As the fall semester comes to a close, the Haliburton School of Art + Design (HSAD) is getting ready to celebrate what students have been working toward all term—the ‘Wrap It Up’ end-of-semester exhibition. On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Great Hall at HSAD will once again fill with fresh ideas, bold experiments, and finished pieces that reflect months of learning, practice, and creative risk-taking.

A semester’s worth of making, all in one place

HSAD’s annual ‘Wrap It Up’ exhibition is a chance for students to share their progress with the community and to mark the transition from fall studies into new possibilities for the winter term. The show highlights how far students have come over the semester, both in technical skill and artistic voice.

Visitors will see work from across HSAD’s studios and programs, including:
• Ceramics
• Fibre Arts
• Visual and Creative Arts

Every program brings its own tools, materials, and traditions to the room, which makes “Wrap It Up” feel like a walk through many creative worlds at once. Expect everything from sculptural and functional pieces to personal, exploratory work that captures a student’s evolving style.

Meet the work, and the makers behind it

HSAD students learn through hands-on studio practice, guided by expert faculty and supported by a vibrant creative community. That energy comes through in the exhibition. Whether you are a practising artist yourself, someone learning about the arts for the first time, or just looking for a meaningful way to spend an afternoon, the show offers a warm welcome and plenty to discover.
“Wrap It Up” is also a reminder of how the arts connect people. It brings students, friends, families, alumni, and community members together to celebrate creativity where it happens, in the studios and halls of HSAD.

Take home something truly original

Select works of art and fine craft will be available for sale during the exhibition. If you are looking for a holiday gift that is thoughtful, handmade, and unlike anything you will find in stores, this is a great place to start. Purchasing student work directly supports emerging artists and makers as they build their portfolios and careers.

Event Details: ‘Wrap It Up’ Exhibition
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Great Hall, Haliburton School of Art + Design

If you are in Haliburton County or planning a winter visit, consider stopping by HSAD to see what students have created this semester. Come for the inspiration, stay for the conversation, and maybe leave with a new piece of art that feels like the perfect fit for the season.

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