Looking for a great gift this holiday season? Look no further! Give the gift of art classes to the creative person in your life. Whether they are an experienced artist or just looking to try something new this winter, you are sure to find the perfect art class here at Visual Arts Brampton.
To help make the gift giving even easier, we now offer electronic gift cards for all of our workshops, studio sessions and memberships that can be redeemed in the studio.
As the holiday season approaches, it is a great opportunity to think about how we – as community – can help some of the most vulnerable in Brampton put food on their table.
From now until December 21, Visual Arts Brampton will be holding a Food Drive in support of Knights Table - an organization that serves the needs of people dealing with issues of poverty and homelessness in the Peel Region.
Please consider donating next time you are in the studio to help us help others this season. Some of the most needed items include: Pasta Sauce, Canned Meat, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Instant Noodles, Snacks (puddings, jello, granola bars) juices, drink boxes, water, cake mixes, diapers, sanitary products, and hygiene products.
We recently sat down with artist Filomena Kandola, who leads our Tuesday morning Open Studio sessions and Exploring Snowy Winter Landscapes in Soft Pastel workshop, to learn more about her and how she encourages creativity at Visual Arts Brampton.
When did you join VAB?
I have been with VAB for 3 years as of this past September.
Why did you join VAB?
I wanted to break out of my studio and do more than make art personally. I hoped to gain more from my love for art by teaching and sharing my passion with others.
What is your favourite part of VAB?
The open studio. It is a place where we not only come together to make and share art, but we talk about life and everything happening around us. It is truly a joyful social experience.
What is the best thing about your role at VAB?
Watching a student learn how to create accomplished original art and then witnessing the joy they get from it. Priceless.
Why should someone join VAB?
To meet like minded people. To have fun. To learn how to make accomplished original art. To experience the joy in making fine art.
Registration is now open for Visual Arts Brampton's lineup of winter art programs! Choose from our range of art courses for adults, teens and kids. From beginners to experienced artists, we are sure you will find a program to help you explore your creativity in our supportive studio environment.
We are pleased to bring you several new and unique programs for adults this winter covering a range of media and subjects. These new workshops include Accessible Abstracts, Drawing for Painters, Make Your Own Watercolours, and Snowy Winter Landscapes in Soft Pastel.
Our new Introduction to Drawing workshop with artist Stephanie Schirm is a great place to get started if you have never drawn before or are looking to brush up your skills.
For kids and teens, our popular weekly art classes begin a new term in February. These classes provide the perfect environment to inspire young artists of any skill level. Be sure to register early as spaces are limited and fill up fast! Also returning this winter for kids is our March Break Camp and Pottery Making workshop.
Just looking for fun evening out with family and friends? Check out our Paint Nights & Try Art Evenings.
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