Doors Open Aurora 2026

11:00am – 1:00pm | Sustainability Through Arts Learning

Explore sustainability through arts learning at Shining Hill Studio, presented by the Aurora Cultural Centre, on September 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Andrea Chan demonstrates fabric sculpting using wire armature, form-building, and liquid polymer, while Leila Ahmadi explores hand-sewing and textile reuse. Visitors can move between stations, ask questions, and discover sustainable making practices through interactive, hands-on demonstrations.

12:00pm – 2:00pm | Nancy Hallas…in studio!

Drop in and say hello to the Aurora Cultural Centre’s Fall 2026 Artist-in-Residence, Nancy Hallas, as she works in the Art Activity Room.  See more information about Nancy’s upcoming exhibit here: https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/artist-in-residence/

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Painting in Process: From Surface to Texture

Discover creative techniques at Shining Hill Studio, presented by the Aurora Cultural Centre, on September 20, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Three stations feature acrylic painting, pouring methods, and 3D texture work. Helen Walter, Eva Folks, and Sara Tag share materials, processes, and teaching approaches. Guests are invited to explore, ask questions, and gain insight into the creative learning structure behind Aurora Cultural Centre classes.