Réseau artistique de Gananoque
Classes and Workshops
Please see our Cancellation Policy
Workshops and classes are held at the GAN space, 167 King St. E., Gananoque and are free unless otherwise noted​.
Weekly
Knitting Circle – We will continue to meet as usual on Sunday mornings | 9 to 11 am and Thursday afternoons | 1:30 to 4 pm. Come for the knitting or any other craft and enjoy coffee and treats from the cafe and conversation with friends.
​Casual Jam - The GAN Sunday Casual Jam will be taking a break for the summer. Fortunately, in the same time slot starting mid-June an open mic will be held at Pistachio’s patio Sundays from 2 to 4pm. Join our musicians there.
Free.
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Saturday Morning Kid’s Club - Drop in for some fun crafting; it’s free. Kiddos to be accompanied by an adult. Saturdays | 9:30 to 11:30 am​​​
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Our spring paint-in “No Dishes, No Laundry” has now run its course. This informal gathering invited artists to convene, share energy, and create together. A series of Tuesdays facilitated by John Sorensen, this was an inspiring space to paint, experiment, and witness each other’s process. ​We plan to reconvene in the fall and welcome more participants.
​​Monthly
GAN Urban Sketching – Wednesday, May 13 | 1– 3 pm​​
Wednesday, June 10, ’26, 1– 3 pm
1000 Islands History Museum
Sketch the river view from the upstairs balcony, revisit the displays of birds, animals, and life on the river, or explore the summer exhibition Cipher|Decipher.
125 Water Street, Gananoque
No charge. All skill levels welcome.
​​GAN Art Walk – Don't miss your chance to visit Gananoque’s art galleries, co-ops, studios, and supportive businesses on our monthly Art Walk through the “Arts District” on King Street from the bridge to Charles Street.
Participants include: J2 Gallery, Sotheby’s, Petunia, Pistachio, Otis Tamasauskas, VAGA, WOO Gallery and the Noel Bullock Gallery at the Gan Arts Network.
Friday, July 31 | 5-9 pm
​​Summer Art Classes
​Birds of a Feather
Wednesday, August 5 | 1.00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, August 26 | 1.00 pm to 4:00 pm
$40
Spread your creative wings this summer in Birds of a Feather, a special art class series for bird lovers. Sharlena will guide you step by step to create expressive portraits in flight using luminous watercolours with ink and coloured pencil crayon details.
Each session features a beloved local species to inspire, expand your observation skills and offer a welcoming space for all levels and ages 16+ to master mixed-media illustration, feather by feather.
Limited to 12 students.
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Workshop
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Greenwood Spoon Carving Club
Sunday, August 9 | 11:30 am -1:30 pm
Free
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Can the act of carving a wooden spoon with simple hand tools be an act of community building and social change? We think it can. It's also fun as heck, as high or low an art form as you're looking for, and promises to still the mind like few activities can.
Join an inclusive and supportive community of folks interested in hanging out and carving spoons together! Register today.
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What to expect:
There's minimal carving instruction provided at Spoon Club. It's a social event intended to create a space to share craft and creativity and an interest in greenwood carving. Some experience with spoon carving, green woodworking, or using edged hand tools is helpful.
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Everyone 16+ welcome. Expect to feel inspired by those around you and empowered by this slyly subversive and powerfully democratic craft.​
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Carving tools such as straight and spoon knives, but don't worry if you don't have tools - we'll provide all the required tools.
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Do you have a green (fresh) branch or limb from a tree you'd like to share (min 4" diameter)? Please bring it along!
Completely new to Spoon Carving? Check out the Introduction to Spoon Carving workshop at the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum located on Highway 2 at Grass Creek Park. Information is available on their website.
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Cancellation policy
Refunds will be issued for student withdrawal up to two weeks before the class starts. After this period we will provide a credit towards a future class(es).
Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling by GAN if the minimum number of students is not met. Refunds or course credits will be provided at the students choice in this case.