We're Creative Barracks, a spacious 3,300 sq. ft. art studio and gallery located just steps away from the Grand River in Dunnville, Ontario. We are dedicated to fostering authentic creative expression for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Since our founding in 2017, we have offered a diverse range of art classes, lessons, and workshops tailored for children, youth, and adults. Our commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible safe space remains unwavering.
At Creative Barracks, we specialize in providing transformative creative experiences for everyone, no matter their background or skills. Our compassionate staff team consists of queer-friendly and neuro-divergent creatives who are passionate about education and support. We proudly partner with and support Pride Haldimand Norfolk and are a member of the Safe Space Alliance.
If there’s anything we can do to enhance your comfort and ensure you feel understood before your arrival, please let us know. We are more than happy to accommodate your needs.
Art Service Dunnville - Creative Barracks
Bekky
Bekky
Bekky
Bekky is our registered early childhood educator and the first member of our educator team to join in 2022. She is responsible for assisting with all programming for children ages 4-8 and plays a key role in the curriculum development for those programs. Bekky is essential in helping us maintain a safe and sanitary creative environment fo
Bekky is our registered early childhood educator and the first member of our educator team to join in 2022. She is responsible for assisting with all programming for children ages 4-8 and plays a key role in the curriculum development for those programs. Bekky is essential in helping us maintain a safe and sanitary creative environment for both staff and students. She often brings her stuffed animal friends to work, delighting her little friends with them. Bekky has a special kind of magic when it comes to comforting nervous little ones.
Jay
Bekky
Bekky
Jay is our experienced glass apprentice who began working with us as a co-op student in 2023. He is a talented stained glass artist and has excelled as a facilitator for our Stained Glass Make & Take workshops and unique destination experiences. In addition, Jay supervises our Clay & Glass Open Studio Sessions, where he enjoys teaching th
Jay is our experienced glass apprentice who began working with us as a co-op student in 2023. He is a talented stained glass artist and has excelled as a facilitator for our Stained Glass Make & Take workshops and unique destination experiences. In addition, Jay supervises our Clay & Glass Open Studio Sessions, where he enjoys teaching the fundamentals of glass cutting, grinding, assembly, and fusing. Beyond his glasswork, Jay also shares his enthusiasm as our in-house Dungeon Master for all our engaging Dungeons & Dragons campaigns.
Meet Our Creative Leaders
Lacie & Richard
Lacie and Richard are the dynamic creative duo that have kept Creative Barracks thriving through challenges like a fire, a relocation, and the pandemic, adapting to whatever life throws at them.
Lacie is a professional multi-disciplinary artist and educator with over 15 years of experience in public art creation and installation, both online and in person. She has been recognized and awarded for her dedication as a volunteer and leader in arts-related community work across the Niagara Region and Haldimand County. For the past decade, her immersive installations have captivated thousands at festivals throughout Ontario. Lacie also facilitates a diverse range of studio programs, including acrylic painting, improv theatre, needle-felting, digital art, pottery, stained glass, and more.
Richard, a busy father of three, is a creative entrepreneur who runs his own construction-based businesses. When he's not serving clients or spending quality time with his family, Richard enjoys playing Magic the Gathering, crafting unique soundscapes with his electronic equipment, dancing, and creating big, messy art. He’s a mover, a shaker, and possesses the energy to keep up with the creative chaos both inside and outside of the studio.
Together, Lacie and Richard love to immerse themselves in nature and inspire creative environments whenever they get the chance.