Button Factory Arts Centre upcoming events

WORKSHOP-Traditional Japanese Papermaking with visiting artist Satoko Ueno (14 Sep 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Monday, September 14, 6 - 9 pm

$38.25 Members / $45 Non-Members + $25 materials

This rare papermaking workshop will introduce participants to the art of Japanese papermaking. Each participant will employ a mold and deckle made by a local craftsman especially for this workshop. Satoko Ueno, a visiting papermaker from Japan, will teach participants how to make sheets of paper from 100% kozo (mulberry fibres ~ 9” x 7”). She’ll also provide information about her professional papermaking practice, her paper art, and all that goes into the manufacturing of a sheet of this durable, versatile and beautiful paper.

Satoko Ueno is a certified traditional craftsman of Uchiyama-gami, a centuries-old handmade paper from northern Nagano Prefecture. Ueno initially pursued a career as a graphic designer at a printing company in Tokyo. However, witnessing the massive paper waste and the fleeting nature of mass-produced designs led her to seek a more sustainable craft. This search introduced her to traditional Japanese papermaking (washi).After completing a two year apprenticeship at Awagami Factory, Ueno learned that an Uchiyama-gami workshop in Nagano was desperately seeking a successor. This amazing opportunity led her to relocate to a tiny village in the hills near Nagano. Arriving at a time when no local master artisans remained, Ueno relied on interviews with local elders to painstakingly reconstruct traditional techniques, including, mulberry (kozo) cultivation: growing and harvesting local kozo plants for high-quality fibers. Snow bleaching (yuki-sarashi) utilizing sunlight on snow to naturally whiten the raw fibers. Today, Ueno continues to produce authentic Uchiyama paper while actively conducting visitor workshops, cultural exchanges, and community projects.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP-Traditional Japanese Papermaking with visiting artist Satoko Ueno (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, September 15, 6 - 9 pm

$38.25 Members / $45 Non-Members + $25 materials

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) - Crafty Corner With Abigael Luke (session 1) (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 21, 28 and October 5, 19, and November 2nd (5 weeks)

Members $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)

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 -9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2 (6 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday).

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Always loved a good short story? Then why not come and learn how to write one in a friendly and supportive environment? In the course, we will look at the core elements of a short story and cover all aspects of writing one, including how to generate story ideas, develop strong characters and create a plot that will keep your readers glued to the page.

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Fundamentals: A Sampler Course- with Baz Kanold (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 (5 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $25 materials fee

Have you ever wanted to get better at creating your own unique composition, or figure out how to put together a great colour scheme for a piece? In this 6 week course you will learn important art fundamentals including colour theory, elements and principles of design, light and shadow, composition, as well as other tips and tricks. Each week we will work with different mediums to help create small pieces that capture the concepts we're learning. Let's get back to basics and bring new life to your work!

Materials are provided, but we suggest bringing a notebook or sketchbook and some pencils along!

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Beginners Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Rocks, stones and water are an integral part of Canadian landscapes. In this course we will look closely at the shore and use a variety of techniques to capture the texture, smoothness and shadows of rocks and stones at the water's edge.

Supplies List:

Student grade acrylic paint (Amsterdam, Liqutex) in the following colours: yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, titanium white, burnt umber, cadmium red, raw sienna and burnt sienna (Please avoid craft paint)

Square Canvas (14x14") and practice paper

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Intermediate Drawing with Terry Torra (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Terry and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/torra

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

This course is a follow up to the introduction to drawing and is for those who who would like to take their drawings to the next level. The addition of conte as a drawing medium will be added and there will be more emphasis on doing completed drawings developing further the skills from the introductory level course.

Supplies list:

Set of pencils including at least 2H, B, HB, 2B
Artist eraser- kneadable preferred
Sketchbook 9” x 12”, suggested Strathmore 300, or other with at least 50lb paper

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Young Sculptors with Abigael Luke (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Each week students will explore different 3D mediums likes paper mache, clay, felting and other forms of sculpture!

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Learn the basics of machine-sewing from loading a bobbin to trouble- shooting a jammed machine! Participants will make a customized tote bag and a bonus project (or two) if time allows. No experience is necessary.

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Scenes in Watercolours with Moumita Roychowdhury (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Celebrate the vibrant colours of autumn in this relaxing watercolour landscape course. Learn how to paint glowing fall foliage, atmospheric skies, reflective water, and natural textures using simple watercolour techniques. With step-by-step guidance, you'll build confidence in colour mixing, composition, and brushwork while creating beautiful seasonal landscapes.

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

COURSE- Introduction to Botanical Illustration in Graphite and Watercolour with Jane Alderdice (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $25 Materials Fee (instructor provided)

Please note: Students supply most materials for this course- see Supplies List below description:

Detail and carefully applied pencil and paint are hallmarks of botanical drawing and painting. If you always loved and pondered over those beautiful historical plates of watercolour drawings/paintings, this could be the course for you! In this introductory course, participants will learn about some of the history of botanical illustration and will learn some historical techniques from the French Court period.

Participants will learn how to produce graphite drawings of leaves and a flower using basic image transfer and “sfumato” graphite techniques. We also explore the fundamentals of composition.

We explore the basics of colour theory and how to handle watercolour paints and tools. Participants will produce watercolour paintings of botanicals using primaries and colour mixing and using the graphite drawings as a reference.

They also will learn to describe basic plant structures (morphology).

Don’t worry, it’s an intro course, no tests!

This course is for anyone and no previous drawing or watercolour painting experience is necessary. Templates will be provided for anyone who is more comfortable using them. Basic instruction in drawing will be provided as well as basic instruction in watercolour painting. Join us with an open mind and you will learn a lot! I teach with an emphasis on learning, working at your own level, and silencing the critic so you can feel free to practice.

Supply List: Most supplies are available at Michaels

Pencils: Staedler drawing pencils (2H/HB/2B/4B); you can buy in a set as well

Drawing Paper: Canson Drawing Paper Pad, 9x12”, smooth surface; or Artist’s Loft

Drawing Pad 70 lb 9x12”

Tracing Paper: Canson or Strathmore Tracing Paper Pad, 9x12”

Watercolour Paper: Arches hot press watercolour pad 9x12”, 100% cotton, 140 lbs, 12 sheets (preferred because of the quality and the hot press surface);

or Artists Loft Level 2 watercolour pad 140 lb, 9x12”;

or Canson XL watercolour pad 9x12”, 140 lb.

Palettes: Artist Loft 17-well oval artist palette is recommended as there is sufficient space on the palette to mix paint, or 1 12-well white plastic palette or 2 6- or 8-well palettes;

Brushes: 2 of each size round synthetic or gold sable watercolour brushes in no. 3 size (and if possible 2 no. 4 size); Princeton Aqua Elite synthetic round from Michaels recommended or Cotman brushes; additional brushes will be available for use in class.

Erasers: 1 kneadable eraser (Staedler or Faber Castelli); Staedler Mars plastic eraser

Masking tape: regular masking tape or artist tape

Watercolour Paints (optional): As we will be working with 12 different colours, to save participants the cost of buying 12 tubes of paint, we will provide paints on a palette which you can keep. The cost to each student is $25. If you prefer to buy your own, the list of paints is below and Cotman watercolour paints are highly recommended; small 8 ml tubes are sufficient for individual purchase.

Lemon Yellow Hue, Gamboge Hue, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Intense Pthalo Green, Intense Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna.

Approx. total is $125

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (4-8) - Introduction to Art with Abigael Luke (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

This class introduces students to the basics of drawing and painting for young, aspiring artists!

KIDS COURSE (9 - 14) - Comics! With Lupita Guerrero (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Does your child love doodling and drawing characters? Then join us for this 6-week course where we will be learning how to construct a narrative and use shapes to make compelling characters in various mediums. Students will leave with a greater understanding of comic strips and the basic techniques needed to bring their artwork to life.

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

This 6-week intermediate & advanced ceramics course invites you to set your own goals, bring your ideas, and together we'll figure out how to make them happen. Must have prior experience working with clay.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 (7 weeks)

$178.50 Members /$210 non-members + $15 materials fee (pattern provided)

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Learn how to decipher a commercial sewing pattern. Sizing, cutting, pinning, and marking will be covered in this course. Participants will put their new skills to work to make an apron/work smock. MUST HAVE MACHINE SEWING EXPERIENCE.

Supply List: Fabric -

Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS. Pattern will be provided.

*This is a skill-building course. Please ensure you are available for all dates. Weekly attendance is required to complete each segment of the course. Absence could result in unfinished projects and an inability to participate in the remainder of the course.

Please note: Instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: students supply the basic materials for their course. See the materials list below for details

New students learn the basic approaches to soft pastel art and returning students explore more advanced techniques. This combined intro/intermediate course covers soft pastels and related art materials, as well as techniques for students new to the medium and those looking to deepen their current knowledge. Several methods of pastel application will be explored, resulting in the completion of 3 to 4 works of art.

Drawing skill is an asset but not required.

Materials List :

1 soft charcoal pencil
1 kneaded eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. regular masking tape (no blue or green painter's tape)
a set of dry (soft) pastels (a minimum 24 colour variety)
medium soft pastels
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.
textured pastel paper (1 or 2 sheets , 22” x 30”, neutral gray or warm colour (will be cut in 1/4s for use during session)

Recommended brands:

A) Pastels (sold in sets or individual sticks)

Medium soft brands

Mungyo Gallery
Holbein Artist Pastels
Rembrandt Soft Pastels

Very soft brands

- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

B) Paper

Canson Touch
Sennelier
Pastel Premier
Colourfix
Pastelmat
some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheets or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

Notes:

quality soft pastels and textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) pastels they will be appropriate for use.
pastel pencils are useful, but a set of pastel sticks is required
Please note that the pastels in this course are NOT oil pastels . Only soft (dry )pastels are used in this course.

Refund/cancellation notes:

Attending the full session is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes, and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds or credits may be issued for cancellations made up to two weeks before class begins. A 10% payment processing fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. No fees are deducted if a credit is selected.
If the cancellation is made two weeks or less before class begins, we regret that fees will not be refunded.

COURSE- Introduction to Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Please note: Students must supply their own materials for this course. Please have a look at the supplies list below the description.

What would happen if you stopped trying to paint ‘perfectly' and simply responded to what was unfolding on the canvas? In this six-week course, participants will explore intuitive painting through guided exercises, layered techniques, and creative prompts that encourage experimentation and personal expression. Together we'll discover how slowing down, observing, and trusting the process can lead to unexpected and meaningful artwork.

Supplies list:

Surfaces

1 x 18 × 20" (or larger) stretched canvas (to be developed over the duration of the course)
6 x 8 × 10" canvas boards

Paint

Student-grade acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics, Artist's Loft Level 1, or equivalent):

Titanium White
Primary Yellow
Primary Red (or Quinacridone Magenta)
Primary Blue (or Phthalo Blue)
Burnt Umber
Ultramarine Blue
Black
Any other favourite colours

Brushes

A variety of synthetic brushes, including:

1 large flat brush (1")
1 medium flat brush (½")
1 medium round brush
1 small round/detail brush

Mediums

Matte Medium (approximately 250 mL)
Gloss Medium (approximately 250 mL)

Painting Tools

Palette (plastic, wooden, or disposable palette paper)
Palette knife (plastic or metal)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 -3:30pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Description: For those with some previous experience using Soft Pastel. Explore more advanced techniques including mixed media. This combined course covers the material side of Soft Pastels, related art materials and techniques for students looking to deepen their current knowledge. Pastel artwork is considered a drawing medium but it's versatility allows painterly effects to be developed. Drawing skill is an asset but not required. Several methods of Pastel application will be explored resulting in the completion of 3 to 4 landscape works of art.

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

In this 6-week course, learn to make various functional and decorative pottery forms using slab, pinch pot, and sculpting techniques. You will also learn about surface decoration- carving, adding elements, and glazing. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those who have previous experience working with clay. You'll be invited to work on guided projects or to make your own clay creations.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Pottery for Young Creators with Abigael Luke (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 24, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 29 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Hand built ceramics is an ancient art form that has sustained humans for thousands of years. In this class students will learn the basics of hand built pottery while creating a variety of work!

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7-9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Oil Painting Level 1: Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

In this course students practice the fundamentals of oil painting through a series of exciting and rewarding experiences. The course begins with familiarizing students with the basic materials used in oil painting, such as oil paints, brushes, canvases, palette knives, and palettes. Students learn how to set up a palette, arranging colours logically for easy access during the painting process. Practices start with simple subjects or still life arrangements for beginners. This allows students to focus on foundational skills without the complexity of more intricate subjects. One of the main practices in this course is experimenting the importance of underpainting by sketching and then creating a monochromatic underpainting where students are able to establish values and composition. Preparing the base or underpainting and having knowledge of mediums such as linseed oil or turpentine are essential practices for art students learning oil painting techniques. Following the theory of the complementary colours, students experiment mixing colors on their palettes to understand how different hues can be achieved. Students also practice with a wide-range brushes and techniques to achieve different textures experimenting the variety of brushwork and strokes that can be used in oil painting, from broad strokes to fine details. By Introducing students to famous oil paintings and artists they would encourage to practice on fundamental oil painting techniques, such as blending, layering, glazing, and impasto. At the end of each session students will be asked to conduct regular critiques where they can discuss their work, share insights, and receive constructive feedback, that fosters a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE PLEASE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Hands and Feet with Baz Kanold (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Drawing Hands & Feet:

Hands and feet are well-known as some of the most difficult parts of the body to draw, which makes them a perfect feature to focus on for this drawing class! Learn some tips and tricks, basic anatomy and structure, and perspectives to help you draw hands and feet more accurately. These sessions will mostly be from photograph and using your own hands. Please note that this is an intermediate level course. If you’re very new to drawing, we suggest starting with a beginner course to drawing first!

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving weekend)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Join us for our 6 week Memory to Memoir Writing course where we’ll explore how you can turn your personal story into a well crafted memoir. In a safe and supportive environment we’ll look at a variety of topics, ranging from memoir vs autobiography, to navigating sensitive subjects, to the importance of theme, to creating images in writing, and everything in between.

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Impressions Through Watercolour Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7 (6 sessions, no class on Thanksgiving weekend)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

In this course, we'll journey into nature's Fall beauty as we explore the techniques and nuances of painting with watercolour. Through regular visits to local parks and nature areas, we'll capture our own source images via camera, and then take them back to the studio for inspiration and reference. Through the practices, you'll learn to harness the transformative power of watercolour as we delve into representing the breathtaking landscapes and scenes that surround us. Through a series of hands-on demonstrations and exercises, you'll master essential watercolour techniques and washes, honing your skills with each brushstroke. This course is about more than just experiencing the medium – it's about developing a keen eye and a deeper understanding of colour, light, and shadow. By observing and capturing the subtle gradations of natural light, you'll enhance your sight skills, laying a strong foundation for your journey as a visual artist. Dig into the world of color observation as we explore the darkness, brightness, warmth, and coolness of diverse tonal values found in the ever-changing light of daylight. Through thoughtful analysis and practice, you'll learn to discern and replicate these tonal variations, refining your ability to capture the essence of your surroundings on paper. Join me on this artistic adventure as we blend creativity with the beauty of the natural world. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist seeking inspiration, this course offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and unleash your creativity.

Supplies:

1- Cotman Watercolour set

2- Mixed head type and sizes watercolour paint brush; Flat, round, and fine

3- Watercolour Paper block. About 8 x 10 inches or any similar sizes

4- Small water container

5- Rag or paper towel

6- Small size drawing board

7- Camera for reference shots (phone is fine!)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (6 weeks) (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 weeks)

image credit: Peter van Ryn

$153 for members / $180 non-members + $25 materials fee

Having trouble choosing an art medium? This six week course lets you sample a variety of the art forms offered at BFAC. You'll get a chance to work with several of our instructors and try something new each week!

Sept 26 - Soft Pastel with Moumita Roychowdhury

Oct 3 - Gelli Printing with Anne Williamson

Oct 17 - Collage with Erica Gosselin

Oct 24- Felted Card with Peter van Ryn

Oct 31- Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk

Nov 7- Ceramics with Akycha Surette

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Moumita Roychowdhury: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Peter van Ryn: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Exploring Charcoal with Edward Hanson (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, September 26, 1 - 4 pm.

$38.25 Members / $45 non-members + $10 materials fee

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

This workshop is designed for artists interested in exploring a variety of charcoal techniques. The objective is to highlight charcoal's versatility as a combined dry and wet medium, and its use as either a creative foundation or the focus of a final work of art. This class will also cover incorporating charcoal in the process of creating a work of art, and combining soft pastels for its use in mixed media.

These are some of the areas covered within the workshop format:

exercises designed to introduce you to charcoal's versatility and expressive nature when combined with liquid fixative.
using charcoal underpainting to bring structure and depth to your work.
creating abstract compositions from nature, photographs and expressive mark making
experimenting with materials

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Beautiful Bugs: A Jewelry Making Adventure with Susan Clarke (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, September 26, 1 - 5 pm

$51 Members, $60 non-members + $30 materials fee (3 projects or more as time permits)

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Beautiful Bugs - Butterflies, Bees, Dragonflies and Ladybugs! A Jewelry Making Adventure

Often overlooked, bugs are nature's miniature masterpieces - bursting with colour, pattern and delicate structure - perfect inspirations for your own handcrafted jewelry. Beautiful Bugs is a playful 4-hour workshop designed to spark creativity as you learn, create, and have fun!

Whether you’re brand new to making jewelry or looking to expand your skills, you’ll bring butterflies, bees, dragonflies, and ladybugs to life through your own unique jewelry creations. Along the way, you’ll learn or build on foundational techniques such as stringing, beading, and working with wire.

A variety of high quality materials and nickel-free components as well as jewelry-making tools will be provided. You'll have time to complete 3 (or more as time permits) beautiful bug accessories. Choose your favourite insects and projects from these options:

link or beaded charm bracelet
floating or pendant charm necklace
purse or bag charm
stud, drop, dangle or clip style earrings

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Monoprinting Using the Press with Amanda Chesney (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Sundays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving Sunday)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials

In this fun and relaxed class, you’ll discover the magic of creating one-of-a-kind prints through monoprinting. No previous printmaking experience required. Unlike other printmaking methods aimed to produce multiple identical prints, monoprinting allows for endless experimentation and individuality, reflecting your personal artistic style.

In this 6-session class, we will start with the basics of rolling inks, mark-making, printing onto paper and how to print ghost images. Learn to build texture and depth into your image through use of fabrics and textured objects. Build your image repertoire through stencils, masks and colour gradients. Explore the option of incorporating other media such as pastel, watercolour and water-soluble pencils into your monoprints.

Throughout the class, participants will be using the etching press located at the Button Factory. Parts of a press, how to set the correct pressure, safety / housekeeping and tips for printmaking success will be covered.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP-Felted Creatures with Akycha Surette (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sunday, September 27, 1 - 4 pm.

$38. 25 Members / $45 non-members + $7 materials fee + HST

To learn more aobut Akycha and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Create your own whimsical needle felted creature from a selection of designs and add embellishments.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) - Crafty Corner With Abigael Luke (session 1) (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 21, 28 and October 5, 19, and November 2nd (5 weeks)

Members $63.75 / Non-members $75 (5 weeks)

(Each session has different crafts)

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 -9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2 (6 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday).

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Fundamentals: A Sampler Course- with Baz Kanold (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 (5 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $25 materials fee

Materials are provided, but we suggest bringing a notebook or sketchbook and some pencils along!

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Beginners Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Square Canvas (14x14") and practice paper

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Intermediate Drawing with Terry Torra (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Terry and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/torra

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies list:

Set of pencils including at least 2H, B, HB, 2B
Artist eraser- kneadable preferred
Sketchbook 9” x 12”, suggested Strathmore 300, or other with at least 50lb paper

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Young Sculptors with Abigael Luke (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Each week students will explore different 3D mediums likes paper mache, clay, felting and other forms of sculpture!

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Scenes in Watercolours with Moumita Roychowdhury (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

COURSE- Studio Painting with Connie Melnik (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 30, October, 7, 14, 21, 28 (5 weeks)

Members $127.50 / Non-Members $150

To learn more about Connie and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/melnik

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Join Connie for an open-studio style course where you are welcome to work in acrylics or oils. Bring your works in progress to class or create new pieces in a supportive, free-flowing work environment. Explore colour theory, composition, & still life set-ups. Both landscapes and still life can be explored in this stress-free and casual course. Suitable for beginner & intermediate painters.

Supplies list:

For Oil Painters:

Small bottle Turpenoid (unscented Turpentine)
Palette Pad (9” x 12” disposable sheets)
Canvas (Dollar Store) – you choose your size, 2 at least
Paints: 37 mL size – “Winston” brand:
- Required
- - Titanium white
  - Ultramarine blue
  - Cadmium yellow
  - Cadmium red
- Suggested:
- - Cerulean Blue
  - Naples Yellow
  - Raw Umber
  - Burnt Sienna
  - Alizarin Crimson
Brushes

Baby wipes, baby food jar, small rags, apron

For Acrylic Painters:

Palette / Palette pad (9" x 12" disposable sheets)
Canvasses of your choice, or works-in-progess
Paints in a variety of colours including primaries and white (as above).
Water container
brushes
mediums of your choice: ie. glazing medium, matte medium, gloss medium, retarding agent
apron

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Botanical Illustration in Graphite and Watercolour with Jane Alderdice (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $25 Materials Fee (instructor provided)

Please note: Students supply most materials for this course- see Supplies List below description:

Participants will learn how to produce graphite drawings of leaves and a flower using basic image transfer and “sfumato” graphite techniques. We also explore the fundamentals of composition.

They also will learn to describe basic plant structures (morphology).

Don’t worry, it’s an intro course, no tests!

Supply List: Most supplies are available at Michaels

Pencils: Staedler drawing pencils (2H/HB/2B/4B); you can buy in a set as well

Drawing Paper: Canson Drawing Paper Pad, 9x12”, smooth surface; or Artist’s Loft

Drawing Pad 70 lb 9x12”

Tracing Paper: Canson or Strathmore Tracing Paper Pad, 9x12”

Watercolour Paper: Arches hot press watercolour pad 9x12”, 100% cotton, 140 lbs, 12 sheets (preferred because of the quality and the hot press surface);

or Artists Loft Level 2 watercolour pad 140 lb, 9x12”;

or Canson XL watercolour pad 9x12”, 140 lb.

Palettes: Artist Loft 17-well oval artist palette is recommended as there is sufficient space on the palette to mix paint, or 1 12-well white plastic palette or 2 6- or 8-well palettes;

Erasers: 1 kneadable eraser (Staedler or Faber Castelli); Staedler Mars plastic eraser

Masking tape: regular masking tape or artist tape

Lemon Yellow Hue, Gamboge Hue, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Intense Pthalo Green, Intense Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna.

Approx. total is $125

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (4-8) - Introduction to Art with Abigael Luke (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

This class introduces students to the basics of drawing and painting for young, aspiring artists!

KIDS COURSE (9 - 14) - Comics! With Lupita Guerrero (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 (7 weeks)

$178.50 Members /$210 non-members + $15 materials fee (pattern provided)

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Supply List: Fabric -

Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS. Pattern will be provided.

Please note: Instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: students supply the basic materials for their course. See the materials list below for details

Drawing skill is an asset but not required.

Materials List :

1 soft charcoal pencil
1 kneaded eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. regular masking tape (no blue or green painter's tape)
a set of dry (soft) pastels (a minimum 24 colour variety)
medium soft pastels
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.
textured pastel paper (1 or 2 sheets , 22” x 30”, neutral gray or warm colour (will be cut in 1/4s for use during session)

Recommended brands:

A) Pastels (sold in sets or individual sticks)

Medium soft brands

Mungyo Gallery
Holbein Artist Pastels
Rembrandt Soft Pastels

Very soft brands

- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

B) Paper

Canson Touch
Sennelier
Pastel Premier
Colourfix
Pastelmat
some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheets or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

Notes:

quality soft pastels and textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) pastels they will be appropriate for use.
pastel pencils are useful, but a set of pastel sticks is required
Please note that the pastels in this course are NOT oil pastels . Only soft (dry )pastels are used in this course.

Refund/cancellation notes:

Attending the full session is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes, and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds or credits may be issued for cancellations made up to two weeks before class begins. A 10% payment processing fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. No fees are deducted if a credit is selected.
If the cancellation is made two weeks or less before class begins, we regret that fees will not be refunded.

COURSE- Introduction to Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Please note: Students must supply their own materials for this course. Please have a look at the supplies list below the description.

Supplies list:

Surfaces

1 x 18 × 20" (or larger) stretched canvas (to be developed over the duration of the course)
6 x 8 × 10" canvas boards

Paint

Student-grade acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics, Artist's Loft Level 1, or equivalent):

Titanium White
Primary Yellow
Primary Red (or Quinacridone Magenta)
Primary Blue (or Phthalo Blue)
Burnt Umber
Ultramarine Blue
Black
Any other favourite colours

Brushes

A variety of synthetic brushes, including:

1 large flat brush (1")
1 medium flat brush (½")
1 medium round brush
1 small round/detail brush

Mediums

Matte Medium (approximately 250 mL)
Gloss Medium (approximately 250 mL)

Painting Tools

Palette (plastic, wooden, or disposable palette paper)
Palette knife (plastic or metal)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 -3:30pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Pottery for Young Creators with Abigael Luke (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 24, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 29 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Hand built ceramics is an ancient art form that has sustained humans for thousands of years. In this class students will learn the basics of hand built pottery while creating a variety of work!

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7-9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Oil Painting Level 1: Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE PLEASE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Hands and Feet with Baz Kanold (2 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Drawing Hands & Feet:

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving weekend)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Impressions Through Watercolour Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7 (6 sessions, no class on Thanksgiving weekend)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies:

1- Cotman Watercolour set

2- Mixed head type and sizes watercolour paint brush; Flat, round, and fine

3- Watercolour Paper block. About 8 x 10 inches or any similar sizes

4- Small water container

5- Rag or paper towel

6- Small size drawing board

7- Camera for reference shots (phone is fine!)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (6 weeks) (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 weeks)

image credit: Peter van Ryn

$153 for members / $180 non-members + $25 materials fee

Sept 26 - Soft Pastel with Moumita Roychowdhury

Oct 3 - Gelli Printing with Anne Williamson

Oct 17 - Collage with Erica Gosselin

Oct 24- Felted Card with Peter van Ryn

Oct 31- Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk

Nov 7- Ceramics with Akycha Surette

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Moumita Roychowdhury: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Peter van Ryn: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Fine Art Pochoir with Elizabeth Forrest (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Members $51 / Non-Members $60 + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Elizabeth and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/forrest

This workshop offers a quick, fun introduction to the art of pochoir, or fine art stencilling. The stencil has been used in fine arts and design since Neolithic times with its latest manifestation found in the urban graffiti we see everywhere. Students will identify interesting, unusual, storytelling shapes or textures in their photocopies and carefully cut them out using knives on a cutting board. You’ll stencil-print the cutouts on quality watercolour or Japanese papers using dry brush techniques, combining, overlapping, with a harmonious colour scheme to create one or more stencil prints.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Sew a Jewelry Bag with Katharine Bourgon (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 3, 2 - 5 pm.

Members $38.25 / Non-Members $45 + $10 materials

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Sew a handy drawstring jewelry bag for use when traveling. Customizable inner pockets hold a variety of jewelry or other small items. Some machine-sewing experience is required.

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Monoprinting Using the Press with Amanda Chesney (4 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Sundays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving Sunday)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Family Sunday: Paper Roll Birds (4 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Family Sunday: Paper Roll Birds

October 4th, drop in anytime between 1- 4pm

Free, but donations are greatly appreciated

Join us to make these lovable paper birds!

All Materials Supplied

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (4 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) - Crafty Corner With Abigael Luke (session 1) (5 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 21, 28 and October 5, 19, and November 2nd (5 weeks)

Members $63.75 / Non-members $75 (5 weeks)

(Each session has different crafts)

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (5 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 -9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2 (6 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday).

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Fundamentals: A Sampler Course- with Baz Kanold (5 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 (5 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $25 materials fee

Materials are provided, but we suggest bringing a notebook or sketchbook and some pencils along!

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Beginners Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Square Canvas (14x14") and practice paper

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Intermediate Drawing with Terry Torra (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Terry and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/torra

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies list:

Set of pencils including at least 2H, B, HB, 2B
Artist eraser- kneadable preferred
Sketchbook 9” x 12”, suggested Strathmore 300, or other with at least 50lb paper

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Young Sculptors with Abigael Luke (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Each week students will explore different 3D mediums likes paper mache, clay, felting and other forms of sculpture!

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Scenes in Watercolours with Moumita Roychowdhury (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

COURSE- Studio Painting with Connie Melnik (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 30, October, 7, 14, 21, 28 (5 weeks)

Members $127.50 / Non-Members $150

To learn more about Connie and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/melnik

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies list:

For Oil Painters:

Small bottle Turpenoid (unscented Turpentine)
Palette Pad (9” x 12” disposable sheets)
Canvas (Dollar Store) – you choose your size, 2 at least
Paints: 37 mL size – “Winston” brand:
- Required
- - Titanium white
  - Ultramarine blue
  - Cadmium yellow
  - Cadmium red
- Suggested:
- - Cerulean Blue
  - Naples Yellow
  - Raw Umber
  - Burnt Sienna
  - Alizarin Crimson
Brushes

Baby wipes, baby food jar, small rags, apron

For Acrylic Painters:

Palette / Palette pad (9" x 12" disposable sheets)
Canvasses of your choice, or works-in-progess
Paints in a variety of colours including primaries and white (as above).
Water container
brushes
mediums of your choice: ie. glazing medium, matte medium, gloss medium, retarding agent
apron

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Botanical Illustration in Graphite and Watercolour with Jane Alderdice (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $25 Materials Fee (instructor provided)

Please note: Students supply most materials for this course- see Supplies List below description:

Participants will learn how to produce graphite drawings of leaves and a flower using basic image transfer and “sfumato” graphite techniques. We also explore the fundamentals of composition.

They also will learn to describe basic plant structures (morphology).

Don’t worry, it’s an intro course, no tests!

Supply List: Most supplies are available at Michaels

Pencils: Staedler drawing pencils (2H/HB/2B/4B); you can buy in a set as well

Drawing Paper: Canson Drawing Paper Pad, 9x12”, smooth surface; or Artist’s Loft

Drawing Pad 70 lb 9x12”

Tracing Paper: Canson or Strathmore Tracing Paper Pad, 9x12”

Watercolour Paper: Arches hot press watercolour pad 9x12”, 100% cotton, 140 lbs, 12 sheets (preferred because of the quality and the hot press surface);

or Artists Loft Level 2 watercolour pad 140 lb, 9x12”;

or Canson XL watercolour pad 9x12”, 140 lb.

Palettes: Artist Loft 17-well oval artist palette is recommended as there is sufficient space on the palette to mix paint, or 1 12-well white plastic palette or 2 6- or 8-well palettes;

Erasers: 1 kneadable eraser (Staedler or Faber Castelli); Staedler Mars plastic eraser

Masking tape: regular masking tape or artist tape

Lemon Yellow Hue, Gamboge Hue, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Intense Pthalo Green, Intense Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna.

Approx. total is $125

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (4-8) - Introduction to Art with Abigael Luke (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

This class introduces students to the basics of drawing and painting for young, aspiring artists!

KIDS COURSE (9 - 14) - Comics! With Lupita Guerrero (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 (7 weeks)

$178.50 Members /$210 non-members + $15 materials fee (pattern provided)

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Supply List: Fabric -

Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS. Pattern will be provided.

Please note: Instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: students supply the basic materials for their course. See the materials list below for details

Drawing skill is an asset but not required.

Materials List :

1 soft charcoal pencil
1 kneaded eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. regular masking tape (no blue or green painter's tape)
a set of dry (soft) pastels (a minimum 24 colour variety)
medium soft pastels
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.
textured pastel paper (1 or 2 sheets , 22” x 30”, neutral gray or warm colour (will be cut in 1/4s for use during session)

Recommended brands:

A) Pastels (sold in sets or individual sticks)

Medium soft brands

Mungyo Gallery
Holbein Artist Pastels
Rembrandt Soft Pastels

Very soft brands

- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

B) Paper

Canson Touch
Sennelier
Pastel Premier
Colourfix
Pastelmat
some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheets or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

Notes:

quality soft pastels and textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) pastels they will be appropriate for use.
pastel pencils are useful, but a set of pastel sticks is required
Please note that the pastels in this course are NOT oil pastels . Only soft (dry )pastels are used in this course.

Refund/cancellation notes:

Attending the full session is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes, and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds or credits may be issued for cancellations made up to two weeks before class begins. A 10% payment processing fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. No fees are deducted if a credit is selected.
If the cancellation is made two weeks or less before class begins, we regret that fees will not be refunded.

COURSE- Introduction to Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Please note: Students must supply their own materials for this course. Please have a look at the supplies list below the description.

Supplies list:

Surfaces

1 x 18 × 20" (or larger) stretched canvas (to be developed over the duration of the course)
6 x 8 × 10" canvas boards

Paint

Student-grade acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics, Artist's Loft Level 1, or equivalent):

Titanium White
Primary Yellow
Primary Red (or Quinacridone Magenta)
Primary Blue (or Phthalo Blue)
Burnt Umber
Ultramarine Blue
Black
Any other favourite colours

Brushes

A variety of synthetic brushes, including:

1 large flat brush (1")
1 medium flat brush (½")
1 medium round brush
1 small round/detail brush

Mediums

Matte Medium (approximately 250 mL)
Gloss Medium (approximately 250 mL)

Painting Tools

Palette (plastic, wooden, or disposable palette paper)
Palette knife (plastic or metal)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 -3:30pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Pottery for Young Creators with Abigael Luke (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 24, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 29 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Hand built ceramics is an ancient art form that has sustained humans for thousands of years. In this class students will learn the basics of hand built pottery while creating a variety of work!

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7-9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Oil Painting Level 1: Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE PLEASE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Hands and Feet with Baz Kanold (9 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Drawing Hands & Feet:

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Beginners Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Square Canvas (14x14") and practice paper

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Intermediate Drawing with Terry Torra (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Terry and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/torra

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies list:

Set of pencils including at least 2H, B, HB, 2B
Artist eraser- kneadable preferred
Sketchbook 9” x 12”, suggested Strathmore 300, or other with at least 50lb paper

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Young Sculptors with Abigael Luke (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Each week students will explore different 3D mediums likes paper mache, clay, felting and other forms of sculpture!

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Scenes in Watercolours with Moumita Roychowdhury (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

COURSE- Studio Painting with Connie Melnik (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 30, October, 7, 14, 21, 28 (5 weeks)

Members $127.50 / Non-Members $150

To learn more about Connie and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/melnik

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies list:

For Oil Painters:

Small bottle Turpenoid (unscented Turpentine)
Palette Pad (9” x 12” disposable sheets)
Canvas (Dollar Store) – you choose your size, 2 at least
Paints: 37 mL size – “Winston” brand:
- Required
- - Titanium white
  - Ultramarine blue
  - Cadmium yellow
  - Cadmium red
- Suggested:
- - Cerulean Blue
  - Naples Yellow
  - Raw Umber
  - Burnt Sienna
  - Alizarin Crimson
Brushes

Baby wipes, baby food jar, small rags, apron

For Acrylic Painters:

Palette / Palette pad (9" x 12" disposable sheets)
Canvasses of your choice, or works-in-progess
Paints in a variety of colours including primaries and white (as above).
Water container
brushes
mediums of your choice: ie. glazing medium, matte medium, gloss medium, retarding agent
apron

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Botanical Illustration in Graphite and Watercolour with Jane Alderdice (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $25 Materials Fee (instructor provided)

Please note: Students supply most materials for this course- see Supplies List below description:

Participants will learn how to produce graphite drawings of leaves and a flower using basic image transfer and “sfumato” graphite techniques. We also explore the fundamentals of composition.

They also will learn to describe basic plant structures (morphology).

Don’t worry, it’s an intro course, no tests!

Supply List: Most supplies are available at Michaels

Pencils: Staedler drawing pencils (2H/HB/2B/4B); you can buy in a set as well

Drawing Paper: Canson Drawing Paper Pad, 9x12”, smooth surface; or Artist’s Loft

Drawing Pad 70 lb 9x12”

Tracing Paper: Canson or Strathmore Tracing Paper Pad, 9x12”

Watercolour Paper: Arches hot press watercolour pad 9x12”, 100% cotton, 140 lbs, 12 sheets (preferred because of the quality and the hot press surface);

or Artists Loft Level 2 watercolour pad 140 lb, 9x12”;

or Canson XL watercolour pad 9x12”, 140 lb.

Palettes: Artist Loft 17-well oval artist palette is recommended as there is sufficient space on the palette to mix paint, or 1 12-well white plastic palette or 2 6- or 8-well palettes;

Erasers: 1 kneadable eraser (Staedler or Faber Castelli); Staedler Mars plastic eraser

Masking tape: regular masking tape or artist tape

Lemon Yellow Hue, Gamboge Hue, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Intense Pthalo Green, Intense Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna.

Approx. total is $125

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (4-8) - Introduction to Art with Abigael Luke (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

This class introduces students to the basics of drawing and painting for young, aspiring artists!

KIDS COURSE (9 - 14) - Comics! With Lupita Guerrero (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 (7 weeks)

$178.50 Members /$210 non-members + $15 materials fee (pattern provided)

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Supply List: Fabric -

Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS. Pattern will be provided.

Please note: Instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: students supply the basic materials for their course. See the materials list below for details

Drawing skill is an asset but not required.

Materials List :

1 soft charcoal pencil
1 kneaded eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. regular masking tape (no blue or green painter's tape)
a set of dry (soft) pastels (a minimum 24 colour variety)
medium soft pastels
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.
textured pastel paper (1 or 2 sheets , 22” x 30”, neutral gray or warm colour (will be cut in 1/4s for use during session)

Recommended brands:

A) Pastels (sold in sets or individual sticks)

Medium soft brands

Mungyo Gallery
Holbein Artist Pastels
Rembrandt Soft Pastels

Very soft brands

- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

B) Paper

Canson Touch
Sennelier
Pastel Premier
Colourfix
Pastelmat
some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheets or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

Notes:

quality soft pastels and textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) pastels they will be appropriate for use.
pastel pencils are useful, but a set of pastel sticks is required
Please note that the pastels in this course are NOT oil pastels . Only soft (dry )pastels are used in this course.

Refund/cancellation notes:

Attending the full session is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes, and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds or credits may be issued for cancellations made up to two weeks before class begins. A 10% payment processing fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. No fees are deducted if a credit is selected.
If the cancellation is made two weeks or less before class begins, we regret that fees will not be refunded.

COURSE- Introduction to Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Please note: Students must supply their own materials for this course. Please have a look at the supplies list below the description.

Supplies list:

Surfaces

1 x 18 × 20" (or larger) stretched canvas (to be developed over the duration of the course)
6 x 8 × 10" canvas boards

Paint

Student-grade acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics, Artist's Loft Level 1, or equivalent):

Titanium White
Primary Yellow
Primary Red (or Quinacridone Magenta)
Primary Blue (or Phthalo Blue)
Burnt Umber
Ultramarine Blue
Black
Any other favourite colours

Brushes

A variety of synthetic brushes, including:

1 large flat brush (1")
1 medium flat brush (½")
1 medium round brush
1 small round/detail brush

Mediums

Matte Medium (approximately 250 mL)
Gloss Medium (approximately 250 mL)

Painting Tools

Palette (plastic, wooden, or disposable palette paper)
Palette knife (plastic or metal)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 -3:30pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Pottery for Young Creators with Abigael Luke (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 24, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 29 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Hand built ceramics is an ancient art form that has sustained humans for thousands of years. In this class students will learn the basics of hand built pottery while creating a variety of work!

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7-9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Oil Painting Level 1: Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE PLEASE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Textures - Mixed Media Jewelry Making with Susan Clarke (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. October 16, 23, 30, November 6. (4 weeks)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180 + $35 materials fee (for 2 pendants or more as time permits)

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Explore a variety of mixed media techniques as you create one-of-a-kind statement pendants. Discover how to combine and layer beads with embroidery, paint and ink on paper and metal surfaces.

All skill levels are welcome.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Hands and Feet with Baz Kanold (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Drawing Hands & Feet:

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving weekend)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Impressions Through Watercolour Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7 (6 sessions, no class on Thanksgiving weekend)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies:

1- Cotman Watercolour set

2- Mixed head type and sizes watercolour paint brush; Flat, round, and fine

3- Watercolour Paper block. About 8 x 10 inches or any similar sizes

4- Small water container

5- Rag or paper towel

6- Small size drawing board

7- Camera for reference shots (phone is fine!)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (6 weeks) (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 weeks)

image credit: Peter van Ryn

$153 for members / $180 non-members + $25 materials fee

Sept 26 - Soft Pastel with Moumita Roychowdhury

Oct 3 - Gelli Printing with Anne Williamson

Oct 17 - Collage with Erica Gosselin

Oct 24- Felted Card with Peter van Ryn

Oct 31- Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk

Nov 7- Ceramics with Akycha Surette

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Moumita Roychowdhury: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Peter van Ryn: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP-Polymer Pumpkins & Crows with Logan (Lolo) Soeder (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 17, 1 - 4 pm.

$38. 25 Members / $45 non-members + $10 materials fee

Learn how to make your own Pumpkin and Crow polymer clay magnets step by step with direction. You will learn some tips and tricks for using polymer clay tools to give your creation that spooky spark of life!

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP-Still Life Painting with Connie Melnik (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 17, 1 - 4 pm

$38.25 Members / $45 non-members + $10 materials

To learn more about Connie and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/melnik

The fundamentals of still life center on composition, lighting, colour, texture and perspective. Attention to detail is important as metal, fabric or glass reflect light differently. The methods used in this workshop allow artists to explore symbolism and mood turning ordinary objects into meaningful studies.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Monoprinting Using the Press with Amanda Chesney (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Sundays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving Sunday)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Family Sunday: Pumpkin Carving (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Family Sunday: Pumpkin Carving

October 18th, 1- 4 pm

Free, but donations are greatly appreciated

Skip the mess at home and join us for a fun afternoon of traditional pumpkin carving!

* The carving process involves knives, and will require a guardian to supervise children while carving*

Bring your pumpkin or purchase one here.

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) - Crafty Corner With Abigael Luke (session 1) (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 21, 28 and October 5, 19, and November 2nd (5 weeks)

Members $63.75 / Non-members $75 (5 weeks)

(Each session has different crafts)

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 -9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2 (6 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday).

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Fundamentals: A Sampler Course- with Baz Kanold (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 (5 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $25 materials fee

Materials are provided, but we suggest bringing a notebook or sketchbook and some pencils along!

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 3: Expressive Oil Painting with Soroush Dabiri (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 2 (8 weeks)

$204 Members /$240 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

This oil painting course invites students to explore the depths of their creative expression through a dynamic interplay of form, colour, light, and shadow. Designed for budding artists who wish to connect deeply with the world around them, this course emphasizes the importance of personal interpretation over literal representation. Students will learn to draw inspiration from both natural and handmade objects, using these as a springboard for artistic exploration.

Through a series of guided exercises, students will develop essential skills in observation, composition, and colour harmony. They will engage with various oil painting techniques to enhance their ability to convey mood, emotion, and narrative in their work. This course fosters an environment of experimentation, encouraging students to embrace their unique artistic voices while mastering the fundamentals of oil painting.

Supply List:

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Beginners Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Square Canvas (14x14") and practice paper

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Intermediate Drawing with Terry Torra (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Terry and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/torra

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies list:

Set of pencils including at least 2H, B, HB, 2B
Artist eraser- kneadable preferred
Sketchbook 9” x 12”, suggested Strathmore 300, or other with at least 50lb paper

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Young Sculptors with Abigael Luke (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Each week students will explore different 3D mediums likes paper mache, clay, felting and other forms of sculpture!

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Scenes in Watercolours with Moumita Roychowdhury (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

COURSE- Studio Painting with Connie Melnik (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 30, October, 7, 14, 21, 28 (5 weeks)

Members $127.50 / Non-Members $150

To learn more about Connie and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/melnik

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies list:

For Oil Painters:

Small bottle Turpenoid (unscented Turpentine)
Palette Pad (9” x 12” disposable sheets)
Canvas (Dollar Store) – you choose your size, 2 at least
Paints: 37 mL size – “Winston” brand:
- Required
- - Titanium white
  - Ultramarine blue
  - Cadmium yellow
  - Cadmium red
- Suggested:
- - Cerulean Blue
  - Naples Yellow
  - Raw Umber
  - Burnt Sienna
  - Alizarin Crimson
Brushes

Baby wipes, baby food jar, small rags, apron

For Acrylic Painters:

Palette / Palette pad (9" x 12" disposable sheets)
Canvasses of your choice, or works-in-progess
Paints in a variety of colours including primaries and white (as above).
Water container
brushes
mediums of your choice: ie. glazing medium, matte medium, gloss medium, retarding agent
apron

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Botanical Illustration in Graphite and Watercolour with Jane Alderdice (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $25 Materials Fee (instructor provided)

Please note: Students supply most materials for this course- see Supplies List below description:

Participants will learn how to produce graphite drawings of leaves and a flower using basic image transfer and “sfumato” graphite techniques. We also explore the fundamentals of composition.

They also will learn to describe basic plant structures (morphology).

Don’t worry, it’s an intro course, no tests!

Supply List: Most supplies are available at Michaels

Pencils: Staedler drawing pencils (2H/HB/2B/4B); you can buy in a set as well

Drawing Paper: Canson Drawing Paper Pad, 9x12”, smooth surface; or Artist’s Loft

Drawing Pad 70 lb 9x12”

Tracing Paper: Canson or Strathmore Tracing Paper Pad, 9x12”

Watercolour Paper: Arches hot press watercolour pad 9x12”, 100% cotton, 140 lbs, 12 sheets (preferred because of the quality and the hot press surface);

or Artists Loft Level 2 watercolour pad 140 lb, 9x12”;

or Canson XL watercolour pad 9x12”, 140 lb.

Palettes: Artist Loft 17-well oval artist palette is recommended as there is sufficient space on the palette to mix paint, or 1 12-well white plastic palette or 2 6- or 8-well palettes;

Erasers: 1 kneadable eraser (Staedler or Faber Castelli); Staedler Mars plastic eraser

Masking tape: regular masking tape or artist tape

Lemon Yellow Hue, Gamboge Hue, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Intense Pthalo Green, Intense Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna.

Approx. total is $125

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (4-8) - Introduction to Art with Abigael Luke (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

This class introduces students to the basics of drawing and painting for young, aspiring artists!

KIDS COURSE (9 - 14) - Comics! With Lupita Guerrero (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 (7 weeks)

$178.50 Members /$210 non-members + $15 materials fee (pattern provided)

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Supply List: Fabric -

Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS. Pattern will be provided.

Please note: Instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: students supply the basic materials for their course. See the materials list below for details

Drawing skill is an asset but not required.

Materials List :

1 soft charcoal pencil
1 kneaded eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. regular masking tape (no blue or green painter's tape)
a set of dry (soft) pastels (a minimum 24 colour variety)
medium soft pastels
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.
textured pastel paper (1 or 2 sheets , 22” x 30”, neutral gray or warm colour (will be cut in 1/4s for use during session)

Recommended brands:

A) Pastels (sold in sets or individual sticks)

Medium soft brands

Mungyo Gallery
Holbein Artist Pastels
Rembrandt Soft Pastels

Very soft brands

- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

B) Paper

Canson Touch
Sennelier
Pastel Premier
Colourfix
Pastelmat
some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheets or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

Notes:

quality soft pastels and textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) pastels they will be appropriate for use.
pastel pencils are useful, but a set of pastel sticks is required
Please note that the pastels in this course are NOT oil pastels . Only soft (dry )pastels are used in this course.

Refund/cancellation notes:

Attending the full session is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes, and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds or credits may be issued for cancellations made up to two weeks before class begins. A 10% payment processing fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. No fees are deducted if a credit is selected.
If the cancellation is made two weeks or less before class begins, we regret that fees will not be refunded.

COURSE- Introduction to Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Please note: Students must supply their own materials for this course. Please have a look at the supplies list below the description.

Supplies list:

Surfaces

1 x 18 × 20" (or larger) stretched canvas (to be developed over the duration of the course)
6 x 8 × 10" canvas boards

Paint

Student-grade acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics, Artist's Loft Level 1, or equivalent):

Titanium White
Primary Yellow
Primary Red (or Quinacridone Magenta)
Primary Blue (or Phthalo Blue)
Burnt Umber
Ultramarine Blue
Black
Any other favourite colours

Brushes

A variety of synthetic brushes, including:

1 large flat brush (1")
1 medium flat brush (½")
1 medium round brush
1 small round/detail brush

Mediums

Matte Medium (approximately 250 mL)
Gloss Medium (approximately 250 mL)

Painting Tools

Palette (plastic, wooden, or disposable palette paper)
Palette knife (plastic or metal)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 -3:30pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Pottery for Young Creators with Abigael Luke (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 24, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 29 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Hand built ceramics is an ancient art form that has sustained humans for thousands of years. In this class students will learn the basics of hand built pottery while creating a variety of work!

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7-9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Oil Painting Level 1: Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE PLEASE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Textures - Mixed Media Jewelry Making with Susan Clarke (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. October 16, 23, 30, November 6. (4 weeks)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180 + $35 materials fee (for 2 pendants or more as time permits)

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Explore a variety of mixed media techniques as you create one-of-a-kind statement pendants. Discover how to combine and layer beads with embroidery, paint and ink on paper and metal surfaces.

All skill levels are welcome.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Hands and Feet with Baz Kanold (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Drawing Hands & Feet:

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving weekend)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Impressions Through Watercolour Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7 (6 sessions, no class on Thanksgiving weekend)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies:

1- Cotman Watercolour set

2- Mixed head type and sizes watercolour paint brush; Flat, round, and fine

3- Watercolour Paper block. About 8 x 10 inches or any similar sizes

4- Small water container

5- Rag or paper towel

6- Small size drawing board

7- Camera for reference shots (phone is fine!)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (6 weeks) (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 weeks)

image credit: Peter van Ryn

$153 for members / $180 non-members + $25 materials fee

Sept 26 - Soft Pastel with Moumita Roychowdhury

Oct 3 - Gelli Printing with Anne Williamson

Oct 17 - Collage with Erica Gosselin

Oct 24- Felted Card with Peter van Ryn

Oct 31- Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk

Nov 7- Ceramics with Akycha Surette

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Moumita Roychowdhury: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Peter van Ryn: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Introduction to Tapestry with Jane Alderdice (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 24 AND Sunday 25. 1 - 4pm

Members $76.50 / non-members $90 + $10 materials fee

Create and finish your own small tapestry in this 2 day introductory course. You will learn basic tapestry techniques and exercise your sense of colour and design using a frame loom. Patterns (optional) and a variety of yarn will be provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Wet-Felted Pumpkin with Peter van Ryn (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 24 AND Sunday 25. 1-4pm

Members $76.50 / non-members $90 + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Peter and his work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

Celebrate the Fall season by creating a unique and decorative wool pumpkin that can be the highlight of your seasonal decor! In this 2 day workshop students will create a three dimensional wet-felted wool pumpkin with opportunity to add personal touches through the application of other fibres and embellishments, including leaves and a wooden handle also known as a peduncle. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics of wet felting with wool through step by step instruction. Students will create a one dimensional wet felted wool disc and transform the disc into a 3D shape. The pumpkin will be stuffed and grooves and ridges will be created with thread. All the required tools and materials will be supplied to you, along with demonstration and direct instruction. The completed pumpkin would make a delightful gift or can simply be coveted and enjoyed year after year. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Ceramics: Tiny Houses with Akycha Surette (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 24, 1 - 4 pm.

$38.25 members / $45 non-members + $10 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Create and decorate tiny hand-built clay houses in this creative, relaxed workshop for all levels. All materials included.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Monoprinting Using the Press with Amanda Chesney (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Sundays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving Sunday)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Introduction to Tapestry with Jane Alderdice (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 24 AND Sunday 25. 1 - 4pm

Members $76.50 / non-members $90 + $10 materials fee

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Wet-Felted Pumpkin with Peter van Ryn (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 24 AND Sunday 25. 1-4pm

Members $76.50 / non-members $90 + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Peter and his work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Recipe Journalling in Watercolour and Ink with Moumita Roychowdhury (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sunday, October 25, 1 - 4 pm.

$38.25 Members / $45 Non-Members +$5 materials fee

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

In this creative watercolour workshop, you will transform your favourite family recipe into a treasured keepsake. We will cover the anatomy of a recipe: structuring ingredients, measurements, and cooking steps. We will incorporate loose washes, sketches and creative layouts to make your journal a precious piece of artwork to pass on to future generations.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

PD DAY: Exploring the Surreal with Abigael Luke (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

PD Day: Monday, October 26th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Non-member $65/ $55 with Family Membership.

Perfect for anyone in full day kindergarten to grade 6!

Jump right into the bizarre with us as we explore surrealist art. With artists from the past like René Magritte, to contemporary artists such as Fran Rodriguez, we will use famous surrealist art as a starting point to create our own!.

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our PD day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 -9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2 (6 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday).

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Fundamentals: A Sampler Course- with Baz Kanold (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 (5 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $25 materials fee

Materials are provided, but we suggest bringing a notebook or sketchbook and some pencils along!

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 3: Expressive Oil Painting with Soroush Dabiri (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 2 (8 weeks)

$204 Members /$240 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List:

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Beginners Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Square Canvas (14x14") and practice paper

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Intermediate Drawing with Terry Torra (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Terry and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/torra

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies list:

Set of pencils including at least 2H, B, HB, 2B
Artist eraser- kneadable preferred
Sketchbook 9” x 12”, suggested Strathmore 300, or other with at least 50lb paper

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Young Sculptors with Abigael Luke (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Each week students will explore different 3D mediums likes paper mache, clay, felting and other forms of sculpture!

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Scenes in Watercolours with Moumita Roychowdhury (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

COURSE- Studio Painting with Connie Melnik (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 30, October, 7, 14, 21, 28 (5 weeks)

Members $127.50 / Non-Members $150

To learn more about Connie and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/melnik

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies list:

For Oil Painters:

Small bottle Turpenoid (unscented Turpentine)
Palette Pad (9” x 12” disposable sheets)
Canvas (Dollar Store) – you choose your size, 2 at least
Paints: 37 mL size – “Winston” brand:
- Required
- - Titanium white
  - Ultramarine blue
  - Cadmium yellow
  - Cadmium red
- Suggested:
- - Cerulean Blue
  - Naples Yellow
  - Raw Umber
  - Burnt Sienna
  - Alizarin Crimson
Brushes

Baby wipes, baby food jar, small rags, apron

For Acrylic Painters:

Palette / Palette pad (9" x 12" disposable sheets)
Canvasses of your choice, or works-in-progess
Paints in a variety of colours including primaries and white (as above).
Water container
brushes
mediums of your choice: ie. glazing medium, matte medium, gloss medium, retarding agent
apron

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Botanical Illustration in Graphite and Watercolour with Jane Alderdice (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $25 Materials Fee (instructor provided)

Please note: Students supply most materials for this course- see Supplies List below description:

Participants will learn how to produce graphite drawings of leaves and a flower using basic image transfer and “sfumato” graphite techniques. We also explore the fundamentals of composition.

They also will learn to describe basic plant structures (morphology).

Don’t worry, it’s an intro course, no tests!

Supply List: Most supplies are available at Michaels

Pencils: Staedler drawing pencils (2H/HB/2B/4B); you can buy in a set as well

Drawing Paper: Canson Drawing Paper Pad, 9x12”, smooth surface; or Artist’s Loft

Drawing Pad 70 lb 9x12”

Tracing Paper: Canson or Strathmore Tracing Paper Pad, 9x12”

Watercolour Paper: Arches hot press watercolour pad 9x12”, 100% cotton, 140 lbs, 12 sheets (preferred because of the quality and the hot press surface);

or Artists Loft Level 2 watercolour pad 140 lb, 9x12”;

or Canson XL watercolour pad 9x12”, 140 lb.

Palettes: Artist Loft 17-well oval artist palette is recommended as there is sufficient space on the palette to mix paint, or 1 12-well white plastic palette or 2 6- or 8-well palettes;

Erasers: 1 kneadable eraser (Staedler or Faber Castelli); Staedler Mars plastic eraser

Masking tape: regular masking tape or artist tape

Lemon Yellow Hue, Gamboge Hue, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Intense Pthalo Green, Intense Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna.

Approx. total is $125

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (4-8) - Introduction to Art with Abigael Luke (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

This class introduces students to the basics of drawing and painting for young, aspiring artists!

KIDS COURSE (9 - 14) - Comics! With Lupita Guerrero (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 (7 weeks)

$178.50 Members /$210 non-members + $15 materials fee (pattern provided)

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Supply List: Fabric -

Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS. Pattern will be provided.

Please note: Instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: students supply the basic materials for their course. See the materials list below for details

Drawing skill is an asset but not required.

Materials List :

1 soft charcoal pencil
1 kneaded eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. regular masking tape (no blue or green painter's tape)
a set of dry (soft) pastels (a minimum 24 colour variety)
medium soft pastels
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.
textured pastel paper (1 or 2 sheets , 22” x 30”, neutral gray or warm colour (will be cut in 1/4s for use during session)

Recommended brands:

A) Pastels (sold in sets or individual sticks)

Medium soft brands

Mungyo Gallery
Holbein Artist Pastels
Rembrandt Soft Pastels

Very soft brands

- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

B) Paper

Canson Touch
Sennelier
Pastel Premier
Colourfix
Pastelmat
some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheets or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

Notes:

quality soft pastels and textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) pastels they will be appropriate for use.
pastel pencils are useful, but a set of pastel sticks is required
Please note that the pastels in this course are NOT oil pastels . Only soft (dry )pastels are used in this course.

Refund/cancellation notes:

Attending the full session is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes, and instructors will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds or credits may be issued for cancellations made up to two weeks before class begins. A 10% payment processing fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. No fees are deducted if a credit is selected.
If the cancellation is made two weeks or less before class begins, we regret that fees will not be refunded.

COURSE- Introduction to Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Please note: Students must supply their own materials for this course. Please have a look at the supplies list below the description.

Supplies list:

Surfaces

1 x 18 × 20" (or larger) stretched canvas (to be developed over the duration of the course)
6 x 8 × 10" canvas boards

Paint

Student-grade acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics, Artist's Loft Level 1, or equivalent):

Titanium White
Primary Yellow
Primary Red (or Quinacridone Magenta)
Primary Blue (or Phthalo Blue)
Burnt Umber
Ultramarine Blue
Black
Any other favourite colours

Brushes

A variety of synthetic brushes, including:

1 large flat brush (1")
1 medium flat brush (½")
1 medium round brush
1 small round/detail brush

Mediums

Matte Medium (approximately 250 mL)
Gloss Medium (approximately 250 mL)

Painting Tools

Palette (plastic, wooden, or disposable palette paper)
Palette knife (plastic or metal)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 -3:30pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Pottery for Young Creators with Abigael Luke (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 24, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 29 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Hand built ceramics is an ancient art form that has sustained humans for thousands of years. In this class students will learn the basics of hand built pottery while creating a variety of work!

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7-9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Oil Painting Level 1: Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE PLEASE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Textures - Mixed Media Jewelry Making with Susan Clarke (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. October 16, 23, 30, November 6. (4 weeks)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180 + $35 materials fee (for 2 pendants or more as time permits)

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Explore a variety of mixed media techniques as you create one-of-a-kind statement pendants. Discover how to combine and layer beads with embroidery, paint and ink on paper and metal surfaces.

All skill levels are welcome.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Hands and Feet with Baz Kanold (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Drawing Hands & Feet:

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.
Please note:
- Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
- With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving weekend)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Impressions Through Watercolour Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7 (6 sessions, no class on Thanksgiving weekend)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies:

1- Cotman Watercolour set

2- Mixed head type and sizes watercolour paint brush; Flat, round, and fine

3- Watercolour Paper block. About 8 x 10 inches or any similar sizes

4- Small water container

5- Rag or paper towel

6- Small size drawing board

7- Camera for reference shots (phone is fine!)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (6 weeks) (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 weeks)

image credit: Peter van Ryn

$153 for members / $180 non-members + $25 materials fee

Sept 26 - Soft Pastel with Moumita Roychowdhury

Oct 3 - Gelli Printing with Anne Williamson

Oct 17 - Collage with Erica Gosselin

Oct 24- Felted Card with Peter van Ryn

Oct 31- Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk

Nov 7- Ceramics with Akycha Surette

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Moumita Roychowdhury: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Peter van Ryn: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Felted Fall Scene with Michael Rouse (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

$38.25 Members / $45 non-members + $10 materials

In this class we’ll create a landscape that celebrates the bright, bold colours of autumn using needle felting techniques and richly coloured wool. All the required tools and materials will be supplied. Demonstration and direct instruction will allow you to create a felting that is ready for framing. No prior experience is required. Experienced artists, artisans and returning students will be able to bring their skill set and experience to the scenes as well.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- To The Moon! Making Jewelry with a Celestial Theme with Susan Clarke (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 31, 1 - 5 pm

$51 Members, $60 non-members + $30 materials fee (3 projects or more as time permits)

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

To the Moon! Making Jewelry with a Celestial Theme

Capture the magic of the night sky and the brilliance of the sun in this jewelry-making workshop. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned maker, this will be the perfect opportunity to design and create high-quality celestial pieces as you explore and learn jewelry-making techniques. You will have time to complete several projects. Along the way, you’ll learn or build on foundational techniques such as stringing, beading, and working with wire.

For Beginners: Don’t be intimidated! Instruction and individual support ensures you feel confident and walk away with jewelry you’re proud of.

For Experienced Makers: Enjoy an inspiring environment where instruction is tailored to your skill level.

Cosmic Buffet: A highlight of the workshop is a curated Bead Bar with a wide variety of themed charms, beads, and creative findings to make every piece unique. This Cosmic Buffet features premium materials to help you capture the sky (iridescent crystals and shimmering beads, glittering stars and solar charms, glowing crescent moons and golden sunbursts, silver and gold accents).

Project Options
* Stellar Drop Earrings: Learn how to design and make asymmetrical earrings (Moon and Star or another cosmic combination), or bead shimmering crystal earrings in a traditional style.
* Celestial Bracelet: Add a favourite focal bead or charms to your stretch or wire strung bracelet.
* Galaxy Pendant: Learn how to create an intricate wire pendant or secure a stone using artistic wire-wrapping techniques.
* Orbit Necklace: Learn how to wire wrap beads, stars or other cosmic components to make your own delicate chain, or create links for a bolder look.

What to Bring
Magnification option: If you use reading glasses or a personal magnifier for close-up work, please bring them along.
Inspiration option: Feel free to bring photos or sketches of celestial jewelry you love.
Enthusiasm: Everything else—including all tools, beads, and findings—is provided for you!

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

WORKSHOP- Ceramics: Cats & Bats & Rats with Akycha Surette (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, October 31, 1 - 4 pm.

$38.25 members / $45 non-members + $10 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Come sculpt & glaze a surprise Halloween pottery project themed "cats & bats & rats." All materials included.

Please note:

Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Monoprinting Using the Press with Amanda Chesney (1 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Sundays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving Sunday)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Family Sunday: Wands! (1 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Family Sunday: Wands!

November 1st, drop in anytime between 1- 4pm

Free, but donations are greatly appreciated

Spread the magic and create these whimsical wands with us!

All Materials Supplied

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (1 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) - Crafty Corner With Abigael Luke (session 1) (2 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. September 21, 28 and October 5, 19, and November 2nd (5 weeks)

Members $63.75 / Non-members $75 (5 weeks)

(Each session has different crafts)

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (2 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 -9 pm. September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2 (6 sessions. No class on Thanksgiving Monday).

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art and Meaning with Baz Kanold (2 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Are you an art-maker who wants to create art with a meaning or message behind it? Unsure of where to start or how to effectively get that message across? This class mixes art-making with art theory and art history to help to teach you skills in putting more meaning into your work. Learn more about visual metaphors, materiality, advanced colour theory, and more, to get you feeling more confident about your art and how it will be read by your audience. Please note that this is an intermediate level course. You should have some basic level of art-making experience (in whatever medium of your choice). If you don’t feel confident in your knowledge about things like the principles of design or basic colour theory, consider taking Art Fundamentals (running Mondays from Sept 21 - October 26) before this course!

Supply list - Please read note

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener

Note: This class will be open to people who work in any medium, which means the supply list will be unique to you and will change to the needs of your piece(s). For the sake of ease, we’ll mainly be focusing on 2-D work like painting, drawing, collage, some fibre arts, etc., however folks who work in clay and other 3-D materials are welcome to join to plan pieces, but may not get the chance to use their medium of choice within the class itself.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 3: Expressive Oil Painting with Soroush Dabiri (2 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 2 (8 weeks)

$204 Members /$240 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List:

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Intermediate Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Canadian landscapes are inspiring and have all the components to make painting really fun! Rocks, trees, water and sky! Although this course is described for Intermediate level painters... all levels are welcome. We will be breaking the landscape into components, starting with the sky. Also, we will be mixing our colours from a fairly limited palette and some basic colour theory would be helpful.

Supplies List:

Canvas 16" x 20" or larger, and practice paper (canvas paper or canvas board is a good option)

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Watercolour- Beginner

Explore the gratifying process of watercolour in this beginner’s course. Learn to mix colours, use various brush techniques, find out about paper, and through repetition will gain confidence working with this medium. No previous experience is necessary.

Robert's style of instruction is a facilitative approach to art-making with individual support rather than a guided step-by-step directive style. He provides an environment for learning watercolour techniques by combining demonstration, showing relevant sample works, and suggesting choices regarding brushes, techniques etc. Individual support is offered to students during each class so their unique style of creativity can flourish. If you like to learn through the process of observation and experimentation in your art, this is a good class for you. If you prefer guided step-by-step instruction another course will suit your needs better. Please contact us for a recommendation.

Materials List:

Winsor Newton Cotman Sketchers Box 12 colours

Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Chinese White

Watercolor brushes round #12 or #10 and #6, and a flat 3/8" brush are all you will need. Taklon is a good synthetic. Sables are great. All brushes should bounce back to a point or their original shape. Wet them to find out. If they lie flat, not worth the trouble.

A palette (not plastic), ceramic is good, a white dinner plate will work

Paper: pad of cold press Strathmore Watercolour 300 or 400 series or other 140 lb or 300gm hot press wc paper made by Fabriano, Arches, BFK, or Johannot

For clean up and brush control, rags or a sponge are best as a means to control the amount of water in your brush. With a plastic bag for carrying

2 Yogurt containers for water

A fine spray mister (sprayer)

A pencil

A kneadable eraser

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Trails: A Needle Felting Journey with Peter van Ryn (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Peter and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

Explore the vibrancy and moodiness of a Fall Trail using colourful wool and the needle felting technique. In this class you will create two Fall Trail scenes, one highlighting a bright and dynamic colour scheme and the other with a quieter focus on subdued shades. Throughout this felting journey you will explore scene composition, layering of wool and needle felting techniques. All the required tools and materials will be supplied to you. Demonstration and direct instruction will allow you to create pieces that are ready for framing. No prior experience is required. Experienced artists, artisans and returning students will be able to bring their skill set and experience to this course as well.

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Cafes, Gardens & Urbanscapes in Ink & Wash with Moumita Roychowdhury (3 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Capture the charm and character of everyday places in this relaxing ink and wash course. Learn to sketch inviting cafés, lush gardens, and vibrant urban scenes using expressive pen work and loose watercolor washes. Suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike, this course focuses on observation, composition, and creating lively, atmospheric sketches.

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Waterproof Micron Pens sizes: 0.8 - 1.0mm
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (3 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% pament processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Landscapes in Felt with Michael Rouse (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Michael and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

Beauty abounds around us in the natural and human-made landscape and in this course we’ll explore that abundance using brightly coloured wool. We’ll create our landscapes using both needle felting and wet felting techniques. All the required tools and materials will be supplied. Demonstration and direct instruction will allow students to create a felting that is ready for framing or to incorporate in a wall hanging. No prior experience is required. Experienced artists, artisans and returning students will be able to bring their skill set and experience to the scenes as well.

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Watercolour Explorations with Nancy Peng (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Nancy and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/peng

Learn to use transparent watercolour paints to create luminous effects. We will start with traditional landscapes and subjects from nature. Explore layering techniques using resists and mixed media such as ink and watercolour crayons to build a mixed media composition. Suitable for all levels but some basic art knowledge is suggested.

Watercolour Exploration Supply List – Fall 2026

Watercolour Paints:

Start by using brand name "academic" or "student" grade watercolours until you can commit your resources to buying "artist" grade paints. Pre-packaged sets may be more economical. Watercolour tubes are preferred but pans can be used. If you already have watercolour paints, bring them and try them out. You can always add to your supplies later. If you are buying individual paint colours, at a minimum buy one cool blue, one cool red and one clear yellow. Cotman by Winsor Newton is a good quality student brand. Primary blue such as cobalt and/or ultramarine blue, primary red such as permanent rose or alizaren crimson, primary yellow such as aureolin yellow, lemon yellow or cadmium yellow Optional pigments: Indigo, New Gamboge, Sap Green, Burnt Sienna or pick your favourite colours to try.

Watercolour Brushes:

At a minimum you will need one flat and one medium sized round watercolour brush. 1/2”, 1” flat synthetic brushes, the longer bristled brushes are preferred I suggest Size 4, 8, 12 round synthetic watercolour brushes Optional brushes to add later: Rigger brush, size 1 round for fine lines, wash brush for wetting paper

Watercolour Paper :

140 pound cold press watercolour paper is recommended. Strathmore 300 series or other brands are suitable. The high rag content will tolerate scrubbing and washing. Full sheets 22"x30" can be bought and cut as required. For the lessons you will need two pieces of paper roughly 8x10 size (or 1/8 sheet) per class. I use a steel edged ruler for cutting sheets.

Palette:

You need something to mix your paints on. A white plastic plate will work but you will need to wash your paints off after each use. You can buy a round or rectangular palette with lid to transport and reuse your paints. Avoid coloured, paper or Styrofoam plates.

Backboard:

A hard surface waterproof board to place your paper on when painting. This will be propped up on a slight angle. A corrugated plastic core sign board slightly bigger than your paper is light weight and reasonably priced. A plain white colour is best.

Water containers & cleanup :

Bring 2 old margarine tubs or containers to hold clean water. Tissues, paper towels or rags are needed to catch puddles, lift paint and for clean up. I use a medium spray water spray bottle as a tool for applying water to paper. Mine was from Dollarama.

A sketch pad and pencil will be useful for planning your painting and taking notes. You are welcome to bring a camera to take photos of my demos.

Other:

Frisket or masking fluid. Mixed media supplies such as india ink, watercolour crayons, pastels if you have them. I have some supplies to share.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon (4 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 (7 weeks)

$178.50 Members /$210 non-members + $15 materials fee (pattern provided)

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Supply List: Fabric -

Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS. Pattern will be provided.

Please note: Instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (4 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Acrylic & Collage: Building Meaning Through Layers with Erica Gosselin (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Explore the expressive possibilities of acrylic painting combined with collage and mixed media in this layered, process-based course. Each week, students will learn a new technique — such as building texture, using collage imagery, stamping patterns, glazing, and storytelling through layered materials — first practicing on a small canvas board before applying the technique to a larger personal painting. Over the course of the program, each participant will gradually build a richly layered artwork that reflects their own creative voice, imagery, and themes. No previous mixed media experience is required.

Supplies list:

Surfaces:

1 large stretched canvas – 16" x 20” minimum (18" x 24" or similar larger size also suitable)
6 canvas boards – 8" x 10" or 9" x 12"
(One for each weekly technique practice; the 6th can be used for extra experimentation or final touch testing)

Sketch book with thicker paper to practice techniques

Paint:

Student-grade acrylic paints (recommended: Liquitex Basics, Artist’s Loft Level 1, or similar) Suggested colours:

Titanium White (larger tube)
Cadmium Red Light or Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium & Light
Quinacridone Magenta
Burnt Umber
Raw Sienna
Ultramarine Blue or Phthalo Blue
Black (optional / small tube)

Brushes:

Variety pack including:
- 1 large flat brush
- 1 medium flat brush
- 1–2 round brushes
- 1 smaller detail brush
Optional: inexpensive wide brush for glazes / collage medium application

Adhesives / Mediums:

Mod Podge (matte recommended; gloss optional)
Matte medium and/or gloss medium for acrylic glazing and collage integration
(If budget is limited, Mod Podge + one acrylic medium is enough)

Palette & Water:

Reusable plastic palette or palette paper pad
Water container (can be repurposed container)

Optional Nice-to-Have Supplies:

Palette knife
Spray bottle
Charcoal or soft pencil for light sketching
Painter’s tape / masking tape
Clear gesso (optional if you want more advanced surface prep)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Sew A Tunic Top with Katharine Bourgon (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Learn how to alter a pattern to fit your unique body measurements! Participants will alter pattern pieces then pin, mark, cut and sew their fabric to create a tunic-style top. "UNDERSTANDING SEWING PATTERNS with Katharine Bourgon" IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THIS COURSE.

All equipment and patterns are supplied. Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS.

***Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course. See Supplies List below description:

New students learn the basic approaches to Soft Pastel Art and returning students explore more advance techniques. This combined intro/intermediate course covers the material side of Soft Pastels, related art materials and techniques for students new to the medium and those looking to deepen their current knowledge. Pastel artwork is considered a drawing medium but it's versatility allows painterly effects to be developed. Drawing skill is an asset but not required. Several methods of Pastel application will be explored resulting in the completion of 3 to 4 landscape works of art.

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
A Set of Dry (Soft) Pastel sticks (a minimum 24 colour variety)
Medium Soft pastels are required.
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.

Recommended Brands: sold in sets or individual sticks:

Medium Soft Brands:
- Mungyo Gallery
- Holbein Artist Pastels
- Rembrandt Soft Pastels
Very Soft Brands:
- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

Textured pastel paper is required.

Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work.
-1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour
the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions.
Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier,
Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat
Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or
multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 2: Layering, and Texturing with Soroush Dabiri (5 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Elevate your oil painting skills to new heights in our Intermediate Level Course, where we'll delve into mastering the technique of creating texture through analyzing a source image and the layering process.

In this immersive journey into the world of oil painting, you will explore the intricacies of analyzing source images, establishing a harmonious palette, and mastering the art of layering. Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll learn how to transform your visions into stunning works of art, infused with depth, dimension, and vibrant color.

Throughout the course, you'll explore the transformative power of layering, discovering how to apply multiple layers of oil paint to create dynamic compositions that captivate the imagination. From subtle shifts in tone and texture to bold contrasts of light and shadow, you'll learn how to breathe life into your artwork with each carefully crafted layer.

But mastering oil painting isn't just about technique – it's about understanding the nuances of color mixing and composition, and how to use them to convey emotion and narrative in your work. Through a series of hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you'll gain the confidence to experiment with color and form, pushing the boundaries of your creativity with each stroke of the brush.

Whether you're a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills or a passionate learner eager to take your art to the next level, this course offers something for everyone. Join me and unlock the secrets of oil painting mastery, as you discover the joy of bringing your artistic visions to life on canvas.

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (5 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Textures - Mixed Media Jewelry Making with Susan Clarke (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. October 16, 23, 30, November 6. (4 weeks)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180 + $35 materials fee (for 2 pendants or more as time permits)

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Explore a variety of mixed media techniques as you create one-of-a-kind statement pendants. Discover how to combine and layer beads with embroidery, paint and ink on paper and metal surfaces.

All skill levels are welcome.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Portraits with Baz Kanold (6 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

*Please note: Students supply their owm materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements.

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at an age-old practice of drawing portraiture, this course is the perfect choice for you. Over six weeks, we will be learning how to simplify and understand the human face, as well as practicing tips to make your portraits stand out. While this class will have an emphasis on self-portraiture and working from life, we will also have chances to work from photograph. Whether you want to learn realism, or develop your own style, this class will nurture your creativity and have you creating portraits you love. This class is beginner friendly!

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9x12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving weekend)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Impressions Through Watercolour Techniques with Soroush Dabiri (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7 (6 sessions, no class on Thanksgiving weekend)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies:

1- Cotman Watercolour set

2- Mixed head type and sizes watercolour paint brush; Flat, round, and fine

3- Watercolour Paper block. About 8 x 10 inches or any similar sizes

4- Small water container

5- Rag or paper towel

6- Small size drawing board

7- Camera for reference shots (phone is fine!)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (6 weeks) (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7. (6 weeks)

image credit: Peter van Ryn

$153 for members / $180 non-members + $25 materials fee

Sept 26 - Soft Pastel with Moumita Roychowdhury

Oct 3 - Gelli Printing with Anne Williamson

Oct 17 - Collage with Erica Gosselin

Oct 24- Felted Card with Peter van Ryn

Oct 31- Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk

Nov 7- Ceramics with Akycha Surette

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Moumita Roychowdhury: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Peter van Ryn: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Creative Monoprinting Using the Press with Amanda Chesney (8 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Sundays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8. (6 sessions--No class on Thanksgiving Sunday)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (8 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-7) - Playing with Clay with Abigael Luke (9 Nov 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Come explore hands-on art making with this clay class! Students will create several pieces of art, while learning the basics of clay creations.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Portraits with Lee Ceron (9 Nov 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

In this class, students will learn the necessary skills to draw portraits of the people around them! Throughout the six weeks, students will learn to draw the individual components of a face and how to combine them together to create a full portrait. They will experiment with drawing themselves, a moving figure, and a still portrait.

COURSE- Art and Meaning with Baz Kanold (9 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply list - Please read note

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 3: Expressive Oil Painting with Soroush Dabiri (9 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 2 (8 weeks)

$204 Members /$240 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List:

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Storytelling Through Photography with Karl Griffiths-Fulton (9 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays 7 - 9 pm. November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Karl and his work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/griffiths-fulton

Over six weeks this course will develop your abilities at storytelling, from a self-initiated concept to your final project. We will look at technical elements, such as lighting, composition of not just a single image but the story as a whole and exposure, as well as non-photographic factors that build a successful narrative. This will include topics such as social interpretation/communication of your subject and photographer/subject relationships. An in-class presentation, with a brief introduction, will be given by each student on the final evening.

Required:

You may use your own digital camera and other equipment or a smart phone, whatever you think you will need to successfully generate quality images and execute your ideas.

Please also bring: Thumb drive, Sketchbook/Journal

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Intermediate Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Canvas 16" x 20" or larger, and practice paper (canvas paper or canvas board is a good option)

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Watercolour- Beginner

Materials List:

Winsor Newton Cotman Sketchers Box 12 colours

Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Chinese White

A palette (not plastic), ceramic is good, a white dinner plate will work

Paper: pad of cold press Strathmore Watercolour 300 or 400 series or other 140 lb or 300gm hot press wc paper made by Fabriano, Arches, BFK, or Johannot

For clean up and brush control, rags or a sponge are best as a means to control the amount of water in your brush. With a plastic bag for carrying

2 Yogurt containers for water

A fine spray mister (sprayer)

A pencil

A kneadable eraser

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Trails: A Needle Felting Journey with Peter van Ryn (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Peter and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Draw and Sketch with Abigael Luke (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

New to art and not sure where to start? In this drawing class students will learn the fundamentals of sketching, referencing both the world around them and photographs. Come and learn the basics of drawing and the importance of mark making.

COURSE- Cafes, Gardens & Urbanscapes in Ink & Wash with Moumita Roychowdhury (10 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Waterproof Micron Pens sizes: 0.8 - 1.0mm
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (10 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% pament processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Landscapes in Felt with Michael Rouse (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Michael and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Watercolour Explorations with Nancy Peng (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Nancy and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/peng

Watercolour Exploration Supply List – Fall 2026

Watercolour Paints:

Watercolour Brushes:

Watercolour Paper :

Palette:

Backboard:

Water containers & cleanup :

A sketch pad and pencil will be useful for planning your painting and taking notes. You are welcome to bring a camera to take photos of my demos.

Other:

Frisket or masking fluid. Mixed media supplies such as india ink, watercolour crayons, pastels if you have them. I have some supplies to share.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) -Crafty Corner with Abigael Luke (session 2) (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 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!

KIDS COURSE (9-14) -Lino Print Making with Lupita Guerrero (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of linocut printmaking where they will learn the carving skills needed to make a wonderful block print! Over several weeks, the class will gain experience with rolling ink and using techniques such as relief printing to create a final illustration of their choice.

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Buttonholes & Zippers with Katharine Bourgon (11 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays 7-9 pm. November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (5 weeks)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Learn the next steps in sewing; making buttonholes and inserting zippers! Participants will learn these skills by creating a small, zippered messenger bag. MUST HAVE MACHINE SEWING EXPERIENCE.

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (11 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Acrylic & Collage: Building Meaning Through Layers with Erica Gosselin (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Supplies list:

Surfaces:

1 large stretched canvas – 16" x 20” minimum (18" x 24" or similar larger size also suitable)
6 canvas boards – 8" x 10" or 9" x 12"
(One for each weekly technique practice; the 6th can be used for extra experimentation or final touch testing)

Sketch book with thicker paper to practice techniques

Paint:

Student-grade acrylic paints (recommended: Liquitex Basics, Artist’s Loft Level 1, or similar) Suggested colours:

Titanium White (larger tube)
Cadmium Red Light or Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium & Light
Quinacridone Magenta
Burnt Umber
Raw Sienna
Ultramarine Blue or Phthalo Blue
Black (optional / small tube)

Brushes:

Variety pack including:
- 1 large flat brush
- 1 medium flat brush
- 1–2 round brushes
- 1 smaller detail brush
Optional: inexpensive wide brush for glazes / collage medium application

Adhesives / Mediums:

Mod Podge (matte recommended; gloss optional)
Matte medium and/or gloss medium for acrylic glazing and collage integration
(If budget is limited, Mod Podge + one acrylic medium is enough)

Palette & Water:

Reusable plastic palette or palette paper pad
Water container (can be repurposed container)

Optional Nice-to-Have Supplies:

Palette knife
Spray bottle
Charcoal or soft pencil for light sketching
Painter’s tape / masking tape
Clear gesso (optional if you want more advanced surface prep)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Sew A Tunic Top with Katharine Bourgon (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

All equipment and patterns are supplied. Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS.

***Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course. See Supplies List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
A Set of Dry (Soft) Pastel sticks (a minimum 24 colour variety)
Medium Soft pastels are required.
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.

Recommended Brands: sold in sets or individual sticks:

Medium Soft Brands:
- Mungyo Gallery
- Holbein Artist Pastels
- Rembrandt Soft Pastels
Very Soft Brands:
- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

Textured pastel paper is required.

Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work.
-1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour
the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions.
Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier,
Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat
Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or
multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-13) - Embroidery with Abigael Luke (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

In this course students will learn a variety of different embroidery techniques that can be used to mend, personalize and create 3D textile art! Students will incorporate other mediums outside of just thread like beads, sequins and other tools to create unique pieces of art!

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 2: Layering, and Texturing with Soroush Dabiri (12 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (12 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Portraits with Baz Kanold (13 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

*Please note: Students supply their owm materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements.

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9x12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12. (5 weeks)

image credit: Erica Gosselin

$127.50 for members / $150 non-members + $25 materials fee

Want to explore art with a range of media? We have it all in this special class: drawing, beading, painting, felt craft and pottery- try your hand at everything and see what ignites your passion!

Nov 14 - Conte Drawing with Baz Kanold

Nov 21 - Acorn Ornaments with Michael Rouse

Nov 28 - Ceramics with Akycha Surette

Dec 5 - Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin

Dec 12 - Beaded Jewelry with Anne Williamson

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Michael Rouse: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

Baz Kanold: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Family Sunday: Paper Squishmallows (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Family Sunday: Paper Squishmallows

November 15th, drop in anytime between 1- 4pm

Free, but donations are greatly appreciated

Join us as we make these adorable squishy creatures!

All Materials Supplied

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-7) - Playing with Clay with Abigael Luke (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Come explore hands-on art making with this clay class! Students will create several pieces of art, while learning the basics of clay creations.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Portraits with Lee Ceron (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Art and Meaning with Baz Kanold (16 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply list - Please read note

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 3: Expressive Oil Painting with Soroush Dabiri (16 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 2 (8 weeks)

$204 Members /$240 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List:

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Storytelling Through Photography with Karl Griffiths-Fulton (16 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays 7 - 9 pm. November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Karl and his work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/griffiths-fulton

Required:

You may use your own digital camera and other equipment or a smart phone, whatever you think you will need to successfully generate quality images and execute your ideas.

Please also bring: Thumb drive, Sketchbook/Journal

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Intermediate Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Canvas 16" x 20" or larger, and practice paper (canvas paper or canvas board is a good option)

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Watercolour- Beginner

Materials List:

Winsor Newton Cotman Sketchers Box 12 colours

Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Chinese White

A palette (not plastic), ceramic is good, a white dinner plate will work

Paper: pad of cold press Strathmore Watercolour 300 or 400 series or other 140 lb or 300gm hot press wc paper made by Fabriano, Arches, BFK, or Johannot

For clean up and brush control, rags or a sponge are best as a means to control the amount of water in your brush. With a plastic bag for carrying

2 Yogurt containers for water

A fine spray mister (sprayer)

A pencil

A kneadable eraser

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Trails: A Needle Felting Journey with Peter van Ryn (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Peter and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Draw and Sketch with Abigael Luke (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Cafes, Gardens & Urbanscapes in Ink & Wash with Moumita Roychowdhury (17 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Waterproof Micron Pens sizes: 0.8 - 1.0mm
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (17 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% pament processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Landscapes in Felt with Michael Rouse (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Michael and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Watercolour Explorations with Nancy Peng (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Nancy and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/peng

Watercolour Exploration Supply List – Fall 2026

Watercolour Paints:

Watercolour Brushes:

Watercolour Paper :

Palette:

Backboard:

Water containers & cleanup :

A sketch pad and pencil will be useful for planning your painting and taking notes. You are welcome to bring a camera to take photos of my demos.

Other:

Frisket or masking fluid. Mixed media supplies such as india ink, watercolour crayons, pastels if you have them. I have some supplies to share.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) -Crafty Corner with Abigael Luke (session 2) (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 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!

KIDS COURSE (9-14) -Lino Print Making with Lupita Guerrero (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Buttonholes & Zippers with Katharine Bourgon (18 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays 7-9 pm. November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (5 weeks)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Learn the next steps in sewing; making buttonholes and inserting zippers! Participants will learn these skills by creating a small, zippered messenger bag. MUST HAVE MACHINE SEWING EXPERIENCE.

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (18 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Acrylic & Collage: Building Meaning Through Layers with Erica Gosselin (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Supplies list:

Surfaces:

1 large stretched canvas – 16" x 20” minimum (18" x 24" or similar larger size also suitable)
6 canvas boards – 8" x 10" or 9" x 12"
(One for each weekly technique practice; the 6th can be used for extra experimentation or final touch testing)

Sketch book with thicker paper to practice techniques

Paint:

Student-grade acrylic paints (recommended: Liquitex Basics, Artist’s Loft Level 1, or similar) Suggested colours:

Titanium White (larger tube)
Cadmium Red Light or Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium & Light
Quinacridone Magenta
Burnt Umber
Raw Sienna
Ultramarine Blue or Phthalo Blue
Black (optional / small tube)

Brushes:

Variety pack including:
- 1 large flat brush
- 1 medium flat brush
- 1–2 round brushes
- 1 smaller detail brush
Optional: inexpensive wide brush for glazes / collage medium application

Adhesives / Mediums:

Mod Podge (matte recommended; gloss optional)
Matte medium and/or gloss medium for acrylic glazing and collage integration
(If budget is limited, Mod Podge + one acrylic medium is enough)

Palette & Water:

Reusable plastic palette or palette paper pad
Water container (can be repurposed container)

Optional Nice-to-Have Supplies:

Palette knife
Spray bottle
Charcoal or soft pencil for light sketching
Painter’s tape / masking tape
Clear gesso (optional if you want more advanced surface prep)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Sew A Tunic Top with Katharine Bourgon (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

All equipment and patterns are supplied. Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS.

***Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course. See Supplies List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
A Set of Dry (Soft) Pastel sticks (a minimum 24 colour variety)
Medium Soft pastels are required.
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.

Recommended Brands: sold in sets or individual sticks:

Medium Soft Brands:
- Mungyo Gallery
- Holbein Artist Pastels
- Rembrandt Soft Pastels
Very Soft Brands:
- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

Textured pastel paper is required.

Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work.
-1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour
the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions.
Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier,
Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat
Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or
multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-13) - Embroidery with Abigael Luke (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 2: Layering, and Texturing with Soroush Dabiri (19 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (19 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Jewelry Making Inspired by Famous Artists with Susan Clarke (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. November 20, 27, December 4, 11. (4 weeks)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180 +$ 40 Materials fee

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Jewelry Making Inspired by Famous Artists

Learn basic jewelry-making and explore a variety of mixed media techniques, while creating jewelry inspired by famous artists - Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Emily Carr. All skill levels are welcome.

Week 1: Vincent van Gogh
* A Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
* Bead a pair of earrings using Celestial-themed materials and colours inspired by his painting, "The Starry Night".

Week 2: Georgia O'Keeffe
* Called the Mother of American modernism, she gained international recognition for her paintings of natural forms.
* Paint a pair of Lucite flower earrings using Alcohol Ink inspired by her floral themed paintings.

Week 3: Pablo Picasso
* A Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist, was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
* Make a wire sculpted cuff bracelet inspired by his Cubism period.

Week 4: Emily Carr
* A Canadian painter especially interested in the Pacific Northwest.
* Create a necklace incorporating natural materials and colours inspired by her painting, "Forest, British Columbia".

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Portraits with Baz Kanold (20 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

*Please note: Students supply their owm materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements.

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9x12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12. (5 weeks)

image credit: Erica Gosselin

$127.50 for members / $150 non-members + $25 materials fee

Want to explore art with a range of media? We have it all in this special class: drawing, beading, painting, felt craft and pottery- try your hand at everything and see what ignites your passion!

Nov 14 - Conte Drawing with Baz Kanold

Nov 21 - Acorn Ornaments with Michael Rouse

Nov 28 - Ceramics with Akycha Surette

Dec 5 - Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin

Dec 12 - Beaded Jewelry with Anne Williamson

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Michael Rouse: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

Baz Kanold: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-7) - Playing with Clay with Abigael Luke (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Come explore hands-on art making with this clay class! Students will create several pieces of art, while learning the basics of clay creations.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Portraits with Lee Ceron (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Art and Meaning with Baz Kanold (23 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply list - Please read note

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 3: Expressive Oil Painting with Soroush Dabiri (23 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 2 (8 weeks)

$204 Members /$240 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List:

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Storytelling Through Photography with Karl Griffiths-Fulton (23 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays 7 - 9 pm. November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Karl and his work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/griffiths-fulton

Required:

You may use your own digital camera and other equipment or a smart phone, whatever you think you will need to successfully generate quality images and execute your ideas.

Please also bring: Thumb drive, Sketchbook/Journal

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Intermediate Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Canvas 16" x 20" or larger, and practice paper (canvas paper or canvas board is a good option)

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Watercolour- Beginner

Materials List:

Winsor Newton Cotman Sketchers Box 12 colours

Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Chinese White

A palette (not plastic), ceramic is good, a white dinner plate will work

Paper: pad of cold press Strathmore Watercolour 300 or 400 series or other 140 lb or 300gm hot press wc paper made by Fabriano, Arches, BFK, or Johannot

For clean up and brush control, rags or a sponge are best as a means to control the amount of water in your brush. With a plastic bag for carrying

2 Yogurt containers for water

A fine spray mister (sprayer)

A pencil

A kneadable eraser

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Trails: A Needle Felting Journey with Peter van Ryn (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Peter and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Draw and Sketch with Abigael Luke (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Cafes, Gardens & Urbanscapes in Ink & Wash with Moumita Roychowdhury (24 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Waterproof Micron Pens sizes: 0.8 - 1.0mm
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (24 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% pament processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Landscapes in Felt with Michael Rouse (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Michael and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Watercolour Explorations with Nancy Peng (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Nancy and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/peng

Watercolour Exploration Supply List – Fall 2026

Watercolour Paints:

Watercolour Brushes:

Watercolour Paper :

Palette:

Backboard:

Water containers & cleanup :

A sketch pad and pencil will be useful for planning your painting and taking notes. You are welcome to bring a camera to take photos of my demos.

Other:

Frisket or masking fluid. Mixed media supplies such as india ink, watercolour crayons, pastels if you have them. I have some supplies to share.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) -Crafty Corner with Abigael Luke (session 2) (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 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!

KIDS COURSE (9-14) -Lino Print Making with Lupita Guerrero (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Buttonholes & Zippers with Katharine Bourgon (25 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays 7-9 pm. November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (5 weeks)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Learn the next steps in sewing; making buttonholes and inserting zippers! Participants will learn these skills by creating a small, zippered messenger bag. MUST HAVE MACHINE SEWING EXPERIENCE.

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (25 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Acrylic & Collage: Building Meaning Through Layers with Erica Gosselin (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Supplies list:

Surfaces:

1 large stretched canvas – 16" x 20” minimum (18" x 24" or similar larger size also suitable)
6 canvas boards – 8" x 10" or 9" x 12"
(One for each weekly technique practice; the 6th can be used for extra experimentation or final touch testing)

Sketch book with thicker paper to practice techniques

Paint:

Student-grade acrylic paints (recommended: Liquitex Basics, Artist’s Loft Level 1, or similar) Suggested colours:

Titanium White (larger tube)
Cadmium Red Light or Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium & Light
Quinacridone Magenta
Burnt Umber
Raw Sienna
Ultramarine Blue or Phthalo Blue
Black (optional / small tube)

Brushes:

Variety pack including:
- 1 large flat brush
- 1 medium flat brush
- 1–2 round brushes
- 1 smaller detail brush
Optional: inexpensive wide brush for glazes / collage medium application

Adhesives / Mediums:

Mod Podge (matte recommended; gloss optional)
Matte medium and/or gloss medium for acrylic glazing and collage integration
(If budget is limited, Mod Podge + one acrylic medium is enough)

Palette & Water:

Reusable plastic palette or palette paper pad
Water container (can be repurposed container)

Optional Nice-to-Have Supplies:

Palette knife
Spray bottle
Charcoal or soft pencil for light sketching
Painter’s tape / masking tape
Clear gesso (optional if you want more advanced surface prep)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Sew A Tunic Top with Katharine Bourgon (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

All equipment and patterns are supplied. Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS.

***Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course. See Supplies List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
A Set of Dry (Soft) Pastel sticks (a minimum 24 colour variety)
Medium Soft pastels are required.
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.

Recommended Brands: sold in sets or individual sticks:

Medium Soft Brands:
- Mungyo Gallery
- Holbein Artist Pastels
- Rembrandt Soft Pastels
Very Soft Brands:
- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

Textured pastel paper is required.

Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work.
-1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour
the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions.
Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier,
Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat
Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or
multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-13) - Embroidery with Abigael Luke (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 2: Layering, and Texturing with Soroush Dabiri (26 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (26 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Jewelry Making Inspired by Famous Artists with Susan Clarke (27 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. November 20, 27, December 4, 11. (4 weeks)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180 +$ 40 Materials fee

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Jewelry Making Inspired by Famous Artists

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Portraits with Baz Kanold (27 Nov 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

*Please note: Students supply their owm materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements.

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9x12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (28 Nov 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (28 Nov 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12. (5 weeks)

image credit: Erica Gosselin

$127.50 for members / $150 non-members + $25 materials fee

Want to explore art with a range of media? We have it all in this special class: drawing, beading, painting, felt craft and pottery- try your hand at everything and see what ignites your passion!

Nov 14 - Conte Drawing with Baz Kanold

Nov 21 - Acorn Ornaments with Michael Rouse

Nov 28 - Ceramics with Akycha Surette

Dec 5 - Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin

Dec 12 - Beaded Jewelry with Anne Williamson

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Michael Rouse: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

Baz Kanold: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Family Sunday: Cozy Animals (29 Nov 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Family Sunday: Cozy Animals

November 29th, drop in anytime between 1- 4pm

Free, but donations are greatly appreciated

Get all warmed up with these super cute, cozy animals!

All Materials Supplied

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (29 Nov 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-7) - Playing with Clay with Abigael Luke (30 Nov 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Come explore hands-on art making with this clay class! Students will create several pieces of art, while learning the basics of clay creations.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Portraits with Lee Ceron (30 Nov 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Art and Meaning with Baz Kanold (30 Nov 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply list - Please read note

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 3: Expressive Oil Painting with Soroush Dabiri (30 Nov 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 2 (8 weeks)

$204 Members /$240 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List:

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Storytelling Through Photography with Karl Griffiths-Fulton (30 Nov 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays 7 - 9 pm. November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Karl and his work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/griffiths-fulton

Required:

You may use your own digital camera and other equipment or a smart phone, whatever you think you will need to successfully generate quality images and execute your ideas.

Please also bring: Thumb drive, Sketchbook/Journal

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Intermediate Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Canvas 16" x 20" or larger, and practice paper (canvas paper or canvas board is a good option)

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Watercolour- Beginner

Materials List:

Winsor Newton Cotman Sketchers Box 12 colours

Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Chinese White

A palette (not plastic), ceramic is good, a white dinner plate will work

Paper: pad of cold press Strathmore Watercolour 300 or 400 series or other 140 lb or 300gm hot press wc paper made by Fabriano, Arches, BFK, or Johannot

For clean up and brush control, rags or a sponge are best as a means to control the amount of water in your brush. With a plastic bag for carrying

2 Yogurt containers for water

A fine spray mister (sprayer)

A pencil

A kneadable eraser

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Trails: A Needle Felting Journey with Peter van Ryn (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Peter and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Draw and Sketch with Abigael Luke (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Cafes, Gardens & Urbanscapes in Ink & Wash with Moumita Roychowdhury (1 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Waterproof Micron Pens sizes: 0.8 - 1.0mm
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (1 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% pament processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Landscapes in Felt with Michael Rouse (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Michael and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Watercolour Explorations with Nancy Peng (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Nancy and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/peng

Watercolour Exploration Supply List – Fall 2026

Watercolour Paints:

Watercolour Brushes:

Watercolour Paper :

Palette:

Backboard:

Water containers & cleanup :

A sketch pad and pencil will be useful for planning your painting and taking notes. You are welcome to bring a camera to take photos of my demos.

Other:

Frisket or masking fluid. Mixed media supplies such as india ink, watercolour crayons, pastels if you have them. I have some supplies to share.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) -Crafty Corner with Abigael Luke (session 2) (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 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!

KIDS COURSE (9-14) -Lino Print Making with Lupita Guerrero (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Buttonholes & Zippers with Katharine Bourgon (2 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays 7-9 pm. November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (5 weeks)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Learn the next steps in sewing; making buttonholes and inserting zippers! Participants will learn these skills by creating a small, zippered messenger bag. MUST HAVE MACHINE SEWING EXPERIENCE.

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (2 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Acrylic & Collage: Building Meaning Through Layers with Erica Gosselin (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Supplies list:

Surfaces:

1 large stretched canvas – 16" x 20” minimum (18" x 24" or similar larger size also suitable)
6 canvas boards – 8" x 10" or 9" x 12"
(One for each weekly technique practice; the 6th can be used for extra experimentation or final touch testing)

Sketch book with thicker paper to practice techniques

Paint:

Student-grade acrylic paints (recommended: Liquitex Basics, Artist’s Loft Level 1, or similar) Suggested colours:

Titanium White (larger tube)
Cadmium Red Light or Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium & Light
Quinacridone Magenta
Burnt Umber
Raw Sienna
Ultramarine Blue or Phthalo Blue
Black (optional / small tube)

Brushes:

Variety pack including:
- 1 large flat brush
- 1 medium flat brush
- 1–2 round brushes
- 1 smaller detail brush
Optional: inexpensive wide brush for glazes / collage medium application

Adhesives / Mediums:

Mod Podge (matte recommended; gloss optional)
Matte medium and/or gloss medium for acrylic glazing and collage integration
(If budget is limited, Mod Podge + one acrylic medium is enough)

Palette & Water:

Reusable plastic palette or palette paper pad
Water container (can be repurposed container)

Optional Nice-to-Have Supplies:

Palette knife
Spray bottle
Charcoal or soft pencil for light sketching
Painter’s tape / masking tape
Clear gesso (optional if you want more advanced surface prep)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Sew A Tunic Top with Katharine Bourgon (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

All equipment and patterns are supplied. Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS.

***Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course. See Supplies List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
A Set of Dry (Soft) Pastel sticks (a minimum 24 colour variety)
Medium Soft pastels are required.
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.

Recommended Brands: sold in sets or individual sticks:

Medium Soft Brands:
- Mungyo Gallery
- Holbein Artist Pastels
- Rembrandt Soft Pastels
Very Soft Brands:
- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

Textured pastel paper is required.

Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work.
-1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour
the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions.
Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier,
Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat
Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or
multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-13) - Embroidery with Abigael Luke (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 2: Layering, and Texturing with Soroush Dabiri (3 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (3 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Jewelry Making Inspired by Famous Artists with Susan Clarke (4 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. November 20, 27, December 4, 11. (4 weeks)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180 +$ 40 Materials fee

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Jewelry Making Inspired by Famous Artists

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Portraits with Baz Kanold (4 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

*Please note: Students supply their owm materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements.

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9x12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12. (5 weeks)

image credit: Erica Gosselin

$127.50 for members / $150 non-members + $25 materials fee

Want to explore art with a range of media? We have it all in this special class: drawing, beading, painting, felt craft and pottery- try your hand at everything and see what ignites your passion!

Nov 14 - Conte Drawing with Baz Kanold

Nov 21 - Acorn Ornaments with Michael Rouse

Nov 28 - Ceramics with Akycha Surette

Dec 5 - Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin

Dec 12 - Beaded Jewelry with Anne Williamson

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Michael Rouse: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

Baz Kanold: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (6 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-7) - Playing with Clay with Abigael Luke (7 Dec 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Come explore hands-on art making with this clay class! Students will create several pieces of art, while learning the basics of clay creations.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Portraits with Lee Ceron (7 Dec 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Art and Meaning with Baz Kanold (7 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

*Please note: Students supply their own materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply list - Please read note

A drawing pad (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 3: Expressive Oil Painting with Soroush Dabiri (7 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 2 (8 weeks)

$204 Members /$240 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List:

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Storytelling Through Photography with Karl Griffiths-Fulton (7 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays 7 - 9 pm. November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Karl and his work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/griffiths-fulton

Required:

You may use your own digital camera and other equipment or a smart phone, whatever you think you will need to successfully generate quality images and execute your ideas.

Please also bring: Thumb drive, Sketchbook/Journal

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Intermediate Acrylic Landscapes with Anne Williamson (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Anne and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supplies List:

Canvas 16" x 20" or larger, and practice paper (canvas paper or canvas board is a good option)

1/2 and 1/4 inch flat brush and whatever brushes you may have

Disposable paper palette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Introduction to Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Watercolour- Beginner

Materials List:

Winsor Newton Cotman Sketchers Box 12 colours

Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Chinese White

A palette (not plastic), ceramic is good, a white dinner plate will work

Paper: pad of cold press Strathmore Watercolour 300 or 400 series or other 140 lb or 300gm hot press wc paper made by Fabriano, Arches, BFK, or Johannot

For clean up and brush control, rags or a sponge are best as a means to control the amount of water in your brush. With a plastic bag for carrying

2 Yogurt containers for water

A fine spray mister (sprayer)

A pencil

A kneadable eraser

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Fall Trails: A Needle Felting Journey with Peter van Ryn (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Peter and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/van-ryn

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Draw and Sketch with Abigael Luke (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Cafes, Gardens & Urbanscapes in Ink & Wash with Moumita Roychowdhury (8 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Moumita and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/roychowdhury

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply list:

Watercolour paper (at least 140 lb), 9X12 or smaller. You can use a watercolour sketchbook as well.
Waterproof Micron Pens sizes: 0.8 - 1.0mm
Pencils, erasers, 1 round brush (medium), 1 round brush (small) and 1 Flat brush (1.5 inch)
Watercolour paints to include:
- A Warm Blue - Ultramarine/Cobalt Blue
- A Cool Blue - Pthalo Blue
- A Warm Red - Pyrrole/Cadmium Red/Vermillion
- A Cool Red - Alizarin Crimson/Opera Pink/Rose Madder
- A Warm Yellow - Cadmium Yellow/ Nickel Azo Yellow/Indian Yellow
- A cool Yellow - Lemon Yellow/ Hansa Yellow
- A neutral - Indigo/Payne's Gray
- A White gouache or gel pen for highlights
- Good to have - Violet, Teal, Burnt Sienna, masking fluid/friskit
Paper towels
Water containers
Palette for colour mixing
Masking tape

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon (8 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% pament processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Landscapes in Felt with Michael Rouse (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members + $30 materials fee

To learn more about Michael and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

All materials provided.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Our lives are full of many experiences, many stories. Have you ever dreamt of sharing these with others in a memoir?

Each week participants will be encouraged to try their hand at small exercises to help them develop their own “writing muscles” and unique style.

Please bring pen, paper, laptop, whatever your preference for writing.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Watercolour Explorations with Nancy Peng (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Nancy and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/peng

Watercolour Exploration Supply List – Fall 2026

Watercolour Paints:

Watercolour Brushes:

Watercolour Paper :

Palette:

Backboard:

Water containers & cleanup :

A sketch pad and pencil will be useful for planning your painting and taking notes. You are welcome to bring a camera to take photos of my demos.

Other:

Frisket or masking fluid. Mixed media supplies such as india ink, watercolour crayons, pastels if you have them. I have some supplies to share.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (5-8) -Crafty Corner with Abigael Luke (session 2) (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 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!

KIDS COURSE (9-14) -Lino Print Making with Lupita Guerrero (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (6 weeks)

image credit: Stephanie Pink

$229.50 Members / $270 Non-Members + $15 material fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Buttonholes & Zippers with Katharine Bourgon (9 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays 7-9 pm. November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 (5 weeks)

$127.50 Members / $150 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

Learn the next steps in sewing; making buttonholes and inserting zippers! Participants will learn these skills by creating a small, zippered messenger bag. MUST HAVE MACHINE SEWING EXPERIENCE.

Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (9 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 non-members + $10 material fee (instructor provided)

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course.

see Materials List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
2 or 3 Graphite Pencils HB - 2B
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
Basic Set of 24 Soft Pastels (Preferably Medium Softness or Softer, can be Student or Professional grade)
Textured pastel paper is required: Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work. 1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions. Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier, Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat. Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful.

Basic Set of Tubed Watercolours (Professional Grade is not necessary unless you already have them)
Watercolour Brushes - 1” Flat, #10 Round (Student Grade)
Small Palette Knife ¾”
Empty Plastic Container ( Yogurt , Margarine etc.)

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Acrylic & Collage: Building Meaning Through Layers with Erica Gosselin (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 Non-Members

To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Supplies list:

Surfaces:

1 large stretched canvas – 16" x 20” minimum (18" x 24" or similar larger size also suitable)
6 canvas boards – 8" x 10" or 9" x 12"
(One for each weekly technique practice; the 6th can be used for extra experimentation or final touch testing)

Sketch book with thicker paper to practice techniques

Paint:

Student-grade acrylic paints (recommended: Liquitex Basics, Artist’s Loft Level 1, or similar) Suggested colours:

Titanium White (larger tube)
Cadmium Red Light or Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium & Light
Quinacridone Magenta
Burnt Umber
Raw Sienna
Ultramarine Blue or Phthalo Blue
Black (optional / small tube)

Brushes:

Variety pack including:
- 1 large flat brush
- 1 medium flat brush
- 1–2 round brushes
- 1 smaller detail brush
Optional: inexpensive wide brush for glazes / collage medium application

Adhesives / Mediums:

Mod Podge (matte recommended; gloss optional)
Matte medium and/or gloss medium for acrylic glazing and collage integration
(If budget is limited, Mod Podge + one acrylic medium is enough)

Palette & Water:

Reusable plastic palette or palette paper pad
Water container (can be repurposed container)

Optional Nice-to-Have Supplies:

Palette knife
Spray bottle
Charcoal or soft pencil for light sketching
Painter’s tape / masking tape
Clear gesso (optional if you want more advanced surface prep)

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE-Sew A Tunic Top with Katharine Bourgon (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Katharine and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/bourgon

All equipment and patterns are supplied. Fabric will need to be purchased separately by participants AFTER THE FIRST CLASS.

***Please note: The instructor has a severe allergy to chamomile. It is a common additive to many perfumes and scented products. Please treat this as a scent free class.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Edward and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/hanson

Please note: Students supply the basic materials for their course. See Supplies List below description:

Materials List:

1 soft Charcoal Pencil
1 Kneeded Eraser
1 roll of 3⁄4 in. *Plain Masking Tape*(No blue or green painters tape)
A Set of Dry (Soft) Pastel sticks (a minimum 24 colour variety)
Medium Soft pastels are required.
very soft pastels will be available to try during the sessions.

Recommended Brands: sold in sets or individual sticks:

Medium Soft Brands:
- Mungyo Gallery
- Holbein Artist Pastels
- Rembrandt Soft Pastels
Very Soft Brands:
- Sennelier
- Schmicke
- Diane Townsend Thinline or Soft Forms

Textured pastel paper is required.

Any textured or sanded pastel surfaces will work.
-1 or 2 sheets 22” x 30” of a neutral gray or warm colour
the sheet will be cut in quarters for use during the sessions.
Brand recommendations: Canson Touch, Sennelier,
Pastel Premier, Colourfix or Pastelmat
Some brands are available in smaller sized loose sheet or
multi colour pads of 10 sheets which are very useful

*Quality Soft Pastels and Textured pastel surfaces are available at Wyndham Art Supply in Guelph or online.
If you own any artist grade dry (soft) Pastels they will be appropriate for use.

Pastel Pencils are useful but a set of Pastel sticks is required

****Please note that the Pastels in this course are NOT Oil Pastels ... Only Soft, Dry Pastels are used in these sessions

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (8-13) - Embroidery with Abigael Luke (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE - Oil Painting Level 2: Layering, and Texturing with Soroush Dabiri (10 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Soroush and his work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/dabiri

Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:

Supply List

Oil Paints: 37ml tubes of Winton Oil Colour:

Titanium White
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Viridian Hue
Permanent green light
Phthalo Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red Deep Hue
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue
Alizarine Crimson / Alizarine Red

Paint brushes:

Flat brushes, #1, 4, 8, and 12.

Palette Cup

Medium:

Linseed oil
Odourless Mineral Spirits (NO TURPENTINE)

Canvas or Painting Surface:

Stretched Canvas, 11” x 14”
Canva-Paper; an economical alternative to canvas

Rags or Paper Towels: These are essential for wiping brushes, cleaning up spills, and creating texture in the paint.

Palette Sealable Container: Useful for storing and preserving leftover paint for future use.

Brush Cleaner: A gentle brush cleaner is needed for cleaning brushes after painting.

Sketching Materials: Pencils, charcoal, or other sketching materials are useful for planning and sketching out the composition before applying paint.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette (10 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members + $15 materials fee

To learn more about Akycha and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Jewelry Making Inspired by Famous Artists with Susan Clarke (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. November 20, 27, December 4, 11. (4 weeks)

Members $153 / Non-Members $180 +$ 40 Materials fee

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Jewelry Making Inspired by Famous Artists

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Drawing Portraits with Baz Kanold (11 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7 - 9 pm. November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11 (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

*Please note: Students supply their owm materials for this course. See the supply list below for requirements.

To learn more about Baz and their work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Supply List:

A drawing pad (9x12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
A set of drawing pencils (At least four pencils: HB, 3B, 2H, B – the set should read similar to these, but they don’t need to be exactly that)
Eraser
Pencil sharpener

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12. (5 weeks)

image credit: Erica Gosselin

$127.50 for members / $150 non-members + $25 materials fee

Want to explore art with a range of media? We have it all in this special class: drawing, beading, painting, felt craft and pottery- try your hand at everything and see what ignites your passion!

Nov 14 - Conte Drawing with Baz Kanold

Nov 21 - Acorn Ornaments with Michael Rouse

Nov 28 - Ceramics with Akycha Surette

Dec 5 - Intuitive Painting with Erica Gosselin

Dec 12 - Beaded Jewelry with Anne Williamson

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

To learn more about these instructors and their work, please visit:

Anne Williamson: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/williamson

Erica Gosselin: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/gosselin

Michael Rouse: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/rouse

Baz Kanold: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

Akycha Surette: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/surette

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Family Sunday: Thaumatrope (13 Dec 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Family Sunday: Thaumatrope

December 13th, drop in anytime between 1- 4pm

Free, but donations are greatly appreciated

Create these fun mini hand-drawn animation toys! Watch as you spin the toy around, and the picture comes to life!

All Materials Supplied

Drop-In : Life Drawing (no instruction) (13 Dec 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Members Online in Advance $9 / Reg $11 at the door ** 2026 Prices include HST. Receipt available with online purchase or when paying at the door, from a staff person before the session.

Life Drawing

Join us for weekly life drawing sessions upstairs at the Button Factory. No instruction, all levels welcome! But restricted to ages 16+.

We start with short gesture poses (1 minute) and draw through a number of progressively longer poses.

Please bring your own drawing materials, boards and paper. Easels are available for use.

Fee: $11. Pay at the door or online

Sunday nights, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up and ready to draw, so we can begin promptly at 5:00 pm.

KIDS COURSE (5-7) - Playing with Clay with Abigael Luke (14 Dec 2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

Come explore hands-on art making with this clay class! Students will create several pieces of art, while learning the basics of clay creations.

KIDS COURSE (8-14) - Portraits with Lee Ceron (14 Dec 2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Storytelling Through Photography with Karl Griffiths-Fulton (14 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mondays 7 - 9 pm. November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14. (6 weeks)

$153 Members / $180 Non-Members

To learn more about Karl and his work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/griffiths-fulton

Required:

You may use your own digital camera and other equipment or a smart phone, whatever you think you will need to successfully generate quality images and execute your ideas.

Please also bring: Thumb drive, Sketchbook/Journal

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

KIDS COURSE (7-10) - Draw and Sketch with Abigael Luke (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

KIDS COURSE (5-8) -Crafty Corner with Abigael Luke (session 2) (16 Dec 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 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!

KIDS COURSE (9-14) -Lino Print Making with Lupita Guerrero (16 Dec 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

KIDS COURSE (8-13) - Embroidery with Abigael Luke (17 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17 (6 weeks)

Members $76.5 / Non-members $90 (6 weeks)

COURSE- Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie (19 Dec 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19. (6 weeks)

$153 Members /$180 non-members

To learn more about Brie and her work, please visit:

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/mckenzie

Students are asked to bring their own writing materials, whether electronic or pen and paper.

Please note:

Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts. After this period there are no refunds.
With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.

Winter Break Camp: Following the Greats with Abigael Luke (21 Dec 2026)

Mon, 21 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Monday - Thursday, Dec 21st - 24th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $260/ $220 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone in full-day kindergarten to grade 6!

Ever curious about the artists of the past? Spend a week creating art inspired by artists who pushed the boundaries and set art standards! Explore how and why they created art, and most importantly, what it changed! From artists of the past like Van Gogh to more contemporary artists like Banksy, we try them all!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our PD day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

Winter Break Camp: Following the Greats with Abigael Luke (22 Dec 2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Monday - Thursday, Dec 21st - 24th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $260/ $220 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone in full-day kindergarten to grade 6!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our PD day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

Winter Break Camp: Following the Greats with Abigael Luke (23 Dec 2026)

Wed, 23 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Monday - Thursday, Dec 21st - 24th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $260/ $220 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone in full-day kindergarten to grade 6!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our PD day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

Winter Break Camp: Following the Greats with Abigael Luke (24 Dec 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Monday - Thursday, Dec 21st - 24th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $260/ $220 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone in full-day kindergarten to grade 6!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our PD day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

Winter Break Camp: In a Land Far Far Away with Abigael Luke (28 Dec 2026)

Mon, 28 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Monday - Thursday, Dec 28th - 31st, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $260/ $220 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone in full-day kindergarten to grade 6!

Join us as we create a world inspired by our favorite fairytales! Stories of dragons, fairies and knights will inspire all of the fun whimsical art we make at camp! From creating our own fairy houses and castles to writing and creating our own fairy tales, campers will adventure with a variety of different materials!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

Winter Break Camp: In a Land Far Far Away with Abigael Luke (29 Dec 2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Monday - Thursday, Dec 28th - 31st, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $260/ $220 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone in full-day kindergarten to grade 6!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

Winter Break Camp: In a Land Far Far Away with Abigael Luke (30 Dec 2026)

Wed, 30 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Monday - Thursday, Dec 28th - 31st, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $260/ $220 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone in full-day kindergarten to grade 6!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

Winter Break Camp: In a Land Far Far Away with Abigael Luke (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Monday - Thursday, Dec 28th - 31st, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $260/ $220 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone in full-day kindergarten to grade 6!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

PD DAY: Paper; the Ultimate Material with Abigael Luke (15 Jan 2027)

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

PD Day: Friday, January 15th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Non-member $65/ $55 with Family Membership.

Perfect for anyone in full day kindergarten to grade 6!

Dive into all things paper! Join us as we create art with paper in unique ways: paper mosaics and flowers, collage scenes, Matisse cut-out inspired self portraits, and 3D paper landscapes!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our PD day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

Junior Artists - March Break Camp:Puppets, Dolls and Performances (15 Mar 2027)

Mon, 15 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Monday - Friday, Mar 15th - 19th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $325/ $275 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone from grade 3 - 6

Make art that comes to life! Campers will write and present their own performances using their chosen medium. Each day, campers will create a new, unique type of puppet and work to develop the world the puppet belongs to. At the end of every day, campers will present their work!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

Mini Aritsts - March Break Camp: Puppets, Dolls and Performances (15 Mar 2027)

Mon, 15 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Monday - Friday, Mar 15th - 19th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $325/ $275 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone from Kindergarten to grade 2

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

Junior Artists - March Break Camp:Puppets, Dolls and Performances (16 Mar 2027)

Tue, 16 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Monday - Friday, Mar 15th - 19th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $325/ $275 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone from grade 3 - 6

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

Junior Artists - March Break Camp:Puppets, Dolls and Performances (17 Mar 2027)

Wed, 17 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Monday - Friday, Mar 15th - 19th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $325/ $275 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone from grade 3 - 6

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

Junior Artists - March Break Camp:Puppets, Dolls and Performances (18 Mar 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Monday - Friday, Mar 15th - 19th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $325/ $275 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone from grade 3 - 6

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

Junior Artists - March Break Camp:Puppets, Dolls and Performances (19 Mar 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Monday - Friday, Mar 15th - 19th, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Full Week: $325/ $275 with Family Membership

Individual Day: $65 regular / $55 with Family Membership

Perfect for anyone from grade 3 - 6

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

PD DAY: Inspired by Our Furry Friends with Abigael Luke (23 Apr 2027)

Fri, 23 Apr 2027 13:00:00 GMT

PD Day: Friday, April 23rd, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Non-member $65/ $55 with Family Membership.

Perfect for anyone in full day kindergarten to grade 6!

Become the ultimate zoo keeper today as we explore art inspired by our furry friends! Campers will create art work of all sorts of different animals and their environments, as well as explore different ways to create art inspired by the hidden art animals create!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our PD day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group

PD DAY: The Art of Abstraction with Abigael Luke (31 May 2027)

Mon, 31 May 2027 13:00:00 GMT

PD Day: Monday, May 31st, 9 - 4:30 pm.

Non-member $65/ $55 with Family Membership.

Perfect for anyone in full day kindergarten to grade 6!

Join us as we think outside the box to create unique abstract art! We'll experiment with mark making, drawing in a Cubist style, drip painting like Jackson Pollock and more!

Early Drop off: 8:30; Pick up 4:30 - 5:15.

*Our PD day camps are mixed ages. Campers may be split up for individual projects depending on their age, but will spend most of their time together in one group