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 9-11 and Thursday afternoons 1:30-4. Come for the knitting or any other craft and enjoy coffee and treats from the cafe and conversation with friends.
​Casual Jam - An acoustic afternoon sharing favourite tunes. Get out of the basement and have some fun. Sunday afternoons 2 to 4pm​. Please check back here or the calendar at the door to see dates. Free.
​​Monthly
GAN Urban Sketching – Saturday, December 6, ’25 1– 3 pm
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The 1000 Islands History Museum​
125 Water Street
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Sketch a facet of the story of our area – nature, first peoples, homesteading, the military, industry, or the Golden Age.
Capture a view of the river through the windows. Or focus on the lovely gifts artfully displayed.
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All skill levels welcome, no need to register, no charge!
Next meetup: Wednesday, January 14, 2026.​​​​
​​Gan Art Walk – Gan Art Walk will be on hiatus until April 2026. See you then!
Workshops
​​Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving
Saturday, January 3rd, 1-4pm
Cost $50
Attendance: maximum of 6 students (this workshop requires a min of 6 people to run)
Instructor: Luke Howie
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What it is/Workshop Description:
Are you a beginner interested in establishing a strong foundation of skills before joining an untaught spoon carving circle, guild or club? Is spoon carving emerging as your go to craft for creative expression and zenning out? Well, this workshop is likely right for you...
This introductory workshop is tailored to those wanting a low student/instructor ratio (1:6) so as to develop basic spoon carving skills in a low key, small group setting. It's intended for those looking for uninterrupted instructional time and an opportunity to dive deeper into greenwood spoon carving; both theory and practice.
What to expect:
Participants can expect one on one instruction focused on a number of techniques and topics including wood selection, safe tool use, foundational and more advanced grips/holds, spoon design and layout, intro to hatchet work (at discretion of instructor), finish carving, and treating completed spoons.
This workshop will provide attendees with ample time and space to get into a spoon carving project along with access to a spoon carving mentor focused on answering questions and demonstration key skills.
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Who we are:
Luke convenes the Gananoque Arts Network and MacLachlan Woodworking Museum Greenwood Spoon Carving Clubs.
Trained as a teacher and focused on experiential learning, he has been sharing his love of greenwood carving in the Scandinavian sloyd tradition with folks of all ages and skill levels for over a decade.
What to bring:
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You can bring your own Scandi ground carving tools such as straight and spoon knives, but don't worry if you don't have tools - we'll provide everything required.​
Greenwood Spoon Carving Social Club
Sunday, January 11th 11:30am-1:30pm
Price: Free
Attendance: maximum of 14 attendess : due to high demand, attendees must register in advance online by registering here or by clicking on the blue button below.
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NEW: Previous experience with spoon carving or having attended a previous session is required to participate as instruction for beginners will no longer be provided. No experience? Try our all new INTRODUCTION TO GREENWOOD SPOON CARVING Workshop for in-depth instruction before joining the Greenwood Spoon Carving Social Club.
NEW: Coming in from Kingston? Please consider attending instead our new MacLachlan Woodworking Museum Greenwood Spoon Carving Club located on Highway 2 at Grass Creek Park. Information is available on their website.
Who we are:
Can the act of carving a wooden spoon with simple hand tools be an act of community building, social change, and resistance? 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.
As just one branch on a growing tree of greenwood spoon carving clubs, guilds and circles, we're grateful for the model those before us have provided in inspiring us to take a stand by sitting down and carving together.
We invite you to join an inclusive and supportive community of folks interested in just hanging out and carving spoons together!
What to expect:
This is a social event intended for those who have attended an Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving Workshop or have some experience with spoon carving, green woodworking, or using edged hand tools.
Everyone 16+ welcome. Whether you're a beginner/intermediate carver or further along on your carving journey, you can expect to feel inspired by those around you and empowered by this slyly subversive and powerfully democratic craft.
This is an untaught event, however participants can expect to be supported and supervised in their explorations of a number of techniques and approaches; safe tool use, spoon layout and design, roughing out blanks, finish carving, and treating completed spoons.
What to bring:
- 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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- Your own lunch if you wish or try the onsite cafe for tasty teas, coffee and snacks
- Do you have a green (fresh) branch or limb from a tree you'd like to share (min 4" diameter)? Please bring it along!
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.