Back by popular demand! This free event encourages seniors (age 55+) to spend the afternoon curating their own program. We will offer refreshments, tours and drop-in art making sessions. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to try something new, meet fellow seniors, and celebrate creativity.
Schedule of events, details below:
- 1- 3:30pm – Refreshments in Arthur’s
- 1 – 3:30pm – Drop-in printmaking workshop
- 1pm – Guided tour of the RMG’s current exhibitions starting in the lobby
- 1:30 – 2:30pm -Step by step drawing workshop with Jade Wysotski in the lookout
1:30-2:30pm │The Lookout │1st Floor
Soft Pastel Pears
Guest Instructor: Jade Wysotski
Look forward to bringing this colourful pair of pears to life using soft pastels and a variety of blending techniques. We will focus on how to express form through colour and direction.
Enjoy creating a work of art suitable for all drawing abilities. All materials provided!
1 – 3:30pm │Studio │1st Floor
Make an Impression This Spring
Celebrate the season with an engaging and creative afternoon of printmaking. This drop-in session invites you to explore a simple, rewarding printmaking process using printing foam, ink, and paper.
All supplies are provided, and no prior art experience is necessary.
1pm │ Lobby │Main Floor
Meet us in the lobby for an exploratory exhibition tour. View historical Canadian artworks that are protected and selected from our Permanent Collection as well as special exhibitions, featuring diverse artworks by Canadian artists.
1 – 3pm │ Arthurs │4th Floor
Join us in our charismatically renovated event space, featuring fresh spring views from above Oshawa. We are serving free, light refreshments including hot tea, coffee and small bites. Perfect to warm up and socialize with new and familiar friends!
Receive 10% off on regular priced items in our gift shop. Not including books or member pricing, in store only.
Seniors Programming has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Sienna for Seniors Foundation.
