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Willow Arts is a charitable arts and peer support organization dedicated to reducing barriers and providing opportunities for adult artists and creatives living with mental illness/substance use disorder in Niagara. We use the arts as an agent of social change by connecting and engaging with the public through exhibitions, publications, and performances to lessen the effects of stigma and social isolation.

09/04/2026

Movement as Storytelling with Sean McLelland (she/her)
Fridays 6pm - 7:30pm from September 25 - October 16

This 4 week course will explore how movement can be used as a vehicle for ensemble play, improvisation, and creative storytelling, in a space where folks will have a chance to move in ways that feel good for them and at their own pace.

09/03/2026

Junk Journals with Cindy Goldrick (she/her)
Thursdays 1pm - 2:30pm from September 17 - October 22

Junk Journals are one-of-a-kind creations built from a vintage book. Participants will paint, sew, and collage together a variety of materials, dyed paper, and other treasures to create their personal journal.

This is an intergenerational course, open to Willow members of all ages and Niagara residents ages 55+

09/02/2026

Introduction to Watercolours with Alex Deadman-Wylie (they/them)
Tuesdays 6pm - 7:30pm from September 15 - October 20

This 6 week course is an introduction to the tools and techniques of watercolour painting. Topics to be covered include colour mixing, wet on wet, using salts, and other skills.

This is an intergenerational course, open to Willow members of all ages and Niagara residents ages 55+

09/01/2026

The Joys of Small Book-Making with June-Etta Chenard (she/her)
Tuesdays 1pm - 2:30pm from September 15 - October 20

In this 6 week course, participants will be invited to make small unique books with various art papers. Participants will fold, glue, and/or sew beautiful papers to make one-of-a-kind pieces, so each one may end up with six different small books.

This is a course for Older Adults only: Willow members and Niagara residents ages 55 and up.

08/31/2026

We had a Good Time™️ this August at the Niagara Falls Community Health Centre! 🪾Barb Barker led a macrame workshop. 🌊Xiaoli Zhang introduced Chinese Calligraphy. 🧑🏼‍🎨 And Jess Maxwell taught Art Journaling and Creative Writing for the Self. 💚 We hope to see you all again next summer!!

08/30/2026

Support from Charitable Gaming. Community Good. and the Delta Bingo Sponsors Association of St. Catharines helps Willow provide our in-studio and in-community programs at no cost to our members and community participants.

Charities all across Ontario raise funds through volunteerism in the Charitable Gaming initiative. When you play, local charities win.

08/28/2026

🥳 Mighty thanks to our supporting partners and the City of St Catharines for helping to make our event a real success.

🎶 We were jazzed to borrow a stage, sound gear, and a big truck from our friends at the Niagara Artists Centre and Carousel Players.

🥤 A gift card donated from The Real Canadian Superstore helped us fund refreshments for our guests.

💐 And our lovely floral table arrangements were donated by Vine Floral and enjoyed by all.

✨Team work makes the dream work!

08/27/2026

🤩 We had an ALL STAR cast of artists, musicians, volunteers, and guests (human and four legged friends) help make our 10th Birthday Party + Fundraiser possible.

👯‍♂️ Together we raised $3,000 to help us keep making a difference here in Niagara.

💚Thank you to: Sarah Jerrom Trio, Geoff Farnsworth, Nicole Joy-Fraser, Joe Lapinski, Jo Colette, Andrea Eby, Barb Baker, Jess Maxwell, Ainsley Arnold, Jennifer Winnik, OPIRG Brock, Colin Doyle, Lou Losier, Laura Jong, Lu Capparelli, Angeline Judge, Gem, Sue Roberts, Mckell Derosier, Mark Buntrock, Janet Zylstra, Kosar Dakhilian, Kevin Hobbs, Mellisa Losier, our board of directors, and Khadija Farooq and her wonderful crew. 💗It takes a village!

📸 by Erica Sherwood

08/25/2026

🚀 Without further ado… Here is our Fall 2026 Season Launch! 🤩 Registration is now open. ➡️ Scroll through to see what we have in store and click the link to learn more! https://thewillowcommunity.com/whatwedo/currentcourses/

Address

366 Street Paul St
Saint Catharines, ON

Telephone

+19053289277

Website

http://www.thewillowcommunity.com/

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