Visual Arts Workshops

The Laurier Academy of Music and Arts is excited to offer visual arts workshops for families, kids and adults. Come and create at LAMA! All visual arts workshops will be led by Selda Sezen, Art Director. 

Note: Family workshop participants can be any number of members from your family (all ages), or individuals aged 12+. Adult workshops are 18+. Kids workshops are aged 8-13. Please register each participant that will be creating the project. 

Jump to:

• Air-Dry Clay: Create, Decorate and Make It Yours - 5-session creative clay program
• October: Air-Dry Clay Seasonal Creations Workshop
• November: Ceramic Mug Painting Workshop
• December: Seasonal Mosaic Art Workshop

List of Upcoming Workshops

Air-Dry Clay: Create, Decorate and Make It Yours

5-Session Creative Clay Program

Create something uniquely yours in this relaxing, beginner-friendly air-dry clay program.

Across five 2-hour sessions, participants will create 6+ handmade pieces while exploring shaping, texturing, joining, painting, decoupage, varnish, epoxy and finishing techniques. Projects may include bowls, plates, coaster sets, ornaments, seasonal décor, nature-inspired pieces, gifts, napkin holders and many other original designs.

No previous clay experience is required. Beginners and experienced makers are welcome.

Contact LAMA@wlu.ca to inquire about joining this program in the future.

October: Air-Dry Clay Seasonal Creations Workshop

Join us for a fun, relaxing two-session air-dry clay workshop. Create and decorate three seasonal clay pieces to keep or gift.

Workshop Details:

• Saturdays, Oct. 17 & 24, 2026
• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• $45 per participant
• Ages: Kids, teens and adults
• Beginners welcome
• All materials included

Session 1: Create your clay pieces.
Session 2: Paint, varnish and finish your designs.

A food-safe epoxy/varnish option will be available for suitable pieces.

Limited Spots — Register Today!

November: Ceramic Mug Painting Workshop

Sip a Little Creativity!

Design and paint your own ceramic mug with beautiful winter-inspired snowflakes. Create a one-of-a-kind mug to enjoy yourself or give as a handmade gift.

Open to kids, teens, adults and families. Beginner-friendly and no previous experience is required. Perfect for gifts, keepsakes or simply enjoying a relaxing creative experience.

Workshop Details:

• Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
• Session 1: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Session 2: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• $25 per participant
• All materials included

Register Now!

December: Seasonal Mosaic Art Workshop

Create. Celebrate. Gift the Experience.

Celebrate the season through creativity with a special Seasonal Mosaic Art Workshop at the Laurier Academy of Music & Arts.

Choose your favourite mosaic project and spend three relaxing hours creating something beautiful by hand. Come on your own, bring a friend, plan a creative date, celebrate a birthday or special occasion or gift a creative experience to someone you love.

Choose Your Mosaic Project

• Mosaic Lamp — $89
• Mosaic Candle Globe — $40
• Mosaic Coaster Set — $30 (set of two handmade mosaic coasters)

Workshop Dates & Times

• Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

All materials are included, and no previous mosaic experience is required. Choose your colours and patterns, learn simple mosaic-making techniques and take home a unique handmade piece created by you.

Perfect for a creative date, friends' day out, family time, holiday gathering, birthday or special-occasion celebration or simply a relaxing creative experience for yourself.

You can also gift a workshop session to a friend or loved one and enjoy creating something meaningful together.

Celebrate the season through art. Create together. Make memories. Take home something beautiful.

Register Now! Select your mosaic project in the registration link.