Bloom & Grow
2026 Open House & Fundraiser
Buy-a-Chair Campaign
We’re inviting members of our community to help bring our theatre space to life through our “Buy a Chair” campaign!
By purchasing a chair, you’re not just funding a seat—you’re helping create a home for storytelling, creativity, and connection. It’s a simple but lasting way to support local arts, and you’ll even have the option to leave your mark with a name or message on your chair.
Every contribution brings us closer to opening our doors and welcoming audiences. Chairs can be "purchased" for us for $200 (tax receipts available for income tax purposes) including the customization. Talk to us at the open house about this opportunity or click HERE!
Check out some examples below! Order details still to come.
Join us for the Button Factory Art Centre's 2026 Open House!
We are pleased to announce our upcoming Open House on Saturday, May 9th! Bloom & Grow will feature a variety of drop-in crafts and performances available hourly throughout the day.
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We will be running programs from 2 pm - 9:30 pm, with a focus on kid-friendly activities from 2 pm - 4 pm. Plan your day in advance with our full schedule of programming below!
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This event is free to the public, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Check out our Drop-In Programming Schedule!
Travelling with friends or little ones? Plan your day ahead with our programming schedule! Join us on a jam-packed day full of activities and fun for all ages. We will also be offering a number of crafts taking place all day long, including a community paper mural, DIY pins, a collaging station, and cyanotypes while supplies last and weather permits. See you there!
SECOND FLOOR PROGRAMMING
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Kid Crafts
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Craft Stations with Abi Luke
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Main programming space from 2-4pm
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​Friendship Bracelets with Susan Clarke
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Back library from 2-3pm
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Sewn Bookmarks with Katharine Bourgon
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Back library from 3:30-4:30pm
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Adult Crafts
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Sewn Bookmarks with Katharine Bourgon
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Back library from 3:30-4:30pm
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​Abstract Acrylic Painting with Diana Erb
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Main programming space from 4:30-5:30pm
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Felted Cards with Michael Rouse & Peter van Ryn
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Back library from 5-6pm
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​Linocut Stamps with Baz Kanold
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Main programming space from 5:45-6:45pm
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​Earring-Making with Susan Clarke
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Back library from 6:30-7:30pm
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Gelli Printing with Anne Williamson
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Main programming space from 7-8pm
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Clay Coasters with Abi Luke
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Main programming space from 8:15-9:15pm
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FIRST FLOOR PROGRAMMING
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Kid Performances
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Early Childhood Music by Laurier Academy of Music and Arts
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from 2:30-4pm
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Adult Performances
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Storytelling by Baden Storytellers' Guild
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from 5-5:45pm
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Variety Show by Braeden Etienne
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from 6-6:45pm
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Musical Performance by Meghan Bunce
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from 7-7:45pm
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Musical Performance by Twas Now
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from 8-8:45pm​
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Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookmarks are sewn on a sewing machine which may not be suitable for younger kids. Activities are available on a drop-in basis within their time slots. Please arrive to a station no later than 15 minutes before it ends.
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All crafts are free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated in our ongoing project to build a theatre 💛