The Growing Studios

Create something beautiful and personal with our Watercolour Botanical Cards art classes—perfect for any occasion. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn simple watercolour techniques to paint elegant flowers and foliage, then turn them into handmade cards for birthdays, thank-yous, holidays, or just because. No prior experience is needed and you…

We all know you have the cutest fur baby in the world, so why not spend an evening creating a watercolor painting of your beloved pal? This is a beginner-friendly class—yes, absolutely beginner-friendly. Please email a photo of your fur baby to our coordinator at negrecia@rogers.com so we can send…

Create something beautiful and personal with our Watercolour Cute Cards—perfect for any occasion. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn simple watercolour techniques to paint elegant flowers and foliage, then turn them into handmade cards for birthdays, thank-you's, holidays, or just because. No prior experience is needed and you can make…

Okay, so the world isn’t ending, and I’m not a canner because I think it is. I can because it’s just that economical (and yes, you probably thought I was going to say “because I can,” didn’t you?). Canning is easily one of my favorite conversation topics. As a pressure…

Join us for a cozy and creative evening of Clothes Mending. This class is designed to bring people together in a relaxed, inspiring way. Learn simple, practical mending techniques—like patching, darning, and decorative stitching—while giving new life to your well-loved garments. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll gain skills, share…

We all know you have the cutest fur baby in the world, so why not spend some time creating a watercolor painting of your beloved pal? This is a beginner-friendly class—yes, absolutely beginner-friendly. We at The Growing Studios are teaming up with one of our favorite Dog Friendly spaces at…

You don’t have to know how to paint to create a portrait worth putting on display. For a fun evening out join us for Paint Your Date night. This class is always a fun evening out for you and favorite person. And if you feel a bit uneasy send us…

We all know you have the cutest fur baby in the world, so why not create a fast and fun watercolor painting of your beloved pal? This is a beginner-friendly class—yes, absolutely beginner-friendly. and we promise that you will be proud of yourself. Please email a photo of your fur…

Join us for a hands-on Copper Dog Tag Making Class that brings our arts community together through creativity and connection. In this welcoming workshop, you’ll design and stamp your own custom copper tags—perfect for pets, keychains, or meaningful keepsakes—while learning basic metalworking techniques in a supportive, social setting. Share ideas,…

Learn the basics of crochet while making your very own reusable kitchen scrubbie! This beginner-friendly workshop is a fun way to try something new, and you’ll leave with all the materials you need to keep crocheting at home — including your own crochet hook. Start now and make a little…

Making your own pasta is both simple and incredibly satisfying. In this 3 hour class, we’ll teach you the basics while making three different types of pasta, and each guest will take home a vacuum-sealed bag of each variety. Is it a class or meal prep? Technically, it’s both! We’ll…

Step into the kitchen for a truly memorable evening and discover the elegance of squid ink pasta. This hands-on date night experience invites couples to roll up their sleeves and create dramatic, jet-black pasta dough from scratch—beautiful, bold, and surprisingly simple to make. Together you’ll learn how to roll silky…

Making paper is easier than you think. Especially since we have materials to create paper right in our recycling box. This reusable art form can stretch out over multiple projects. The first step to papermaking is making a Deckle. A deckle is a waterproof form that makes uniformed shapes for…

Step into the kitchen for a truly memorable evening and discover the elegance of squid ink pasta. This hands-on date night experience invites couples to roll up their sleeves and create dramatic, jet-black pasta dough from scratch—beautiful, bold, and surprisingly simple to make. Together you’ll learn how to roll silky…

Lino printing, also called linocut or linoleum block printing, is a relief printmaking method where an image is carved into a linoleum block, inked, and then pressed onto paper or fabric. It’s a favorite of mine for creating cards—I carve a beautiful block and use it to make personalized designs…

Discover the beauty of Kinsusaiga in a warm, welcoming class designed to bring our arts community together. This traditional Japanese fabric art form—often called “paintings made from cloth”—uses carefully placed textiles to create stunning, textured designs without sewing. Guided step by step, you’ll learn the basics of this unique technique…

Making butter is easier than you might think, and it’s more economical too! All you need is cream and a bit of patience—and honestly, you don’t even really need the patience. Milk solids and whey can be used together or separately. Separate them, and you get butter and buttermilk. Butter…

So, you want to learn about terrariums? These beautiful, low-maintenance statement pieces are perfect eye-catchers for any room. In this course, I’ll guide you through designing, building, and caring for a terrarium you’ll treasure for years. You’ll get to choose from three types: a basic plant terrarium, a jewel orchid…

Personally, I think watercolour is one of the most expressive mediums out there. Its fluidity and transparency create images that feel soft yet dramatic all at once. Watercolour has the wonderful perk of portability — you can easily slip your paints and paper into your bag or pocket and create…

Get ready for a fun and creative evening at Sammie’s Café, where you’ll design and craft bracelets earring and necklaces—perfect as gifts or a special treat for yourself! In this workshop, you’ll have everything you need to create a unique piece you can be proud of. We’ll provide all the…

Celebrate the joy of gardening and community at our Perennial Plant Swap! Bring a healthy, labelled perennial from your garden and exchange it for something new to grow and enjoy. This relaxed, friendly gathering is a wonderful way to share plants, stories, and gardening tips while connecting with neighbours who…