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Intuitive Abstract painting

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Instructor:  Sue A Miller
Date:          August 22 & 23
Time:         10:00am - 4:00pm 
Cost:          Non Member $230  Member $200
Where:       Cedarvale Cottage, 183 Main St. S. Georgetown

Break out of the box and quiet your inner critic. Through guided exercises, Sue will ease you into the process of discovering your own creative voice without judgement. This workshop shifts the focus away from “outcome” and concentrates on process. Suitable for all levels.

www.sueamillerart.com

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Cold Wax Painting in Oils with Carol-Ann

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Instructor:    Carol-Ann Michaelson
Date:          October 17 & 18
Time:         10:00am - 4:00pm 
Cost:          Non Member $230. Member $200
Where:       Cedarvale Cottage, 183 Main St. S. Georgetown

Carol-Ann will take you through a totally new way to look at oil painting. Cold wax medium will allow you to paint in many new and exciting ways. 

Texture, luminosity, and translucency will all be explored, as well as building up of multiple layers, carving  into, and  collaging right into the cold wax. We will explore  the use of stencils, transfers, and additives and some reductive methods as well.  We will paint with palette knives, squeegies, and brayers and often with fingers! Carol-Ann will show you so many techniques that you can take back to your practice.  

You will go home with at least three paintings.  As well, Carol Ann will teach you to how edit your pieces and how to attach your painting to a wooden gallery panel so they will be ready to hang with no frame necessary.

Be prepared to have fun, push yourself in all kinds of new ways and fall in love with cold wax!  It is such a versatile and exciting material.

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Instructor's Bio

Carol-Ann has been a professional visual artist for 40 years. Although working as an artist is her prime focus, she has taught in Europe, Japan, USA, and across Canada and loves sharing her knowledge and working with students whether they be new or seasoned painters. She has worked in three media in those years——clay, silver and paint. For the last 10 years she has been working in oil and cold wax medium.  

Her work is in private collections, and in museums and she has had her work published in both magazines and books. 

She continues to live and work in Halton Hills, a place she loves to call home.

https://www.carolannmichaelson.ca

 

 

Fall Landscape with a Difference  in Oil or Acylics with John David Anderson

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Date: Nov 28 & 29
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost:   Non Member $230.  Member $200
Where: Cedarvale Cottage, 183 Main St. S. Georgetown

Getting the best out of your painting!

Paint is a way to communicate a feeling or a thing. Things have a limited amount of interest once it’s done. A painting that captures a feeling has a life that keeps giving.
Chunks of paint with shapes and values with a good composition can make things become feelings.

We will approach painting at the workshop with a focus on process, the steps from start to finish.

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Instructor's Bio

 John David Anderson, born in Orillia, Ontario, 1954, has drawn and painted since childhood, rarely stopping despite life’s practical demands. Meeting Group of Seven painter A.Y. Jackson at his high school left a lasting impression. Influenced by artists such as Glen Loates, Andrew Wyeth, and European and North American impressionists, Anderson focuses on the emotional power of light. Through colour relationships, he expresses the illuminated spaces that inspire his paintings.

https://www.johndavidanderson.ca

 

Watercolour Painting Beginner/Intermediate with Marlene Madole

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Dates:  Thurs. Oct. 29, Thurs. Nov. 5, Tues. Nov. 10, Thurs. Nov. 12
Time:   9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Cedarvale Cottage, 183 Main St. S.
Cost:   $230 Non Member.  $200 Member. 

Marlene Madole — painter, drawer and printmaker is known for her extraordinary treatment of light, Marlene draws viewers into the heart of her artistic intent. A Life Member and Past President of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC), she has exhibited for over 40 years across Canada and internationally, including Vancouver, Toronto, Italy’s Fabriano In Aquarello Festival, the CSPWC’s Open Water International Exhibition, Mexican Biennial, and exchange exhibitions with France and California.

Location: Cedarville Cottage, 183 Main St S. Georgetown

To see Marlene's work visit:  www.williamsmill.com/marlene-madole 

Drawing with Marlene Modole

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Instructor:  Marlene Madole
Dates:   Fridays: Oct 30, Nov 6 & 13 
Time:   9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Cedarvale Cottage, 183 Main Street. S. Georgetown
Cost:   $170 Non Member.  $150 Member. 

Marlene Madole — painter, drawer and printmaker is known for her extraordinary treatment of light, Marlene draws viewers into the heart of her artistic intent. A Life Member and Past President of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC), she has exhibited for over 40 years across Canada and internationally, including Vancouver, Toronto, Italy’s FabrianoInAquarello Festival, and the CSPWC’s Open Water International Exhibition, Mexican Biennial, and exchange exhibitions with France and California.

Location: Cedarville Cottage, 183 Main St S. Georgetown

To see Marlene's work visit:  www.williamsmill.com/marlene-madole 

Painting Adventures with Acrylic Mediums with Stephanie Schirm
Beginner & Intermediate. 

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Dates:        Fridays: Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 9, 16 
Time:         10:00am - 1:00 pm
Cost:         $195 Non Member.  $170 Member
Where:       Cedarville Cottage, 183 Main St. S. Georgetown

Suitable for the absolute beginner, yet beneficial for the Intermediate student.
Learn the essential techniques you need to paint confidently with acrylics! A great refresher for those who have already started their acrylic journey.
Starting with the anatomy of acrylic paint, weekly projects explore innovative possibilities of this modern medium. All techniques will be carefully demonstrated, using photo reference and possibly Still Life.
In addition to the fundamentals of a good painting, this session will explore adding mediums to your paint and the number of ways of applying these mixtures to your substrates.
 
1.     What kind of brush strokes, how to handle the brush, how to mix the paint.
2.     What is acrylic paint, it’s properties and it’s mediums.
3.     Colour Theory and mixing 
4.     Understanding the painting knife technique.

Materials List 
 
STEPHANIE SCHIRM is an accomplished fine artist, apparel designer, and fashion illustrator. Inspired by the variability and curvaceousness of the human form—and equipped with a fearlessly vivid palette—Schirm expresses her signature aesthetic through a variety of media, industries, channels, and contexts. Schirm is a passionate, committed, and tireless advocate, educator, and organizer for the arts.

To see Stephanie's work visit: https://www.stephanieschirm.com/

Learn to Weave
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Instructor: Marguerite Reid
Dates:         Sept 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5 ( 7 sessions)
Time:          6:30pm - 9:30 pm
Where:        Cedarvale Cottage, 183 Main Street S. Georgetown
Cost:           Non Member $275  Member $250

No experience needed.  In this  7 session course you will learn the basics of weaving: making a warp, dressing a loom, reading patterns, weaving your own project, and finishing your cloth.

Instructor Bio:

Marguerite is a fibre artist inspired by nature and sustainable practices. As a spinner and weaver, she values the process as much as the finished piece, creating beautiful works of art and functional textiles. Her work is made to be touched, used and lived with.

Marguerite  is a local artist with Norval Studios and Gallery www.norvalstudiosandgallery.ca

 

 

Host Your Own Weaving Party!

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Have you ever thought about hosting a weaving party?

Gather a group of five friends, family members, or colleagues and spend a creative day together learning to weave. Choose to make either a beautiful scarf or a handmade table runner, and we'll provide everything else—studio space, looms, materials, and expert instruction.

In just one day, you'll weave your own handmade table runner or scarf—no experience needed!

The looms are ready, the yarns are waiting, and you'll leave with a finished piece that you can proudly use or wear.

Instructor's Bio

Marguerite is a fibre artist inspired by nature and sustainable practices. As a spinner and weaver, she values the process as much as the finished piece, creating beautiful works of art and functional textiles. Her work is made to be touched, used and lived with.

Marguerite  is a local artist with Norval Studios and Gallery www.norvalstudiosandgallery.ca

Weave a Scarf

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Instructor: Marguerite Reid
Date:  Sunday, Dec 6 2026
Time:  10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cost:  $175 Non Member. $160 Member.

A special one-day weaving workshop to create your own scarf!
No experience is needed—our looms are prepped and ready for you to weave a beautiful, handmade piece to take home the same day. 

Instructor's Bio

Marguerite is a fibre artist inspired by nature and sustainable practices. As a spinner and weaver, she values the process as much as the finished piece, creating beautiful works of art and functional textiles. Her work is made to be touched, used and lived with.

Marguerite  is a local artist with Norval Studios and Gallery www.norvalstudiosandgallery.ca

 

Pottery on the Wheel - evening sessions with Alison

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Instructor:    Alison Sharp
Dates:          TBA
Cost:            $440 Non Member.  $390 Member

This course will teach elementary potting techniques, including throwing the basic forms and introducing Glazing and Decorating. Limited tools will be loaned during the program's term, and all supplies, glazes, and firing costs are included in the course fee.

Pottery on the Wheel - morning sessions  with Frans
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Instructor: Frans Rood
Dates:       TBA (8 weeks)
Time:        10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:         $440 Non Member.  $390 Member.

This course will teach elementary potting techniques, including throwing the basic forms and introducing Glazing and Decorating. Limited tools will be loaned during the program's term, and all supplies, glazes, and firing costs are included in the course fee.

Stained Glass 101 for Beginners 

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Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden
Dates:       Thursday Nov 12, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17 ( 5 sessions)
Time:         6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost:          $260 Non Members. $230 Members

This course will explore the world of stained glass and teach you how to create beautiful handcrafted pieces for your home, family, and friends. You will learn the basics of using a pattern, scoring methods, breaking out, grinding, foiling and soldering of coloured and textured glass. Students will work on a project: either a Lantern or a small sun-catcher and a 8 x 10 project panel. 

Instructors Bio
Brenda Tolton lives in Georgetown and has worked in stained glass for many years, serving as co-lead of the Stained Glass Guild. She is a long-time member of the guild and has completed  commissioned stained glass pieces.

Brenda shares her expertise by offering a variety of workshops in the art of stained glass.

One Day Stained Glass - Suncatcher  with Brenda
 
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Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden  
Date:        Sunday, October 25
Time:        10:00am - 4:30pm
Cost:         $180 Non Members. $160 Members

 

This course is designed to teach the beginner the basics of using a pattern, scoring methods, breaking out, grinding, foiling, and soldering coloured and textured glass.  The small class size affords greater teaching time to each participant. All tools and equipment are included in the course fee.

 

Instructors Bio
Brenda Tolton lives in Georgetown and has worked in stained glass for many years, serving as co-lead of the Stained Glass Guild. She is a long-time member of the guild and has completed  commissioned stained glass pieces.

Brenda shares her expertise by offering a variety of workshops in the art of stained glass.

One Day Stained Glass - Suncatcher  with Brenda
 
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Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden  
Date:        Saturday, December 12
Time:        10:00am - 4:30pm
Cost:         $180 Non Members. $160 Members

 

This course is designed to teach the beginner the basics of using a pattern, scoring methods, breaking out, grinding, foiling, and soldering coloured and textured glass.  The small class size affords greater teaching time to each participant. All tools and equipment are included in the course fee.

 

Instructors Bio
Brenda Tolton lives in Georgetown and has worked in stained glass for many years, serving as co-lead of the Stained Glass Guild. She is a long-time member of the guild and has completed  commissioned stained glass pieces.

Brenda shares her expertise by offering a variety of workshops in the art of stained glass.

Learn to Crochet  with Helen

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Instructor: Helen McLaughlin

Dates:       Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4
Time:         2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost:          $155  Non Member $145 Member

In this beginner Crochet class, students will receive a crochet hook and yarn.
You will learn to start and finish a piece.

• chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double, double and treble crochet to put a ridged surface in the design
• read a pattern 
• create a Granny square using a number of these stitches
• join squares together.
• You will start a small project, of your choice, such as a scarf, hat or bag, in the second/third week.

Instructor's Bio 
Helen McLoughlin has been a member of the Credit Valley Artisans for over 30 years and is a lifelong crocheter who creates a wide range of functional and decorative fibre pieces, including blankets, garments, and playful handmade items. She has shared her skills through teaching crochet at the Credit Valley Artisans for several years, as well as through workshops with Girl Guides of Canada, helping learners build confidence with basic stitches and pattern reading.

Her work reflects a strong commitment to useful, creative making and community sharing, and she continues to enjoy learning new stitches and supporting others in their own crochet projects.