Tuesday, 4:30 - 6 pm. January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 27.
Members $76.50 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)
Want to fill up your sketchbook? Not exactly sure of where to start?In this class students will learn fundamental drawing techniques, and will develop their skills through different exercises aimed at prompting their creativity in a variety of mediums.
Wednesday, 4:30 - 6 pm. January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11.
This class is the perfect start for young artists wanting to explore and practice with different mediums.
Here’s what we’ll be doing each week:
Week 1: Guided pencil / pencil crayon
Week 2: Guided watercolour
Week 3: Guided printmaking
Week 4: Guided collage
Week 5: Guided oil pastel
Week 6: Unguided with choice between previous weeks
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6 pm. January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th and 11th
Members $76.50 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks) * HST added to price starting January 1, 2025 + $10 material fee
Learn the basics of machine sewing while making fun projects. All materials are supplied and no experience is necessary.
Please note: The instructor for this class has a severe allergy to chamomile. It’s a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.
Thursdays, 4:30 - 6 pm. January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th and 12th
Members $76.50 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks) + $10 material fee
Learn to make and glaze fun, functional, and sculptural things in clay- a mug and plate, and sculptures of whimsical creatures.
Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00pm. January 12th, 19th, 26th, February 2nd & 9thMembers $63.75 / Non-members $75 (5 weeks)
Crafty Corner allows young artists to explore and create all sorts of different kinds of art! Each week students are led through a different craft that helps develop their skills and self-expression. Explore a variety of crafts and mediums perfect for young artists who love to create!
(Each session has different crafts)
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6 pm. February 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th, 25th, and April 1st * NO CLASS ON MARCH 18TH*
Members $76.50 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)* HST added started January 1, 2026 + $15 material fee
Use your sewing skills to make fun and functional items. All equipment and materials will be provided.
MUST HAVE MACHINE-SEWING EXPERIENCE.
Thursdays, 4:30 - 6 pm. February 19th, 26th, March 5th, 12th, 26th and April 2nd * NO CLASS MARCH 19TH*
Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00pm. February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th (NO CLASS MARCH 16th)
Members $63.75 / Non-members $75 (5 weeks)
Tuesday, 4:30 - 6 pm. February 24, 3, 10, 24, 31 and April 7 *No Class March 17th*
In this class students will develop and create their own books - whether a comic book, a picture book, or anything in between!
Students will design and build the cover, then bind the pages together and fill them with their own fantastic worlds and stories.
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6 pm. February 25, Mar 4, 11, 25, April 1, 8. *No class March 18*
In this class students will explore the basics of both acrylic and watercolour paints.
They’ll learn the fundamental skills of colour mixing and composition and will use these to explore a variety of different styles - all utilizing paints.
Early Bird (EB) pricing until September 1st
IVISIT the BUTTON FACTORY ARTS HOMEPAGE
LOCATION: 25 Regina Street South
Waterloo ON N2L1R8
SUMMER HOURS:
Tuesday to Friday 10 to 7
Saturday 10 to 5
Closed Sunday
CONTACT US:
519-886-4577
Membership and rentals:
operations@buttonfactoryarts.ca
Program inquiries:
programs@buttonfactoryarts.ca
