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    • 26 Jul 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Studio Space (First Floor)
    • 0
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    Saturday, July 26, 1 - 4 pm.

    $45+ $7 materials fee

    Create your own whimsical needle felted insects from a selection of designs and added notions.


    • 26 Jul 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Studio Space (First Floor)
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    July 26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. 

    $45 + $5 materials

    Abstract painting is a great way to express yourself and explore the ''other world'' of painting. This session will cover colour theory, painting tools for abstract painting and ideas / prompts on where to begin your abstract piece. 


    • 9 Aug 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Studio Space (First Floor)
    • 11
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    Saturday, August 9, 1 - 4 pm.

    $45+ $7 materials fee

    Learn how to make a coiled basket in this beginner-friendly workshop. All materials are supplied. 

    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.

    • 9 Aug 2025
    • 16 Aug 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Studio Space (First Floor), Uptown Waterloo
    • 9
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    Saturday, August 9 AND 16, 1 - 3 pm. 

    $60 + $10 materials fee 

    It's berry season! Make your own colourful berry dish and plate to serve your favorite seasonal treat

    All materials included.

    • 16 Aug 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Studio Space (1st floor)
    • 7
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    Saturday, August 16, 1 - 4 pm.

    $45 + $10 materials

     

    Sew a reversible bucket hat for summer fun! All materials are supplied. Must have prior 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.
    • 23 Aug 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Studio Space (First Floor)
    • 9
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    Saturday, August 23, 1 - 4 pm

    $45+ $10 materials fee 

    Explore the exciting technique of linocut! Together we'll use small carving tools to cut into linoleum, and create a beautiful print block that can be used many times over. This printing style has been used for almost two centuries, and produces a striking, graphic finish. Come prepared with ideas, print-outs, and inspiration for your piece!

    • 23 Aug 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Studio Space (1st floor)
    • 8
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    August 23, 1 - 5 pm.

    $60 + $10 materials

    Summer Memories Jewelry-Making Workshop with Susan Clarke

    Make a one-of-a-kind pendant. Bring a special souvenir from Summer to feature in your necklace, or pick from a wide variety of options to craft a unique design. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques and how to incorporate that special memento into your pendant. All skill levels are welcome. 


Past events

19 Jul 2025 WORKSHOP- Mixed Media Collage with Maria Mesquita
19 Jul 2025 WORKSHOP- Mindful Mending with Baz Kanold
12 Jul 2025 WORKSHOP- Paper Cutting with Mark Yungblut
28 Jun 2025 WORKSHOP- Watercolour Monoprinting with Anne Williamson
21 Jun 2025 WORKSHOP- Fused Glass Dish with Laurie Spieker
21 Jun 2025 WORKSHOP- Wire Jewellery with Anne Williamson
14 Jun 2025 WORKSHOP- Silk Scarf Dying with Catharina Crezel
31 May 2025 WORKSHOP- Mixed Media Collage with Maria Mesquita
31 May 2025 WORKSHOP- Sculptural Jewellery with Susan Clarke
24 May 2025 WORKSHOP- Basketry Woven Birdhouse with Agnes Niewiadomski
24 May 2025 COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks)
10 May 2025 WORKSHOP- Sew a Jewelry Bag with Katharine Bourgon
10 May 2025 WORKSHOP- Soft Pastel: Landscape with Edward Hanson
3 May 2025 WORKSHOP- Felted Bird's Nest with Peter van Ryn
3 May 2025 WORKSHOP- Pen, Ink and Watercolour Washes with Moumita Roychowdhury
26 Apr 2025 WORKSHOP- Lino-Cut Printmaking with Baz Kanold
26 Apr 2025 WORKSHOP- Paper Cutting with Mark Yungblut
12 Apr 2025 WORKSHOP- Pysanky with Noelle Aplevich
5 Apr 2025 WORKSHOP- Pysanky with Noelle Aplevich
5 Apr 2025 WORKSHOP- Design and hand build your own mug with Akycha Surette
29 Mar 2025 WORKSHOP- Sew a Set of Placemats with Katharine Bourgon
22 Mar 2025 WORKSHOP- Soft Pastel: Landscape with Edward Hanson
15 Mar 2025 WORKSHOP- Embroidery with Amarjeet Kaur
8 Mar 2025 WORKSHOP- Lino-Cut Printmaking with Baz Kanold
1 Mar 2025 WORKSHOP-Coil Basketry
22 Feb 2025 WORKSHOP- Pen, Ink and Watercolour Washes with Moumita Roychowdhury
8 Feb 2025 WORKSHOP- Wire Jewellery with Anne Williamson
25 Jan 2025 WORKSHOP- Felted Jam Jar Vase with Michael Rouse and Peter van Ryn
18 Jan 2025 WORKSHOP- Paper Cutting with Mark Yungblut
11 Jan 2025 WORKSHOP- Block Print Textiles with Susha Suresh
4 Jan 2025 WORKSHOP- Mindful Mending with Baz Kanold
14 Dec 2024 WORKSHOP- Lino-cut Holiday Cards with Brie Pointer
7 Dec 2024 WORKSHOP- Felted Holiday Ornaments with Michael Rouse and Peter van Ryn
30 Nov 2024 WORKSHOP- Woven Reed Basket with Linda Brine
23 Nov 2024 WORKSHOP- Botanical Prints with Anne Williamson
16 Nov 2024 WORKSHOP- Felted Vessel with Michael Rouse and Peter van Ryn
1 Nov 2024 COURSE- Drawing Sampler with Various Instructors
26 Oct 2024 WORKSHOP- Mixed Media Collage with Maria Mesquita
26 Oct 2024 COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors
19 Oct 2024 WORKSHOP- Block Print Textiles with Susha Suresh
21 Sep 2024 WORKSHOP- Cross Stitch with Amarjeet Kaur
24 Aug 2024 WORKSHOP-Print & Stitch with Baz Kanold
10 Aug 2024 WORKSHOP-Round Reed Basketry with Linda Brine
10 Aug 2024 WORKSHOP-Florals with Oil Pastels, with Moumita Roychowdhury
27 Jul 2024 WORKSHOP-Painting with Aluminum Foil and Black Acrylic Paint: Innovative Techniques for Creating Tree Trunks with Tin Foil and Black Acrylic Paint, with Soroush Dabiri
13 Jul 2024 WORKSHOP- Pop-Up Books with Linda Brine
13 Jul 2024 WORKSHOP- Ink and Wash Urban Sketching with Moumita Roychowdhury
15 Jun 2024 WORKSHOP- Botanical Monoprints with Anne Williamson
15 Jun 2024 WORKSHOP- Cyano-Print/Stitch Part 1 with Kate Short
15 Jun 2024 WORKSHOP- Cyano-Print/Stitch Part 1 & 2 with Kate Short and Baz Kanold
8 Jun 2024 WORKSHOP- Painted Floorcloth with Connie Melnik
11 May 2024 WORKSHOP- Drawing Flowers & Landscapes with Soft Pastels with Moumita Roychowdhury
4 May 2024 WORKSHOP- Felted Hats with Sarah Granskou
4 May 2024 WORKSHOP- Explorations in Drawing / Collage with Tait Wilman
27 Apr 2024 WORKSHOP- Block Print Textiles with Susha Suresh
20 Apr 2024 WORKSHOP- Lettering Illumination: Terry Torra
20 Apr 2024 WORKSHOP- Weave a Reed Basket with Linda Brine
23 Mar 2024 WORKSHOP- Fine Art Pochoir with Elizabeth Forrest
21 Mar 2024 WORKSHOP- Collage Bookmarks with Maria Mesquita
9 Mar 2024 WORKSHOP- Monoprints with Kari Mullin
7 Mar 2024 WORKSHOP- Watercolour with Robert Achtemichuk
2 Mar 2024 WORKSHOP- Weave a Reed Basket with Linda Brine
1 Mar 2024 WORKSHOP- Green Printmaking: Hard & Soft Grounds for Etching with Donna Stewart
22 Feb 2024 WORKSHOP- Wire Jewellery with Anne Williamson
8 Feb 2024 WORKSHOP- Embroidery with Amarjeet Kaur
2 Feb 2024 WORKSHOP- Stencil Silk Screen Print with Judy Major Girardin
27 Jan 2024 WORKSHOP- Watercolour Screen Print with Judy Major Girardin
18 Jan 2024 WORKSHOP- Paste Papers with Linda Brine
17 Jan 2024 WORKSHOP- Fused Glass
13 Jan 2024 WORKSHOP- Still Life Watercolour/Ink with Moumita Roychowdhury
11 Jan 2024 WORKSHOP- Botanical Monoprints with Anne Williamson
6 Jan 2024 WORKSHOP- Explorations in Drawing with Tait Wilman
14 Dec 2023 WORKSHOP- Pen & Ink with Heather Franklin
7 Dec 2023 WORKSHOP- Collage: Upcycled Holiday Cards with Maria Mesquita

LOCATION: 

25 Regina Street South

Waterloo ON N2L1R8


SUMMER HOURS:

Tuesday to Friday 10 to 7

Saturday 10 to 5

Closed Sunday

CONTACT US:

519-886-4577

Membership and rentals:

operations@buttonfactoryarts.ca


Program inquiries:

programs@buttonfactoryarts.ca


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