Workshop Description:

Join the London Community Artists (LCA) for a full-day, hands-on art workshop where participants will create a unique mixed media butterfly artwork using a variety of materials including acrylic paint, collage elements, and metal. The session will begin with a collage background, followed by the addition of painted or wire floral details. The final touch will be a three-dimensional butterfly created by you and added as the central feature of your artwork.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Connector Suites, Western Convergence Centre
999 Collip Circle, London, ON N6G 0J3

What to Bring:

• Acrylic paint and paintbrushes (various sizes)

• Paint palette and a cup for water

• Collage materials

• Scissors or tin snips (some limited tin snips will be available)

• Sandpaper (approx. 120 grit – some will be available)

• Small needle-nose pliers

• Gloves for handling metal

• 1–2 canvases (8” x 8”)

• A clear reference photo of a butterfly in the open wing position (Monarch or Blue Morpho butterflies recommended; Swallowtails are not ideal due to delicate wing shapes)

Cost & Registration:

The workshop fee is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. To register, email treasurer@londoncommunityartists.ca by August 15, 2025. Once your registration is confirmed, payment must be sent to the same email address by September 5, 2025.