Button Factory Arts Centre

Button Factory Arts Centre A non-profit arts hub offering a diverse range of arts programming through exhibitions and classes.

You’re invited to the closing reception of our Annual Members’ Exhibit on Friday, June 19th at 5pm! ✨🖼️ Come by the Butt...
05/26/2026

You’re invited to the closing reception of our Annual Members’ Exhibit on Friday, June 19th at 5pm! ✨🖼️

Come by the Button and check out our new gallery space with tons of artwork on display. We thank all of our talented members who submitted work - we can’t wait for next year! This is the last opportunity to view the show and to vote for your favourite piece, so stick around to hear who will win the People’s Choice Award!

If you own or purchased a piece in the show, artwork pickup will be held Saturday, June 20th from 12-5pm and Sunday, June 21st from 2-5pm. If you have questions or need additional accommodations, please contact the Button. See you there 🏆🎉

Feeling creative? Then come join our one-day art workshops!🙌Happening on Saturday, May 30th there’s a workshop for every...
05/26/2026

Feeling creative? Then come join our one-day art workshops!🙌

Happening on Saturday, May 30th there’s a workshop for everyone! Whether you’re interested in felting, sewing or collage come sign up for the upcoming weekend!

Class details:
✂️Playful Collage with Maria Mesquita
Sat, May 30 @ 1-4pm | Reg $52

🪲Felted Creatures with Akycha Surette
Sat, May 30 @ 1-4pm | Reg $52

🪡Sew a F***y Pack with Katharine Bourgon
Sat, May 30 @ 2-5pm | Reg $55

Register at www.buttonfactoryarts.ca or head to the link in our bio to sign up—everyone is welcome💛

Starting soon…check out these art classes!🙌We’ve got a painting class which will teach you the proportions of the body a...
05/25/2026

Starting soon…check out these art classes!🙌

We’ve got a painting class which will teach you the proportions of the body and how to capture its movement in just a few strokes! As well as a drawing class which will cover the basics of perspective and angles!

✨Here are the details:
Painting from the Figure with Baz Kanold🎨
Mondays from May 25 - aJune 22 @ 7:00-9:00pm | Reg $200

Fundamentals and Principles of Perspective (pt. 1) with Juan Lopezdabdoub📏
Saturdays from May 30 - June 20 @ 10:00-12:00pm | Reg $120

Register now through our website www.buttonfactoryarts.ca or head the link in our bio!

Want to improve your sewing skills?🪡✨Then come join “Youth Sewing Projects” with Katharine Bourgon!🧵For only $102 any ch...
05/24/2026

Want to improve your sewing skills?🪡✨

Then come join “Youth Sewing Projects” with Katharine Bourgon!🧵

For only $102 any child aged 11-16 can enhance their skills over the course of 6 weeks!

Happening every Tuesday from May 26 to June 23 at 4:30-6:00pm, the class is starting soon so sign up quick!

Head to our site www.buttonfactoryarts.ca (linked in our bio) to register and save your seat today!🙌

Let’s play with Clay!👋For only 60$ join “Playing with Clay” taught by Abi Luke! Happening every Monday from May 25 to Ju...
05/24/2026

Let’s play with Clay!👋

For only 60$ join “Playing with Clay” taught by Abi Luke!

Happening every Monday from May 25 to June 15 at 4:30-6:00Pm!✨

Head to our site to register and save your seat today at www.buttonfactoryarts.ca

Reminder that summer camp is also open for enrolment based on availability—See you there!☀️

Take a look at Harry Kooy’s Wire Tree workshop!🪾✨Everyone made such unique and intricate trees! Thank you so much to eve...
05/24/2026

Take a look at Harry Kooy’s Wire Tree workshop!🪾✨

Everyone made such unique and intricate trees! Thank you so much to everyone who showed up and joined us here at BFAC, we can’t wait to see you again for more art activities! 💛

To wrap up our thank yous, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in our Open House on May...
05/23/2026

To wrap up our thank yous, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in our Open House on May 9th, including our amazing performers ✨🌷

We want to thank Jennifer Stacey of the Laurier Academy of Music and Arts, the Baden Storytellers’ Guild, Braeden Etienne, Meghan Bunce, and the Twas Now duo! The day would not have been complete without such engaging entertainment for youth and adults. Scroll through to check out what we were up to on the first floor during the performances (including our really cool archive wall!) ➡️

This is also a reminder that our fundraiser is still ongoing! Although our auction has wrapped up, you are still able to purchase a seat from our “Buy-a-Chair” Campaign for our theatre space. More details on our site 😊

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in our Open House on May 9th ✨🌷The day was huge suc...
05/22/2026

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in our Open House on May 9th ✨🌷

The day was huge success due to our committed staff and volunteers, and of course the talented instructors who made this all possible. We want to thank Ashley, Susan, Katharine, Diana, Abi, Baz, Anne, Michael and Peter for their incredible hourly crafts! Scroll through to check out what we were up to on the second floor during the craft sessions ➡️

Creativity was running high and we are so pleased with everyone who had a blast in our space 🫶 We look forward to opening up our doors again sometime in the future.

This is also a reminder that our fundraiser is still ongoing! Although our auction has wrapped up, you are still able to purchase a seat from our “Buy-a-Chair” Campaign for our theatre space. More details on our site 😊

Check out our next Family Sunday: Monster Print Making!👻👹🦄✨Come join us for a FREE craft where we’ll be making silly and...
05/22/2026

Check out our next Family Sunday: Monster Print Making!👻👹🦄✨

Come join us for a FREE craft where we’ll be making silly and scary monster prints!

🗓️ Sunday, May 24th
🕑 2–5pm
💲 Free | Donations are greatly appreciated!

Drop-in anytime or register ahead online at buttonfactoryarts.ca → Programs → Kids & Youth!

Swipe to see our upcoming Sunday programming ➡️

Check out what we have going on this weekend at the Button! We have a variety of workshops and the start of a new sample...
05/21/2026

Check out what we have going on this weekend at the Button! We have a variety of workshops and the start of a new sampler class happening this Saturday, don’t miss out! 🌟

🎨 COURSE: Art Sampler with Various Instructors
Sat, May 23 @ 10-12pm| $175 reg

✂️ WORKSHOP: Paper Stencilling with Maria Mesquita
Sat, May 23 @ 1-3pm | $52 reg

🌳 WORKSHOP: Wire Trees with Harry Kooy
Say, May 23 @ 1-4pm | $55 reg

🌸 WORKSHOP: Felted Flower Brooch with Inna Zhereshchin
Sat, May 23 @ 1-6pm | $85 reg

To browse more upcoming programming, head to our site under Event Calendar for more! We look forward to having you 🙌🏼

Address

25 Regina Street South
Waterloo, ON
N2J1R8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

5198864577

Website

https://linktr.ee/buttonfactoryarts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f5d36528-9

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