Where Creativity Comes to Life

We believe creativity is for everyone.

In a peaceful, welcoming environment, the Silver Spring Studio is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community of artists, where creativity knows no bounds. Our mission is to provide a tranquil and empowering space for individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives to creatively express themselves while valuing fun and fostering relationships.

The Six Elements

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Fun

Every day at Silver Spring Studio is designed to be enjoyable. We believe that when people are having fun, real learning and growth happen naturally.

Friendship

Our studio is a place where lasting bonds are formed. Customers build genuine friendships in a warm, welcoming environment where everyone belongs.

Earn

Customers create artwork and handcrafted products that are sold through our shop. This builds confidence, independence, and a genuine sense of achievement.

Learn

Our classes build real, practical skills - in the kitchen, the garden, and the art room. Every session is a new opportunity to discover something new about yourself and the world.

Create

From painting and pottery to candle making and cooking, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Every project is a chance to express something uniquely yours.

Lead

We encourage customers to take ownership of their creative journey. Through peer support and self-directed projects, our members grow into confident, capable individuals.

Enrolment Process

Step 1 - Explore

Head to My Community Hub and search for 'Silver Spring Studio.'

Step 2 - Apply

Ready to join? Complete our intake form so we can get to know you. Once submitted, we'll review your application and follow up within two business days.

Step 3 - Meet Us

We'll schedule an in-person meeting to get to know you and understand the level of support needed. After submitting your intake form, we'll follow up with next steps.

Step 4 - Choose Your Classes

Log into My Community Hub to view the class schedule and sign up for the sessions that interest you. Need help signing up? We're happy to assist.


Your first class is free by appointment. If you need help signing up, please contact support@mycommunityhub.ca.

Step 5 - Make a Payment

Complete your payment through My Community Hub. Submit your receipt to Passport or SSAH (Special Services at Home) for reimbursement if applicable.

Step 6 - Come Create!

Show up, have fun, and get creative. Welcome to Silver Spring Studio - a place to make friends, learn new skills, and earn from your creativity.

If you need help signing up, please contactsupport@mycommunityhub.ca.

Hear From Our Community

When we visited Silver Spring Studio for the first time, we felt right away that our son would be welcomed by the staff and the whole environment they have created. Our son had the opportunity to participate in many different activities, stimulating his creativity, curiosity, and a sense of feeling that he can make a contribution. The positive experience during the summer has allowed him to pursue a CO-OP placement where he could develop further his social and working skills in a safe and welcoming environment.

Marc and Scott

I love Silver Spring Studio. I can display my artwork to sell, I see my friends and I love the staff - they are amazing!

Dennis

As Featured In

Ottawa Citizen Spotlights Silver Spring Studio

The Ottawa Citizen recently visited the farm to see our art, cooking, and accessible garden programs firsthand - and to talk about the funding gap so many disability programs like ours face. Reporter Olivia Belovich spoke with our team and participants about what it takes to keep a program like this running on community support alone.

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I like to get out of the apartment so I'm not sitting at home, looking at the four walls.

- Kim Dupuis, Silver Spring Studio Participant