Join guest instructor, Nicole Campbell, for this two day workshop. The art workshop involves the use of pouring medium, sand, and resin as creative materials. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with different pouring techniques and learn how to mix and manipulate the pouring medium to create unique textures and effects. Sand will also...
In this advanced workshop you'll explore the Community Suit. Please bring photographs or images to make cards for one (or more) of your community supporters. These finished cards will represent people or pets (both alive or passed) who are connected to you in a supportive and helpful way. Examples: your spouse/lover, friends, siblings, parents, an author/musician/artist...
Join guest instructor, Christian Camp from Yarn & Clay Designs, for this two evening hands-on workshop. You'll learn about different tools and equipment. You'll learn how to condition your clay, mix colours as well as make marbled clay patterns. You'll learn trade secrets to successfully cut your designs. You'll learn strategies for modelling intricate designs....
Join us for a mixed media experience! Bring an image or photograph you'd like to use printed on regular printer paper. We will build a mixed media collage around this central image. The finished work will measure 8x8" so be sure to print the image no larger than 6" for the longest side. If you...
Spend a lovely afternoon with your kids partnering to create one-of-a-kind encaustic artwork. Each pair will make up to 2 mini encaustic paintings. These cards fit a 5x7 frame. You'll learn how apply encaustic paint and how to do an image transfer. This is a fun activity for adults and kids. Children must be at least...
The Owen Sound River District is full of art! Visit the galleries! Meet the artists! This is a self-guided walking tour of arts venues throughout the downtown. See special exhibitions, demonstrations, and workshops. This is a free event with free parking. Take part in the scavenger hunt to win a wonderfully artful prize pack. Upwards...
Give encaustic painting a whirl in this afternoon introduction. In this encaustic taster you'll learn how to mix and apply encaustic paint. You'll learn how to safely use the blow torch as a fusing tool. You have some time to try using carving tools to dig down and create dimension to your work. All materials...
This workshop is for the complete beginner. You will start to uncover the multitude of possibilities that the medium offers. You’ll learn about safety and the equipment, carving and scraping, masks and stencils, creating texture with accretion, and image transfers. All materials are included. Workshop runs for three consecutive Tuesday evenings: June 27, July 4,...
In this weekend workshop you'll learn how to create a plethora of mixed media fodder. The first morning will be dedicated to creating your very own rust paper. Upwards has a huge selection of rusty bits that will be used to create these interesting papers. The first afternoon will be about gelli-plate printing. Learn the...
Leave the kiddos while you have lunch, explore the River District, get groceries, or just enjoy that glass of wine in peace. New craft and art projects each week. All materials are provided. Maximum of 8 kids per session. Book now to ensure your spot. Ages 6-11 – Tuesdays 10:30am-12:00pm in July & August See...