Studio Class

OPG Sundays: Abstractions

Sep 10, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This month, we will let our emotions take the lead as we create Painters 11 inspired artworks. We will use various mark making materials to creatively express ourselves in the studio, no paintbrush needed! In the gallery, we will celebrate the NEW permanent collection exhibition by creating a quirky collage.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

Upcoming Events

Workshops

Studio to Makerspace: An Artist’s Exploration of Digital Fabrication Tools

Sep 10, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Lana Yuan is a Critical Making and Makerspace Assistant at York University’s Markham Campus Library, and an artist working across sculpture, kinetic works, and interactive installation. Her recent interests focus on combining sculptural practice with digital technologies such as parametric modeling and 3D printing. Her work explores patterned behaviours within urban environments, with attention to […]

Special Events

Family Sunday: Swirly Snails

Sep 13, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This month, take inspiration from the central character in the exhibition Oliver Husain: I ♥ Snail, the golden apple snail. Let’s sculpt our own small snail character with plasticine and then create a cozy collaged triorama habitat for our snail to reside in. Click here to learn more about the exhibition Oliver Husain: I ♥ […]

Special Events

Bringing the Art Collection to Life

Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Learn about the history of how The Robert McLaughlin Gallery came to be, with a particular focus on the permanent art collection. With now over 4,700 works of art, Curator of Collections, Sonya Jones, will share stories about key works in the RMG’s collection. Storytelling forges connections between people and ideas, making it a powerful […]

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