Event details:
👥 Ages: 12+
🗓 Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026.
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💵 Price: FREE

Open Studio: Art Showcase & Watercolor Demo

📍 Date & Time: Thursday, June 18 (4:00 PM – 7:30 PM)

📌 Location: Happy Hands Pottery & Art Studio. Brampton, Ontario.

🧾 About This Event

Join us for Open Studio: Art Showcase + Watercolor Demo, an evening to create, connect, and celebrate together. This relaxed open studio welcomes both current students and members of the public to work on personal projects, explore materials, and engage with a creative community.

Doors open at 4pm to the public. From 5pm-6pm, we will be doing an easy-to-follow demonstration to paint a beautiful watercolor painting.

From 6:00–7:00 PM, we’ll be hosting our Community Art Showcase. Artwork will be displayed alongside small artist info cards featuring the artist’s name, title of the piece, and social media handle.

This relaxed gathering is an opportunity to view local artwork up close, meet fellow creatives, ask questions, and connect with the community in an open studio environment.

Artists participating in the showcase will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three creative prizes.

Whether you’re here to make art, meet new people, or simply soak in the creative energy, this evening is all about celebrating curiosity, expression, and the joy of creating side by side.

🌿 What to Expect

A cozy, no-pressure creative space where you can drop in, unwind, and make something with your hands.

✨ Open Studio Access

Work on your own project or explore with the provided materials. No experience needed, come as you are.

🎨 Art Showcase (6:00–7:00 PM)

See what others have been working on, ask questions, and connect with others. Artists participating in the showcase will receive a raffle entry.

Creative Raffle Prizes Include:

• HIMI 72-Color Gouache GoPack Set with brushes + gouache pad ($150+ value)
• Two HIMI 48-Color Gouache Sets

🖌️ Creative Stations & Activities

Material exploration table (acrylic, gouache, pastels)
Air-dry clay table
Watercolor table
Collage area
Reading area
Show-and-tell table

🌸 Community Art Moment
Watercolor demonstration from 5pm-6 pm. At 5pm, our instructor will demonstrate easy-to-follow instructions for creating a beautiful watercolor painting.

☕ Refreshments
Enjoy light treats like tea, cider, and cookies while you create and connect.

👥 Who This Is For

Local artists and hobbyists
Teens (12+), adults, and families
Students, freelancers, and creatives seeking community
Anyone curious about art but intimidated by structured classes
No experience needed — just bring yourself ✨

🎯 Why Attend

Connect with a welcoming creative community
Explore art in a relaxed, supportive environment
Discover what Happy Hands has to offer (classes, camps, and more)
Celebrate local artists and be part of a special milestone event

🕓 Event Schedule

4:00pm → Start of open studio
5pm – 6pm → Watercolor demonstration by Marj
6pm-7pm → Art showcase, announce raffle winners
7:00–7:30 → wrap up Open Studio