Workshops

The Visual Arts Centre’s workshops are an opportunity to learn about a specific technique or theme in an intensive way. Workshops generally last one or two full days, but this varies according to the specific nature of the workshops offered.

Production of Artisanal Ceramic Tiles Spring

Schedule:: Monday, from 6 to 9 pm
Date:: May 12 to 26, 2025
Code:: P25-CW03-1N
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $150 (+$20 materials)
Number of classes:: 2
Teacher:: Marilyn Champagne
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Handbuilt Teapots with Slab-Building Technique Summer

Schedule:: Monday, Tuesday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date:: July 14 to 15, 2025
Code:: E25-CW01-1N
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $150 (+$20 materials)
Number of classes:: 2
Teacher:: Kimberly Orjuela
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Creation of Tools for Simple Castings (without plaster) Summer

Schedule:: Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date:: July 17, 2025
Code:: E25-CW02-4N
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $75 (+$20 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Maryon Bouchard
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Sculpting an expressive hand Spring

Schedule:: Saturday, from 10 am to 2 pm
Date:: May 10, 2025
Code:: P25-CW02-6M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $100 (+$20 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Clara Micheau
Total capacity:: 12 students

Making an Ocarina Spring

Schedule:: Saturday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: May 17, 2025
Code:: P25-CW04-6M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $150 (+$20 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Guillaume Bégin
Total capacity:: 12 students (4 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 4

Sculptural vases and bowls Spring

Schedule:: Saturday, from 10 am to 4:30 pm
Date:: May 24, 2025
Code:: P25-CW05-6M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $160 (+$40 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Loriane Thibodeau
Total capacity:: 12 students (7 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 7

Creation of Specialized Organic Textures Summer

Schedule:: Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date:: August 7, 2025
Code:: E25-CW03-4N
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $75 (+$20 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Maryon Bouchard
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

A Ring in a Day Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: May 25, 2025
Code:: P25-BAWJ01-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $130
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Norsola Johnson
Total capacity:: 12 students (9 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 9

A Ring in a Day Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: July 13, 2025
Code:: E25-BAWJ01
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $105
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Norsola Johnson
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Patinas on Metal Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: August 3, 2025
Code:: E25-BAWJ02
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $105
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Norsola Johnson
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Pearl Stringing Workshop Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: June 1, 2025
Code:: P25-BAWJ02-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $130 (+$40 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Sara Beujekian
Total capacity:: 15 students (11 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 11

Pendant and Rolling Mill Textured Earrings in a day Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: June 8, 2025
Code:: P25-BAWJ03-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $130
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Norsola Johnson
Total capacity:: 12 students (11 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 11

Textile Open Studio Spring

Schedule:: Thursday, from 7 to 9 pm
Date:: May 15, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW18-4N
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $35
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Jessica Brouder
Total capacity:: 15 students (10 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 10

Textile Open Studio Spring

Schedule:: Thursday, from 10 am to 12 pm
Date:: June 12, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW19-4M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $35
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Jessica Brouder
Total capacity:: 15 students (15 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 15

Elementary Steps in Drawing Workshop Summer

Schedule:: Tuesday, August 12, 19, and 26, 2025 from 6 pm to 9 pm
Date:: August 12 to 26, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW17
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $165
Number of classes:: 3
Teacher:: Camille Courier-de-Mèré
Total capacity:: 13 students (13 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 13

Digital Storytelling Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 1 to 4 pm
Date:: May 11 to 18, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW02-7A
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$15 materials)
Number of classes:: 2
Teacher:: Naghmeh Sharifi
Total capacity:: 15 students (14 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 14

Drawing as Meditation Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: May 11, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW01-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Corina Kennedy
Total capacity:: 15 students

Cordage and Loop Basket Making Spring

Schedule:: Friday, from 12 to 4 pm
Date:: May 16, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW15-5A
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $75 (+$35 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Jessica Brouder
Total capacity:: 15 students (15 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 15

Spinning Paper Threads Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: May 18, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW16-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$25 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Mylène Boisvert
Total capacity:: 15 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Acrylic Painting: Signs of Spring Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: May 25, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW09-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$40 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Tracy Grosvenor
Total capacity:: 15 students (10 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 10

Acrylic Revolution: IMAGE TRANSFERS Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: May 25, 2025
Code:: P25-BAWP03-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$65 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Melanie Matthews
Total capacity:: 12 students (8 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 8

Watercolour with Live Model Spring

Schedule:: Monday, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Date:: May 26, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW10-1A
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $80
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Federico Cuartas Aristizabal
Total capacity:: 15 students (15 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 15

Botanical Embroidery Workshop Spring

Schedule:: Wednesday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date:: May 28 to June 11, 2025
Code:: P25-BAWTX22-3N
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $195 (+$25 materials)
Number of classes:: 3
Teacher:: Tamara Rubilar
Total capacity:: 12 students (7 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 7

Ikat Woven Imagery Spring

Schedule:: Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: May 30, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW17-5M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$25 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Sophia Borowska
Total capacity:: 15 students (10 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 10

Plein-Air Drawing or Painting Spring

Schedule:: Three Saturdays: May 31, June 14, and June 21, 2025 - 10 am to 1 pm
Date:: May 31 to June 21, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW03-6M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $180
Number of classes:: 3
Teacher:: Tristan Tondino
Total capacity:: 15 students (5 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 5

Drawing Light and Form with Pencil Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: June 1, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW04-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Gianni Giuliano
Total capacity:: 15 students (10 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 10

Tetra Pak Engraving Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: June 1, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW13-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$35 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Sarah Galarneau
Total capacity:: 12 students (11 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 11

Theory and Practice of Colour: Ink and Watercolour Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: June 1, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW05-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Camille Courier-de-Mèré
Total capacity:: 15 students (2 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 2

Introduction to Illustration Spring

Schedule:: Monday, from 5 to 10 pm
Date:: June 2, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW06-1N
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $100
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Nina Drew
Total capacity:: 15 students (13 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 13

Gelli Plate Printing Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: June 8, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW14-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$40 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Claudia Baltazar
Total capacity:: 12 students (3 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 3

Coiled Basket Making Spring

Schedule:: Friday, from 12 to 4 pm
Date:: June 13, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW20-5A
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $75 (+$35 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Jessica Brouder
Total capacity:: 15 students (11 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 11

Paper, Pulp, and Pigments Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: July 6 to 13, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW14
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $190
Number of classes:: 2
Teacher:: Chloë Lalonde
Total capacity:: 15 students (15 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 15

Intro to Hardcover Bookbinding Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Date:: July 13 to 20, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW04
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$15 materials)
Number of classes:: 2
Teacher:: Sarah Galarneau
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Plein-Air Drawing or Painting Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, July 13 and 20, 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm
Date:: July 13 to 20, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW15
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115
Number of classes:: 2
Teacher:: Tristan Tondino
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Spinning Paper Threads Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: July 13, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW07
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$25 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Mylène Boisvert
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Text-Based Drawing Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: July 13 to 20, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW11
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $190
Number of classes:: 2
Teacher:: Corina Kennedy
Total capacity:: 15 students (15 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 15

How to Undertake a Work of Art? Summer

Schedule:: Tuesday, July 15, 22, and 29, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Date:: July 15 to 29, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW19
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $165 (+$35 materials)
Number of classes:: 3
Teacher:: Joséane Brunelle
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Drawing with Silverpoint Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: July 20, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW12
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Gianni Giuliano
Total capacity:: 15 students (15 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 15

**Intro to Backstrap Weaving with Rigid Heddle NEW Ground floor** Summer

Schedule:: Wednesday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Date:: July 23 to August 6, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW02
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $165 (+$30 materials)
Number of classes:: 3
Teacher:: Jessica Brouder
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Introduction to Cordage Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 3 pm
Date:: July 27, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW01
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $100 (+$5 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Jessica Brouder
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

The Figure in Context: From Figure Drawing to a Finished Artwork - ONLINE Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 2 pm
Date:: July 27, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW16
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $75
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Naghmeh Sharifi
Total capacity:: {{max}} students

**Introduction to Spinning with Drop Spindle NEW Ground floor** Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 3 pm
Date:: August 3, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW03
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $100 (+$50 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Jessica Brouder
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Technical Drawing Summer

Schedule:: Wednesday, August 6, 13, and 20, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Date:: August 6 to 20, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW18
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $165
Number of classes:: 3
Teacher:: Camille Courier-de-Mèré
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Ikat Woven Imagery Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: August 10, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW06
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$25 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Sophia Borowska
Total capacity:: 15 students (15 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 15

Mixed Media: Watercolour and Gouache Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: August 10, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW13
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Federico Cuartas Aristizabal
Total capacity:: 15 students (15 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 15

Drawing as Meditation Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: August 17 to 24, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW10
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $190
Number of classes:: 2
Teacher:: Corina Kennedy
Total capacity:: 15 students (15 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 15

Linocut Print Your Own T-shirt Summer

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: August 17, 2025
Code:: E25-BAW05
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115 (+$15 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Sarah Galarneau
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Portrait alla prima Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: May 18 to 25, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW08-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $240
Number of classes:: 2
Teacher:: Liza Sokolovskaya
Total capacity:: 12 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Plein-Air Painting on Mont-Royal Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: June 8, 2025
Code:: P25-BAW11-7M
Age group:: Adults
Price:: $115
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Robert Wiseman
Total capacity:: 12 students (6 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 6

Parent Child Hand-building (5 -12 yrs) Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 3 to 5 pm
Date:: May 18, 2025
Code:: P25-JWC02-7A
Age group:: Kids
Price:: $40 (+$10 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Noémie Sylvestre
Total capacity:: 9 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Parent Child Hand-building (5 -12 yrs) Spring

Schedule:: Sunday, from 3 to 5 pm
Date:: June 8, 2025
Code:: P25-JWC01-7A
Age group:: Kids
Price:: $40 (+$10 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Teacher:: Noémie Sylvestre
Total capacity:: 9 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.