This community driven program is facilitated by a dedicated team of volunteers aged 55 and up who use their passion for art to build connections, foster conversation, and support wellness.
Through a series of workshops our volunteers encourage creative aging and offer hands-on learning experiences for the 55+ community. Inspired by KWAG's ongoing exhibitions, these workshops are designed to accommodate all skill levels so join us as a beginner, or as someone with years of experience. Past workshops have explored collage, assemblage, printmaking, weaving, and watercolour.
Create & Connect will be offered in-person at local community centres, adult living centres, libraries and long-term care homes throughout Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, or virtually from the comfort of home over Zoom.
Past workshops have explored materials and techniques in watercolour, Gelli-Plate printmaking, decoupage, journal binding, and chigiri-e (torn paper) inspired art.
“This program is so wonderful. It gives back to the people in the community. It also gives back to me as a volunteer. There is something great about being in a room with people who are creating and connecting. I am not an artist, although I do love all things art – painting, sculpture, sketching, etc., and this program brings it all.” - Create and Connect volunteer.
Contact:
Reach out to Hannah Braithwaite, Program Lead, Community Engagement & Learning at hbraithwaite@kwag.on.ca
Upcoming workshops:
Create & Connect
Three-part workshop
Wednesdays, 14-28 January, 2026
9:30 - 11.30 a.m.
Location: Stanley Park Community Centre
Free, Please register
The upcoming Create & Connect workshop is a three-part series focusing on watercolor painting—not collage as previously advertised. This FREE workshop for adults 55+ welcomes all levels of creativity, whether you're an experienced painter or totally new to the medium.
Funded by:
Sponsored by:
The Village of Winston Park (Kitchener) and The Village at University Gates (Waterloo).
