Button Factory Arts Centre upcoming events

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20. (5 weeks)

$127.50 for members / $150 non-members + $25 materials

Want to explore Art with a range of media? We have it all in this special class: Wire Sculpture, Embroidery, Monoprinting, Watercolour and Charcoal- try your hand at everything and see what ignites your passion! (image by Harry Kooy).

May 23 - WIRE TREES with Harry Kooy

May 30 - EMBROIDERY with Baz Kanold

JUNE 6 - MONOPRINTING with Anne Williamson

June 13- WATERCOLOUR & INK with Moumita Roychowdhury

June 20 - CHARCOAL with Soroush Dabiri

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

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

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

Baz Kanold: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

WORKSHOP- Memories Through Art with Erica Gosselin (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, June 13, 1 - 4 pm & June 20, 1 - 4

$76.50 Members / $90 non-members + $10 materials fee + HST

Explore meaningful memories through intuitive, process-based acrylic painting in this reflective workshop for adults. Rather than focusing on realism, participants will use colour, layering, and abstraction to express the emotional essence of a memory. Through gentle prompts and guided exploration, we will experiment with painting different emotions, building layers of meaning, and allowing shapes, atmosphere, and feeling to emerge on the canvas. Open to all skill levels.

WORKSHOP- Lino-Cut Printmaking with Baz Kanold (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, June 13, 1-4 pm.

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

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!

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20. (5 weeks)

$127.50 for members / $150 non-members + $25 materials

May 23 - WIRE TREES with Harry Kooy

May 30 - EMBROIDERY with Baz Kanold

JUNE 6 - MONOPRINTING with Anne Williamson

June 13- WATERCOLOUR & INK with Moumita Roychowdhury

June 20 - CHARCOAL with Soroush Dabiri

*Instructors and mediums subject to change

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

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

Baz Kanold: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/kanold

WORKSHOP- Memories Through Art with Erica Gosselin (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, June 13, 1 - 4 pm & June 20, 1 - 4

$76.50 Members / $90 non-members + $10 materials fee + HST

WORKSHOP- Dusk to Dawn: Sunrise & Sunset Inspired Jewelry with Susan Clarke (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, July 11, 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

Capture the vibrant warmth of the morning dawn and the breathtaking colors of dusk in this workshop. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned maker, this will be the perfect opportunity to design and create high-quality pieces inspired by the transitions of daylight as you explore and learn jewelry-making techniques. You will have time to make a pair of earrings and a necklace. Along the way, you’ll learn or build on foundational techniques such as stringing, beading, and working with wire. For beginners, instruction and individual support ensures you feel confident and walk away with jewelry you’re proud of. Experienced makers will enjoy an inspiring environment where instruction is tailored to your skill level.

Dawn and Twilight Palette:

A highlight of the workshop is a curated Inspiration Bar with premium materials, a wide variety of beads, and creative findings to make every piece unique. Choose dramatic and vibrant tones that showcase deep twilight gradients or opt for soft tones that highlight dawn pastels.

Earring Project Options:

Learn how to design and make asymmetrical earrings capturing a sunrise and sunset pairing, or bead shimmering sunrise or sunset-hued crystal earrings in a traditional style.

Necklace Project Options:

Learn how to wire wrap beads and other theme-related components to create your own delicate chain, or hand make links for a bolder look.

WORKSHOP- Cross Stitch with Amarjeet Kaur (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, July 18, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

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

Discover the joy of cross stitch in our workshop. Cross stitch involves creating intricate patterns by making X-shaped stitches on fabric to make a pattern like bird, flower or geometric design. Learn cross stitch techniques and create your own piece under expert guidance.

WORKSHOP- Expressive Charcoal Drawing with Soroush Dabiri (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, July 18 AND 25. 1-4pm

Members $76.50 / non-members $90 + $10 materials fee

Through this workshop students use different types of charcoal, such as vine and compressed charcoal, to achieve various textures within a single artwork. Charcoal is one of the highly reversible drawing mediums. By creating a wide variety of expressive marks with charcoal, including lines, hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and smudging students can practice conveying a sense of depth, texture, and detail to their work.

The other technique covered in this workshop is layering. Charcoal, smudge blender, and eraser can be layered to build up depth and opacity. Layering is essential for developing complex shading and rendering realistic features and volume. The unique characteristic of charcoal makes it a favoured choice for students looking to create expressive and dynamic drawings.

WORKSHOP- Lino-Cut Printmaking with Baz Kanold (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, July 18, 1-4 pm

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

WORKSHOP- Expressive Charcoal Drawing with Soroush Dabiri (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturdays, July 18 AND 25. 1-4pm

Members $76.50 / non-members $90 + $10 materials fee

WORKSHOP- Paper Cutting with Mark Yungblut (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, July 25, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Members $38.25 / non-members $45 + $5 materials fee

Join award-winning artist Mark Yungblut as he guides participants through the delicate process of papercutting. Participants will be introduced to the technique via hands on instruction, and will learn the basics by creating their own unique work of art from stencils provided. All materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary.

WORKSHOP-Block Print Textiles with Susha Suresh (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday August 8, 1 - 4 pm

$38.25 Members / $45 non-members + $15 materials

A hands-on introductory experience to basic block making utilizing soft carve blocks, simple carving tools, and printing techniques. Participants will engage in an immersive exploration of traditional block printing practices, complemented by a visual presentation highlighting traditional techniques from India.

Samples will be provided to showcase the potential and limitations of block printing, offering insights into the range of possibilities. Additionally, modern tools and simplified techniques will be introduced, allowing participants to carve their own tile block or design. This practical session will be followed by printing using textile ink or other colour mediums, enabling participants to experiment with creating repeat patterns and further understanding the intricacies of the craft.

materials provided

WORKSHOP- Sew a Circle Skirt with Katharine Bourgon (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 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-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

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