Button Factory Arts Centre

09/02/2026

The Button Factory Arts Centre will be closed this Saturday, September 5th to Monday, September 7th for the Labour Day long weekend!🙌

We will have regularly scheduled programming resuming back on Tuesday, September 8th with regular hours opening at 10am.

Have a great weekend!☀️

09/01/2026

Our Adult Fall Courses are now OPEN for registration!🍁✨

We have an exciting selection of art classes for everyone this season! Explore a variety of art forms, from painting, sculpting, sewing, drawing, and printmaking to fun seasonal projects like watercolour fall impressions! So whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate artist or just looking to try something new, the BFAC has got you covered!🧡

Check out our selection today by heading to the link in our bio or browse under “Event Calendar” on our website!

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This 6-week advanced ceramics course includes a life model sketching component followed by figurative and free sculpting components. 

09/01/2026

Come explore mixed media with these fall art courses!🍂✨

Learn the fundamentals of art, discover monoprinting, tryout ceramics, whether you’re a beginner or advanced, and of course, get seasonal with a fall watercolour class!

Check out courses details below⬇️

🧑‍🎨Art Fundamentals: A Sampler Course with Baz Kanold
Mon, Sep 21 - Oct 26 @ 7-9pm | Reg $165

🙌Ceramics: Intermediate & Advanced Handbuilding with Akycha Surette
Wed, Sep 23 - Oct 28 @ 6:30-9:30pm | Reg $285

🤲Ceramics: Handbuilding Studio for All Levels with Akycha Surette
Thurs, Sep 24 - Oct 29 @ 1:30-3:30 or 7-9pm | Reg $195

🍁Fall Impressions Through Watercolour Techniques with Soroush Dabiri
Sat, Sep 26 - Nov 7 @ 10-12pm | Reg $180

🌿Creative Monoprinting Using the Press with Amanda Chesney
Sun, Sep 27 - Nov 8 @ 10:30-12:30pm | Reg $210

Head to the link in our bio to register or browse around for more at www.buttonfactoryarts.ca

08/31/2026

Fall season is in full swing and we want to (re)introduce some of our talented Gift Shop vendors!✨

If you are looking for a unique gift-or simply a special touch for your own home decor-treat yourself or someone you love to a beautiful hand crafted wood-turning piece created by our talented local artist Ken Kaufman!🪵

Think this would make a great statement piece for your home? Come by the Button during open hours to check out what else we have in store!

08/30/2026

Come on an adventure with us and try something new!✨

Ever wanted to try sewing, writing, or watercolour, then here’s your chance! Take a peek at the course details below⬇️

🎨Fall Scenes in Watercolours with Moumita Roychowdhury
Tues, Sep 22 - Oct 27 @ 7-9pm | Reg $180

✍️Short but Sweet: The Art of Writing Short Stories with Brie McKenzie
Mon, Sep 21 - Nov 2 @ 7-9pm | Reg $180

📝From Memory to Memoir with Brie McKenzie
Sat, Sep 26 - Nov 7 @ 10-12pm | Reg $180

🧵Machine Sewing for Beginners with Katharine Bourgon
Thurs, Sep 24 - Oct 29 @ 1:30-3:30pm | Reg $195

🪡Understanding Sewing Patterns with Katharine Bourgon
Wed, Sep 23 - Nov 4 @ 7-9pm | Reg $225

Check the link in our bio to sign up or head to www.buttonfactoryarts.ca to see more and register!

08/29/2026

Take a peek at these mosaic masterpieces! 👀✨

Piece by piece everyone created such unique artworks with beautiful colour combinations. With a little glue, grout, and lots of imagination, look what they created!

Thank you so much to everyone who showed up, this first time workshop was such a hit and we can’t wait to see you all back for more💛

08/28/2026

It’s already week 8 of summer camp…can you believe it?!🌈✨

This week the minis and juniors were crafting up some art that works, such as tic-tac toe boards, tie dye, lanterns, and so much more! Over with the senior group, they learned how to set up and use a sewing machine, making items like PJ pants and tote bags!

Swipe to check out some highlights of the week!📸

Don’t forget to sign up today for any remaining spots of summer camp which runs until September 4th!

08/27/2026

Come take a look at the various drawing classes we're offering!👀

Want to focus on drawing something specific, advance your skills, or try a less traditional medium…Then we’ve got you covered!

Check out the details for all the courses below⬇️

✏️Intermediate Drawing with Terry Torra
Tue, Sep 22 - Oct 27 @ 1:30-3:30pm | Reg $180

🌿Introduction to Botanical Ilustration in Graphite and Watercolour with Jane Alderdice
Wed, Sep 23 - Oct 28 @ 1:30-3:30pm | Reg $105

🖍️Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson
Wed, Sep 23 - Oct 28 @ 7-9pm | Reg $180

🌈Continuing Drawing with Soft Pastels with Edward Hanson
Thur, Sep 24 - Oct 29 @ 1:30-3:30pm | Reg $190

✋🦶Drawing Hands & Feet with Baz Kanold
Fri, Sep 25 - Oct 30 @ 7-9pm | Reg $180

To register head to the link in our bio or to browse for more go to www.buttonfactoryarts.ca✨

08/26/2026

✨The time to plant bulbs is NOW!✨

With the fall coming up right around the corner, swing by the Button and grab a bag of your choice of tulips or daffodils today!

For only $15 a bag you can get 24 tulip bulbs or 15 daffodil bulbs. From daffodils, to pink, red, yellow, yellow with pink tips, or mixed tulips, there’s so many options!🌷

08/25/2026

Time to get crafty! Out fall kids programming is now open for registration! ✨

Sign up your kiddo to join us here at the Button, where they’ll have a blast getting creative with new friends and fun crafts!

Check these out! ⬇️

✂️ Crafty Corner! (5-8)
From Sep 21 to Nov 2 @ 4:30-6:00pm | Reg $75

🗽Young Sculptors (7-10)
From Sep 22 to Oct 27 @ 4:30-6:00pm | Reg $90

🎨 Introduction to Art (4-8)
From Sep 23 to Oct 28 @ 4:30-6:00pm | Reg $90

🖍️ Comics! (9-14)
From Sep 23 to Oct 28 @ 4:30-6:00pm | Reg $90

🥣 Pottery for Young Creatives (8-14)
Sep 24 Oct 29 @ 4:30-6:00pm | Reg $90

To check out more, head to our website and click ‘Kids & Youth’ to see what’s coming up!