STUDIO 201 Artist Collective

programs & activities for artists in the peterborough area

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STUDIO 201 is an artist collective located in Peterborough Ontario run entirely by volunteer members. Our aim is to bring together aspiring and professional artists in a supportive space and to support the growth of local arts and culture. We offer open studios in life drawing, portraiture, and landscape, as well as providing artist-instructed workshops and courses, and an en plein air painters group.  

We have member and non-member rates for all open studios, courses and workshops. 

Membership
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Wed, 30 Oct, 01:30 PM
The "Advanced Landscape Group" (aka "What Would Lucy Do?") originated with Lucy Manley's "Alla Prima" class. In Lucy's absence, her students have elected to continue meeting and painting as a self-directed group. Our convener is Jewell Allington. New participants must submit their request to   prior to registration. Starts October 2, 2024 $72 Non-Members PACE, 201 McDonnel St. – Room 17, Peterborough ON K9H 2W1 Dates: October 30, 2024 – November 20, 2024 Total of 4 sessions: Wednesday, October 30 Wednesday, November 6 Wednesday, November 13 Wednesday, November 20 Oil and acrylic painters welcome. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a…
confirmation_number $72.00
All event times are displayed based on America/Toronto timezone.
Fri, 15 Nov, 01:00 PM
Learn the many wonderful techniques and textures you can do with a palette knife and acrylic paints with instructor Birgitta MacLeod. In just one afternoon! You learn various application methods and complete a small painting using all our new skills. No previous experience is required. $57.50 Non-Members PACE, 201 McDonnel St. – Room 17, Peterborough ON K9H 2W1 Date:  November 15, 2024 Time:  1:00pm - 4:00pm PAINTS: (acrylic) to be announced   ARTISTS BIOGRAPHY Birgitta Macleod Birgitta MacLeod is one of the founding partners of META4 Gallery in Port Perry (and formerly, of Peterborough). As a painter she loves colour…
confirmation_number $57.50
All event times are displayed based on America/Toronto timezone.
Tue, 22 Oct, 09:00 AM
There is no instruction in this Life Drawing/Painting group which is open to all skill levels in a supportive environment. Models change each week and will take a variety of poses. We start each session with a series of short active poses and build to longer poses. Each Open Studio is hosted by a member of the collective and is available on a pay-as-you-go basis. Tuesday mornings: 9 to 12 Cost per session: Members $20 Non-members $25
Studio 201: Outdoor Painting

Join us on our outings to paint en plein air in amazing locations in the Kawartha and Trent Lakes region.

Studio 201: Member Exhibits

Experience the creative energy and artistry of Studio 201 members at a Group Exhibit or Artist Showcase.

Studio 201 Artist Collective: Special Events

Find out what the Studio 201 Artist Collective is up to by attending one of our Special Events!


Location

Studio 201 is conveniently located in downtown Peterborough in the historic PCVS/PACE building at 201 McDonnel Street.

Studio 201 Artist Collective
201 McDonnel Street,
Room #17
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 2W1

There is ample free parking on the east side of the building – adjacent to the war memorial.

For detailed information, please refer to our Contact page.

Map & Directions

Entrance to STUDIO 201 must be made from the laneway entrance on the west of the school for all programs.
All Genre to resume in September