Ailsa Craig Arts Centre upcoming events

Story Seekers Fall 2026 (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Ready, Set, Print: Intro to Gel Plate Printing with Cynthia Nowak (Thursday, November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Ready, Set, Print: Intro to Gel Plate Printing with Cynthia Nowak

Thursday, November 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $50.00 for Members

$60.00 for Non members

Gelli printing is the ultimate, beginner-friendly art form that gives you instant, gorgeous results. In this 2-hour session, you will dive into the tactile world of gel plates to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind masterpieces! Suitable for all skill levels, we will focus on specific techniques like botanical resists, layering, and texture-making to create unique mono-prints using acrylic paints and real foliage.

What You Will Learn

Master the magic of press-free printmaking as you learn to layer vibrant acrylics, experiment with textures, and use advanced techniques like resists and transfers to create unique, frame-ready artwork.

What to Bring

Just your creativity and an apron. All supplies are included.

Leave the art centre with a beautiful collection of original, frame-ready prints!

Round Willow Basket: An introduction to Stakes and Strand Willow Weaving (Saturday, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In the dark days of early winter, before the solstice, come experience the magic of the willow. You will delight in this craft that touches all the senses. The fragrance of the willow will transport you to springtime. The generosity of the specially cured branches will bend to your hand and create a round stake and strand basket that will serve you for years to come. Enjoy the community chatter as you learn with others and leave with a completed vessel.

In this introductory stake and strand willow basketry class we will create a round basket around the size of a fruit bowl. You will learn how to create a 4x4 slath, 3 rod base wale, french rand side weave and end with a 2 pair border. This is a beginner friendly weaving project, no prior experience required. Please note, working with willow requires a fair amount of hand strength and can be challenging on your joints. All tools will be provided, please bring a lunch.

There is a lot of time and physical work that goes into preparing the willow for a class as each strand is grown, harvested, dried and then soaked for 4-6 days. As such, students are responsible for paying a $25 Kit Fee to the instructor on the day of the class.

Member Cost: $150.00

Non Member Cost: $160.00

This class will take place at The Church at Nairn on November 7th. It runs from 10:00 - 4:00 pm with a 1/2 hour lunch break.

Address: The Church at Nairn

26459 Bear Creek Rd, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0

Story Seekers Fall 2026 (Wednesday, November 25, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Create Beautiful Cards Using Napkins- Back by popular demand (Monday, December 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This class sold out so quickly and the results were so outstanding, that we persuaded Wilma and Rebecca to teach the class again. Christmas cards this time!!! Grab a friend and prepare to create some beautiful cards.

Here's a new approach to card making! Use quality paper napkins to create stunning cards for any occasion.

Napkins will be provided as we learn the technique together, but then you will have your choice of napkins for the rest of your cards. If you have one at home that you really want to try, bring it along and we can see if it will work. You will go home with 4 - 6 beautiful cards!

December 7, 2026

1:00 -3:00 PM

$25 Members and $30 Non Members

Story Seekers Fall 2026 (Wednesday, February 24, 2027)

Wed, 24 Feb 2027 23:30:00 GMT

Story Seekers Fall 2026 (Wednesday, March 24, 2027)

Wed, 24 Mar 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Story Seekers Fall 2026 (Wednesday, April 28, 2027)

Wed, 28 Apr 2027 22:30:00 GMT