Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

Not sure how to price your artwork or handmade products?
You're not alone!
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring conversation led by SSAC member, felting artist Andrea Elmhirst, who will share practical strategies for pricing your work fairly—and fearlessly.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.