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

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.

Link: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/recreation-and-sports/ongoing-groups.aspx

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

https://www.kitchener.ca

City of Waterloo Programs

https://www.waterloo.ca

Waterloo Public Library

https://www.wpl.ca

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