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 - Sunday Casual Jam will be resuming on October 4.
Come join Dave Hale and friends for a relaxed afternoon of music, friendship, and community. Whether you play, sing, or simply enjoy being around music, everyone is welcome.
Sundays, 2–4 p.m. starting October 4.
Free.
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. Please note: From September 8 hours will change to 10 am to noon instead of 930 to 1130
Painters’ Circle | 7 Sessions
Tuesdays from Oct 6 to Nov 17 from 10 am to 3 pm
Registration by Donation.
No structure, no agenda – just focused time to paint, explore, experiment, and share space with fellow artists.
Bring whatever you’re working on and follow where your creative instincts lead.
Facilitated by John Sorensen.
Monthly
GAN Urban Sketching
Wednesday, September 9, ’26, 1– 3 pm
Moroni’s Patio
This was the site of our very first meetup four years ago – happy anniversary to us! From here we can sketch heritage buildings, vintage signage, and, yes, tourists. And if the rain decides to join us, we’ll simply head inside, keep sketching, and enjoy a cold one!
155 King St. E., 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, August 28 | 5-9 pm
Workshop
Greenwood Spoon Carving Club
Sunday, October 18 | 11:30 am -1:30 pm
Sunday, November 29 | 11:30 am -1:30 pm
Free
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.
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.
Everyone 16+ welcome. Expect to feel inspired by those around you and empowered by this slyly subversive and powerfully democratic craft.
What to bring:
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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.
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.