Réseau artistique de Gananoque
Classes and Workshops
Please see our Cancellation Policy
Workshops and classes are held at the GAN space, 167 King St. E., Gananoque and are free unless otherwise noted​.
Weekly
Drawing with Mikey Brand - Life Drawing Studio Sessions - Every other Tuesday: Apr. 8, Apr. 22 6:00-8:00pm, $25 per night. Adults 18+​
Keep your drawing skills sharp with a two-hour life drawing session featuring a professional nude model in a relaxed, supportive, group setting. A variety of shorter duration poses will get you warmed up in the first hour with quick, fluid sketches to capture the essence of the pose. Longer duration poses in the second half will provide increased time for a more detailed study of the form allowing you to practice your rendering skills.
*Notes: *Notes: Features nudity and so is only open to 18+ (or 16+ with parental permission). The studio session is for artists of all levels and led by a facilitator..
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Register here or drop in and pay cash.
Knitting Circle – Enjoy coffee and conversation while you stitch your beautiful items. Sunday mornings, 9 to 11am. We've now added added Thursday afternoons to our knitting circle from 1:30 to 4:00pm. We also welcome any kind of crafters to our knitting circle as well or just come for a coffee and a chat with us.
​Casual Jam - An acoustic afternoon sharing favourite tunes. Get out of the basement and have some fun. Sunday afternoons 2 to 4pm​. (please note: no jam on April 20 (Easter Sunday).
Saturday mornings for kids – The kids’ Saturday program, a free hangout art time, runs through to June, every Saturday 10 – 12pm. Lots of awesome activities!
​The Poetry Project (TPP) – Weekly. March dates to be confirmed.
The Poetry Project is a collaborative venture which endeavours to connect burgeoning poets from Berlin and Gananoque. In Gananoque, it consists of 8–10 newcomers, who meet each Thursday for 2-4 months at GAN (Gananoque Arts Network). “The idea is to mentor recently arrived immigrants and refugees with being able to put their experiences into poetry” says project director Dennis O’Connor. The goal of the project is to complete a book that tells immigrant stories to help build acceptance for those who left home to come here. Call Dennis at 343-363-6844 or click here for more information on TPP.
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GAN Urban Sketching – Wednesday, April 9, 1– 3 pm
Stonewater Pub
At the foot of Stone Street
Let’s grab a pint or a bite of lunch and sketch the river from the glassed-in porch,
or maybe the library of libations, or some Victorian stained glass.
If it’s a nice spring day, you could bring your chair and set up on the patio.
This will be a lot of fun.
All skill levels welcome, no charge!
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​Gan Art Walk – Our popular Art Walk is back! Join us on Friday, Aprll 25th.Enjoy visiting Gananoque’s art galleries, co-ops, studios, and supportive businesses. This self-directed walk is in the “Arts District” on King Street from the bridge to Charles Street. Participants will be open from 5 to 9pm for us to drop in and see what’s going on. Next walk.​ More information here.
UFO & Pie Circle – Monday, April 28th 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Please note: this date is yet to be confirmed - please check back for updates). Bring a project and enjoy the company of others! $5. All proceeds to GAN. Registration in advance. Call Jody at 613-382-4545 to register.
Workshops
Zentangle 102 - Monday, May 5th. 6:30-9pm
Cost: $25.
Prerequisite: Zentangle 101 Beginner's Session
Continue your Zentangle journey as we explore more tangles with a new tile. Please bring all your materials. Limited seating.
Contact Melissa at: mindfulpaddler2@gmail.com to see if there is room.
Zentangle® is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction, and instills a sense of personal well-being. Instruction will develop the ability to use the Zentangle® method in your daily life, as a meditative art form, a jump start to your creativity, an enhancement to your journal, incorporate patterns into your other projects, or simply just for fun! There are NO MISTAKES in Zentangle!!!
If you are interested in taking Zentangle 101 - The Beginners Session please contact Melissa at mindfulpaddler2@gmail.com.
Pottery Studio
Paint Your Own Totebag Workshop with Shantel - Saturday April 26th, 1-3pm.
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Cost: $35.
Join us for a fun, all ages, afternoon activity session where you will paint and decorate your very own tote bag that you get to keep.
All supplies (blank fabric tote bags, paint markers, stencils) are included. No experience necessary!
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New pottery classes coming soon! Watch our website or social media for updates. ​​​
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GAN s seeking experienced pottery teachers to expand our roster of skilled instructors.
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We have a fully equipped pottery studio with six electric wheels, two computerized electric kilns, a full sized slab roller, an extruder, hand building tables, shelving, tools and glazes.
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Please check back regularly for more information​​
Cancellation policy
Refunds will be issued for student withdrawal up to two weeks before the class starts. After this period we will provide a credit towards a future class(es).
Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling by GAN if the minimum number of students is not met. Refunds or course credits will be provided at the students choice in this case.