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Register now for Visual Arts Brampton's exciting lineup of winter programs! From beginners to experienced artists, we offer a range of classes and workshops for adults, kids and teenagers to explore in a supportive studio environment.

New for kids this winter is our March Break Camp and PA Day Camps. These fun-filled week-long and single day camps will keep your child's imagination and creativity flowing while out of school. For adults, several new intermediate-level workshops are being offered to serve as a continuation for our popular beginner series of workshops. Be sure to join us for Introduction to Portrait Drawing - Adding Colour, Introduction to Creative Acrylic Painting - Part 2, Sculptures - Wire & Sand Cement and Watercolour Stepping Up. Not looking for a long term commitment? Drop in for one of our BYOB Paint Nights or TryArt Evenings.

Registration for available spaces in our weekly programs for kids & teens will begin on December 8, 2017.

We invite you to explore all of our:

Programs for Adults

Programs for Kids & Teens

Weekly Drop-In Sessions

Looking for a great gift this holiday season? Look no further! Give the gift of art classes to the special 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 gift certificates for all of our workshops, studio sessions and memberships. Simply stop by the studio to purchase one in person.

Please note that the last day to purchase gift certificates is Thursday December 21 in order to receive them before Christmas.

Come out and join Visual Arts Brampton for Culture Days! Once again we are proud to participate in this weekend of celebrating culture in Ontario with free events from Friday September 29 to Sunday October 1 for the entire family.

All materials for the projects are provided, and no artistic experience is required. The events will take place at several venues around the city. Visit the Culture Days website to see all of our activities, or check them out below:

Brampton Culture Days Launch

Friday September 29, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Location: Sid Manser Park (Creditview Road and Steeles Avenue)

Brampton launches Culture Days and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Churchville Community with a Public Art Ribbon-Cutting Party. Opening of "The River That Drew Me Here" sculpture and Art in the Park activities.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

@Brampton Library: Watercolour Painting Demonstration

Saturday September 30, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Location: Brampton Library, Four Corners Branch

Master watercolour artist Zan Barrage presents an exciting watercolour painting demonstration. Participants will learn how they can make colours dance and paintings burst with expression using simple techniques.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

Explore Pastel Drawing

Saturday September 30, 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM & 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

Location: Mount Pleasant Village Community Centre

Join artist Filomena Kandola as she teaches an exciting pastel drawing lesson. Participants will learn basic techniques such as how they can blend colours and overlay to produce a vibrant pastel painting.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

@Brampton Library: Tape Resist Painting for Kids

Sunday October 1, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Location: Brampton Library, Mount Pleasant Branch

Sunday October 1, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Location: Brampton Library, South Fletcher's Branch

Join in on this fun painting activity for kids! Using tape and tempera paint, participants will create a colourful piece of art they can personalize with their own initials or a favourite pattern.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

Kicking off Culture Days and returning for it's third year, artist James Flux has once again teamed up with PAMA, Visual Arts Mississauga, Visual Arts Brampton and Peel Arts Collective to bring Free Art Friday to the Region of Peel!

What is Free Art Friday?

Free Art Friday is a global movement where artists gift pieces of work to the public by leaving them around their city for people to find them.

Imagine a city wide scavenger hunt, where patrons can roam the streets to find free artwork to bring home and enjoy for years to come! On Friday, September 29th 2017 we hope to flood the whole Region of Peel with free art. Free Art Friday is in an attempt to bring art to those who may not be involved in the art world, as well as creating as many smiles and memories as we can.

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