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06/02/2026

KWSA June Meeting 📣

Join us on June 3rd at 7 PM at 44 Gaukel for an evening of art, ideas, and community!

We’re excited to welcome our guest speaker Laurie Spieker of Grand River Glassworks

She creates fresh and imaginative contemporary glass art and shares the inspiring beauty of art glass with her community through workshops offered at her Waterloo, Ontario studio and retail store, a leading promoter of glass art in Waterloo Region and beyond.

Hop on to our website for more details.

See you there!

04/12/2026

🎨 New Workshop Announcement: The Art of Mixed Media Watercolour 🎨
with Anne Schott

Ready to bring new energy into your watercolor work?

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to combine watercolor with a variety of mixed media—adding texture, contrast, and bold new possibilities to your paintings.

✨ Add definition with ink, markers & watercolor pencils
✨ Build texture using collage and layered materials
✨ Experiment with oil pastels for resist effects and depth

Perfect for artists looking to expand their practice and try something new.

📅 Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 KWSA Studio, 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace

Mixed media supplies provided—feel free to bring your favorites too!

Spots are limited—register through the KWSA website.

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04/12/2026

🎨New Workshop Announcemet: The Art of One Pattern, Three Paintings 🎨
with Anne Schott

One pattern. Three completely different artworks.

In this creative, mixed media workshop, you’ll start by painting a loose, full-coverage floral pattern—then transform it using different techniques and materials into three unique pieces.

✨ Explore pattern-making with watercolor & gouache
✨ Experiment with ink, markers, oil pastels & more
✨ Learn how negative space can completely transform your work

A fresh, playful approach to florals (or any subject you choose!)—perfect for artists ready to explore and experiment.

📅 Saturday, May 23 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍KWSA Studio, 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace

Spots are limited—register through the KWSA website.

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