STUDIO 201 Artist Collective

programs & activities for artists in the peterborough area

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STUDIO 201 is an artist collective located in Peterborough Ontario run entirely by volunteer members. Our aim is to bring together aspiring and professional artists in a supportive space and to support the growth of local arts and culture. We offer open studios in life drawing, portraiture, and landscape, as well as providing artist-instructed workshops and courses, and an en plein air painters group.  

We have member and non-member rates for all open studios, courses and workshops. 

Membership
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Mon, 06 Jan, 09:30 AM
Take your art to a new level! Andrew Hamilton, one of our most highly regarded teachers, is adept at teaching all painting approaches and styles. You can "mix it up" and try your hand at mixed media, collage and mono printing. This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced artist.  Starts January 6, 2025 $215.50 Non-Members PACE, 201 McDonnel St. – Room 17, Peterborough ON K9H 2W1 Dates: January 6, 2025 - February 3, 2025 Total of 5 sessions: Monday,  January 6 Monday,  January 13 Monday, January 20 Monday, January 27 Monday, February 3 The five-week course will cover…
confirmation_number $215.50
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Fri, 06 Dec, 09:30 AM
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn encaustic techniques from a master of her craft. Susan Fisher has taught at the Haliburton School of Art & Design or over twenty years, as well as in numerous galleries in Ontario. Although she has worked and taught in a variety of mediums, her passion for over 20 years is with Beeswax Encaustic techniques. “I absolutely love the luminosity, textures and expressions Encaustic allows. It is simply a medium like no other.” Basic techniques and studio safety will be taught during the 2 days of this workshop. We will explore layering, texturing, colour…
confirmation_number $431.25
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Wed, 20 Nov, 09:00 AM
This is not an instructed group and is open to all skill levels. During these sessions, artists will draw or paint a nude model who typically will maintain the same pose for two consecutive sessions, allowing the artists to develop their paintings or drawings over the full six hours. Each Open Studio is hosted by a member of the collective and is available on a pay-as-you-go basis. Wednesday mornings: 9 to 12 Cost per session: Members $20 Non-members $25
Studio 201: Outdoor Painting

Join us on our outings to paint en plein air in amazing locations in the Kawartha and Trent Lakes region.

Studio 201: Member Exhibits

Experience the creative energy and artistry of Studio 201 members at a Group Exhibit or Artist Showcase.

Studio 201 Artist Collective: Special Events

Find out what the Studio 201 Artist Collective is up to by attending one of our Special Events!


Location

Studio 201 is conveniently located in downtown Peterborough in the historic PCVS/PACE building at 201 McDonnel Street.

Studio 201 Artist Collective
201 McDonnel Street,
Room #17
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 2W1

There is ample free parking on the east side of the building – adjacent to the war memorial.

For detailed information, please refer to our Contact page.

Map & Directions

Entrance to STUDIO 201 must be made from the laneway entrance on the west of the school for all programs.
All Genre to resume in September