ART PROGRAMS
Through the support of our local partners and board members JCHAC offers a variety of workshops and events that will provide members with exciting opportunities and experiences in the arts. Check back regularly to see what JCHAC has to offer!
Ongoing Activities
Community Living Art Classes
Every Monday seven artists from Community Living Oakville, Ontario, arrive at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre. In two hours these gifted artist produce personal masterpieces with much laughter and joy. Although these artist are challenged Joshua Creek provides an environment to create and nourish their gifts and imagination.
Plen Air Painting
JCHAC is an artist’s haven with so much to see, to feel, draw and paint:. It has a 20,000 year-old valley, ancient trees, gardens, lawns, an orchard, vistas, and Ethel the Scare Crow guarding her community gardens.
Walking the 1 .4 k Chartres Cathedral labyrinth is to experience peace in a meadow perfumed by wildflowers.
A place of inspiration to feed your Artist Self.
Plen Air Painting
JCHAC is an artist’s haven with so much to see, to feel, draw and paint:. It has a 20,000 year-old valley, ancient trees, gardens, lawns, an orchard, vistas, and Ethel the Scare Crow guarding her community gardens.
Walking the 1 .4 k Chartres Cathedral labyrinth is to experience peace in a meadow perfumed by wildflowers.
A place of inspiration to feed your Artist Self.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Introduction to Watercolour Printmaking & Sketching
Every Wednesday starting September 7th @ 9:30AM to 11:30PM
A perennial favourite of Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is Wednesday’s Watercolour Printmaking workshop. Whether you are a seasoned artist or wanting to learn a new technique, you will be fully engaged as you discover the art of learning through play.
Drum Circle with Mo Guzman
Tuesday, October 18th @ 7:00PM to 8:15PM
Join us in the spirit of a drumming circle, all ages and experience levels are welcome. You will learn mother beat rhythms and learn how to connect with the drum and expand your awareness.
Common Household Creatures with Tatjana Reithofer
Thursdays, September 29th - November 3rd @ 9:30AM to 12:30PM
Come join us for this 6 week workshop with multidisciplinary artist Tatjana Reithofer to transform a common household item of yours into a show-stopping paper mache/mixed media creature! Every object we come into contact with has a story and a spirit. We infuse objects with meaning everyday. What would your common household creature be and what would they look like? Let’s breathe some new life into these objects and find out!
Felting Spirit Guides with Steven Botelho
September 30th - November 4th @ 9:30AM to 12:00PM
Join needle felting artist Steven Botelho for this 6 Week workshop as you work step by step with him on this immersive, heartfelt course as he guides you in the delicate process of working with various wools and materials.
My Role Model: A Puppet-making Workshop
September 30th - October 28th @ 5:00PM to 6:30PM
Join Steven Botelho, creator of Our Space the televised children’s puppet show that opens up the conversation about mental health, as he takes you on this 5 week immersive journey through the world of puppetry, and allows you to tell your own story through the inspiration from who your puppet is based.
Creative Inspirations: The Joy of Watercolour Art and Food Sensations
Tuesdays, September 20th - December 13th @ 9:30AM to 1:30PM
JCHAC invites you to join and experience culinary, art, and creativity. This 4 hour workshop, set in our kitchen studio overlooking 14 acres of inspiring landscapes, participants will create their own unique watercolour art, using printmaking techniques followed by a hands-on culinary experience, complemented with appetizers, entrees, and desert.
Fall Art Programs
Monday
Drop in Workshop - NEW WORKSHOP EVERY WEEK
Sept 12th - Oct 31st @ 9:00am - 12:00pm
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $50
Introduction to Drawing Nature
Sept 12th - Oct 31st @ 9:00am - 12:00pm
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Mixed Media Collage
Sept 12th - Oct 31st @ 1:00am - 3:00pm
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Tuesday
Watercolour Nature Painting
Sept 13th - Nov 1st @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Printmaking
Sept 13th - Nov 1st @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Sculptural Arts & Mixed Media
Sept 13th - Nov 1st @ 1:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Wednesday
Introduction to Watercolour Nature Painting
September 14th - November 2nd @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: $200
Introduction to Photography
September 14th - November 2nd @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Diana Bola-Tyshko
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Photography in Nature
September 14th - November 2nd @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Thursday
Chalk Pastel Landscape Portraits
September 15th - November 3rd @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: $200
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
September 15th - November 3rd @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Acrylic Painting Color Study Nature
September 15th - November 3rd @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Friday
The Art of Well-Being
September 16th - November 4th @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250
Art Journaling & Mixed Media
September 30th - October 28th @ 9:30AM to 12:00PM
Level: 18+, Adults, Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Jane Doe
Term: Fall
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $250