Art Lessons &
Workshops
Book your choice of hands-on lessons or group workshops for Stained Glass Art, Traditional Chinese Ink Art, Printmaking, or Creative Expressions
Stained Glass
Art Workshop
A hands-on introduction to working with stained glass.
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• A brief history of glass.
• Learn to identify and differentiate an array of art glass.
• Experience designing with glass.
• Learn to cut, grind and solder glass and create one of a kind glass ornament.
The workshop is suitable for individuals, couples or groups of up to eight people. *Subject to availability.
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Stained Glass materias for your workshop.
Complimentary welcome tea. Feel free to join me during a short break for a homemade Chinese meal to enhance our creative day.
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Workshops are $150.00 Canadian (plus HST) per person.
Contact us to book your workshop.
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Stained Glass Art Workshop - Pendant Soldering Detail
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Stained Glass Art Group Lesson - Soldering
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Handmade Glass Prisms
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Stained Glass Workshop Creativity
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Stained Glass Workshop - Brush Detail
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Stained Glass Workshop - Glass Pendants
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Stained Glass Art Workshop - Handmade Pendant
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Glass Prisms - Backyard Finds
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Make a Glass Prism
Capture Your Memories in a Glass Prism
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Bring your own special objects and learn to compose and encapsulate them using bevelled glass.
Learn;
• Copper foiling
• Soldering
• Experience designing with glass
• Finishing details such as patinas and display techniques
The workshop is suitable for individuals, couples or groups of up to eight people. *Subject to availability.
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Stained Glass materias for your workshop.
Complimentary welcome tea. Feel free to join me during a short break for a homemade Chinese meal to enhance our creative day.
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Workshops are $150.00 Canadian (plus HST) per person. Contact us to book your workshop.
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Glass prism capsule with local milkweed seeds
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Glass Prism Workshop group lesson
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Glass prism capsules with local plant compositions
Design and Create Your Own
Stained Glass Panel
A special two-day Stained Glass Workshop
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The workshop consists of two lessons, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, over two days. Customized schedules are available upon request.
• Step-by-step learning of the fundamental skills used in stained glass art.
• Applying these enhanced skills to create complex design and assembly of your own stained glass art panel, using professional tools and equipment.
• Learn about;
glass history
glass identification and application
design styles
structural integrity fundamentals,
composition
assembly and presentation
• Advanced skills you will learn include:
glass cutting
glass preparation
copper foiling or traditional lead caming
soldering, and framing with zinc
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Stained Glass materias for your workshop.
Workshop includes complimentary tea and healthy homemade lunches during break times
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Workshops are $450.00 Canadian (plus HST) per person. Minimum 2 participants. Contact us to book your workshop.
Private one-on-one, two-day workshops are $600.00 (plus HST).
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Book this special two-day workshop
Artmakers Studio
Perth, Ontario, Canada
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Stained Glass Art Panel 1
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Chinese Ink Art Workshop - Group Lesson Basics
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Stained Glass Art Panel 4
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Chinese Ink Art
The Ancient Art of Chinese Ink Painting and Calligraphy: A journey into the evolution from pictographs to paintings.
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• A brief history of Chinese ink art.
• Experience making organic black ink using a slate stone ink well and stick.
• Learn how to use a bamboo paintbrush. Learn the 5 fundamental strokes of painting and the variations of applying ink to paper to create the desired effect.
• Learn to apply a variation of strokes and combine them to create simple paintings of animals, plants, and scenery. Learn how to create Chinese Pictographs and create art cards.
• An introduction to the five traditional colored ink sticks to dynamically add to each artwork.
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Chinese Ink Art materials for your workshop.
Complimentary welcome tea. Feel free to join me during a short break for a homemade Chinese meal to enhance our creative day.
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Workshops are $150.00 Canadian (plus HST) per person.
Contact us to book your workshop.
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Book this half-day lesson:
Book this half-day lesson:
Artmakers Studio
Perth, Ontario, Canada
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Chinese Ink Art - Artmakers Studio
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Chinese Ink Art Workshop - Learning Basic Brush Strokes
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Chinese Ink Art Workshop - Bamboo Brush Strokes
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Chinese Ink Art Workshop - Brush Technique
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Chinese Ink Art Workshop - Brush Stroke Practice
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Chinese Ink Art Workshop - Handmade Card
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Chinese Ink Art Workshop - Brushstroke Fundamentals
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Chinese Ink Art Workshop - Group Lesson Basics
Art of Chinese Scroll Painting
Explore Chinese landscapes and animal painting to create your own Chinese Scroll.
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• The art of Chinese scroll painting dates back over 4,000 years.
• Learn about the history and experience how to make ink and coloured ink using traditional tools and materials.
• Learn the fundamental brush strokes to create different tones and lines.
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Chinese Ink Art materials for your workshop.
Complimentary welcome tea. Feel free to join me during a short break for a homemade Chinese meal to enhance our creative day.
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Workshops are $150.00 Canadian (plus HST) per person.
Contact us to book your workshop.
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Chinese Scroll Painting- Completed Artwork
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Chinese Scroll Painting - Learning the 5 fundamental brush strokes
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Chinese Scroll Painting - Floral design brush strokes
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Chinese Scroll Painting - Take home your own creation
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Relief
Printmaking
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Unleash your creativity in this hands-on Introductory Relief Printmaking Workshop
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to explore a new artistic technique, this session will guide you through the process of creating your very own hand-carved print. Choose from a daffodil, sunflower, or bird design.
Choose one from a selection of designs to transfer onto a soft-cut block.
Use carving tools to create your unique printing block.
Experiment with ink and print multiple copies—no printing press needed!
Take home beautiful prints, perfect for framing or turning into greeting cards.
This workshop is suitable for Individuals, couples, or small groups (up to 6 people) .
Join Caitlin for a fun, confidence-building painting experience where perfection isn’t the goal — expression is.
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All materials provided—soft-cut carving blocks, carving tools, ink, and paper.
Step-by-step instruction in a relaxed and inspiring environment.
Multiple prints to take home.
Workshop includes complimentary tea and healthy homemade lunches during break times.
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Workshops are $150.00 Canadian (plus HST) per person.
Contact us to book your workshop.
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A hands-on introduction to Relief Printmaking
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Expressive Floral
Painting in Acrylic
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Unleash your creativity in this relaxed, hands-on acrylic painting workshop focused on expressive florals. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking for a creative reset, you’ll be guided step-by-step in creating a vibrant, modern floral arrangement full of movement, colour, and personality.
Learn how to build loose, expressive flowers using simple brush techniques
Explore color mixing to create soft pastels and bold accents.
Practice layering, mark-making, and creating depth without overthinking
Create your own floral composition inspired by a guided sample (with room to personalize)
Leave with a finished painting on canvas, ready to hang
This workshop is suitable for Individuals, couples, or small groups (up to 6 people)
Ideal for anyone who wants a low-pressure, enjoyable creative workshop (no experience needed)
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All materials provided—canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, and tools
Step-by-step instruction in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Demonstrations plus one-on-one guidance as you work
Your completed floral painting to take home
Workshop includes complimentary tea and healthy homemade lunches during break times.
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Workshops are $150.00 Canadian (plus HST) per person.
Contact us to book your workshop.
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A hands-on acrylic painting workshop, focused on expressive florals
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Creative Expressions
Explore painting and multi-media in a fun-filled two-hour workshop, suitable for all ages. No painting experience needed. Perfect for events, celebrations, and larger groups. Minimum six participants.
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• Learn to create backgrounds with wash paint techniques.
• Use pastels, charcoal, graphite, colour pencils, and your own imagination.
• Create images to tell personal stories.
• Experience using a variety of artistic tools and materials.
• Take home your own one-of-a-kind artwork.
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All tools and supplies to create your artwork.
Complimentary snacks and tea during break time.
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Workshops are $75.00 Canadian (plus HST) per person. Minimum of six participants.
Contact us to book your workshop.
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Book this half-day lesson:
Book this half-day lesson:
Artmakers Studio
Perth, Ontario, Canada
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A big welcome from your instructor and host, Janice
Founder of Artmakers, Arts for Health & Learning and Arts in Education, I enjoy meeting people and sharing and teaching art, and how it applies to today's creative scene. I also value the therapeutic benefits of painting and design.
Choose either Chinese Ink Art or Stained glass art and take home your finished artwork.
You can make learning art a Retreat and stay at an art studio loft in our historic stone church.
Contact us for group rate discounts.
Photo by Bonnie Joyce, for Connecting Perth
Meet your instructor for Relief Printmaking, and Expressive Floral Painting, Caitlin
Caitlin is a local art educator with a passion for encouraging the joy of art making in others. With years of experience as a high school art teacher, she now focuses on leading engaging workshops in painting and linocut printmaking.
Inspired by gardens, mid-century modern motifs, and abstract expression, her work blends florals, color, and pattern. Whether teaching beginners or experienced artists, she creates a welcoming space where creativity can flourish.