Button Factory Arts Centre

06/03/2026

Tulip season is upon us - and so is our Annual Tulip Sale! 🌷🌱

Join us in our annual tradition of preparing tulip bulbs to help fundraise for the Button starting on Monday, June 8th at 10am! We are asking for volunteers to come enjoy some sunshine with us and assist in preparing the City of Waterloo’s donated bulbs and bagging them for sale.

Participants must be comfortable with regular gardening duties such as:
• Being outdoors for a few hours daily
• Handling dirt and stems

Depending on weather, number of volunteers and tulips, several days of assistance will be needed - typically early in the day between 10am-1pm. All materials will be provided. If you are interested or have additional questions, please reach out to Erin at [email protected] ☀️

06/03/2026

Our adult summer courses are now OPEN for registration! ☀️🎨

We are excited to bring a variety of classes this fall led by experienced instructors in their craft. From painting, drawing, sculpting, and stitching - we’ve got it all! Whether you are a beginner or intermediate, these courses will encourage you to build your skillset and improve in the medium of your choice.

Check out our selection today by heading to the link in our bio or browse under “Event Calendar” on our site 🙂 We can’t wait to see you!

This oil painting course invites students to explore the depths of their creative expression through a dynamic interplay of form, colour, light, and shadow. Designed for budding artists who wish to connect deeply with the world around them, this course emphasizes the importance of personal interpret...

06/02/2026

Don’t miss the final weeks of Life Drawing!✍️

Every Sunday from 6–8 PM, artists of all levels gather to practice, learn, and draw from life together!

For only $11.00 at the door or $9.00 online for members (HST included)

⚠️REMINDER: the last session for the season is June 21, 2026

06/01/2026

Check out what we have going on this weekend at the Button! We have lots of workshops to choose from that are happening this Saturday, don’t miss out! 🌈✨

🌇WORKSHOP: Soft Pastel: Urban Scenes with Edward Hanson
Sat, June 6th @ 1-4pm | $55 reg

🌼WORKSHOP: Paper Quilling Flower Cards with Patty Pronovost
Sat, June 6th @ 1-4pm | $51 reg

🌌WORKSHOP: Decorative Clay Tiles
Sat, June 6th @ 1-3pm | $85 reg

To browse more upcoming programming, head to our site under Event Calendar for more! Can’t wait to see you! 🙌

05/31/2026

May was full of creativity at the Button! ✨

Kicking it off with our Bloom & Grow Open House to our fan-favourite silk dyeing workshop to some amazing still life sketches and landscape paintings, our space was buzzing with inspiration all month long.

Take a look through some highlights from these events and the incredible work created along the way! ➡️

A huge thank you to our community for coming out to support us and for filling our space with creativity! We love seeing so many people come together to make, learn, and share in the creative process💛

05/30/2026

Our Felted Insect Workshop with Akycha was buzzing with creativity!🪲

From beetles to butterflies to even a cat, everyone transformed bits of wool into incredible little creatures, each one with their own charm and personality!

Scroll to the end to see a finished product➡️

A big thank you to everyone who came out to make some felted friends with us! Hope to see you all again💛

05/29/2026

Check out what the kiddos made in Crafty Corner & Youth Sewing!👩‍🎨✨

From clay creations to silly stuffed monsters, we love seeing their creativity come to life!

If your child would love making crafts like these, our summer camp registration is open for enrolment! Sign them up for a summer full of creating, crafting, and fun! 🎨💛

05/26/2026

You’re invited to the closing reception of our Annual Members’ Exhibit on Friday, June 19th at 5pm! ✨🖼️

Come by the Button and check out our new gallery space with tons of artwork on display. We thank all of our talented members who submitted work - we can’t wait for next year! This is the last opportunity to view the show and to vote for your favourite piece, so stick around to hear who will win the People’s Choice Award!

If you own or purchased a piece in the show, artwork pickup will be held Saturday, June 20th from 12-5pm and Sunday, June 21st from 2-5pm. If you have questions or need additional accommodations, please contact the Button. See you there 🏆🎉