Art Workshops

Welcome to the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve's Art Workshops webpage! Our goal is to inspire our community to connect with nature through creative expression. Our talented resident art instructor John LeFlock is passionate about the importance of visual arts and using nature as a source of inspiration for his students. He has been teaching art to people of all ages at the Heron Reserve for 20 years and looks forward to connecting with people of all backgrounds and experience levels in his beginner-friendly classes. John offers workshops for various ages and skill levels using a variety of mediums! Explore our current schedule of workshops and programs below, and join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve for an inspiring artistic experience!

Baby Animals Painting Workshop: August 9, 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Join us for a fun and creative acrylic painting workshop designed for all ages! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time painter, this workshop offers a relaxed environment where families can create together. John Leflock, our talented instructor, will guide you step-by-step in bringing adorable baby animals to life on canvas.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! This class is $40, all materials are included. We look forward to painting with you!

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Drawing & Painting Wildlife Class: September 20, 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Join John for a drawing and painting class where you will learn to sketch several wildlife critters and then complete the project by painting them with acrylic paint! This class is a great chance to practice both your drawing and painting skills!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! This class is $40, all materials are included. We look forward to painting with you!

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Neurographic Meditation Art Class: October 25, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join our expert art instructor, John Leflock, for a meditative Neurographic Art class!

Have you heard of Neurographic art before? Neurographic art is the practice of using art to transform stress into something calming & peaceful. Join John in this free-flowing, meditative Neurographic art class in which you will use multiple mediums to create something beautiful. The class starts with 10 minutes of meditation followed by a guided free-flowing art project.

This class is open to all ages - join in on this creative adventure for $30.00 per session, materials are included. We hope to see you there!

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Learn about our pricing: the GBHNR is a non-profit organization and registered charity. We rely on program fees to support the education, conservation, and outreach we do to protect the invaluable wetlands ecosystems on our site. We take pride in offering quality, affordable workshops that offer experiences for folks to connect with nature and their creative sides. Our base fee for 3-hr art classes is $40.00, you may see this increased slightly over time to cover higher instructor and/or material costs! **Materials are included in that price!**

We appreciate your support of our organization! Please contact us at [email protected], or (604) 823-6603 if you have any questions about art workshops or any other programs!