Upcoming Events

Alternative Watercolour: Hand-Painting Photographs - April, 2025

Sat Apr 26, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston

In this workshop you will learn how to transfer a photograph onto watercolour paper and then paint into it with watercolour paints.

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Hearts on Fire - May, 2025

Sun Apr 27, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Ever seen those stunning wire creations online and thought, I wish I could make that? Now's your chance! Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop in the art of wire weaving, where you'll learn the basic techniques to create your very own wearable art.

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Getting The Most Out of Your Digital Camera 1 - Digital Camera 2 - Thursday May 1

Thu May 1, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Session 1 - Understanding your camera
Go beyond the "auto" mode on your camera! Learn how to use the other camera modes and settings to improve your photography.

This series of 4 workshops will help you understand your camera, learn how to use it creatively, and do some basic editing using free software. Take one session or take them all.

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Victorian-Style Puzzle Purses - May 2025

Sat May 3, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where we'll dive into the fascinating world of Victorian puzzle purses! These charming paper containers, shaped into a pinwheel or star, were used to hide secret messages and were all the rage during the Victorian era. Come create, learn, and have fun!

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Gel Plate Printmaking - May 2025

Wed May 7, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Join us for a creative and fun-filled afternoon where participants will explore the world of gel printing!

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Wet Felting Spring Coasters - May, 2025

Fri May 9, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Celebrate the fresh, vibrant colours of spring with this hands-on wet felting workshop creating beautiful, functional coasters!

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Mother's Love - May, 2025 Mother's Day

Sat May 10, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
What better way to celebrate mom than by helping her make jewelry? Ever wanted to know how to wire weave your own jewelry?

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Getting STARTED - May 13, 20, 27

Tue May 13, 2025 - Tue May 27, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Starting can be the hardest part. This workshop is all about learning to enjoy the moment. It's for anyone who wants to create without fear of making mistakes, to discover that the process itself is where the magic happens.

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Photo - Editing Basics - May, 2025

Wed May 14, 2025 - Wed May 28, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria St East, Alliston
Ready to take your photography to the next level? Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop designed to help you unlock your creative potential through photo editing! This workshop will guide you step-by-step in transforming your photos into visually captivating works of art.

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Getting The Most Out of Your Digital Camera 2 - Digital Camera 2 - Thursday May 15

Thu May 15, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Session 2 - Learn to use your camera creatively
Go beyond the "auto" mode on your camera! Learn how to use the other camera modes and settings to improve your photography.

This series of 4 workshops will help you understand your camera, learn how to use it creatively, and do some basic editing using free software. Take on session or take them all.

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Fund Development Workshops for SSAC - Session 2 - Fund Development Workshop - May 16

Fri May 16, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston

Session 2 - How Can I Handle a 'No' and Turn It Into an Opportunity?
Learn how to navigate rejection, understand donor objections, and keep
relationships open for future support.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Digital Camera 3 - Digital Camera 2 - Thursday May 29

Thu May 29, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston

Session Three - Post Production Basics
Go beyond the "auto" mode on your camera! Learn how to use the other camera modes and settings to improve your photography.

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Fund Development Workshops for SSAC - Session 3 - Fund Development Workshop - May 30

Fri May 30, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston

Session 3 - How Can We Build and Maintain Strong Donor Relationships?
Master donor stewardship and turn one-time gifts into long-term relationships.

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Cyanotype: Unique Cards Inspired by Nature and Light - Cyanotype June

Sat Jun 7, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston

Make beautiful prints using the power of the sun this Summer!
Cyanotype is an alternative photographic printing process that uses UV light from the sun or a UV lamp to create images.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Digital Camera - 4 - Digital Camera 4 - June 12

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston

Session 4 - Photography in the Field
Now to apply what you have learned!
Participants will go on a field trip to Earl Rowe Park and apply the principles taught in previous sessions

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Fund Development Workshops for SSAC - Session 4 - Fund Development Workshop - June 13

Fri Jun 13, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston

Session 4- How Can We Secure Sponsorships and Major Gifts?
Learn how to attract corporate sponsors and major donors by pitching your cause like a business deal.

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Fund Development Workshops for SSAC - Session 5 - Fund Development Workshop - June 27

Fri Jun 27, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston

Session 5 - How Can We Use Events and Digital Tools to Maximize Fundraising?
Learn how to use events, social media, and online fundraising to build momentum
and increase donations.

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