Fresh ideas & talented hands
Discover workshops led by guest artists and makers at The Nest. Each instructor brings their own skills, style and creative approach to the table.
Browse upcoming workshops below. Registration and payment are handled directly by the instructor. Follow the link on each listing to book your place.
Winter’s Whisper Trio
With guest instructor Raedeen Chambers
Create a vintage-inspired trio of white wooden trees, layered with textured wallpaper and finished with greenery and a subtle touch of glitter. A timeless handmade addition to your seasonal decorating.
Monday, November 9
6:30 p.m.
$40 per participant
Limited to 8 participants
Registration is handled directly by the guest instructor.
Negative Watercolour Painting Workshop
With guest instructor Leslie Harper-Reid
Discover the beauty of light, shape and colour. Explore negative painting, a watercolour technique that brings shapes to life by painting the spaces around them.
Build layers of colour to reveal leaves, flowers and overlapping shapes, creating depth while keeping lighter areas glowing through. It’s a lovely opportunity to experiment with watercolour and discover a different way of looking at your painting.
Tuesday, November 3
Choose 3 p.m. or 6 p.m.
Ages: 14+
$35 per person
Seniors 60+: $30 per person
Registration is handled directly by the guest instructor.
Quilled Snowflakes Workshop
With guest instructor Leslie Harper-Reid
Turn simple strips of paper into delicate winter decorations. Explore the art of paper quilling as you roll, shape and arrange paper coils into a beautifully detailed snowflake.
Discover how little curls, loops and teardrop shapes come together to create intricate patterns. Your finished snowflake will make a lovely seasonal decoration or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Tuesday, November 10
Choose 3 p.m. or 6 p.m.
Ages: 14+
$35 per person
Seniors 60+: $30 per person
Registration is handled directly by the guest instructor.
Christmas Workshop Series
With guest instructor Leslie Harper-Reid
Four creative workshops, one festive season! Make something special for your home, your tree or someone on your gift list. Join Leslie Harper-Reid for a single workshop or enjoy all four for a season of handmade holiday creativity.
Tuesday, November 17 — Christmas Cards
Create festive handmade cards with a personal touch.
Tuesday, November 24 — Ornaments
Make decorative ornaments to brighten your Christmas tree.
Tuesday, December 1 — Holiday Kinusaiga
Explore fabric art and create a festive design without sewing.
Tuesday, December 8 — Jeweled Tree
Create a sparkling Christmas tree artwork with decorative jewels.
Choose 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. on each date
$38 per workshop or $140 for all four
Registration is handled directly by the guest instructor.
Holiday Candle Workshop
With guest instructor M.E Wellness
Pour a little holiday glow and make your home smell festive! Join our guest maker to create an 8 oz soy-coconut wax candle, customizing your holiday fragrance from her beautiful selection of non-toxic fragrance oils. Decorate your glass vessel for a candle that’s uniquely yours perfect to enjoy at home or give as a handmade gift.
With a passion for natural health, our maker will share her knowledge of oils, wax and candle care, including tips for an even burn and getting the most from your candle.
Thursday, November 26
7 p.m.
$45 per person
Includes: All materials to create and decorate one 8 oz candle
Your candle will stay at the studio overnight to set. Pickup will be arranged for the following day. Receive 10% off any purchases of ME Wellness products at the workshop.
Registration is handled directly by the guest instructor.
Are you an artist or maker interested in teaching a workshop at The Nest? We’d love to hear what you have in mind.