Weekly on Wednesday 1pm - 3pm

Please bring a donation of $2 and your own art supplies!

Alex Dufresne Art Afternoons

Sign for Callander Bay Heritage Museum and Alex Dufresne Gallery with a colorful maple leaf logo, outdoors with a house and trees in the background.

Emmanuel United Church Paint Days

Join for a creative session one Thursday each month at Emmanel United Church on Lakeshore Ave. In North Bay.

2026:

  • Thursday, February 12th, 2026

  • Thursday, March 12th, 2026 

  • Thursday, April 9th, 2026 

  • Thursday, May 14th, 2026 

  • Thursday, June 11th, 2026  

Please use the William Street entrance, which is at the back of the church.  There is plenty of room for parking and can enter through the William Street rear entrance of the Church. 

  • The tables will have plastic table cloths on them for easy cleanup.

  • For those who are using acrylics or oils, paint wastewater will be placed in buckets which will be provided, so that no acrylic, oil paints, or cleaning products go down the drains.  The contents in these buckets will be then be disposed of properly.  If you prefer to use your own wastewater container, please feel free to bring one.   You may need to bring your brushes home for a proper cleaning, so bring lots of paper towels and/or rags.

  • Coffee and tea will be served, and if you are attending for the whole day, bring a lunch, or if you prefer, there are plenty of places to grab a lunch close by.  We have use of the fridge to keep your lunches and drinks fresh.  A small donation towards the BSAA's coffee fund would be appreciated.  

  • Bring your favorite mug, as we do not have full kitchen facilities available, except to use the right-hand side of the kitchen sinks - for water and washing up.  Paper cups will be provided.

  • All Members will be required to sign an Insurance Waiver form which will be supplied upon entry.