 Day)
Mindful Magic Monday Workshop
Take a creative nature walk, where you'll explore the outdoors, engage in conversation, and create art inspired by the natural world. This workshop blends relaxation, connection, and creativity.

Price: $30

Instructor: Carla Gonzalez-Casanova
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Conversation! Community! and Play! | P25-AVCR-0103C

Monday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm | June 9th (1 Day)
VAM Creative Residency Workshop

Show your support for our VCR Artists by participating in a fun, low-cost workshop!

Come hang out with us at VAM and share in your own work, or work together to learn techniques to create out of polymer clay. An open space for artists to foster communication and community between artists, we aim to create a space where we can all learn from each other

Price: $10

Lore McKeown
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Painting Drapery & Fabrics with Acrylics | P25-AVCR-0104C

Monday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm | June 16th (1 Day)
VAM Creative Residency Workshop

Show your support for our VCR Artists by participating in a fun, low-cost workshop!

Discover the art of painting realistic drapery, fabrics, and clothing in this focused acrylic painting workshop. Working from a live setup, you'll learn techniques for capturing folds, texture, light, and shadow to bring fabric to life on canvas.

Price: $10

Maariyah Mohiuddin
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Mindful Sketching | P25-AWWD-0109B

Monday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm | June 16th (1 Day)
Mindful Magic Monday Workshop
Looking through a creative lens outdoors, visit a few trees in Riverwood Park to capture in a sketchbook. Explore the calming process of drawing while observing nature, enhancing both your artistic skills and sense of presence in the moment.

Price: $35

Instructor: Tiina Salo Devries
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