Oakville is in Step 3 of the provincial reopening plan. Please be patient as we follow Provincial orders to reopen our facilities and services safely.
Now that we are in Step 3 of the province’s COVID-19 Response Framework, permitted indoor recreation and culture activities will be gradually reintroduced. Pre-booked drop-in programs for select cultural studios (ceramics and woodworking) at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) will resume starting Saturday, July 31.
Drop-ins must be pre-booked and paid for online. Reservations for the following week will be available in Active Oakville every Monday at 9 a.m. For example, bookings for July 26 to August 2 will be live on Monday, July 19.
All required health and safety measures will be in place and capacities will be based on the 2-metre/6-foot distancing requirement. If a class is cancelled, impacted clients will be contacted and refunded automatically.
Please note: The Fine Art Studio and Digital Lab are currently closed. Updates will be posted here and on social media as they become available.
Studio memberships at QEPCCC are geared towards artists working independently, with no technician on site. Studio drop-ins are non-structured opportunities to work in an equipped space with a technician present for consultation.
Private lessons are available. Call 905-815-5979 or email qepbookafacility@oakville.ca to speak to a technician and book a session today.
QEPCCC is a unique and dynamic public space that encourages active living and inspires the cultural artistic expression of its users. Visit the QEPCCC Rentals page for details about our amenities.
Click on the headings that follow for more information about our studios, etc.
All required health and safety measures will be in place and capacities will be based on the 2-metre distancing requirement. Masks must be worn in the studios and pre-registration for drop-in sessions – free or otherwise – is required.
All visitors to Town of Oakville recreation and culture facilities must arrive wearing a mask (per Halton Region By-Law). Masks must be worn indoors at all times unless you are exercising.
Patrons must also be able to confidently pass our COVID-19 screening questionnaire. To save time, you can complete this online form in advance and bring your confirmation email or PDF with you to the facility. If you are sick or have travelled in the past 14 days, please stay at home.
Drop-ins must be pre-booked and paid for online. Reservations for the following week will be available in Active Oakville every Monday at 9 a.m. For example, bookings for July 26 to August 2 will be live on Monday, July 19.
Except for our parented drop-ins, participants must be ages 18+. Only those pre-registered in a program will be allowed into our facilities. For any children’s programs, only one parent/adult per family will be permitted to accompany the child(ren) to assist them if needed.
Members are expected to exhibit a good understanding of the materials, tools and processes required to safely practise independently in the studios.
The successful completion of a first-time orientation to the fine arts studio and Digital Arts Lab is required (no fee), as applicable.
The successful completion of a Woodworking and Ceramic Studios Safety Test is required (fee applies) to access these studios.
Call 905-815-5979 to make an appointment with the technician to complete your orientation and/or safety test.
Members must sign in at customer service upon each visit and are responsible for cleaning the studio space after use.
Want to work on a project or hone your skills in the Ceramic Studio or Woodshop? Our monthly Culture memberships are available for just $41.25 + HST to book drop-in studio time using Active Oakville. A non-resident fee of $10 + HST will be charged as applicable.
Memberships can be purchased by credit card by contacting a Support Services team member at 905-815-2000, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arrangements will be made for individuals who require support for other payment methods.
At this time, memberships are only available on a monthly basis and can be renewed two weeks prior to their expiry.
Note: To purchase a Culture membership, you must (have) complete(d) a ceramic or wood safety test.
Our Studio memberships are ideal for artists seeking non-structured, creative time to make artwork in equipped studios without a technician present.
Members can use all studios but will be asked to choose a main studio (either Woodworking or Ceramics at this time) for administrative purposes. Not all amenities are currently available. Requirements for using specific studios vary and can be found under the appropriate tab.
Members receive a half-locker and open shelf where available. Additional lockers and shelves can be rented, subject to availability.
Our Parented Ceramics is offered for children to attend along with a caregiver ages 18+ and for Youth ages 14+ (who can attend without an adult).
Adult Ceramics is offered for ages 18+ who are new to clay.
A material fee of $5 + HST will be added to the cost of the drop-in. Clay fee includes access to all glazes and firings.
Pieces are fired by the studio technician and take up to three weeks to be completed. Participants can pick them up during drop-in times three weeks after their visit.
Perfect for anyone curious about clay, regardless of knowledge or experience level! Novice and pro alike are welcome.
There is no wheelwork during these sessions.
Parented sessions:
Adults-only sessions:
Please note: All members must now bring their own tolls and bucket with lid for clay wash-up and reclaim. There is no longer a communal bucket.
Spaces are limited to a maximum of four (4) members per session. First-come, first-served.
Our Member Ceramics drop-ins are for experienced ceramicists who work without instruction. Individuals are expected to exhibit a good understanding of the materials, tools and processes required to safely practise independently.
The successful completion of a first-time ceramics knowledge and safety test (for an additional $22.40 + HST fee) is required to access this drop-in. Please call 905-815-5979 to make an appointment with the technician.
Drop-in sessions (approximately 15 hours per week) are offered in the woodshop and ceramics studio.
A technician will be present in woodworking and ceramics (only) for consultation. Instruction will not be provided.
Geared toward experienced woodworkers who work without instruction. Individuals are expected to exhibit a good understanding of the materials, tools and processes required to safely practice independently in the studio.
A studio technician will be on site. Maximum of six (6) members per session.
Heavy machinery is turned on during drop-in times. A list of equipment and tools available follows.
Project proposals must be submitted for review by the technician to assess appropriateness, materials, equipment and storage needs. All deliveries of materials must be coordinated with the technician.
The successful completion of a first-time woodshop safety test is required ($22.40 + HST fee) to access this drop-in. Call 905-815-5979 to make an appointment with the technician.
Stationary machines, including:
The following heavy machines are turned on during drop-in times only: