Arts and crafts

All are welcome to visit and participate in any medium; in deference to those with chemical sensitivities, we avoid using art supplies that have strong chemical smells. No teacher, but advice, encouragement and friendship for beginners and the experienced.

Learn to apply your painting skills to white china or refine your technique with the Brock House Porcelain Painters. We use powdered mineral colours which are ground into an oil base and then applied to china which is fired in the Brock House kiln. Our painters produce quality pieces for their own pleasure and for sale at Society fundraisers. Supplies are available to get you started and we can recommend sources for your specific needs. We take pleasure in helping each other and guiding beginners. Come and enjoy a lovely art form with experienced peers!

Members of this group knit, crochet and stitch handcrafted projects to sell at the Brock House Summer and Winter Fairs. Within the group, members share their expertise and enjoy the companionship of working together to support Brock House. We are always happy to welcome new members of all levels — including novices — who craft items using yarns, fibres or fabrics in any way, such as sewing, quilting, embroidery, weaving, etc.

Discover the joy and a deeper connection to nature through this introduction to nature sketchbook journaling. Basic principles, benefits, materials and techniques will be discussed including easy steps to begin/maintain a nature journaling practice. No previous art experience needed. The first half of the May 16 class will be held in the Art Room, the balance (weather permitting) will take place in Jericho Park.