Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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?

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.

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

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.