Book Otherwise Studio Space

Otherwise Studios is a studio, a stage, a gallery, a classroom, a photo or video shoot venue, a creative office space, and anything you need it to be! Email us at info@otherwisestudios.com if you have any questions about a project that you want to see through in the space, and we’ll work closely with you to figure it all out.

To book Otherwise Studios, please fill out the booking request information below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can to confirm your booking!

Studio Rental Prices

1 hour rental – $75

Half-day rental (4 hours) – $250

Full-day rental (8 hours) – $425

Weekend rental (Saturday + Sunday) – $750

Week-long rentals for workshops and exhibitions are also available. Please email us for details.

*50% off for full-time practicing artists and to full-time students with valid student ID. Any discounts are only applied to half-day or more rentals.

*Private studio rentals do not include the use of print shop. See Print Shop Memberships for details on printing at Otherwise.

We require 50% of the payment upon booking, and the other 50% is due 24 hours before the start-time of your booking. If you’d like to arrange a time to see the space in person, we are more than happy to show you around!

Print Shop Memberships

Home to a 30-year-old Praga press (bed size 24″ x 40″), Otherwise has opened its doors as the first public printmaking studio in Guelph for printmakers looking to pull their own editions. Join our printmaking community today!

Membership Rates*

$35 – Drop-in (2 hours)

$50 – Half day (4 hours)

$80 – Full day (8 hours)

$100 – Weekend

$200 – Unlimited week**

$450 – Unlimited month

$15/week – Flat file drawer rental

$20/week – Storage rental combo (Flat file drawer + shelf storage for materials)

*Access to studio is allotted to scheduled events and public programming first. Print members must register for time slots to secure the printing space and time. First come, first served.

**One week includes seven (7) full days.

Terms and Conditions

  • New members pay a one-time access fee of $25.
  • One month passes run for a consecutive 30 days.
  • All times include set-up and clean-up. Please plan your time accordingly.
  • Experienced printmakers must attend a 45 minute safety demo before using the press.
  • Beginner printmakers must attend two classes before using the press.
  • Individual day passes expire one year from time of purchase.
  • All facility rental purchases are final sale.
  • No refunds, credits or substitutions for any unused portions of rental purchases.
  • No replacements for unused, lost, or stolen passes.
  • Prices are subject to change.

Studio rent covers all in-house materials such as press bed blankets, cleaning solutions, and rags. The studio rental rates do not include artist materials such as inks, paper, specialty tools or other desired supplies.

In-Person Team Building, School Events, and Custom Private Classes

Otherwise Studios offers a wide range of team-bonding workshops designed to engage everyone in hands-on activities, go home with a creation of their own, as well as gain some knowledge on each other and a selected skill! Each workshop begins with a general demonstration of different skills and techniques involved in the chosen activity, and involves both one-on-one and collaborative instructional help throughout.

Email us to book a team bonding workshop for your employees, co-workers, class, family, or friends. Get out of the office or classroom and enjoy some laughs and creativity with us!

The maximum number of students noted below is if you choose to come to Otherwise Studios for your activity. We are happy to teach more people by coming to you, if you have an office, class, or public space that can accommodate more participants.

*Please note, at this time, due to the fact that we work with vulnerable populations, we ask that participants wear masks throughout workshops if they are able.

I. Linoblock Printmaking

Price: $200 base price + Materials: $15 per person

Skill Level: Beginner (Adult/Teen)

Minimum Students: 5 | Maximum Students: 12

Class Length: 2 hours

Participants learn how to design, carve, and hand-print a single-colour linoleum print using a variety of tools and techniques. 

II. Collaborative Monotype Printmaking

Price: $200 base price + Materials: $15 per person

Skill Level: Beginner (Adult/Teen)

Minimum Students: 5 | Maximum Students: 12

Class Length: 2 hours

Working together, the group creates a varied edition of unique monotypes, learning the techniques to apply inks and pull prints.

III. Painting Techniques

Price: $200 base price + Materials: $10 per person

Skill Level: Beginner (Adult/Teen)

Minimum Students: 5 | Maximum Students: 12

Class Length: 2 hours

Learn the tools and techniques you need to paint your desired masterpieces – whether that be navigating the ins and outs of an abstract piece, or a realistic work!

IV. Clay Creations

Price: $200 base price + Materials: $15 per person

Skill Level: Beginner (Adult/Teen)

Minimum Students: 6 | Maximum Students: 12

Class Length: 2 hours

Hand-shape your own creation out of air-dry or polymer clay using a variety of sculpting tools. 

V. Collaborative Drawing + Painting 

Price: $200 base price + Materials: $10 per person

Skill Level: Beginner (Adult/Teen)

Minimum Students: 6 | Maximum Students: 12

Class Length: 2 hours

This workshop includes a variety of shorter creative team-bonding activities and focuses on collaboration for a true team-building experience full of mess-making, experimenting, and play. 

VI. Custom Private Classes

If what you are looking for is not available, we would love to work with you to make something that would better suit your needs and schedule – please send us an email, and we can build a custom workshop to do just that! 

Terms and Conditions

  • Prices are subject to change.
  • We require a 50% deposit upon booking and the remaining 50% at least 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop.. All sales are final.

Virtual Team Bonding, School Events, and Custom Private Classes

Otherwise offers a variety of virtual workshops structured to be continuously engaging in an online atmosphere. If you are looking for a virtual, live art class, we will work with you to put together take-home kits including all materials needed, as well as a custom workshop taught through Zoom.

I. Linoblock Printmaking

Price: $200 base price + Materials: $15 per person

Skill Level: Beginner (Adult/Teen)

Maximum Students: 70

Class Length: 2 hours

Participants learn how to design, carve, and hand-print a single-colour linoleum print using a variety of tools and techniques. 

II. Embroidery 

Price: $200 base price + Materials: $15 per person

Skill Level: Beginner (Adult/Teen)

Maximum Students: 70

Class Length: 2 hours

Participants learn how to take their idea and image from paper to fabric, while gaining knowledge of basic hand embroidery stitches to embellish their desired design. 

IV. Custom Private Classes

If what you are looking for is not available, we would love to work with you to make something that would better suit your needs and schedule – please send us an email, and we can build a custom workshop to do just that! 

Terms and Conditions

  • Prices are subject to change.
  • We require a 50% deposit upon booking and the remaining 50% at least 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop.. All sales are final.

Birthday Parties

Looking for the perfect, fun and crowd-pleasing creative activity for your child’s birthday party, or a chance to make this year’s party unique and memorable with a hands-on and captivating art workshop? We offer opportunities for youth to learn various skills while getting messy in a kid-friendly environment. Otherwise Studios is highly experienced in working with and teaching children, and we can’t wait to have fun with your little ones on their special day!

Price: $20 per child
Materials: $10-15 per child, depending on activity
Minimum Participants: 5 | Maximum Participants: 16
Party Length: 2 hours

We will work closely with you to create a custom schedule for the birthday party and ensure your child and their friends have the best experience possible. You are welcome to bring food, cake, and drinks for the party attendees and we will take care of everything else! At least one adult associated with the birthday child must be present throughout the party. 

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