Button Factory Arts Centre upcoming events

COURSE- Mixed Media Jewelry Inspired by Famous Artists with Susan Clarke (12 Jun 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7-9 pm. May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 (5 weeks)

$127.50 Members /$150 non-members + HST + $55 material fee (At least 5 projects, often more)

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

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

Description: Learn basic jewelry-making and explore a variety of mixed media techniques, while creating 5 or more pieces of jewelry inspired by famous artists. Participants will be encouraged to create their own designs, using the tools and materials provided. 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 colours 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".

Week 5: Claude Monet
* A French painter and founder of Impressionism, painting nature as he perceived it.
* Use watercolour paints in colours inspired by his "Water Lilies" murals to make a glass domed pendant.

COURSE- Mixed Media Jewelry Inspired by Famous Artists with Susan Clarke (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fridays, 7-9 pm. May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 (5 weeks)

$127.50 Members /$150 non-members + HST + $55 material fee (At least 5 projects, often more)

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

https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

COURSE- Introduction to Jewelry-Making with Susan Clarke (8 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. July 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 weeks)

Members $102 / non-members $120 +$ 30 Materials fee + HST

This 4 week course explores techniques fundamental to making jewelry. Each class will focus on a specific topic and related projects. You will learn basic elements of colour and design and how to plan earring, bracelet and necklace projects. You’ll receive an overview of the materials and tools, learn techniques for that topic’s aspect of jewelry making, then practice skills learned by completing projects (4 or more, time permitting). Jewelry-making tools as well as a variety of materials and components are provided. While all skill levels are welcome, this course is designed for those with no prior jewelry-making experience.

COURSE- Introduction to Jewelry-Making with Susan Clarke (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. July 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 weeks)

Members $102 / non-members $120 +$ 30 Materials fee + HST

COURSE- Introduction to Jewelry-Making with Susan Clarke (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. July 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 weeks)

Members $102 / non-members $120 +$ 30 Materials fee + HST

COURSE- Introduction to Jewelry-Making with Susan Clarke (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. July 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 weeks)

Members $102 / non-members $120 +$ 30 Materials fee + HST

COURSE- Beautiful Bugs! A Jewelry-Making Adventure with Susan Clarke (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. August 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks)

Members $102 / non-members $120 + $35 Materials fee + HST

Beautiful Bugs: Butterflies, Bees, Dragonflies & Ladybugs!

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-week course 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, each week, you’ll explore a different insect - butterfly, bee, dragonfly, and ladybug - bringing it to life through your own unique jewelry creation. Along the way, you’ll learn or build on foundational techniques such as stringing, beading, and working with wire. A variety of materials and components are provided as well as project options to choose from.

COURSE- Beautiful Bugs! A Jewelry-Making Adventure with Susan Clarke (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. August 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks)

Members $102 / non-members $120 + $35 Materials fee + HST

Beautiful Bugs: Butterflies, Bees, Dragonflies & Ladybugs!

COURSE- Beautiful Bugs! A Jewelry-Making Adventure with Susan Clarke (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. August 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks)

Members $102 / non-members $120 + $35 Materials fee + HST

Beautiful Bugs: Butterflies, Bees, Dragonflies & Ladybugs!

COURSE- Beautiful Bugs! A Jewelry-Making Adventure with Susan Clarke (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm. August 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks)

Members $102 / non-members $120 + $35 Materials fee + HST

Beautiful Bugs: Butterflies, Bees, Dragonflies & Ladybugs!