Summer Art & Painting Classes in KW for Mom
Love you Mom! We put together all of the in-person art and painting classes in KW from May through August 2025. Most of the programs are public, community-run, and are close by!
We also bought you a painting class (see below) and a gift card for an online art shop to buy supplies & classes!
Artshine Paint Nights at Holly's Café
Description: Guided step-by-step acrylic painting nights. Includes all materials.
Location: Holly's Neighbourhood Café (27 Roy St., Kitchener)
July 10, 7:00–9:00pm
"Sailboats in Solitude"
You have a ticket for this one!
July 22, 7:00–9:00pm
"Botanical Bust"
August 7 & 19
Themes TBD
  • Age Group: Adults 18+ (50+ welcome)
  • Cost: $39.95 + HST per session
  • No experience needed, no supplies needed

We got you a $50 gift card for Artshine! You can use it to buy art supplies or register for another paint night class.
City of Kitchener – Registered Art Classes (Age 55+)
Realistic Drawings with Coloured Pencils (Beginner)
  • Description: Intro to coloured-pencil techniques. Learn how to create realistic drawings.
  • Locations & Times:
  • Chandler Mowat Community Centre (222 Chandler Dr.): Wednesdays, 10:00–11:30am, starts May 14 (4 weeks)
  • Forest Heights Community Centre (1700 Queen's Blvd.): Mondays, 12:30–2:00pm, starts May 26 (4 weeks)
  • Target Age: 55+
  • Cost: Free (Chandler Mowat); $49.92 (Forest Heights)
Pottery Tile and Wall Art
  • Description: Create custom clay tiles and wall art. Includes glazing and kiln-firing.
  • Location: Rockway Centre (1405 King St. East)
  • Schedule: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30pm, May 21 – June 18 (5 weeks)
  • Target Age: 55+
  • Cost: $144.80
Pottery: Intro to Hand Building with Clay II (Intermediate)
  • Description: Intermediate-level pottery course for those with some clay experience.
  • Location: Rockway Centre
  • Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:30–8:30pm, May 20 – June 17 (5 weeks)
  • Target Age: 55+
  • Cost: $144.80
City of Kitchener – Drop-In Art Groups
All located at Rockway Centre (1405 King St. E). Free with a $17.73 annual Group Card.
Oil Painting Practice Group
Mondays, 1:45–3:45pm
Adult Colouring
Thursdays, 1:00–3:00pm
Drawing Practice Group
Fridays, 10:00am–12:00pm
How to Join: No registration needed. Get a Group Card at any community centre.
Waterloo Public Library – Art Workshops
Wonderful Watercolours
  • Location: Main Library, 35 Albert St.
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, May 20, 6:00–7:30pm
  • Age Group: 50+
  • Cost: Free
Paint Party for Older Adults
  • Location: John M. Harper Branch (500 Fischer-Hallman Rd. N)
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, May 28, 2:00–3:00pm
  • Age Group: 50+
  • Cost: Free
Private Local Art Studios & Workshops
Yulia B Art Studio
Offers weekly group classes, private lessons, and workshops for adults.
  • Mediums: watercolors, acrylic, oil, clay, mixed media
  • Outdoor art picnics in warmer months
  • All materials provided, no experience needed
  • Location: 44 Gaukel St, Kitchener
Olena Chorna Fine Arts
Private and small group classes with cultural art focus.
  • Techniques: Petrykivka Ukrainian folk art, acrylic, watercolor
  • Workshops for private and corporate events
  • Personalized instruction for all skill levels
  • Location: Kitchener
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Multi-week and one-day courses in various art forms.
  • Upcoming: Landscape painting, clay vase, Indian folk art
  • Location: 1754 Old Mill Rd, Kitchener
  • Varied pricing; contact for details
Button Factory Arts
Community-focused art courses and drop-in sessions.
  • Exhibitions and events
  • Location: 25 Regina St S, Waterloo
  • Varied pricing; contact for details
Social Art (Kitchener)
  • Paint nights at various venues
  • All materials provided, $40–$60 per session
  • This one looks really good Mom!
Katherine Olenic Art Classes
  • Private, customized lessons
  • Multiple mediums including acrylics and watercolor
  • $60–$130 per 2-hour session
Other Links
City of Kitchener Recreation
City of Waterloo Programs
Waterloo Public Library
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