Adult

Plein Air Painting with Gina


Immerse yourself in the beauty of Grabenhorst Garden and learn how to capture its essence on canvas. Gina will guide you through the fundamental techniques and provide step-by-step instruction to help you confidently begin painting outdoors. A list of supplies will be provided prior to the class.

Shade Gardening


Explore the peaceful woodland area of Grabenhorst Garden and learn how to create thriving shade gardens. Get advice on biodiverse shade plants, managing soil conditions, and designing a lush and low maintenance landscape.

Thanksgiving Planter


Create fall planter with a recycled wooden box from Grabenhorst Garden with a variety of fall blooms and greenery. All materials provided, no experience necessary!

Winter Centre Piece or Wreath Making


Bring the festive spirit home with a handmade touch! Using natural materials to craft your own holiday wreath OR winter centerpiece. Whether it's rustic charm or elegant holiday decor, you'll leave with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind creation to display at home. All materials provided, no experience necessary!

Clothing Repair and Creative Upcycling Workshop


Do you have a favorite garment that needs a little care to be worn again? Or a vintage find that could use a few adjustments? You’ll become comfortable using a sewing machine and hand sewing techniques to repair and transform clothing by adjusting garments for a better fit, mending and embroidering holes, and adding design elements to refresh older pieces. Please bring up to 3 pieces of clothing to repair or alter. All other materials and tools will be provided.

Dreamy Dragonfly Watercolour Workshop


Discover the joy of watercolour in this hands-on workshop featuring the Dreamy Dragonfly piece by artist Jessie Somers. Jessie guides participants step-by-step to create a unique artwork to take home. All supplies are included.

Dynamic Life Drawing


Learn how to draw the human form with a focus on dynamic and dramatic poses. Ewan has partnered with local athletes to help students capture the energy and movement of each pose using pencil and charcoal. This course is ideal for beginners who want to explore figure drawing, as well as experienced artists looking to elevate their illustration or animation skills. Students will need to bring a large hardcover sketchbook, pencils/charcoal and putty eraser to each class. Optional to bring a drawing board or easel.

Holiday Greeting Cards Watercolour Workshop


This introductory workshop offers everything you need to draw and paint 4 different holiday greeting cards and one ornament using watercolor paint. We will discuss the materials and techniques used to finish our cards to take home that day. Supplies are included in the cost of this workshop.

Misty Island Watercolour Workshop


Learn everything needed to create the Misty Island watercolour piece by local artist Jessie Somers. Follow the step-by-step demonstration and paint a unique version to take home. All supplies are included—just bring creativity.

Piano Lessons


This program offers private piano lessons with a trained classical pianist, personalized to each student’s skill, ability and interest. Students learn piano fundamentals—including note reading, technique, rhythm, theory and sight-reading—in a positive, fun environment. Those with prior experience will refine skills and build confidence. Genres range from classical to pop. Students may participate in an end-of-term recital. A piano or keyboard at home and lesson books ($15+) are required.

Starry Skies Watercolour Workshop


This introductory workshop provides everything needed to create the starry skies watercolour painting by artist Jessie Somers. Follow the step-by-step demonstration to create a unique piece of art. All supplies are included.

Sunlit Forest Watercolour Workshop


Learn to create the Sunlit Forest watercolour painting by artist Jessie Somers. Follow the step-by-step demonstration to create your own unique piece of art. All supplies are included.