Japanese Batik with Soywax/Beeswax Workshop

July 17 – 21, 9 AM - 4 PM.  At Beaux-Arts Brampton, 74 Main N. Kiranada Sterling Benjamin, is an award winning, international fiber artist with over seventy exhibitions in her pocket. Kiranada currently teaches Surface Design at Massachussetts College of Art and Design. For more info on the workshop or the artist, visit www.beaux-artsbrampton.com or www.betsysterlingbenjamin.com

Progressive Art for Progressive Kids – July Art Daze!

Starting July 2/13 artist Daniela Easter invites students ages 6-12 for an in-studio art session.  Choose from 4 different themes!   Get creative this summer!  Session Times: 10 am - 12 pm & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Each session is $25 per student including  materials!  NO HST!!  Limit of 6 students per session ages 6-12.  For more information check out www.bramptonartclasses.com!

THIS WEEK! Knit a Ruffle Scarf

March 21st, 7pm – 9pm at 115 Orenda Road.. Back by popular demand!!  $25 Workshop with Tanya J. No knitting experience necessary! You need size 9 US (5.5) knitting needles and Red Heart Sashay yarn (Get it Walmart or Michaels). Tanya will teach you how to knit a ruffle scarf. It's basic knitting. People that have knit before will pick it up faster but it's pretty simple. Pre-register for this class by email. Limited spaces available. Call or email now! Visit www.TheArtWorkshop.ca, a division of Brampton Art Fair, for more Call 647-761-2247 for more deets! info@theartworkshop.ca

Soap Making Intro

Sunday, March 17, 1-5pm. at 115 Orenda Road. What you'll learn from start to finish is cold processing soap making. You will learn tips and tricks to make batch after batch of organic soaps. Supplies provided. Book your space now! To find out more give The Art Workshop, a division of Brampton Art Fair, a call or drop an email. 647-761-2247 info@theartworkshop.ca

New classes and workshops for a new year!

www.TheArtWorkshop.ca is pleased to present new classes in Jan/Feb:

Silk Painting, Mixed Media, Art for Teens and also for pre-teens, T-Shirt painting, Stained Glass Painting, One Stroke classes, and a Writing Critique Group too! To find out more, or to register for any of our upcoming (and affordable!) workshops or classes, please email info@TheArtWorkshop.ca or visit our website and click on our Calendar of Events.

Originally published on January 23, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Re-published on January 30, 2013 at 11:30 AM, February 13, 2013 at 3:25 PM

Keep Warm and Look Good!

NEW CLASS JUST ADDED! In honour of our recent snowstorms, we've added a great new workshop - Ruffled Scarf Knitting! Tues, February 19, 7-9pm - $25. Learn how to knit a ruffle scarf. No experienced needed. Bring along size 9 US (5.5) knitting needles and a ball of  Red Heart Sashay yarn, plus a sense of adventure! Email info@theartworkshop.ca or call 647-761-2247 to register.

Gourd Decorating Workshop!

Wed, Nov 7, 6:30-9:30pm. New classes and workshops coming up at The Art Workshop! Highlight on Gourd Decorating Workshop, presented by Tracey-Mae Chambers, First Nations Visual Artist! Just $35. Painted gourds make wonderful decorations for the holiday season as well as lovely and gracious gifts for hostesses or friends and family alike. Don't worry - no art experience or drawing ability needed! To register, please email info@TheArtWorkshop.ca, and don't forget to visit www.TheArtWorkshop.ca to view more classes!

New classes at The Art Workshop

The Art Workshop, division of BAC member group Brampton Art Fair, has some new classes to share. Aromatherapy 101  . Sun 21 Oct, 2 – 5 pm. Digital Scrapbooking Class with Alison. 22 Oct, 7 – 9 pm. Sewing Basics & Quilt Making. 11 Oct. 7 - 9 pm for 4 Thursdays. Check out TAW’s calendar for more courses! www.TheArtWorkshop.ca/calendar.htm to view them all. info@theartworkshop.ca 

Originally published on October 11,2012 at 10:08 AM
Republished on October 18, 2012 at 10:18 PM

Photography Workshop!

Sat, September 29, 10am – 12pm $25. Learn the basics and finally figure out how to take great photos! Tips and tricks. Bring your camera, phone or tablet! Meet creative people too! From the Art Workshop, a division of BAC member group Brampton Art Fair. theartworkshop.ca

Free Youth Workshops

SEPTEMBER youth workshops schedule for Youth Arts Against Violence, CLOSED SEPT 3 FOR HOLIDAY. Tuesday – Thursday, 4 – 7 pm. Ages 12 – 24 are welcome. Tuesday is Music Production &/or Step Dance, Wednesday is Photography or Modern Batik, & Thursday is Photoshop or Visual Arts. Friday, 4:30 – 6:30 PM is Drama & NEW! Guitar/Songwriting. Workshops are at the Eclypse Youth Centre, 60 West Drive, Suite 101.  FREE but please call to register a space. 905-790-7707

Originally published on July 31, 2012 at 4:03PM
Republished on Aug 09, 2012 at 11:04AM, Aug 16, 2012 at 9:59AM, Aug 23, 2012 at 10:56AM, Sept1 at 11:00AM, Sep 6, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Check Out these Great Workshops!

Summer's not over yet! Check out these great workshops at the Art Workshop, a division of Brampton Art Fair. Most classes are only $25 and all materials supplied! Email to register. Workshops include: Sewing Basics, Yay! Comic Book Fun!, Stained Glass Painting, Script Writing, Improv Fun & more. theartworkshop.ca

Originally published on Aug16, 2012 at 10:09AM

Watercolour Painting Workshop

July 5, 7 - 9 pm. Negative Water Colour With a Positive Twist!!! The Art Workshop will guide you through a different approach with water colour. This is not the traditional style of water colour painting but rather a more loose and unique format. Presented by a division of the Brampton Art Fair. www.theartsworkshop.ca


Originally published on July 04, 2012 on 12:48 AM

NEW SUMMER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

At theartworkshop.ca. The Art Workshop is a great little studio space that offers ongoing classes and workshops, designed to bring out the creative beast in you! Meet like-minded clever folks, relax, unwind, de-stress and it's all affordable and all-inclusive too. We provide you the opportunity to try out a craft or skill, we'll provide the instruction and all materials, and you get to learn in a small, low teacher-to-student ratio and have some fun too! Presented by the Brampton Art Fair.

Originally published at 3:31 PM, June 11, 2012.
Republished on June 18, 2012 at 2:31 pm; June 23 at 2:28 PM

SPRING FLOWERS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Deadline May 31, 2012. The Art Workshop.ca, along with Original Images is hosting their first (of many) Photo Contests! Perfect timing - catch the spring flowers as they are coming up now! Photo Contest PRIZES: Sponsors of the Prizes being awarded are EPSON Canada (printer) and Original Images Photography (software). First content prizes: 1st Prize: EPSON 1430 Printer ($299 VALUE) 2nd Prize: Nik Software – Dfine 2.0 – ($99 VALUE, 3rd Prize: Serif PHOTO PLUS X4 Software – a $89.99 VALUE. Contest rules, regs and how to enter can be found at www.TheArtWorkshop.ca

Originally posted on March 27, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Reposted on April 18, 2012 at 12: 45 pm

June Youth Workshops

Schedule for Youth Arts Against Violence, 4 – 7 pm. Ages 12 – 24 are welcome. Tuesday is Music Production &/or Step Dance, Wednesday is Photography or Modern Batik, & Thursday is Photoshop or Visual Arts. 4:30 – 6:30 pm Friday is Drama & NEW! Guitar/Songwriting. Workshops are at the Eclypse Youth Centre, 60 West Drive, Suite 101.  FREE but please call to register a space. 905-790-7707

affordable, fun arts & crafts workshops

Sat May 26. The Art Workshop has affordable, fun arts & crafts workshops and classes. Join us for Photography 101! Many other creative outlets available! Visit our website at http://www.theartworkshop.ca/. (Brought to you by the Brampton Art Fair.)

The Art Workshop Classes

Monday - Creative Writing starts - 4 week session, Wednesday - Sewing 101 - create a BBQ Apron -or- Glass Etching 101, Thursday - Abstract Painting and Mixed Media -or- Jewellery Making 101, Saturday - Felt Flowers - Decorating a Mirror. To find out more, visit our calendar of classes at: www.theartworkshop.ca/calendar.htm ( Presented by the Brampton Art Fair.)

Learn How to Quilt!

(4 weeks = $100) Starts Thursday May 3rd for 4 weeks. Create a lap quilt/baby quilt. Register today at: info@theartworkshop.ca. Visit our website at www.TheArtWorkshop.ca to see what other classes we have coming up! (Presented by Brampton Art Fair)

Jewellery Skills Classes NEW!

 NEW! Starts Wednesday, May 2nd, from 7-9pm and runs for 4 weeks for $100! Learn all the basics and apply them to completed pieces! Our enthusiastic instructor and BAC member Ana Verde creates beautiful jewellery and she's going to show you how you can too. Each week will complete a finished piece. Some addt'l materials fees may be incurred depending on the projects chosen to complete. Register today at info@theartworkshop.ca (Brought to you by the Brampton Art Fair.)

Sewing Basics

April 23, 7 - 9pm. Complete a BBQ apron - just in time for BBQ season! Yay! You'll need to bring: your sewing machine, 1 metre of heavy cotton fabric, 1 spool of thread, straight pins, and a pair of scissors. If you do not have any (or all!) of these supplies, just let us know when you register and we can arrange to have them there for you. Email to register. visit www.TheArtWorkshop.ca (presented by the Brampton Art Fair)