Workshop

Saturday Studio

Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 1:00pm to Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 3:00pm

NEW! Saturday Studio

Ages 8-12

Saturdays, September 25-November 6 (No class October 9) 6 sessions

1PM-3PM

$80 Members | $90 Non-Members

In our RMG studio, kids will kick colours up a notch while experimenting with a variety of fine art materials and methods. Your children will be inspired by fun and interactive tours of our fantastic exhibitions. They will create personal, stunning mixed media artworks with our exceptional instructor.

Spaces are limited. Masks will be required for all participants.

At Gallery Homeschool

Event Date and Time: 
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 10:00am to Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 11:30am

Ages 8-13

Tuesdays, September 21- October 26 (6 sessions) from 10am to 11:30am

$50 Members | $60 Non-Members

Welcome back! Join us for this loved and popular class which is truly inspired by our exhibitions and personal reflections. We foster a multi-dimensional approach that encourages individuality and imaginative problem-solving skills using quality fine art materials.

Spaces are limited. Masks will be required for all participants.

Program Design 101

Event Date and Time: 
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Program Design 101 Workshop

About this event

Have an idea for a great community program? Don’t know how to translate your idea into an actual program structure? Want to learn what goes into developing a program that will really serve the community?

Handmade Holidays: Clay, Collage and More!

Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, December 4, 2021 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Ring in the holiday season with a family-friendly fun, creative and interactive art session at the gallery! Come and decorate clay ornaments using paint, printmaking and collage. Each person will receive two clay ornaments to decorate and will have time to play and explore different techniques to create their own one-of-a-kind piece of art.

This little adventure is perfect for all ages, and participants under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult participant.

$25

Mixed Media Printmaking & Collage Classes

Event Date and Time: 
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 1:00pm to Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 2:30pm

Join printmaker Francesca Reside as we explore the creative potential of printing with a gelli plate and acrylic paint. This will be combined with other art materials and techniques including drawing, mixed media, collage, stencil design, books and zines. Each participant will produce stylish prints which can be made into cards, collages or embedded into other art projects. Participants can create an accordion book with designs as the main class project.

Art as a Business

Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, October 30, 2021 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Finding fresh ways to promote your artwork can seem daunting, but there is light at the end of the tunnel!  This workshop with artist Julia Lucich will identify hurdles to building a strong customer base and will uncover ways to surmount those hurdles.  Julia will distinguish between occasionally selling one's work and establishing a sustainable art-business model. Come away from this workshop with a clear understanding of the steps, challenges, and solutions involved in developing a thriving art business.

Photographing Artwork

Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, October 9, 2021 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Join award-winning photographer, painter, and teacher Cim MacDonald for a helpful and hands-on workshop to get you feeling comfortable and confident about photographing your artwork. Learn about basic principles, common challenges, and best practices for shooting 2-D and 3-D pieces.

Bring your own camera or device—a digital SLR, a "point and shoot", or a smartphone will do the trick—and you'll have the opportunity to practice taking photos and receive constructive feedback from Cim.

Beyond Playful Letters: Calligraphy Classes on Zoom

Event Date and Time: 
Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 10:00am to Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 12:30pm

Level up your lettering! 

Make beautiful letters from the comfort of home over Zoom, and enhance any project you are working on. To make our work distinctive and appealing, we will use a fine liner while learning a number of monoline alphabets, and we will use a broad-edged pen as we explore a new, playful alphabet.  Enjoy contemporary lettering online in a relaxed and friendly setting.

Thursdays, October 7-28, 2021
10am-12:30pm via Zoom
$72.00

Recommended Materials List:

scissors

plain paper to practice on

pencil

Medicine Pouch Making

Event Date and Time: 
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

As part of BC Culture Days 2021, this workshop will introduce participants to creating a pouch made of leather or fabric with basic beadwork. The focus will be building practical skills of beading and sewing. Supplies will be available but feel free to bring your own to add your own sense of flair to your project.

While participants are encouraged to create a leather pouch for themself or a loved one, the group will be engaging in storytelling as a means to reflect on the meaning of medicine pouches and what are things they would like to carry with them in their day-to-day lives.

Grant Writing for the Toronto Arts Council’s New Black Arts Grant Program

Event Date and Time: 
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Are you a Black artist, collective, or member of an organization that's Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving? Want to apply to the Toronto Arts Council's new Black Arts Grant Program but are unsure of the process?