The Hands-On Creative Day
Faites-le. Essayez-le. Ramenez quelque chose.
Highlights
Step Inside the Creative Process
Explorez des studios, des galeries et des ateliers où la créativité prend forme.
More Than Just Browsing
Connectez-vous à travers des conversations, des démonstrations et des expériences pratiques.
Collect Something With a Story Behind It
Découvrez des pièces faites à la main et rencontrez les artistes qui les ont créées.
Commencez votre journée en rencontrant l'artiste, puis parcourez des espaces où vous pouvez explorer, poser des questions et voir comment les choses sont faites. En chemin, vous découvrirez des pièces dignes d'être collectionnées et des endroits qui vous invitent à ralentir et à rester un peu plus longtemps.
À la fin, vous n'aurez pas seulement vu le Circuit des Arts. Vous y aurez également participé.
Avant de partir
Cet itinéraire est conçu pour inspirer votre propre aventure sur le Circuit des Arts. Certains ateliers et expériences nécessitent une réservation à l'avance ou sont proposés à des dates sélectionnées. Assurez-vous de vérifier chaque annonce d'entreprise pour la disponibilité et de contacter directement les studios et galeries participants pour réserver votre expérience.
The Hands-On Creative Day
54 Wilson Road, Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada, K0K 1G0
Start your day at ANDARA Gallery, where the experience begins with the artist. Spend some time exploring the space, then step into one of ANDARA’s hands-on workshops, including encaustic painting, drawing, and graffiti sessions offered throughout the season. Workshops can be booked directly through the gallery, with scheduled dates available online or custom sessions available with a two-person minimum. The experience feels personal and approachable, with opportunities to meet the artists and learn directly inside the working studio space.
346 Main Street, Bloomfield, Canada
From there, head into Bloomfield and stop at Guildworks. This is where you shift from making to collecting. The space is filled with Canadian craft and design pieces that feel intentional and lived-in. Take your time here. You will likely find something you did not know you were looking for.
343 County Road 22, Barrack 3, Picton, Ontario, Canada, K0K 2T0
Next, make your way to Melt Studio & Gallery, set inside a historic barracks. This is a working studio as much as it is a gallery. You can ask questions, see how the work comes together, and get a closer look at the process behind encaustic art. It feels a bit more unexpected, which is part of the appeal.
256 Picton Main St, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, K0K 2T0
End your day in Picton at County Creative. This is where things get social again. Grab a seat, pick your piece, and spend some time painting pottery or joining a workshop. It is low pressure, a bit messy, and a good way to wrap the day with something you actually made.
Pottery painting is always available as a drop-in experience, making this one of the easiest places on the Arts Trail to jump in and create something yourself. The studio also hosts rotating workshops, classes and special creative events throughout the year, so check the current calendar to see what’s happening during your visit.
Find your perfect pairing
