Classes and Workshops

Saturday Morning Makers 

The best reason to get out of bed on a Saturday morning! Start your weekend off on a creative foot with exciting projects and innovative art techniques.Offered to young artists 4-6 years old, guided step-by-step and process-led art projects are taught along with important art skills by one of our talented studio instructors. All materials included.

Saturday Morning Makers: Snowing in the Studio

Date(s): February 14, 21, 28, March 7

Time: Saturdays 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Ages: 4-6

Fee: $75 

Stay creative this Canadian winter making your own snow-inspired masterpieces using all kinds of artistic mediums. Whether it's falling snow, cozy cabins, or icy landscapes- creativity will be swirling like a snowstorm!

Super Studio Creators

Take a break from homework and textbooks during your school week and exercise your creative side in our adventurous Super Studio Creators. Guided step-by-step and process-led art projects are taught along with important art skills by one of our talented studio instructors. All materials included.

Super Studio Creators: Multi-media Madness

Date(s): February 3, 10, 17, 24

Time: Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Ages: 7-10

Fee: $75

Take over our gallery studio and get involved in making art projects across multiple mediums. These classes are fun opportunities to make art that will build confidence and expand curiosity and critical thinking. Make room for the masterpieces!

PD Day Art Club

With all-day art activities and LUNCH INCLUDED, GPAG offers the perfect opportunity for student on their day off school to engage their creative minds in imaginative art making across a variety of mediums. All materials are included! Lunch includes pizza, juice, fruit, and healthy snacks. Sign up early to secure your spot!

Date(s): January 16

               February 13

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ages: 5-8

Fee: $70

Youth Arts Studio (Ages 10-15)

Our Youth Art Studio program is designed for eager youth and teens looking to expand their talents in creative classes that focus on fundamental technical skill development and finding their artistic voice as emerging artists. An experienced studio artist instructor will focus sessions on different mediums and methods of artmaking to benefit youth of all different artistic levels and abilities. In a creative environment that allows students to work and socialize alongside like-minded peers, this program will equip you with the tools needed to help you make your mark and develop your very own portfolio.

Youth Art Studio: Dungeons & Dragons

Date(s): January 15, 22, 29, February 12 (no class February 5)

Time: Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Ages: 10-15

Fee: $75

Embark on a creative quest in this dungeons & Dragons themed session where imagination meets adventure through drawing, painting, and crafting mythical worlds. Students will design their own heroes, monsters, and maps while exploring storytelling through art.

Youth Art Studio: Dare to Draw

Date(s): March 5, 12, 26, April 2 (no class March 2 for the March Break)

Time: Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Ages: 10-15

Fee: $75 

Students will get invested in the foundational skills and techniques necessary for honing in their drawing skills, while creating artworks that excite and inspire.

PD Day Art Club

With all-day art activities and LUNCH INCLUDED, GPAG offers the perfect opportunity for student on their day off school to engage their creative minds in imaginative art making across a variety of mediums. All materials are included! Lunch includes pizza, juice, fruit, and healthy snacks. Sign up early to secure your spot!

Date(s): January 16

               February 13

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ages: 5-8

Fee: $70

March Break Art Camp

Beat March Break boredom and come to the Grimsby Public Arrt Gallery for a week full of March art madness! All materials are included for different art projects every day that cover a wide range of exciting topics and mediums. Younger artists are invited to join us in our Morning Session (ages 5-8) and youth creatives can take over the studio for our Afternoon Session (ages 9-12). Join us all week with our 5 Day Camp Package or come when you can with single day participation.

Date(s): March 16-20

Morning Session (ages 5-8): 9:00-11:30AM

Afternoon Session (ages 9-12): 1:30-4:00PM

Fee: $99 for 5 Day Camp Package

        $25.50 for single day participation

Intro to Alcohol Markers with Erin Gillis

Date(s): February 19

Time: Thursday, 5:30-8:30PM

Ages: 16+

Fee: $50

Join artist Erin Gillis in an introductory workshop to learn the foundational techniques of alcohol markers. Known for their vibrancy, smooth blending, and fade-resistant qualities, alcohol-based markers are a staple in many artists’ kits for a reason. We will be focusing on how to use both broad and brush nibs, blend gradients, layer to modify intensity, mix colours to create new colours, shade, and contrast. This is a great workshop for beginner artists, those new to alcohol markers, as well as any artists looking to brush up on their skills. We encourage you to enroll early before spots sell out!

Copic markers are the original alcohol-based marker, but there are now many more low-cost varieties to choose from. They come in a range of vibrant colours that are cool, neutral and warm. These markers are double ended with a broad chisel nib on one end for filling in large areas, and a brush nib on the other. The brush nib is an amazing tool that can achieve beautiful flowing lines.

Age-Friendly Watercolour Workshops with Flora Hutterer

Date(s): January 14

               March 11

Time: Wednesday, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Ages: 55+

Fee: $42 per workshop

Experienced artist Flora Hutterer will lead insightful and engaging watercolour workshops to participants 55+. 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. All materials included.

Age-Friendly Abstract Art with Karen Klucowicz

Date(s): February 18

               March 25

Time: Wednesday, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Ages: 55+

Fee: $42 per workshop

Experienced artist Karen Klucowicz will lead the creation of an abstract work of art to participants 55+. The class will introduce methods of conceptualizing a painting, examples of abstract art styles, acrylic painting techniques, and colour mixing demonstrations. With personalized guidance throughout, each participant will leave the workshop with an original abstract painting. All materials included.

Age-Friendly Watercolour Workshops with Flora Hutterer

Date(s): January 14

               March 11

Time: Wednesday, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Ages: 55+

Fee: $42 per workshop

Experienced artist Flora Hutterer will lead insightful and engaging watercolour workshops to participants 55+. 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. All materials included.

Age-Friendly Abstract Art with Karen Klucowicz

Date(s): February 18

               March 25

Time: Wednesday, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Ages: 55+

Fee: $42 per workshop

Experienced artist Karen Klucowicz will lead the creation of an abstract work of art to participants 55+. The class will introduce methods of conceptualizing a painting, examples of abstract art styles, acrylic painting techniques, and colour mixing demonstrations. With personalized guidance throughout, each participant will leave the workshop with an original abstract painting. All materials included.