CVA Course Offerings

Acyrlic Painting Class: Beginner- Intermediate. Course Full 

Instructor:  Stephanie Schirm
Dates:        Fridays Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
Time:         10 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:         $190 Non Member.  $165Member
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.

Learn how to really see what you are looking at, understand perspective, and what makes a compelling composition, learn how to edit photos, and confidently mix colours.

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 mediums. 
3. Colour Theory and mixing  
4. Understanding out to create form with light and shadow.
5. Underpainting (monochromatic) to create a good base. 

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/

One Day Mixed Media Workshop   Register      

Instructor:  Stephanie Schirm
Dates: Saturday,  March 28, 2006
Time:  10 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:  $200 Non Member.  $180 Member
Where: Cedarville Cottage, 183 Main St. S. Georgetown

What is Mixed Media?
This is a one-day workshop exploring the endless possibilities of Mixed-Media in 2D.  Using the theme of Still Life, participants will be guided in creating a compelling  Mixed Media work of art starting from their favourite painting medium. (acrylic, gouache, watercolour, etc.)

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

Discover the Magic of Watercolour with Marlene Madole! 

This course is currently in session.

Instructor:  Marlene Madole
Dates:  Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Time:  9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:  $200 Non Member.  $180 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.

A recipient of multiple Ontario Arts Council grants and an Artist Residency in Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Marlene’s work appears in collections across Canada, the USA, and Europe — and will soon join the Royal Collection Trust for CSPWC’s 100th Anniversary.

Location
Cedarville Cottage, 183 Main St S. Georgetown

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

Watercolour for Beginners Waitlist

This is the fundamentals course that you will need to get started in watercolours the right way. You will learn all the fundamental methods, techniques and skills that you need to master this wonderful medium and paint beautiful landscapes as we practise our skills.

Learn to Weave  Waitlist 

Instructor: Marguerite Reid
Dates:  TBA

No experience needed.  In this  5 session course you learn the basics of weaving: making a warp, dressing a loom, reading patterns, weaving your own project, and finsihing your cloth.

Peg Loom Weaving. Register

Instructor: Isobel  Watkinson
Dates: March 14 & 21
Time: 10 am - -1 pm
Cost: $170 Members. $190 NonMembers

Join us for a colourful, hands-on 2-Day Weaving Workshop where you discover the art and versatility of peg loom weaving. Create a beautiful handmade placemat from start to finish.

 
*All supplies included — even your own peg loom!

*Take your loom home and keep weaving long after the workshop end

Try something new, and leave inspired

 

Isobel is a fibre artist who has been weaving since childhood.  She has taught many classes in Knitting, Crochet and weaving, in addition to demonstrating peg weaving at local fairs.  Peg weaving is one of oldest forms of weaving. It is simple, effective and versatile.  

Pottery on the Wheel - evening sessions 

This course is currently in session.

Instructor: Alison Sharp
Dates: Tue Feb 10 - Mar 31, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (8 weeks)
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  Register

Instructor: Frans Rood
Dates:  April 29, May 6, 13, 20 27, June 3, 10,17 (8 weeks)
Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:  $455 Non Member.  $405 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.

One Day Stained Glass - Suncatcher    Register

Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden  
Date:  Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time:  10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost:  $155 Non Member.  $140 Member.

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. 

Stained Glass Beginner Course 

This course is currently in session.

Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden
Dates:  Feb 5 - Mar 12. (Thursday)
Time:  6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost:  $ 330 Non Member.  $310 Member 

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. 

Stained Glass Three Sided Spinner Workshop Waitlist

Instructor: Brenda Tolton Golden
Dates: TBA
Time:
Cost:
Discover the art of motion and light in this intermediate stained glass class. Create a two-sided glass spinner that shimmers beautifuly from every angle. Guided by Brenda you will explore intermediate techniques, refine your skills, and bring home a piece that dances with colour and brillance.

Some Prior experience workin with Stained glass is required

Crochet 
Beginner Crochet   Waitlist

This course is currently in session.

Instructor: Helen McLaughlin
Dates: Jan 25, February 1, 8, 22,Mar 1 (2026)
Time:  2:00  pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $150 (non member).  $135 (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.