2025/2026 Adult Workshop Series
*Stay tuned as many more workshops and information will be added!
Reminder that classes fill up quick!
Embroidery & Visible Mending
with Tanya Fenkell
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
12pm - 4pm
$125.00
Join artist Tanya Fenkell for an afternoon of embroidery & visible mending.
Discover how to utilize slow stitching techniques to repair clothing, making the mend a distinctive feature.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Revive favourite clothing by repairing, reusing, or adding new elements. The focus will be on basic stitches, mending, & decorative techniques.
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Students will gain knowledge, a stitched patch, and an embellished clothing item (brought by participants).
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
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Watercolour Workshop
with Tanya Fenkell
Sunday, January 11th, 2025
12pm - 4pm
$125.00
Join Tanya for an afternoon of exploring lakes, landscapes and loose watercolour painting. Perfect for beginners! Feel free to bring pictures of your favourite places as inspiration during the class.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrations combined with tips and tricks and plenty of time to practice together will make for a fun and supportive environment
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Learn how to create beautiful, unique & unstructured lakescape paintings
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
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Painting with Wool
with Jennifer Raetsen
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
12pm - 4 pm
SOLD OUT
Come and explore the exciting fibre arts medium of painting with wool (aka felting!) in the Blue Crow Studio with artist Jen Raetsen.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Jen will provide personalized feedback and coaching throughout the class
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Using 100% merino wool, learn how to needle felt your own mini landscape as well as a 5x7" piece!
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Watercolour: Next Steps
with Tanya Fenkell
Sunday, January 25th, 2025
12pm - 4pm
$125.00
If you've tried watercolours, are comfortable with basic techniques, & would like to delve a little deeper into this wonderful medium, join artist Tanya Fenkell for this fun and relaxed landscape painting class.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrations, exercises, & feedback as we create together. Participants are invited to bring photos for inspiration.
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Learn about composition, colour, & combining different watercolour techniques to paint our landscapes.
Previous experience with watercolour is preferred.
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
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Photo-Encaustic
with Ann Shier
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
12pm - 4pm
SOLD OUT
You will dive into a variety of fun encaustic techniques to create a mixed-media painting, using your own photos!.
This painting medium combines molten beeswax, resin mixed with pigments and is then applied to a surface of a support.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Learn how to create an encaustic painting in the photo-transfer process on an 6x6" cradled wood panel
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Learn different techniques, explore this unique painting form & turn your favourite memories into unique artwork
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Encaustic Painting
with Ann Shier
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
12pm - 4 pm
$125.00
You will dive into a variety of fun encaustic techniques to make Lakes and Landscapes. This painting medium combines molten beeswax, resin mixed with pigments and is then applied to a surface of a support.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Learn step-by-step how to create an encaustic landscape painting on an 8x8" cradled wood panel
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Learn different techniques, have fun exploring this unique painting form and try something new
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!
Painting with Wool
with Jennifer Raetsen
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
12pm - 4pm
SOLD OUT
Come and explore the exciting fibre arts medium of painting with wool (aka felting!) in the Blue Crow Studio with artist Jen Raetsen.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Jen will provide personalized feedback and coaching throughout the class
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Using 100% merino wool, learn how to needle felt your own mini landscape as well as a 5x7" piece!
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Collage Workshop
with Danielle Cole
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
12pm - 4 pm
$125.00
In this hands-on workshop you will be shown strategies for creating collages that are seamlessly built. Go beyond the glue stick, learning techniques for gluing fine & large pieces of collage without causing material to bubble or tear.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Danielle will help you create a unique piece to take home made from original vintage magazines and books from the 1900s to 1990s
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Learn new techniques and network with like-minded creatives!
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!
Circular Weaving
with Kathleen Yamazaki
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
12pm - 4pm
$125.00
You’re invited to an afternoon of weaving with Kathleen, the fibre artist behind Colour Coven. This experience is super approachable for all levels from beginners to seasoned fibre lovers. All the tools you’ll need will be at your fingertips, including a beautiful palette of premium, locally-sourced fibres from female-led businesses across Canada.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
You’ll be taken through some foundational techniques that will get you started on your very own beautiful one-of-a-kind wall hanging.
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Take some time for yourself to tune in with your creativity, learn a new skill, connect with others, and create something beautiful.
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
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Making Memories
with Shannon Dickie
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
12pm - 4pm
$125.00
Capture a memory in an oil painting, inspired by your own special moment. With the guidance of Shannon, you will create an 8 round oil painting while exploring colour-mixing strategies.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Feel free to send a few options so Shannon can tell you which will work best in her dreamy style. Shannon will have it sized and ready for a graphite transfer in class.
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Embrace the medium of oil paint and capture your memory while learning more about colour mixing
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!
Cold Wax & Oil - Abstract Landscapes
with Karen Jeffrey
Participants will learn mark-making, layering & scratching techniques to create an Abstract Landscape with Cold Wax & Oil Paint. Demonstrations include various tools and solvents to create cohesive artwork with colour harmony.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Personalized coaching will be provided throughout, helping you discover new techniques and processes.
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Participants will leave with new artwork, friendships & motivation to continue creating in a supportive environment.
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!