Upcoming Events

1000 Words IV

Mar 7, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025

A picture is worth a thousand words. What happens when you combine words and images? Back by popular demand, this year both writers and artists are invited to share their work around a common theme.

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Fund Development Workshops for SSAC - Session 1 - Fund Development Workshop - April 4

Fri Apr 4, 2025

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

Session 1 - How Can I Be a Strong Ambassador and Make the Ask with Confidence?
Build confidence in talking about your organization and making an ask in a way that
feels natural and compelling.

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Exploring Abstract Collage - April 2024

Sat Apr 5, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Join local visual artist Kathy Ebbinghaus Melanson for an exciting and hands-on art experience where you can explore the world of abstract composition, colour mixing, and collage.

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Vintage Collage - April 2025

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where you'll transform nostalgic materials into unique pieces of art!

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Nuno Felting a Scarf - April 12

Sat Apr 12, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria St East, Alliston
Join Andrea Elmhirst for an immersive, hands-on Nuno felting workshop and create a beautiful, lightweight wool and silk scarf!
By the end of the class, you'll have a finished, one-of-a-kind scarf that's ready to wear or gift!

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Gel Plate Image Transfer - April 2025

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Location: FortyOne: Local Art Market, 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston
Visual artist Joanne Lomas for an exciting class of creativity and exploration as we dive into the captivating world of gel plate image transfer! Come ready to experiment, learn, and leave with beautiful pieces of art!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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