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Upcoming Workshops

Margins and mosaics: wetland

We are pleased to announce that Mary Abma and Larry Cornelis will be leading a new Art/Ecology retreat on June 13, 2026.  Space is limited. Registration required.


9:30 a.m. We will meet at St. Clair National Wildlife Area and join naturalist, Larry Cornelis to  tour a rare, natural wetland.  


11:30 Following our nature walk, we will drive to "Bill's Place" in Chatham, to eat our lunch (you can pre-purchase a catered lunch for $20). 


1:00 - 4 p.m. With instruction and guidance from Mary Abma, participants will create an original artwork using mosaic methods and materials. Each person’s unique story of connection will be expressed using the language of art.



All registrants will be given specific instructions and locations.


Registration Form: Margins and Mosaics May 2 (Required)

The cost for the full-day experience is $140 + 18.20 HST = $158.20 (This cost includes a $20 non-refundable deposit.) If you would like a catered lunch, please add $20.

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To register, please fill in the form below and send payment via e-transfer to maryabmaartist@gmail.com.


The cost for the full-day experience is $140 + 18.20 HST = $158.20 (This cost includes a $20 non-refundable deposit.)


If you would like a catered lunch, please add $20.


A non-refundable deposit of $20 is sufficient to hold your place in the class. The balance is due on the day of the workshop. 


Please pay via e-transfer to maryabmaartist@gmail.com.


If you require a different payment method, please email us and we can discuss other options. 


Space in this workshop is limited to 12 attendees.



Limited to ages 12+. Please note that attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.



Yes, there will be a catered lunch option for $20 per participant. Catered lunches must be pre-paid no later than Wednesday, June 10, 2026. 



Yes, all art supplies are provided. 



Praise for Margins and Mosaics: An art/ecology retreat

Don’t miss the opportunity to take a Margins and Mosaics workshop!

On a Saturday morning in July we explored and encountered the Canatara Park shoreline paying particular attention to the sand dunes. Learning about this phenomenal ecosystem with Larry we were invited to reflect upon our existence within it.  In the afternoon Mary taught us the basics of making a mosaic. Using this art form and the multitude of supplies provided, we translated our morning experience and reflections into a mosaic that we took home with us.  Weeks later my life and artwork is still being influenced by the depth of their guidance.  I hope to take another workshop like this in the future.  Jan K.


Such a beautiful and restful experience!  Deborah D.


What an excellent day! Went on a forest ecology walk with a guided tour where I learned so much! Then a delicious lunch. Then a mosaic class!! What could be better? Loved it all. Christina A.

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