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.
Sign up for more than one course to enjoy a special bundle discount. Learn more by visiting our registration page.
Cheese and Charcuterie Board Plating
Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
$85
Learn the basics of different cheese styles and charcuterie meats, while discovering how to balance flavour, texture, and colour for a perfectly composed board.
Let’s Roll! Korean Kimbap Workshop
Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
$85
Learn how to prepare and roll traditional Kimbap using fresh ingredients such as seasoned rice, pickled vegetables, and bulgogi (marinated beef).
Stitch Happens: Cozy Fall Edition (Cross stitch for beginners and intermediate learners)
Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
$70
Learn everything you need to start and finish your first cross-stitch masterpiece. The cost of the workshop includes all the materials (yes, even the hoop) and your choice of patterns.
Start your Book, At Last: Nonfiction and Memoir
Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
$50
Led by certified book coach Dinah Laprairie, this workshop will walk you through the essential questions that shape a strong book from the very beginning, whether it’s a memoir, self-help, business book, or how-to.
Merry and Bright Cookie Decorating
Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
$140
Learn how to beautifully decorate holiday cookies using buttercream piping techniques and painted chocolate designs.
Colour Outside the Lines Holiday Edition: Watercolour for Beginners
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
$50
Learn foundational watercolour techniques, and apply these skills to create a birthday card and a bookmark. Step-by-step guidance will be provided, allowing you to build confidence while exploring your creativity.
A brand-new collection of fall lifestyle and leisure courses
We’re looking forward to sharing a brand-new collection of fall lifestyle and leisure courses that you can take this September! Designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and joy, these offerings are all about trying something new.
Think cozy workshops, hands-on making, and lighthearted escapes that invite you to step out of routine and into something a little more playful.
From seasonal crafting to creative kitchen experiences and artistic afternoons, our fall lineup will be about small moments of magic and the joy of creating something with your own hands.
More details are coming soon. We can’t wait to share what has been quietly brewing behind the scenes!
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!