Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre - Programs

Programs

With each season we provide a mix of programs for children (including camps during school holidays), youth, adults, families and the community. Whatever your experience and expertise or preferred medium you'll find our programs offer a great place to connect and explore your creativity.

As a Member, you receive advance notice of classes for early registration and 15% of all programs.

Parents, you and your budding artist(s) will be thrilled to know we provide Art Camps during school holidays.

All Programs

Creative Journey for New Retirees Book Club - New Horizons for Seniors

Participant:Adult

Dates:Mondays Sep 4 - Nov 27, 2023

Times:6:30 - 8:30 PM

Type:Virtual Workshop

Level:No previous experience required

Medium:Wellness

Instructor:Sandra Nass Misiak

Feeling a little lost? Transitioning away from the working world and into the "second act" of life can be intimidating! This 12-week course is for those who are brand new to retirement (within the past 6 years), live within the Niagara region, and are curious about exploring their creative selves.

Life Drawing Drop-In

Participant:Adult

Dates:3 Sessions (Sep-Nov)

Times:6:00 - 8:00 PM

Level:Beginner+

Cost:$20.00 - $80.00 ($20.00 - $68.00 for members)

This drop-in style life drawing course will create a space for artists to practice figure drawing in front of a life (nude) model. Drop-ins welcome, $20/person at the door, pending availability.

Chair Yoga - New Horizons for Seniors

Participant:Adult

Dates:Thursdays Sep 7 - Sep 28, 2023

Times:9:00 - 10:30 AM

Level:No previous experience required

Medium:Wellness

Instructor:Sophie Campbell

Welcome the day with indoor chair yoga live-streamed at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre!

Paleolithic and Neolithic Period - Art History Lecture Series

Participant:Adult

Dates:Tuesdays Sep 19 - Sep 26, 2023

Times:2:00 - 3:30 PM

Level:No previous experience required

Instructor:Susan Dobson

Cost:$25.00 ($22.00 for members)

Learn about Paleolithic and Neolithic art history with Susan Dobson!

After School Pottery

Participant:Children & Youth

Dates:Wednesdays Sep 20 - Oct 11, 2023

Times:6:00 - 8:00 PM

Level:No previous experience required

Medium:Sculpture

Instructor:Aidan Frenette

Cost:$155.00 ($140.00 for members)

Get introduced to pottery by learning introductory throwing and handbuilding techniques!

Painting a Field of Wildflowers in Watercolour

Participant:Adult

Date:Sat Sep 30, 2023

Time:11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Level:Intermediate

Medium:Painting

Instructor:Susan Garrington

Cost:$110.00 ($96.00 for members)

Create a botanical watercolour painting alongside artist Susan Garrington!

Introduction to Fused Glass - New Horizons for Seniors

Participant:Adult

Dates:2 Sessions (Oct)

Times:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Level:No previous experience required

Medium:Sculpture

Create a colourful set of fused glass coasters with instructor Julia Kane!

Chair Yoga: Beyond Beginners

Participant:Adult

Dates:Thursdays Oct 5 - Oct 26, 2023

Times:9:00 - 10:30 AM

Medium:Wellness

Instructor:Sophie Campbell

Cost:$92.00 ($80.00 for members)

Welcome the day with indoor chair yoga live-streamed at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre!

Participant:Adult

Dates:4 Sessions (Oct-Nov)

Level:No previous experience required

Medium:Sculpture

Cost:$74.00 ($64.00 for members)

Learn the absolute basics of throwing on a motorized wheel! Please note there are two sessions for this program; one afternoon (2:00 - 4:00 PM) and one evening (6:00 - 8:00 PM)

Encaustic and Mixed Media Workshop

Participant:Adult

Date:Sat Oct 14, 2023

Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Medium:Mixed Media

Instructor:Amber Lee Williams

Cost:$273.00 ($247.00 for members)

Explore encaustic painting with Amber Lee Williams!

Lidded Pot Workshop

Participant:Adult

Date:Sat Oct 14, 2023

Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Medium:Sculpture

Instructor:Rob Dorante

Cost:$74.00 ($64.00 for members)

Throw your own lidded pot!

Ancient Mesopotamia - Art History Lecture Series

Participant:Adult

Dates:Tuesdays Oct 17 - Oct 24, 2023

Times:2:00 - 3:30 PM

Level:No previous experience required

Instructor:Susan Dobson

Cost:$25.00 ($22.00 for members)

Learn about ancient Mesopotamian art and architecture with Susan Dobson!

Fused Glass: Tree Ornaments

Participant:Adult

Dates:2 Sessions (Oct-Nov)

Medium:Sculpture

Cost:$129.00 ($115.00 for members)

Creative festive holiday-themed fused glass ornaments!

Intro to iPad Art with Sketches & Procreate - New Horizons for Seniors

Participant:Adult

Dates:Wednesdays Oct 18 - Oct 25, 2023

Times:1:00 - 4:00 PM

Type:Virtual Workshop

Medium:Technology

Instructor:Helen McCusker

Make creative digital paintings with Procreate and Sketches for iPad!

iPad Basics: Making Connections - New Horizons for Seniors

Participant:Adult

Dates:Sundays Oct 22 - Oct 29, 2023

Times:1:00 - 2:30 PM

Level:No previous experience required

Medium:Technology

Instructor:Paul Eppler

Gain confidence in using your iPad for connectivity, entertainment, and web browsing.

Digital Painting

Participant:Adult

Dates:Wednesdays Nov 1 - Nov 8, 2023

Times:1:00 - 4:00 PM

Type:In-Studio Workshop

Level:Beginner+

Medium:Technology

Instructor:Helen McCusker

Cost:$110.00 ($96.00 for members)

Using your understanding of basic usage and techniques using Procreate and Sketches apps, the instructor will give demos of more advanced functions.

Getting the Right Start with Watercolours

Participant:Adult

Dates:Nov 2 - Nov 3, 2023

Times:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Medium:Painting

Instructor:J Donec

Cost:$163.00 ($145.00 for members)

Get introduced to watercolour painting with Julie Donec!

Participant:Adult

Date:Sat Nov 4, 2023

Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Type:In-Studio Workshop

Level:Beginner Level (limited artistic experience)

Medium:Sculpture

Instructor:Rob Dorante

Cost:$74.00 ($64.00 for members)

Create your own clay mug with a blend of hand-building and wheel techniques.

Beyond Colour Harmony

Participant:Adult

Dates:Nov 8 - Nov 9, 2023

Times:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Type:Virtual Workshop

Level:Intermediate

Medium:Painting

Instructor:John David Anderson

Cost:$145.00 ($126.00 for members)

Explore colour harmony with John David Anderson!

Ancient Egypt - Art History Lecture Series

Participant:Adult

Dates:Tuesdays Nov 14 - Nov 21, 2023

Times:2:00 - 3:30 PM

Level:No previous experience required

Instructor:Susan Dobson

Cost:$25.00 ($22.00 for members)

Travel through Ancient Egypt with Susan Dobson!

Wreath Workshop

Participant:Adult

Date:Wed Nov 15, 2023

Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Level:No previous experience required

Medium:Mixed Media

Cost:$40.00 ($35.00 for members)

Join Pumphouse staff to create festive wreathes!

In-Studio Winter Art Camp

Participant:Children & Youth

Dates:Jan 2 - Jan 5, 2024

Times:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Level:No previous experience required

Medium:Mixed Media

Cost:$220.00 ($188.00 for members)

In-Studio Full Day Winter Art Camp for ages 4 - 8. Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Before & After Care available)

Family Friendly Online Studio - September 2023

Participant:Children & Youth

Type:Video Tutorial

Level:No previous experience required

Medium:Mixed Media

Create abstract paintings with a unique swiping technique!

Video Tutorials

Participant:Adult

Type:Video Tutorial

Medium:Mixed Media

Cost:$30.00 - $124.00 ($30.00 - $105.00 for members)

Watch the video tutorials of recorded online sessions and learn at your own pace from the comforts of your home.