Button Factory Arts Centre upcoming events

COURSE- Drawing with Charcoal & Conte with Baz Kanold (22 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 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

Description: Charcoal is one of the oldest and most expressive drawing mediums, but can be a difficult one to master. In this course, we will introduce you to some different forms of charcoal and other similar mediums, and walk you through some of the ways to use them. Whether you’re a beginner drawer, or just looking to develop your skills with this medium in particular, this is a great class to hone a new form of self-expression.

Supply list:

A drawing pad of charcoal paper (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of black compressed charcoal sticks (approx. 3 sticks)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 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

COURSE- Drawing with Charcoal & Conte with Baz Kanold (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 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

Supply list:

A drawing pad of charcoal paper (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of black compressed charcoal sticks (approx. 3 sticks)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 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

COURSE- Drawing with Charcoal & Conte with Baz Kanold (5 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 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

Supply list:

A drawing pad of charcoal paper (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of black compressed charcoal sticks (approx. 3 sticks)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)

COURSE- Art Sampler with Various Instructors (5 weeks) (6 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 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

COURSE- Drawing with Charcoal & Conte with Baz Kanold (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

Supply list:

A drawing pad of charcoal paper (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of black compressed charcoal sticks (approx. 3 sticks)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)

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

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- 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- Drawing with Charcoal & Conte with Baz Kanold (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

Supply list:

A drawing pad of charcoal paper (9 x 12 or similar size, with approx. 24 sheets)
Set of black compressed charcoal sticks (approx. 3 sticks)
Set of conte (will likely come with white, black, and at least one brown)
Kneadable eraser (if possible, but a regular eraser is fine)

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