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ADULT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
At the Chester Art Centre, we give you the opportunity to make art, get messy, have fun and put some colour in your life! We provide opportunities to learn about art, art history, theory, and the practical application of various mediums. Scroll to view this season's workshops.
  • Lippan Art Making with Thushara Premarajan
    Lippan Art Making with Thushara Premarajan
    Sat, May 03
    Chester
    Join Thushara for a hands-on traditional Lippan Art (Mud and Mirror Art) Workshop, where participants will learn the techniques to create stunning textured artworks using clay and mirrors. By the end of the session, each participant will complete their own Lippan Art piece, ready to display.
  • Sketch by Sketch with Emma Fitzgerald
    Sketch by Sketch with Emma Fitzgerald
    Fri, Jul 11
    Captain's House Gallery
    Join acclaimed author/illustrator Emma FitzGerald (Hand Drawn Halifax and Sketch by Sketch Along Nova Scotia's South Shore) for a 3 day immersion in sketching on location in the beautiful town of Chester.
  • Stick, and Stones, and Garden Bones
    Stick, and Stones, and Garden Bones
    Sat, Apr 12
    Chester
    Spring is coming! As we gaze out at our gardens in anticipation of blooms to come, we may realise that it needs a little work to pull it all together. Join us in this practical two-hour garden workshop to 'problem solve' for the season ahead.
  • Get Writing!
    Get Writing!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 05
    Chester
    Feeling stuck? Need a boost to start or finish your project? Get writing! A practical workshop for writers of anything with Jan Fancy Hull & Patricia Thomas. Saturday, April 5th & Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at 9am-12pm.
  • Creative Seniors Spring Session - Blandford Community Centre
    Creative Seniors Spring Session - Blandford Community Centre
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Feb 20
    Hubbards
    Creative Seniors is an eight week art program for seniors age 55+. The program is suitable for all skill levels, even complete beginners! Our program provides a laid-back and inclusive space to dive into art. Thursdays from 10-11:30am from February 20th- April 10 at the Blandford Community Centre.
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