TNT: Try New Things

Three vibrant nature-inspired artworks on white paper, created with oil pastels. The pieces depict close-up views of plants with rich textures and bold colors. Assorted pastels are scattered on a wooden table around the artworks.

Nature's Close Ups with Sarah Whalls

February 6 & 7, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Free

View a variety of objects from nature closer than ever before! Create arrangements of natural objects and use a microscope to dive into the tiniest details of these small environments. Take photos of these details through the microscope and choose one to use as inspiration for a larger work of art you will create with oil pastels.

Public Registration Opens December 23

Painted clay sculptures of a walrus and polar bear, mounted to a painted clay iceburg.

Arctic Animal Sculptures with Jackie Spearman

March 6 & 7, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Free

Join us for a two-day creative journey into the icy realms with our Arctic Sculptures TNT Workshop! On day one, artist, Jackie Spearman will guide participants to use a variety of materials like wire and modeling clay to build the base of their sculptures. On day two, they'll bring their creations to life by embellishing them with fabric and other decorative items. This hands-on workshop encourages artistic expression and exploration.

Public Registration Opens December 23

Watercolour blobs of blue, yellow and pink cover the page. A black paint pen outlines each blob, adding detail and making floral style doodles out of the paint blobs.

Floral Compositions with Mixed Media Collage with Emily Wright

April 3 & 4, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Free

Learn about mixed media collage art and contemporary artist who use this method in their artistic practice. In this workshop, participants will explore techniques and different methods of application with various mediums and materials to make their own floral composition.

Public Registration Opens December 23

Three different collages sit on a wooden background. Three paint pens pay in the top right corner.

Designing the Future with Sarah Whalls

May 1 & 2, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Free

Let’s imagine the future together. Taking inspiration from Rajni Perera’s exhibition Future, participants in this session with consider what their own ideas for the future may be. How might people dress in the future? What will inspire fashion and design? We’ll use questions like these and more create mixed media artworks depicting figures in the future.

Public Registration Opens December 23