Throw on your rose-coloured glasses as we find the whimsy in your everyday colourful sky photos and turn them into vibrant paintings! With a focus on texture, brush and palette knife work, and dreamy colours, I will show you how to create a dream view from right where you are. Oil focused, but all levels and media welcome. Class will be at the Providence Bay Curling Club, 84 Munro St. Providence Bay.

Allow your creativity to soar and embrace a sense of adventure!  Bring an idea or vision to life with guidance regarding colour theory, composition, and perspective. Bring along a project that you have already started or are thinking of and we will encourage developing it further.  It matters not whether you work in acrylic, oil, pastel, graphite pencil or coloured pencil: bring it along.  Class will take place at Class will be held at the Gordon Community Centre, 29 Noble Side Road, Gore Bay. All levels and media are welcome. 

For those who love to paint old buildings up close and personal, or just want them to be a small inclusion in a landscape, this workshop is for you.  Working from photographs, learn basic as well as advanced watercolour techniques; an easy approach to perspective, how to make textures such as those in old wood, shingles, grasses, and more. Most of all, you will have fun in a relaxed atmosphere, translating your internal vision into your masterpiece. All levels welcome. Class will be held at the Gordon Community Centre, 29 Noble Side Road, Gore Bay.

Inspired by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, we will explore how to see and paint the Canadian landscape in a bold, personal way. We’ll cover simple fundamentals—colour, value, composition, and simplifying shapes—to help you paint with confidence and passion. You’ll develop your own creative voice and complete a few finished pieces you’ll be proud of. Weather permitting, we’ll wrap up with an outdoor painting session. Oils or acrylics. Class will be held at the Gordon Community Centre, 29 Noble Side Road, Gore Bay. All levels welcome.

You wanna learn some colourful language? Colour is the heart and soul of painting. It can be quiet and subtle, bold and energetic—and it always speaks to our emotions. Who says trees can’t be pink or skies can’t be purple? In this joyful workshop, we’ll dive into the language of colour and explore how to use it with confidence and intention. You’ll learn how to mix colours for beautiful, satisfying results, discover how “less can be more,” and explore colour’s many qualities—warm and cool, muted and vibrant, light and dark. Let’s loosen up, experiment, and enjoy painting in a fresh, expressive way. Oils or acrylics. Class will be held at the Gordon Community Centre, 29 Noble Side Road, Gore Bay. All levels welcome.

Join us on a creative journey exploring playful and expressive ways to transform textiles and fabric into your own unique artwork. Using a photograph or image as inspiration, you’ll combine fibre, fabric, printed paper, and hand or machine stitching to create a one-of-a-kind finished piece.Bring your well-loved sewing machine (and manual), any special materials you’d like to incorporate, and—most importantly—your imagination. This workshop is a welcoming space to experiment, explore, and make something truly personal. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early. Participants should have a basic working knowledge of their sewing machine. Class will be held at the Gordon Community Centre, 29 Noble Side Road, Gore Bay.

We’ll explore using strong highlights, shadows and powerful colours to create a dynamic landscape painting in your choice of oil or acrylic.  Under Lee’s guidance, you’ll work towards the development of your own style while gaining a better understanding of the foundations of strong landscape painting while not working too hard on all details! Class will be held at the Gordon Community Centre, 29 Noble Side Road, Gore Bay. All levels welcome.

Learn Lee’s distinctive approach to painting—his brushwork, techniques, and creative process. We’ll begin with a carefully chosen piece, exploring composition, perspective, value, colour choices, and paint application. You’ll work with mid to large brushes, blending colour while building shadow and light. Using a photo reference provided by Lee, you’ll move onto a larger canvas, applying what you’ve learned to develop your own style and confidence. Lee will paint alongside you, offering demonstrations and individualized guidance throughout. Class will be held at the Gordon Community Centre, 29 Noble Side Road, Gore Bay. Open to all levels.

All art begins with imagination,” says realist painter Cliff—and the first thing to imagine is you creating something wonderful. In this inspiring workshop, Cliff shares his techniques, personal philosophy, and creative insights in a supportive, relaxed atmosphere. You’ll be encouraged to trust your instincts, explore new approaches, and deepen your own creative journey. Bring your favourite medium, reference material, and your enthusiasm. Whether you’re just beginning or well along your artistic path, you’re warmly invited to experiment, push boundaries, and create with confidence, integrity, and a sense of playful curiosity. Class will be held at the Gordon Community Centre, 29 Noble Side Road, Gore Bay.

Perivale Gallery named Northern Ontario Tourism Innovator of the Year at NOTS annual summit

 Perivale Gallery received the Travelers' Choice designation from TripAdvisor which is awarded to the best activities around the world, according to travellers who have done them—and loved every minute.

We are very proud to announce that Perivale Gallery's very talented contemporary artist, Cathy Boyd is featured in the Winter 2017 edition of Arabella Magazine - Canadian Art, Architecture & Design.

We are very proud to announce that Perivale Gallery's very talented contemporary artist, Jay Favot is featured in the Spring/Summer 2017 edition of Arabella Magazine - Canadian Art, Architecture & Design, "Energy and Vigour" celebrates Jay's approach to his art. "When I am in my studio I feel a calmness and tranquility. I am single-minded in trying to get all the elements of a painting just right." He certainly knows how to do that!

We are so proud to announce that Perivale Gallery's outstanding stained glass artist, Hadyn Butler is featured in the current edition of Arabella Magazine - Canadian Art, Architecture & Design, Canada's foremost art magazine. This excellent article, "Hadyn Butler, Artist to Collect: enLIGHTened Portraits", written by Sudburian Hugh Kruzel, celebrates the unique talent and kaleidoscopic playfulness of the work of Hadyn Butler. Plan a visit to us to view Hadyn's magic!

We are so proud to announce that Manitoulin and Perivale Gallery artist, Ivan Wheale is featured in the current edition of Arabella magazine.  Arabella Magazine - Canadian Art, Architecture & Design, Canada's foremost art magazine, is featuring an article, "Artist to Collect", celebrating Perivale Gallery 's prolific Manitoulin artist, Ivan Wheale. Given Ivan Wheale's iconic status in the North as an award winning landscape painter, this excellent article, written by Sudburian Hugh Kruzel, is certain to generate a lot of interest beyond the obviously artistic, and extend perhaps, to an increased touristic interest in our magical and inspiring Manitoulin and Georgian Bay vistas.
Arabella magazine will be available in bookstores across Canada and beyond, beginning this weekend.