Button Factory Arts Centre upcoming events

WORKSHOP-Gelli Print Like Paul Klee! with Anne Williamson (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday August 15, 1 - 4 pm

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

Using Paul Klee's abstract art images as inspiration we will first cut our own stencils: circles, squares, squiggly lines and other geometric shapes. Using acrylic paint, gelli plates and a multi-print process you will create your own abstract Klee- like piece of art! All materials will be supplied, you just bring your sense of fun and creativity!

WORKSHOP-Still Life Painting with Connie Melnik (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday August 15, 1 - 4 pm

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

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.

WORKSHOP- Sew a Circle Skirt with Katharine Bourgon (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Saturday, August 8 AND 15. 2 - 5 pm

Member $76.50 / non-member $90

This is a two-day workshop where you will learn how to draft your own circle skirt pattern. You will decide the length and fullness of your skirt and whether it will have a zipper or elasticized waist. Non-stretch fabric must be purchased, washed in cold water then ironed before the first workshop date. Fabric requirements: For long full circle skirt, 4.0 metres. For shorter half-circle skirts, 2.0 metres. Matching thread, zipper and button or elastic for waistband. Fusible interfacing for waistband. 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.

WORKSHOP- Summer Memories Jewelry-Making with Susan Clarke (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, August 22, 1 - 5 pm

$51 Members, $60 non-members + $30 materials fee

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

Summer Memories! Don't let your memories fade—wear them instead! Jewelry-Making Workshop

Summer has a way of leaving behind little treasures - a smooth stone from a river stream, a weathered piece of driftwood, or a shell found on the shore. These found objects often carry the memories of our most cherished stories. In this workshop, you'll make a unique and one-of-a-kind pendant necklace to give your personal memories a permanent home.

Bring a special souvenir from Summer to feature in your necklace, or pick from a wide variety of materials to craft your design - driftwood, beach glass, theme-related charms, and more. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques and how to incorporate that special memento into your pendant.

Whether you're a seasoned maker or picking up pliers for the first time, everything you need to create a handcrafted reminder of your favourite summer days will be provided.

WORKSHOP-Colour Workshop with Anne Williamson (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday August 22, 1 - 4 pm

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

Primary colours: Red, Blue and Yellow are basic hues that cannot be created by mixing other colours together and they are the building blocks of all other colours. In this workshop you will learn how to mix secondary colours: greens, oranges and violet and tertiary colours: yellow green, red orange and blue violet. We'll identify complementary colours and learn how to 'desaturate" a colour with its complement. By the end of this 3-hour workshop you will have a better understanding of the possible colours in your acrylic 'paintbox' and a colour wheel to use as a future reference. All materials will be supplied.

WORKSHOP- Mosaics For Beginners with Brie McKenzie (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, August 22 & 29. 1 - 4 pm

$76.50 Members / $90 non-members + $25 materials fee

In this class we’ll be looking at the basics of creating mosaics for function and beauty. We’ll learn how to plan out designs (or go freestyle!), and what types of tiles (ceramic, vitreous glass) work best in different situations. We’ll also learn how to cut the tiles, how to place them for best effect, and how to grout to complete the project. Everyone will have the chance to complete two coasters or small trivets using the crazy paving and roman byzantine styles.

WORKSHOP- Mosaics For Beginners with Brie McKenzie (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, August 22 & 29. 1 - 4 pm

$76.50 Members / $90 non-members + $25 materials fee