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Aurora Cultural Centre
Performing Arts
Welcome to the Aurora Cultural Centre
Engaging performing arts, exhibitions, classes, programs and special events for all ages.
Find us out and about town!
Classes, gallery exhibitions and performing arts are offered
offsite and in the virtual space.
While the Town of Aurora’s Town Square construction project is well underway, we will continue to work offsite for the duration of the project. For information about Town Square, please visit: www.EngageAurora.ca/AuroraTownSquare
The Centre’s Art Galleries, Educational Programs and Administrative Offices have all moved to Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON. Arts classes, workshops and performing arts events are currently presented at venues throughout Aurora, including CFWI Aurora Armoury. Please see location information for each program.
Visit AuroraCulturalCentre.ca for up-to-date program information.
The Aurora Cultural Centre is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization operating with the generous support of:
The Ennis Sisters Holiday
Signature Series
December 3 @ 7:30 pm
Location: Trinity Anglican Church
$50 (HST INCL.)
John Sheard presents Tribute to the Beatles Pt. 2
Signature Series
January 21, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Location: St. Andrew’s College
$50 (HST INCL.)
Payadora Tango Ensemble
Great Artist Music Series
January 27, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Location: Trinity Anglican Church
$50 (HST INCL.)
Amanda Rheaume
Signature Series
March 4, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Location: CFWI – Aurora Armoury
$50 (HST INCL.)
Gallery Exhibitions
December 10, 2022 – January 28, 2023 Opening Reception: December 10 from 1-3 pm Inspirations From a Space of Healing
Featuring members of the Society of York Region Artists Co-Curated by the Aurora Historical Society and Aurora Cultural Centre
Inspirations From a Space of Healing is a multisite exhibition located at the Hilary House National Historic site and the Aurora Cultural Centre’s temporary home at the Aurora Town Hall (second floor). Featuring work by artists of the Society of York Region Artists, this exhibition looks to artifacts within the Hilary House National Historic site for inspiration.
Playground (2021), Alina Lu (Aurora High School), Mixed materials (acrylics, marker, plastic bags, color lead), 76 x 52 cm
Built in 1862, Hillary House is recognized by the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board as one of the best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Canada. It was used as a doctor’s practice and family residence for over 100 years and contains a significant collection of medical instruments, books, papers, household furnishings dating from the early nineteenth to the late twentieth century.
SOYRA members touring the Hilary House National Historic Site, May 2022
Gallery Information
Location:
Aurora Town Hall, Entrance through Upper / North Parking Lot.
Hours:
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm
MCOYA is proudly sponsored by ArtBytes are proudly sponsored by
February 11 – March 18, 2023 Opening Reception: February 11 from 1-3 pm Mayor’s Celebration of Youth Arts
A group exhibition with Aurora’s High School Seniors
For nearly a decade, the Aurora Cultural Centre has continued its tradition of an annual Youth Art Show. Beginning with just one Aurora-based high school, the show has expanded to include four: including up to 32 students in a single exhibition. In partnership with the Town of Aurora, the small, community tradition has evolved into the highly anticipated Mayor’s Celebration of Youth Arts.
Intricacies of Wholeness (2019), Samar Hejazi
April 1 – 29 2023 Opening Reception: April 1, 1-3 pm
Materializing Immaterial (working title)
Samar Hejazi
Samar Hejazi is a multi-disciplinary visual artist living between Toronto and Dubai. Since graduating with a BFA in new media from Ryerson University in Toronto, she has attended instructional residencies at Arquetopia in Oaxaca, and Puebla in Mexico and Cusco, Peru in 2016 and 2019 respectively. She also attended the Takt Art Residency in Berlin in 2016 and completed a studio residency at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Toronto in 2019, which concluded in a group show. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally at the Textile Museum of Canada, Warehouse421 in Abu Dhabi, Possum Gallery in Berlin, Motion Art Gallery in Cairo, Egypt and Decentered Gallery in Puebla, Mexico. Her artwork is part of multiple collections around the world.
Winter Classes & Workshops
Children & Teens
Ages 4 – 12 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
A full day of artistic adventures await! Unleash your creativity using a variety of tools and materials and meet new friends in a fun and encouraging environment.
Friday, January 20 • Friday, February 3
$55.00 per day SAVE! Register two children for one PA Day program and pay $50.00/ea
Location: TBC. Please check our website for the latest information
A Journey Through Art & Time with Karen Johnston (B.F.A., RECE)
Ages 4 – 6 Travel to the past to discover how art has changed throughout history and be inspired to create pieces based on key artists and movements, from Picasso to Pop Art and everything in between and beyond! Saturdays • 9:00 am – 11:00 am • January 28 – March 25 • 8 weeks $210
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
*Skip February 18 for Family Day
Around the World with Art with Karen Johnston (B.F.A., RECE)
Ages 7 – 10
Take an artistic voyage of discovery around the globe to learn about famous artists, their unique styles, and how they were inspired by the world around them.
Saturdays • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • January 28 – March 25 • 8 weeks
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
$210
Famous Artists & Their Styles with Karen Johnston (B.F.A., RECE)
Ages 11 – 15 Delve into the styles and techniques used by some of the most famous artists from around the world! Students will explore various genres such as still life, portraits, landscapes and more.
Saturdays • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm • January 28 – March 25 • 8 weeks
$210
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Visual arts classes for
children include:
• All artist tools and materials • Free tote bag to take your art projects home • Free t-shirt for messy fun!
After School
You Can Uke It! with Anthony Clayton (B.A. Hons., B.Ed., Orff)
Ages 8+ Embark on your musical journey with the ukulele, the perfect ‘starter’ instrument. Learn all of the basics, such as chords and strum patterns through a variety of familiar songs. No previous musical experience necessary – just bring a ukulele in working order and a notebook. Wednesdays • 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm • January 18 – March 8 • 8 weeks $135 Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
March Break Arts Buffet
March Break Arts Buffet with Karen Johnston (B.F.A., RECE)
Ages 4 – 12 Jam-pack your child’s March Break with fun and creativity in this Arts Buffet camp! Campers will explore a variety of art forms in this week-long program, from acrylic paint and pastels, to watercolours and clay. Monday-Friday • March 13 – March 17 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$260
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Classes for Adults (16+)
Program fees on Adult Classes include HST
Drawing & Sketching with Jan Dolby (B.F.A.)
Sharpen your pencils and discover the basics of drawing and sketching, including fundamental perspective rules, composition, design, and shading. Instructional handouts will guide students through their process. New students and seasoned artists welcomed. Materials List available for download on our website.
Mondays • 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • January 23 – March 6 • 6 weeks
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
* Skip February 20 for Family Day
Instructor Instagram: @jandolby_artist
$195 (HST INCL.)
Start Painting Now with Acrylics with Kathryn Christensen (B.F.A.)
A joyful introduction to the fundamentals of painting in acrylics in this beginner class while learning to see the shapes, colours, and values that create successful composition. Learn brush and paint selection, colour theory, and techniques to develop your personal style. Materials List available for download on our website. Tuesdays • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • January 17 – March 7 • 8 weeks $250 (HST INCL.) Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Expand Your Horizons in Acrylics Level 2 with Helen Walter (B.A.A.)
Discover unlimited stylistic and expressive possibilities in this acrylics class for the more advanced artist. Develop creative and perceptual skills with an exploration of the key principles of colour theory, underpainting, composition, and perspective. Materials List available for download on our website. Tuesdays • 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • January 17 – March 7 • 8 weeks $250 (HST INCL.) Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Want to get happy? Learn to play the oh-so-hip ukulele! Come to this ground level introductory course – no musical theory required. You will learn all of the basics: the most commonly used chords, standard tuning, and simple strumming techniques. By the end, you’ll be able to play all of your favourite songs. Bring a ukulele in working order and a notebook. Wednesdays • 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm • January 18 – March 8 • 8 weeks $155 (HST INCL.) Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
If you have always wanted to play guitar - with friends, by a campfire, or for yourself in your favourite room – this course is for you. Beginning Guitar is an accompaniment-based group course designed to introduce you to a range of chords and strum patterns that will get you on your way. Bring an acoustic guitar in working order, a tuner, and a notebook. Wednesdays • 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm • January 18 – March 8 • 8 weeks $155 (HST INCL.) Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Develop the essentials of watercolour painting, including composition, brush work, and use of colour. Discover the distinctive qualities of this beautiful medium while exploring a variety of approaches and subject matter in this fun and encouraging group atmosphere. Previous experience required. Materials List available for download on our website.
Wednesdays • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • January 18 – March 8 • 8 weeks $250 (HST INCL.) Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
The Art of Calligraphy with Salman Khattak
Have you always admired beautiful handwriting and wanted to know how to achieve it? Then this beginner’s workshop is for you! In this workshop complete with hand-outs, you will learn Gothic calligraphy style, a type of calligraphy with a beautiful flow that produces dramatic compositions. Your cards and invitations will take on a whole new flair! This versatile and attractive script is well within your reach. Returning students from previous workshops are invited and encouraged to learn this new style. All materials and tools supplied by the instructor for a $20.00 Materials Fee. Bring a bagged lunch.
Sunday • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • March 5
$80 (HST INCL.) PLUS $20 MATERIALS FEE PAYABLE TO INSTRUCTOR AT CLASS.
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
In this beginner class students will work with the beautiful medium of watercolours through demonstrations, exercises, and paintings. You will learn the proper tools and supplies, understanding the balance of colour and water, mixing colours, and the importance of tone. Materials List & Rental Kit options available for download on our website.
Thursdays • 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • January 19 – March 9 • 8 weeks $250 (HST INCL.) Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Stained Glass Suncatcher with Siobhan Lynch
Brighten up the Winter season in this introductory stained glass suncatcher workshop. Learn all of the basics of this unique art form, including how to safely cut, grind, foil, solder, patina and polish to create your own striking glass art ornament that you can share with someone special (or keep for yourself!). All tools and materials provided upon payment of $25.00 Materials Fee to instructor at workshop. Bring a bagged lunch.
Please note: Due to popular demand, this beginner workshop is being offered twice. It is not recommended to register for both date offerings.
Saturday, January 21 or Sunday, January 22 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$90 + $25 Materials Fee payable to instructor at class
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information. Instructor Instagram: @siobhanlynchglass
Virtual - Winter Walks in Watercolours with
Nancy Newman (B.A.)
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Winter in this watercolours short course. Learn and explore the technical complexities of painting quintessential Winter scenes. Discover how you can use light and shadow to capture the bright and crisp atmosphere of a fresh blanket of glistening snow. You will use images as your inspiration to create your pieces, and you will leave this class with your own seasonal watercolour paintings. Materials List available for download on our website. This course is intended for students with some previous watercolour painting experience. Thursdays • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm • February 2 - 23 • 4 weeks $155 (HST INCL.) Platform: Zoom Instructor Instagram: @nancynewmanart
Carve Your Own Love Spoon with Marlene Ash
This Valentine’s Day, learn to carve a wooden heart or Love Spoon for someone you care about. Welsh Love Spoons are decoratively hand-carved wooden spoons that date back to the 17th century, and they often feature hearts, Celtic knotwork, bells, and horseshoes. Appropriate for the absolute beginner to the experienced carver, in this heritage craft workshop you will learn safe and skillful use of the knife, gouges, and other tools. Walk away with a finished piece that serves as a beautiful and lasting gift for someone special. All tools and materials provided upon payment of Materials Fee to instructor at workshop. Bring a bagged lunch.
Sunday, February 5 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$75 + Materials Fee payable to instructor at class
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Make Your Own Mosaic with Karen Johnston (B.F.A., RECE)
A mosaic is an image or pattern created by arranging small regular or irregular pieces of coloured stone, tile, glass, or ceramic, held in place by an adhesive, and covering a surface. Mosaics have a rich, long history and have been crafted since the ancient world. In this workshop, you will learn under esteemed mosaics artist, Karen Johnston about the tools and techniques to establish your unique design and create a decorative frame. From afar, mosaic art glistens with its impressive array of colours and patterns, while up close, the intricacies involved are revealed. All tools and materials provided upon payment of $15.00 Materials Fee to instructor at workshop.
Sunday, February 26 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$45 + $15 Materials Fee payable to instructor at class
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information. Instructor Instagram: @mosaicworks
The Aurora Cultural Centre reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, postpone, or combine programs, limit registration, change instructors, or change program venues. All programs are subject to change without notice.
