The gallery will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Workshops

Workshop Series

Discover our fall 2025 courses early!

Intro Series: Come Try a Class with Us!
July 6–10, 2025
Withrow Common Gallery, 200 Princes’ Blvd (Queen Elizabeth Building, CNE Grounds)

Join us for a special Intro Workshop Series where you can:
• Try out a class
• Meet our inspiring instructors
• Get hands-on with course materials

$38 per workshop — materials included
Limited to 12 participants per session
Register early to save your spot!

One-Day Workshop Descriptions

Art As Therapy | Mark-Making & Drawing for Well-Being

Discover how art supports well-being through guided, therapeutic, and traditional art activities. Explore the present moment, spark your imagination, and enjoy creative play. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to feel good through art!

Sunday, July 6

Time:

2 PM – 4 PM

Sound Bath | Crystal Singing Bowls & Live Cello

Experience deep rest and reconnection in this immersive sound bath and workshop with crystal singing bowls and live cello. Rooted in nervous system regulation, embodiment and curiosity, this restorative gathering is a space to discover calm, community and a spirit of playfulness through the transformative power of sound.

Sunday, July 6

Time:

6 PM – 8 PM

Intro to Watercolor

Discover the beauty and versatility of water-based painting in this one-day workshop! Explore washes, layering, and color mixing while gaining confidence and creativity. Perfect for beginners or returning artists, it’s a vibrant preview of our Fall class.

Tuesday, July 8

Time:

1 PM – 4 PM

Logo Design and Illustrator

Join our one-day trial workshop for an upcoming Adobe Illustrator course this Fall. Explore logo design basics, vector drawing, typography, and color theory. Perfect for beginners eager to learn Illustrator and craft impactful, professional brand logos.

Tuesday, July 8

Time:

6 PM – 9 PM

Intro to painting with Acrylic or Water Mixable Oils

Join this one-day workshop previewing a Fall acrylic painting course for beginners. This one-day workshop introduces beginners to the basics of acrylic painting, including essential techniques, tips, and tricks for getting started. You’ll also learn how to transfer a photo onto canvas and into a beautifully painted scene.

Wednesday, July 9

Time:

1 PM – 4 PM

Figure Drawing Essentials

Join our one-day trial workshop previewing a Fall course in figure drawing. Learn core principles like proportion, line, volume, and chiaroscuro while drawing from a live model. Begin with quick charcoal sketches and build toward longer, more developed drawings. Nude model.

Wednesday, July 9

Time:

6 PM – 9 PM

Fundamentals of Drawing Technique

Join our one-day charcoal drawing workshop previewing a Fall course. Explore shading, composition, and observational skills through guided exercises. Gain hands-on experience, build technical accuracy, and discover creative approaches to drawing—all in a focused, skill-building single-day session.

Thursday, July 10

Time:

1 PM – 4 PM

Clay Relief Sculpture

Explore the basics of clay relief sculpture in this hands-on, one-day workshop. Learn carving, modeling, and texturing techniques while creating your own mini artwork. A perfect introduction to the full course launching this fall—no experience necessary! 

Thursday, July 10

Time:

6 PM – 9 PM