Scugog Arts

Discover the beauty of glass art! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to design and create your own float glass and enamel piece while exploring colour, texture, and composition.

Whether you're trying glass art for the first time or looking to expand your creative skills, this workshop offers a fun and rewarding introduction to the medium.

All materials are provided.

Saturday, October 17
1–4 p.m.

Register: https://scugogarts.ca/events/float-glass-and-enamel/

Everything we do at Scugog Arts is rooted in creativity, connection, and making the arts a vibrant part of our community. It means so much to have that work recognized alongside so many incredible local businesses and organizations.

Thank you to the North Durham Chamber of Commerce for the nomination, and to everyone who continues to support Scugog Arts!

💜 Some organizations don’t just serve a community — they help BUILD it.

We are incredibly proud to introduce the 2026 North Durham Chamber Business Excellence Awards finalists for the Community Service & Engagement Award:

🏆 Scugog Arts
🏆 North Durham Pride
🏆 Ignite Durham Learning Foundation

This award recognizes a non-profit or charitable organization that demonstrates outstanding community service through meaningful engagement, positive social impact, inclusion and creative collaboration.

And goodness… what an incredible group of finalists.

🎨 Scugog Arts | Port Perry
Scugog Arts helps bring arts, culture and creativity to life in our community through programming, events, exhibitions and opportunities for people of all ages to connect through the arts.
🌐 scugogarts.ca
📞 905-982-2121

🌈 North Durham PRIDE| Scugog • Uxbridge • Brock
North Durham Pride creates opportunities for connection, visibility, inclusion and belonging throughout our North Durham communities through events, celebrations and community initiatives.
🌐 northdurhampride.ca
📞 905-982-6211

✨ Ignite Durham Learning Foundation| Durham Region
Ignite Durham Learning Foundation works to remove financial barriers so students within the Durham District School Board have access to essentials and opportunities that help them thrive.
🌐 idlf.ca
📞 905-666-6000

Three organizations. Three very different missions. One thing very much in common:

They show up for people. 💜

They create connections. They fill gaps. They bring people together. And they help make North Durham a stronger, more welcoming and more connected place to live, work, learn and play.

THAT is community service. And THAT deserves to be celebrated. ✨

Please join us in giving a HUGE congratulations to all three of our 2026 Community Service & Engagement Award finalists! 👏

P.S. 🎟️ Want to be there when the winner is announced?

Join us Friday, October 16 at the Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel in Port Perry for the 2026 North Durham Chamber Business Excellence Awards — North Durham Brilliance.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now through: https://business.northdurhamchamber.ca/events/Details/2026-business-excellence-awards-north-durham-brilliance-1745933?sourceTypeId=Hub

Celebrate the season with an evening of creativity! Join Scugog Arts at Old Flame Brewing Co. for a guided fall-themed Sip & Paint.

Enjoy a relaxed night of painting, community, and great company in one of Port Perry's favourite gathering spots. Your registration includes all painting materials and one drink to enjoy while you create. All skill levels are welcome.

Tuesday, September 29th
6–8 PM

Register: https://scugogarts.ca/events/fall-sip-and-paint-at-old-flame/

Culture Days in Scugog starts TOMORROW!

Join us September 19th & 20th for two days of FREE arts, culture, music, activities, and experiences across Scugog.

Here’s just a taste of what’s happening:

Paint a Derby Car
Learn to Play a Musical Instrument in 3 Minutes
Kayaking on the Lake
Get Henna by Hina Yasir
Catch an Improv Show with Trent U
Try Black-out Poetry with Hollay Ghadery
Play Dungeons & Dragons with SolvedbyScraggs Tutoring
Try Qigong in the Park with Peony Tree Medicine
Enjoy live music and local pop-ups

That’s just a handful of the 50+ activities happening across 7 locations!

Culture Days in Scugog
September 19–20
FREE to attend

Check out the full lineup and plan your weekend: https://scugogarts.ca/culture-days/

Join instructor Sandra MacPherson for a workshop designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of watercolour painting. Learn how to work with watercolour paper, develop essential brush techniques, care for your materials, and confidently mix colour as you create your own paintings.

Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to build your skills, this workshop is the perfect place to begin.

October 13 & November 24
1–4 p.m.

Learn more and register: https://scugogarts.ca/events/watercolour-workshop/

Looking for dedicated time to create? Open Studio takes place on the last Wednesday of every month at Scugog Arts. Bring your current project, start something new, or simply enjoy creating alongside fellow artists in a welcoming, shared space. There's no instruction, just time and room to make.

Upcoming dates:
September 30
October 28
November 25
December 30

For more details, visit our website: https://scugogarts.ca/upcoming-events/

Turn everyday materials into extraordinary art. Join us for a hands-on Collage Workshop where you'll transform found images, text, and decorative papers into an original work of art.

Learn techniques for creating dynamic compositions, layering imagery, and telling stories through collage while exploring both representational and abstract approaches.

All materials are provided, though participants are encouraged to bring magazines or personal photos to incorporate into their creations.

Collage Workshop
Saturday, October 3
1–4 p.m.

Learn more and register on our website under the EVENTS tab.

The full Culture Days lineup is here!

Two days of free arts, culture, and creativity are coming to Scugog September 19–20.

From hands-on art and live music to workshops, movement, performances, demonstrations, and activities for all ages, there’s plenty to explore across Scugog.

Check out the full lineup, make your plans, and join us for Culture Days 2026!

Learn more: https://scugogarts.ca/culture-days/