Try something new and let the stress slip away working with your hands to create your very own, handcrafted artisanal pieces. With a different focus each month, our talented instructors will guide you through crafting your one-of-a-kind piece and leave the workshop feeling like a pro. Our Hooked on Handmade series is open to both youth and adults.
Zine Workshop
Date(s): April 1
Time: Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $20
Participants will learn about the history of Zines and their role in DIY culture through a variety of examples and approaches. Participants will learn how to create and reproduce their very own zines from formatting and design, to print. All supplies included, however you're welcome to bring your own drawing materials. Whether you're new to Zines or are a Zinester, we hope you'll join us!
Longstitch Bookbinding Workshop
Date(s): April 8
Time: Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $45
Join longtime Wayzgoose contributor Beth Rose from Grace Notes Press and learn for yourself the process of Longstitch Binding. This glueless binding, heralding from eighteenth-century Italy, uses a single thread to sew several signatures onto the cover. With exposed stitches at the top, middle and bottom of the spine, this bookbinding method creates a simple appearance that secures the sections to the cover in a pleasing pattern.
Collage Night with Paper Bananas
Date(s): April 16
Time: Wednesday, 6:00–9:00 PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $20
Join in on a fun and creative Collage Night with Paper Bananas! Everything you need is provided! Dig into a huge supply of magazines, books, paper and other art supplies, and get inspired. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or it's your first time picking up a glue stick, it’s sure to be a relaxing evening of creativity!
Gelli Printing Workshop
Date(s): April 30
Time: Wednesday, 6:30–8:30 PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $45
Explore the exciting world of monoprinting using a soft, reusable gel plate as part of our Gelli Printing Workshop! This process is simple yet full of possibilities- Stencils, stamps, natural elements like leaves, and textured recycled materials create unique patterns and impressions using this special printing method. No experience is needed - just a willingness to experiment and enjoy the creative process!
Hooked on Handmade: Book Arts Bundle!
The Hooked on Handmade: Book Arts Bundle includes enrollment in the Zine Workshop, Longstitch Bookbinding Workshop, Collage Night with Paper Bananas, and Gelli Printing Workshop.
Ages: 16+
Fee: $115 (you save $15!)
GPAG is well-known for our Wayzgoose Anthology publication and Book Arts Fair that is always held on the last Saturday in April. A celebration of printmaking, private press printers, bookbinders, paper makers, and other artisans working within the art of the hand-made book. Dive into the world of Wayzgoose with 4 exciting DIY book arts workshops that take place throughout the month of April!
Carve, Ink, Press, Repeat!: Lino Block Printing
Date(s): May 27
Time: Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $40
Learn the tools and basics involved in single-layer block printing! Participants will learn how to transfer drawings or pre-existing images onto rubber carving blocks, and experiment with carving techniques that will transform their drawings into a beautiful carved print. We welcome all levels of experience! Please note that this Hooked on Handmade class is not included in the Book Arts Bundle.
Kintsugi Workshop
Date(s): June 19
Time: Thursday, 6:30–8:30 PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $45
Kintsugi, literally meaning “joined with gold”, is the act of taking broken pottery and putting the pieces back together with gold. Using epoxy and gold shimmer, this meaningful ancient practise will be brought back to life in our studio and offer a beautiful twist to the act of recycling.
Experienced artist Flora Hutterer will lead insightful and engaging watercolour workshops to participants 55+.
Date(s): May 7
June 18
Time: Wednesday, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Ages: 55+
Fee: $35 per workshop
With Flora’s guidance on painting techniques and using the paint to its full potential, these bite sized workshops are a fabulous introduction to the watercolour medium and for existing watercolour enthusiasts, the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills with like-minded creatives.
In honour of the Grimsby Public Art Gallery’s 50th birthday, participants are invited to a sweet evening of cake decorating and celebrating! Everyone will receive their own kit including a 2-layer 6" cake and icing so they can "nail it" as Heather from Creative Bug shares her top cake decorating tips and tricks. This adult workshop proves you can never be too old for cake!
Date(s): May 29
Time: Thursday, 6:30 – 9:00PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $55
Practice and refine your skills with our Figure Drawing sessions. Drawing the human form live is an essential exercise for artists of all abilities, mediums, and styles. Get into the practice with quick studies, gestures, and extended poses, clothed and unclothed. Participants are self-directed and without an instructor in an open studio format. Participants are to provide their own drawing board, paper, and materials of choice. Pre-registration required to ensure a spot in the session.
Date(s): April 11
May 2
May 9
May 23
June 13
June 20
July 4
Time: Friday 1:00 – 3:00PM
Ages: 18+
Fee: $15 per class
Join us for Fresh Air & Fine Art, a relaxed and inspiring painting group set against the stunning landscapes of Grimsby. This group is perfect for artists of all levels who want to capture nature and the local landscape in their art. Each session will take place at a different outdoor location, offering a fresh perspective of the area’s natural beauty. While this is a primarily self- directed experience, our group facilitator, Anja Steensma, will be available for light guidance, support, and encouragement. Be sure to bring your preferred painting supplies, including paints, brushes, and a portable easel. Fresh Air & Fine Art offers a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow artists, find creative inspiration in nature, and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of painting outdoors.
Date(s): April 23
May 14
June 25
Time: Wednesday, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Ages: 18+
Fee: $20 per session
Organized by the Forest Bathing Club in partnership with Grimsby Public Art Gallery, these walks are offered to the public as an introductory experience to the practice of Forest Bathing. Led by Emily Pleasance, artist and Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, this 2.5 hour experience will offer you a space to tune into your senses and connect with the more-than-human-world through our bodies and the arts. Unlike a hike where there is a destination, this practice is about arriving here, in the present moment.
Date(s): May 24
June 21
Time: Saturday, 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Ages: 18+
Fee: $25 per session
GPAG Sip & Paint
For a fun, chill night of artsy fun and the bonus of an alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink, it doesn’t get better than this. All materials are provided and whether you’re an art pro or have never painted in your life, you’ll leave our Sip & Paints with your own original masterpiece and an evening you’ll never forget.
Van Gogh's Irises: A Springtime Sip & Paint
Date: May 9
Time: Friday, 7:00-9:30 PM
Ages: 19+
Fee: $55
April showers are over! Celebrate the incoming of May flowers with our Van Gogh’s Irises: A Springtime Sip & Paint. With a ticket that includes all your materials, a charcuterie snack spread, AND your first drink, this also makes for a unique and memorable Mother’s Day present. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the making of Van Gogh’s iconic flowers, accessible to beginners and seasoned painters alike. We recommend you sign-up early – spots are expected to fill up quickly!
