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Grab your friends, leave perfection at the door, and come paint with Lisa from The Artsy Thistle No experience? Perfect. This is about laughter, colour, and a night out that feels different. We’ll guide you step-by-step, sip, chat, create, and before you know it… you’ll be heading home withThis service is designed to address your unique needs and objectives. We collaborate closely with you to understand your specific requirements and deliver a tailored solution that perfectly fits your vision.

Unleash your inner artist with The Artsy Thistle as we dive into the rich, expressive world of oil pastels! This hands-on session is all about blending bold colours, exploring texture, and discovering just how fun and forgiving oil pastels can be. Guided step-by-step by Lisa, you’ll learn simple techniques to layer, smudge, soften, and build depth — turning bright sticks of pigment into stunning artwork you’ll be proud to take home.

Join us for a relaxed and joyful Watercolour Workshop where creativity flows as easily as the paint on your brush. Whether you've never painted before or you're looking to explore a new medium, this class is designed to inspire. 💧 Learn simple, beautiful techniques 🎨 Create your own finished watercolour artwork 🌿 All supplies provided 😊 No experience needed—just come ready to have fun! Bring a friend, sip something cozy, and enjoy an artistic escape with Lisa from The Artsy Thistle.

If you’ve ever wanted to try something fun, experimental, and wildly satisfying, this is your moment! Gelli Printing lets you create layered, textured artwork using a squishy gel plate, paint, everyday objects — even leaves from your backyard! ✨ What you’ll do: • Learn basic techniques (pulls, layers & textures) • Experiment with stencils, botanicals & mark-making tools • Create a stack of vibrant prints to take home • Laugh, relax & enjoy a no-pressure, “everyone can do this” creative session!

Join The Artsy Thistle for a delightful hands-on jewelry session where creativity blossoms—literally! In this cheerful workshop, you’ll learn how to craft adorable beaded daisy flowers and turn them into charming earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or keychains. Guided step-by-step, you’ll explore simple bead-weaving techniques, playful colour combinations, and ways to customize your daisies to match your style. Whether you prefer soft pastels, bold brights, your finished pieces will be as you are.

No experience needed — just bring your creativity! Looking for a fun, hands-on workshop where you can design and take home your own handcrafted jewelry? Join me for a 90-minute Jewelry Making Mini-Workshop where we explore four playful wire—to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Spots are Limited!

Join us for an Introduction to Loom Beading Workshop, where you’ll learn how to weave colourful beads into beautiful patterns using a bead loom. No experience needed — just curiosity, creativity, and a love of tiny, sparkly things. Walk away with your own handmade bracelet or bookmark and a new skill you’ll be excited to keep exploring! ✨ All supplies included ✨ Step-by-step instruction ✨ Relaxing, hands-on creative time Come bead, laugh, create, and unwind. Spots are Limited!

Discover the magic of glasswork on a miniature scale! In this hands-on experience, participants will learn how microwave kiln technology can be used to safely melt and fuse glass to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind glass beads from scratch. We’ll explore the basics of glass compatibility, kiln paper preparation, shaping and layering glass, and the fascinating transformation that happens when heat meets creativity. Each bead is melted, cooled, and revealed as a unique piece of wearable art!

Learn the art of jewelry making using UV resin, a fast-curing, crystal-clear medium ideal for creating beautiful wearable pieces. In this hands-on workshop, participants will design pendants, earrings, and charms while learning how to mix colour, embed dried flowers or decorative elements, and cure resin safely with UV light. Pieces cure in minutes, allowing makers to leave with finished jewelry the same day.

Discover the magic of transforming soft wool into beautiful, one-of-a-kind art! Join us for a cozy, creative workshop where colourful wool, warm water, and a little bit of soapy magic transform into beautiful hand-felted art. No experience needed — just a love for creating, playing with colour, and having fun. Leave with a finished felted piece you’ll be proud to show off! ✨ Perfect for beginners ✨ All supplies included ✨ Friendly, step-by-step guidance ✨ Relaxing, social, creative atmosphere

Get ready to build, design, and wear your very own robot jewelry! In this workshop, makers of all ages will transform tiny nuts, bolts, screws, and charms into adorable steampunk robot necklaces and keepsakes. Explore techniques while letting your imagination run wild—each robot ends up with its own personality and style! Perfect for kids, teens, and adults, this workshop is all about creativity, curiosity, and fun—no experience required.

Discover the magic of Wet Felting at The Artsy Thistle! Wet Felting is where nature meets creativity. In this guided workshop, you’ll layer natural soft wool fibres , warm soapy water, and a little creative energy, we’ll transform loose fleece into beautiful felted art. We will create a felt change purse. You will soon want to do more and more, the possibilities are endless. No experience needed—just a love of colour, texture, and hands-on creativity.

(Paper Edition) Create your own beautiful, handcrafted paper perfect for collage, junk journalling, letter writing, card making, or even watercolour painting. Together, we’ll explore the magical process of creating unique, textured papers using simple techniques and creative play. You’ll experiment with colour, layering, and pattern to produce one-of-a-kind sheets that are rich in character and charm. Be warned—your finished papers may be too pretty to use… but far too lovely not to try.

Boutique, Rustique, Bievenue Porch Leaner. Transform your entryway with a handcrafted Artsy Thistle Porch Leaner—a beautiful blend of rustic charm and artistic flair. Each leaner is made with care, and will be painted by hand, and sealed for outdoor display by you ✔ Seasonal themes ✔ Personalized options chosen by you, the artist Add warmth, colour, and character to your porch… Makes an amazing gift for friends, family, and new homeowners!

Wire is your pencil in this creative workshop focused on movement, flow, and expression. Guided step-by-step, you’ll learn how to work with wire to “draw in the air,” shaping organic forms, symbols, or nature-inspired designs. This process-focused experience encourages experimentation, problem-solving, and artistic freedom—no perfection required.

Discover the magic of Hapa-Zome — the Japanese art of hammering fresh flowers and leaves into fabric or paper to release their natural pigments. The result? Stunning botanical imprints that feel both wild and delicate… and completely unique to YOU. You'll create a nature-printed art piece using petals, leaves, and your own artistic rhythm. Beautiful patterns that bloom with every tap of the hammer. No experience needed, All materials (flowers, leaves, fabric/paper, hammers, boards)provided.

Step into a world of colour, creativity, and cozy tradition with our Paint Your Own Nesting Dolls workshop. Perfect for families, friends, or solo creatives, this hands-on experience invites participants to transform a set of wooden nesting dolls into a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

A Little Wild. A Lot Creative. Where Nature Inspires Creativity. At The Artsy Thistle, nature is our favourite art supply. Our nature-based craft experiences invite participants to explore, build, and create with found textures and treasures—designing faery gardens, crafting pinecone creatures, making handmade paper, and building birdhouses or feeders—while celebrating creativity and care for the natural world. Prices Begin at $35.00 per person (depending on the Project)

Step into a soothing, exploratory art experience with The Artsy Thistle, where creativity, mindfulness, and gentle guidance come together. In this transformative Neurographic Art session, participants learn how to turn emotions, thoughts, and intentions into flowing lines, mindful marks, and beautiful abstract compositions. No artistic experience is required — just a willingness to relax, release, and let your pen lead the way.

Have you ever wondered how artists transform blank vinyl kits into breathtaking, lifelike newborns? Now you can learn the magic behind the art of Reborning! Join us for a hands-on, creative, gentle-paced workshop where you’ll discover: Realistic Skin Tones & Layering Techniques Veining, Blushing, Mottling & CreasesPainting Hair (or Rooting!) Assembling Your Doll for that Perfect Newborn Weight. This is a 4 day workshop is designed to help you build confidence and skill in a supportive space.

Step into a welcoming creative space where nature leads the way. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore a variety of art techniques using traditional images, with non-traditional materials and natural inspirations. This playful, tactile making, this experience encourages curiosity, creativity, and self-expression. Artists of all experience levels will build confidence, try something new, and leave with artwork they’re proud of—and memories made along the way.

Decoupage is the art of storytelling through layers. In this creative workshop, participants will learn how to build visual interest using paper, images, and texture. Guided step-by-step, artists will explore cutting, arranging, and sealing techniques to transform a simple surface into a one-of-a-kind piece. This relaxing, mindful workshop is perfect for curious creators of all experience levels.

Dive into a playful, soul-stirring art experience where paper scraps become powerful stories. In this guided mixed-media workshop, participants will cut, layer, glue, and compose expressive collage artwork using magazines, found papers, text, colour, and personal symbolism. This workshop is about process over perfection—intuition, storytelling, and creative freedom take the lead.

The Bee Hotel Workshop is a hands-on, eco-friendly creative experience where participants design and build a functional bee hotel that support native pollinators. Using natural and reclaimed materials, makers of all ages learn how solitary bees live, why they matter, and how small actions can make a big environmental difference. This workshop blends art, environmental education, and practical making, with participants creating something beautiful, meaningful and great for the bees!

This hands-on, nature-inspired workshop invites participants to create a beautiful and functional Bee Watering Station—a simple yet powerful way to support local pollinators. Using shallow dishes, stones, marbles, and natural elements, participants design a safe, bee-friendly place to land, rest, and drink. Along the way, we explore why bees are essential to our ecosystem and how small, creative actions can make a meaningful environmental impact.