Continuing Education leisure and lifestyle learning
Overview
Fun weekend courses for all skill levels
Join us to learn something new in a relaxed, hands-on setting. Our one-day, non-credit courses will teach you a skill that’s both useful and fun.
From exploring new passions to connecting with friends, family, or fellow learners, these courses create an inviting place to gather for wider learning.
Ready to try something new, meet great people, or share an experience with someone you love? Register today! Seats are limited.
Courses
One-day, non-credit courses will teach you a skill that’s both useful and fun.
Paint a Northern Ontario Landscape Like the Group of Seven
Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
$85
Learn the techniques for painting bold, vibrant landscapes in the style of the Group of Seven and Tom Thomson. These iconic artists and their work have spotlighted Northern Ontario for its profound beauty, but they did it in a style never seen before. This acrylic painting workshop will show you the skills and mediums needed to mimic the sensuous texture of an oil painting with the convenience of acrylic. Novices and experienced artists alike are welcome. All supplies will be provided. You will be guided by seasoned landscape painter Catherine Jaftha.
The Butterfly Effect: Small Actions for Sustainable Change
Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
$50
Are you interested in contributing to a more sustainable world while enhancing a sense of purpose? This session is inspired by the “butterfly effect” – the idea that small intentional actions can contribute to significant change and the principle of “thinking globally and acting locally”. You will explore how small everyday actions through lifestyle choices, consumer habits, and community engagement can create meaningful positive change for communities, ecosystems, and even global challenges. Come for the inspiration and leave with a commitment for positive action.
Get Ready for Golf!
Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. or 3 to 4 p.m.
$100
Learn the beginning basics on how to golf. Classroom instruction combined with practical application at the golf range.
Colour Outside the Lines: Watercolour for Beginners
Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
$50
Paint a spring watercolour scene and learn the basics of using watercolours to make your own art.
More offerings are on the way!
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Questions?
Is there something you’d love to learn but don’t see it on our list? Do you have a skill you’re eager to share with others? We’d love to hear from you!
