Classes and Workshops

Art Programming for Children, Teens, and Adults

Grimsby Public Art Gallery (GPAG) offers a variety of school programs, classes, and workshops for all age groups and ability levels to engage its community in arts and culture through the process of making. GPAG provides the community with access to art through engaging and educational ways of interacting with art-making, and expanding understandings of what creating and art can look like.

SPRING 2026 STUDIO PROGRAMMING + SUMMER IN THE STUDIO - GPAG ART CAMPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION!

Enroll via our online registration portal or from our list of programming below.

We recommend registering early to secure your enrollment.

Spring/Summer 2026 Art Gallery Programs:

CHILDREN PROGRAMS (4-10)

Super Studio Creators: Printmaking Party

Date(s): June 2, 9, 16, 23

Time: Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Ages: 7-10

Fee: $75

This session is the ultimate introduction to all things printmaking! Young artists will have the chance to experiment with different printmaking techniques such as jelly plate monoprinting, tetrapak printing, collagraphs, and even making your own mini linocut stamps! Go beyond just drawing and painting and experience a whole new world of artmaking!

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): June 5

June 26

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ages: 5-8

Fee: $70

YOUTH ART STUDIO (10-15)

Youth Art 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: Spring Session

Date(s): May 7, 14, 21, 28

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

Ages: 10-15

Fee: $75

This open session will focus on a variety of mediums and mixed-media projects, expanding ideas of what artmaking looks like and what it can be. This session is perfect for emerging young artists of all interests.

PD DAY ART CLUB

PD Day Art Club

Date(s): June 5

June 26

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ages: 5-8

Fee: $70

SUMMER ART CAMPS

Summer in the Studio

Make a week with GPAG an essential part of your summertime plans with a line-up of epic program themes to choose from. Expand your skills and imagination, making exciting art projects in our studio with enough time for games and fun in the sun! There’s a reason our summer programs are so popular… sign up early to secure your spot!

JULY 6-10

Morning - 9:00-11:30am

Out of the Toybox
Ages: 6-8
Fee: $99

Afternoon - 1:30-4:00pm

Studio "Switch" Up
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $99

JULY 13-17

* no morning session

Afternoon - 1:30-4:00pm

World Cup Creators
Ages: 7-10
Fee: $99

JULY 20-24

Morning - 9:00-11:30am

Make a SPLASH
Ages: 6-8
Fee: $99

Afternoon - 1:30-4:00pm

K-Pop Gallery Hunters
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $99

JULY 27-31

Morning - 9:00-11:30am

Summer Paint Party
Ages: 6-8
Fee: $99

Afternoon - 1:30-4:00pm

Under the Sea Sculpting
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $99

AUGUST 4-7

* short week due to Civic holiday - no class on Monday *
* no morning session

Afternoon - 1:30-4:00pm

Magical Masterpieces
Ages: 7-10
Fee: $80

AUGUST 10-14

Morning - 9:00-11:30am

Alien ARTpocalypse
Ages: 6-8
Fee: $99

Afternoon - 1:30-4:00pm

Y2Kreate!
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $99

AUGUST 17-21

* no morning session

Afternoon - 1:30-4:00pm

Super Gallery Galaxy
Ages: 7-10
Fee: $99

AUGUST 24-28

Morning - 9:00-11:30am

Passports & Paint Palettes
Ages: 6-8
Fee: $99

Afternoon - 1:30-4:00pm

By the Beach
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $99

ADULT STUDIO PROGRAMS

Flower Pressing Workshop & Framed Floral Artwork with Pressed in Time

Date(s): June 4

Time: Thursday, 6:00-9:00PM

Ages: 16+

Fee: $95

Join Niagara-based, flower preservation business Pressed in Time in their signature workshop, the ultimate flower pressing experience that takes you from working with fresh blooms to creating your very own framed floral artwork. This is the workshop that Pressed in Time is known for - crafted for flower lovers, creatives, and anyone who wants to dive into the art of preservation.

Guided by their expert instructors, you’ll learn everything from the basics of pressing flowers to the tips and tricks for working with different flower types. We’ll walk you through how to select, press, and design with blooms, transforming nature’s beauty into lasting keepsakes. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to fine-tune your skills, this workshop is the perfect way to unwind, get creative, and celebrate the beauty of flowers, just in time for the transition into summer blooms. Spaces are limited, so grab your spot today and leave with a piece of art you’ll love!

Age-Friendly Watercolour Workshops with Flora Hutterer

Date(s): June 10

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

Ages: 55+

Fee: $42

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): May 13

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

Ages: 55+

Fee: $42

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 WORKSHOPS

Age-Friendly Watercolour Workshops with Flora Hutterer

Date(s): June 10

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

Ages: 55+

Fee: $42

Age-Friendly Abstract Art with Karen Klucowicz

Date(s): May 13

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

Ages: 55+

Fee: $42

PAINT NIGHTS - PAINT LIKE BOB ROSS

Paint Like Bob Ross!

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ages: 13+
Fee: $46 per workshop
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yc2nacy9

Join us for a Paint Like Bob Ross on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with Certified Bob Ross Instructor Bobbi Cosby! We will be creating Pacific Coastline.

Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this workshop is all about relaxing, having fun, and embracing the joy of creativity.

And remember, folks—there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. We hope you’ll join us!

MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHTS

Music Trivia: Hits of the 70s & 80s

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30pm

Location: 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby
Ages: 19+
Fee: $15 per person
Registration here: Tickets!

Grab your friends and join us for an exciting night of Music Trivia featuring hits from the 1970s and 1980s. Think you know your disco divas, hair metal bands and synth pop?! Test your skills with us.
This awesome evening is hosted by Niagara's Name that Tune with Lee!

19+ event.
Tables of 4-6 welcome

PAINT & SIP WORKSHOPS

Unwind, get creative, and enjoy a relaxed night out with our Paint & Sip events for 19+. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just picking up a brush for the first time, these guided sessions make it easy and fun to create your own masterpiece. The price of admission includes one beverage!

Paint & Sip: June

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 6pm
Ages: 19+
Fee: $55 (includes all supplies and one beverage)
Register Here

Join us on Friday, June 12th, for an exciting and fun-filled Paint & Sip Night with artist Tarah Leanne Veerman of Paper Homes! Tarah will lead you in creating a stunning 8 x 10 scenic lake view, so grab your friends and let's get creative together!

Tickets are $55 (include all your supplies and one complimentary bevy)

No experience needed for a laid-back night full of creativity, laughs, and good times.

Hope to see you there!

Paint & Sip: August

Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 6pm
Ages: 19+
Fee: $55 (includes all supplies and one beverage)
Register HERE

Join us on Friday, August 14th for an exciting and fun-filled Paint & Sip Night with artist Tarah Leanne Veerman of Paper Homes! Tarah will lead you in creating a stunning 8 x 10 mountain sunset, so grab your friends and let's get creative together!

Tickets are $55 (include all your supplies and one complimentary bevy)

No experience needed for a laid-back night full of creativity, laughs, and good times.

Hope to see you there!

GPAG QUEER ART COLLECTIVE

Grimsby Public Art Gallery is launching the GPAG Queer Art Collective, a FREE, monthly drop in art-hang series inviting local queer and trans youth to get creative in a safe, peer-supported space. Take part in our relaxed, hands-on workshops featuring a new artmaking focus each month and gain inspiration from the talented, queer-identifying guest artists who join us along the way. Participate in the activity, work on your own art projects, or simply show up as you are. This is YOUR space to explore creative expression and build a community that accepts your authentic self. Food, snacks, drinks, and all materials are included!

Ages: 13-18

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Dates: April 20
May 11
June 22
July 20
August 24
September 21
October 19
November 23

Pre-registration for GPAG Queer Art Collective workshops is NOT required.

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Grimsby Public Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges the financial support of Niagara Community Foundation (NCF). NCF is a public foundation and has been Niagara’s philanthropic partner since 2000. NCF connects donors to causes and charities to resources through permanent endowment funds, providing grants to eligible charitable organizations in culture, health, education, environment, recreation and social service sectors. NCF turns intent into impact.

School Programming

Many schools are regular visitors to the gallery, coming for exhibition tours, skill-based workshops or combinations of both. We have numerous curriculum-based programs to offer and make a special effort to work with the educators in our community to adjust our programs to the needs of individual classes. Outreach programs are also available; an experienced artist instructor can teach many techniques in your classroom.

Age Friendly Programming

Grimsby Public Art Gallery offers opportunities for retirement, long term care, and assisted living communities to connect through meaningful and engaging art programs. Main gallery exhibition tours can be made accessible for the enjoyment of everyone, such as reduced volume and large-print visual aids for those hard of hearing.
Can’t make the trip out to us? We’d be thrilled to send one of our Studio Instructors to your location!

For bookings, please contact our Programs and Community Exhibitions Coordinator, Melisa Barnard at mbarnard@grimsby.ca or call 905-945-3246.