Year after year, St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre continues to attract adult students, drawn by its diverse offerings in contemporary arts and crafts.  Students work intensely in a focused, yet relaxed setting which provides detailed technical instruction and personal attention to individual artistic needs. Instructors are experienced and interested in working with students of all levels of background and ability. Please stay posted for exciting new classes, lectures and workshops.

Advance payment and registration are required for all classes. 

For more information or to register call 519 631-4040

2 ways to register

 1.  In person at the Art Centre (cash, Cheque,

      Visa, Master Card or Debit.

 2.  Over the phone using your Visa or

     MasterCard at 519 631-4040

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Faces

March 3-24, 2012

Saturdays 1-3pm

Instructor: Caverly Smith

Cost: $50 (plus materials)

Explore the principals of portraiture in multiple artistic mediums.  This class is suitable for all levels of experience including beginners.

Portrait Photography for Beginners

March 24 and 31, 2012

Saturdays 1-4pm

Instructor: Rosita Di Trolio

Cost: $40

Starting with the fundamentals, this two day workshop will offer participants the opportunity to learn from a professional, how to capture unique, creative photographs of kids, grand kids, pets and the other special people in your life.  Participants must have their own camera.

Eric Atkinson

Group of Seven and the English Connection

Sunday March 25, 2012

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free Admission

The association between the landscape paintings of the Group of Seven and Canada's cultural identity is very strong.  Time and again the Group of Seven is considered the first distinctively Canadian artistic group with a style of painting that is unique to our country.  But where did the early influences of the group originate?  Join Erik Atkinson on March 25th to get the whole story...