ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN KAWARTHA LAKES!
Many organizations and artists in Kawartha Lakes run workshops focusing on various aspects of the Arts. Although some sessions have been put on hold due to the pandemic, other groups are putting safety measures in place and carrying on. Here is a selection of classes and workshops running now and Spring 2022:
KAWARTHA ART GALLERY
The Gallery is running “Crazy Creative” on Saturdays from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm for youth aged 7-13. It’s a Drop-in opportunity to sculpt in Model Magic and tackle drawing projects. Admission is a food item or donation to the Kawartha Lakes Food Source. Lindsay. www.kawarthagallery.com
GLOBUS THEATRE
Globus presents Drama Workshops: Drama for Grown-Ups, Script Club, Performance Art, Dramatic Play for 4 - 7 year olds, Advanced Acting for Teens, and Musical Theatre for all ages. Prices are $155 - $180 per term. Classes are weekly. Bursaries and scholarships available. Bobcaygeon. www.lakeviewartsbarn.com
THE HAYLOFT, GAMIING NATURE CENTRE
Gamiing regularly runs workshops for different ages in spoon and paddle carving, herbal gifts, rustic sign painting, dying with natural pigments, and hosts paint nights. Lindsay. www.gamiing.org
BGC KAWARTHAS
BGC Youth Music Makers writing sessions for teens in Grades 7-12. contact Warren Frank for information – wfrank@bgckawarthas.com. Watch for upcoming winter session. Lindsay www.bgckawarthas.com
KAWARTHA ARTS NETWORK
KAN’s Fall series of workshops in portrait drawing and painting, abstract acrylics, mixed media, abstraction and children’s acrylics in now complete. Look for Spring schedule posted soon. Classes range from $30 - 75. Fenelon Falls. https://kawarthaarts.ca
CAVAN ARTS
Valerie Kent offers workshops and tutorials online at a number of sites – check out her website at www.cavan-arts.com for details. She is also available for private parties and events with safety protocols in place. Cavan. www.valeriekent.com
Gridley’s Bath Body and Home
Fall and Winter Workshops available. From soap making and design, to herb harvesting and seed collecting. Check them out at gridleys.ca/collections/classes
Kawartha Weaving – Textile & Fibre Arts Studio
Fall beginner handweaving classes, now fully booked. Inquire directly at www.kawarthaweaving.ca
Peace of Earth Pottery
Join Sheila Brenchley in Peace of Earth's pottery studio, situated in the country with beautiful views. Check out Fall/Winter class schedule. http://peaceofearthpottery.com/classes.html
Artists, such as Karen Richardson Art Studio karenrichardson.ca, regularly run classes which have been postponed for the moment. Check out what coming in 2022!
