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Deborah Bateman is well-known to regulars at A Gift of Art and we’re pleased to be hosting a solo exhibition of her work from April 1 to May 19. Meet the artist at the Grand Opening on April 1 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Don’t miss the 11th Annual Newcastle BIA Easter Scavenger Hunt! Visit any participating business in downtown Newcastle to pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet, or visit villageofnewcastle.ca to print one off yourself!

Drop off your finished sheet at A Gift of Art to enter to win an Easter gift basket! One winner will be selected from each category: under age 4, 5-8, and 9-12.

While you’re at A Gift of Art, enter our coloring contest! The winner will get one FREE week of their choice at our Summer Arts Camp.

A Gift of Art is located at 187 King Avenue East, Newcastle, ON. For more information, email us at [email protected] or call 905-987-2264.

Don't forget to bring donations for the food drive as well!

Interested in seeing work from local artisans? A Gift of Art is hosting our 16th Annual Art Show and Sale! Runs June 3rd and 4th, 10 - 4 pm.

Why not start the summer off right with our Summer Art Camp? From July 3rd - August 25th there are many different weeks to choose from! Sign up before the end of April to get a 5% discount.

Wet Felting with Kelly McLeod

Sunday April 16 & Sunday April 23, 2023

1:30 – 4:30 pm

Join Kelly for this two day- 3 hour Workshop that introduces you to the techniques and tricks to Wet Felting. Create a one of a kind piece with any colours that you choose.

Member price: $70.00

Non-member price: $100.00

Kit fee to be paid directly to the Artist: $25

Paid at the beginning of the course.

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making

Sunday, April 30, 2023

1:00 – 4:30 pm

For this workshop there will be a choice of 4 different lamps to make. You can choose from a Candle Holder, Table Lamp, Swan Lamp or Moon Lamp. The workshop is taught by real Turkish Artisans. Participants will leave with their own mosaic lamp.

Candle Holder

Member price: $115

Non member price: $145

Table Lamp

Member price: $135

Non-member price: $165

Swan Lamp

Member price: $155

Non-member price: $185

Moon Lamp

Member price: $185

Non-member price: $215

Pen and Ink with Dianne Darch – on Zoom – “Iris”

April 18 – May 9, 2023

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

4 week session on Zoom

Dianne will take you on a 4 week creative journey using pen and ink techniques to create this timeless image of an elegant Iris. In the last week you will have the option to add colour.

Member Cost: $45.00

Non-Members: $75.00

A Gift of Art’s Book Club is back!

A Gift of Art is offering a free book club that will be meeting alternating Wednesdays from 11:00 – 12:00 in our main studio starting September 14, 2022. All books are provided through the gallery. Please contact us at [email protected] or 905-987-2264 to register for your books.

Join us! We’ll have coffee and tea on tap for a special Speakers Series for Seniors. Everything you need, including reference material, on topics of interest to seniors like aging in place, avoiding scams, wills and power-of-attorney, and more.

The Series runs in-studio and online Wednesdays from 2:00 – 3:00 pm, April 19 to June 28 at A Gift of Art, 187 King St. E. in Newcastle. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend but you must register by calling the Gallery at 905-987-2264.

Linda’s inspiration comes from her interest in all aspects of nature and she hopes her artwork brings awareness and appreciation of the beauty and fragility of our natural world.

Linda is a member of the PineRidge Arts Council and the Oshawa Art Association. She is an associate member of the CSPWC and a signature member of the Toronto Watercolour Society.

Looking for something one of a kind, for that one of a kind person? We have many options available for you at A Gift of Art; Unique, handmade and locally created pieces for everyone on your list.

Artist: Diane Daigle

Clowning Around

Oil on wood

Price: $195