About the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture
The Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture offers a variety of artistic and cultural experiences and an opportunity to explore and expand our public perceptions of art and culture as a part of community and life in Georgina. The mission is to promote creativity, learning and growth and to inspire passion and appreciation for the arts and culture. Located in the heart of downtown Sutton, the centre is a gathering place that engages the community and is the cornerstone of arts and culture in Georgina. The centre is the proud home to an outstanding permanent collection of fine art and beautiful Gallery that welcomes everyone. There is a gallery shop that sells unique and original pieces created by artists and artisans in the community. The GCAC is proud to support local and emerging talent and welcomes creatives of all ages to come explore, build community and most of all...create!
Visit the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery website for more information.
149 High St., Box 1455
Sutton, ON
L0E 1R0
Telephone: 905-722-9587
Email: info@thegcac.ca
Classes and workshops
Tell Your Story – Memoir Writing Workshop with Sheila Horne
Weekly on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon until Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Join published author Sheila Horne for a fun, interactive workshop.
Sheila will share prompts to start you writing, the elements of memoir
writing, and the techniques to help you bring your memoir to life!
Please bring the writing materials you prefer to the workshop with you, such as pen and paper, a tablet, or computer.
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Intro to Watercolour Painting with Linda Pauer
Weekly on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. until Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Linda Pauer will guide you through step-by-step instructions to create a class project (pictured here). Using your newly acquired skills, you will then work on a project of your choosing with Linda’s guidance.
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Monotype Journal with JJ Martyn
Weekly on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon until Wednesday, April 24, 2024
JJ Martyn is an extraordinary printmaker and this workshop is for anyone wishing to explore the technique of monotype.
Discover the joy of making a unique journal for your creative use or a book to showcase your prints. Each student will learn introductory bookbinding and monotype printing techniques which we will combine with collage to create a one of a kind book.
Materials included.
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Intro to Acrylic Painting with Linda Pauer
Weekly on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. until Thursday, April 25, 2024
Learn the basic techniques of painting using acrylic with the years of experience that Linda brings as a practicing artist to guide you. You will work together on a piece and then, using the skills you learned, create a painting of your own. All materials supplied.
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Fundamental Drawing with Ashlyn Mundy
Weekly on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. until Thursday, May 2, 2024
Good drawing skills are the foundation of all further artistic pursuits. In this introductory level workshop, students will work on sketching techniques for the entire six weeks.
This is an excellent supplemental opportunity for those looking to expand their drawing skills in a group situation under the guidance of a professional artist.
Ashlyn brings wonderful energy to this class.
Materials included.
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Wall Hanging Macramé Workshop with Nasrin
Weekly on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. until Saturday, May 11, 2024
Students will design and complete a number of wall hangings. Simple or complex, with Nasrin to guide you, they will be beautiful!