
Workshops & Classes
Learn a new skill, get creative, or dive into something you’ve always wanted to try, Sideroads has you covered! Explore hands-on workshops and engaging classes — inspiration starts here.
Upcoming Workshops and Classes
Bring landscapes to life as you capture nature’s moods — from forests and skies to marshes, seas, and rolling hills. Learn techniques for painting lively trees, dramatic skies, and realistic water, with guidance on perspective and composition. Open to watercolour, acrylic, and oil painters.
Explore the versatility of acrylics through color mixing, texture, and brushwork, with lessons tailored to your needs — plus the chance to paint big!
Take your pottery skills to the next level in this 6-week intermediate wheel-throwing class, where you’ll master techniques for creating lidded pots, plates, and more!
Learn the art of wheel throwing in this 6-week beginner pottery class, where you’ll craft your own bowls and cups, glaze and fire them, and take home beautiful, ready-to-use creations!
Discover the vibrant, translucent beauty of watercolour. Learn the basics and start creating your own paintings right away.
Get creative this fall at Applewood Farm & Winery’s Paint & Sip Workshop, where you’ll craft a seasonal sign, sip on cider or wine, and enjoy a cozy afternoon at the farm.
Explore the versatility of acrylics through color mixing, texture, and brushwork, with lessons tailored to your needs — plus the chance to paint big!
Learn the art of fermentation and boost your gut health at this hands-on workshop with educator Rebecca Madeline at Souls Path Wellness Studio.
This hands-on workshop introduces traditional silversmithing techniques, from filing and polishing to cutting, texturing, and crafting custom earring wires—perfect for beginners!
Create your own meditation spinner ring in this hands-on half-day workshop. Learn basic metalworking techniques and leave with a beautiful, stress-relieving ring — no experience needed!
Create your own stained glass piece using the copperfoil technique made famous by Louis Tiffany. Choose your design, select your glass colours, and learn to cut, foil, and solder — all materials included.
Explore Art in all it’s different forms at these Sideroad Stops
This charming spot offers a delightful stroll through historic buildings and artifacts, all by the beautiful Lake Scugog. It’s a perfect blend of local history and scenic views—great for a relaxing and educational day out!
Learn glass art and explore your creativity! Join me for immersive workshops and classes designed to ignite your passion for this beautiful medium. I am excited to share my knowledge and skills with you.
META4 Contemporary Craft Gallery is Durham's award-winning gallery and Ontario's top spot for unique works by local artists. Shop from over eighty artists in glass, pottery, wood, sculpture, visual art, jewelry, and more. Become an artist in our on-site studio with classes in drawing, painting, pottery, woodburning, embroidery, and more! Open year-round.
Scugog Arts is our community’s creative hub: awakening, inspiring and connecting you to all the arts. We are an arts space on Queen Street in Port Perry . Shop resident Artists, Biidaaban Gallery, attend monthly exhibitions, workshops and more.
Theatre on the Ridge is your local non-profit professional theatre company! Join us for our Summer Festival, held under the tent at the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Come experience the magic of live theatre!