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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Wed, 09 Apr, 01:30 PM
The "Advanced Landscape Group" (aka "What Would Lucy Do?") originated with Lucy Manley's "Alla Prima" class. In Lucy's absence, her students have elected to continue meeting and painting as a self-directed group. Our convener is Jewell Allington.  New participants must submit their request to   prior to registration. Starts April 9, 2025 $72 Non-Members PACE, 201 McDonnel St. – Room 17, Peterborough ON K9H 2W1 Dates: April 9, 2025 – April 30 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Total of 4 sessions: Wednesday, April 9 Wednesday  April 16 Wednesday, April 23 Wednesday, April 30 Oil and acrylic painters welcome. PLEASE NOTE:…
confirmation_number $72.00
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Fri, 25 Apr, 09:30 AM
  FRIDAY April 25 (9:30 am to 4:00 pm) $143.75 Both oil painters and acrylic painters can take part in this workshop Course Description: Playing With Shapes and Texture This time, we’ll put down the brushes and paint an abstracted landscape with palette knives and shop towels, creating texture and random shapes while using a personal vocabulary for colour. We’ll create a painting (or two) using a provided black and white photo for inspiration. Both oil painters and acrylic painters can take part in this workshop. Oil painters will work with cold wax (not supplied) as part of their palette. Acrylic painters…
confirmation_number $143.75
All event times are displayed based on America/Toronto timezone.
Mon, 07 Apr, 09:30 AM
Do you have any "almost finished painting or project you want to work on?  This is the place to be. There is no instruction in this group, but everyone is willing to offer advice or lend a hand.  Sessions are open to all skill levels and mediums. Draw or paint, and feel the freedom of experimentation in a safe supportive environment. Drop - in and pay as-you-go Cost per session: Members $5 Non-members $7 Monday mornings: 9:30 to 12:30 pm
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.

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