Format: Courses

Taught by our Artists-in-Residence, these sessions provide you with the tools for hands-on creative expression.

Learn more about available dates and times for this course:

Over three weeks, students will learn various approaches to printing on fabric, including open-screen printing using stencils and resists, stamp and block printing and how to paint designs on screens using drawing fluid and filler. These techniques can all be used at home with affordable equipment, allowing participants to bring what they learn back into […]

This eight-week course will allow students to learn and use current hand-building techniques to make functional or small sculptural objects. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace to build and decorate functional pieces (e.g., boxes, bottles, bowls, cups, tiles, tumblers and trays) and small sculptural forms. Some materials are included with the […]

This eight-week course will allow students to learn and use current hand-building techniques to make functional or small sculptural objects. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace to build and decorate functional pieces (e.g., boxes, bottles, bowls, cups, tiles, tumblers and trays) and small sculptural forms. Some materials are included with the […]

In this one-day workshop, students will learn about artist books through contemporary artists and samples. They will go home with a completed artist book of their own where the concept of “book” is open to interpretation through sculpture and form. Students are encouraged to bring materials they want to use in their artist books, such […]

This workshop focuses on exploring stitched shibori techniques and patterns. We will cover multiple beginner techniques to create your silk shibori samplers. This workshop is a space for students to experiment with this beautiful Japanese textile technique and come away with several different designs to go forward with. 

Bring in your damaged and aged textiles and learn various clothing repair techniques. This workshop will cover multiple repair techniques and focus on those specific to the piece you need to fix. You will leave the course with new knowledge of sustainability in clothing and a unique repaired textile piece.  Learn more about available dates […]

In this one-day workshop, students will learn various methods of primitive casting. The course will cover cuttlefish bone casting. Students will turn the cast pieces into finished pendants using several basic jewellery techniques. Please register at least three days before the start date so that the appropriate materials can be ordered. No experience is necessary. 

In this one-day workshop, students learn how to make screen positives, coat and shoot silkscreens. Students take home their own original screen prints at the end of the day. No experience necessary. 

In this introductory workshop, students will learn the beginner ins and outs of eco-printing and the art of printing with nature. Collect leaves in the area around the studio or bring your own plant life in, and we will explore various eco-printing methods and how they are used. Coming away from this workshop, students will […]

In this one-day workshop, students learn how to make screen positives, coat and shoot silkscreens. Students take home their own original screen prints at the end of the day. No experience necessary. 

Bring in your damaged and aged textiles and learn various techniques to repair your clothing! This workshop will cover multiple repair techniques and focus on those specific to the piece you need to fix. You’ll leave the course with new knowledge of sustainability in clothing and a unique repaired textile piece!

This workshop focuses on exploring stitched shibori techniques and patterns. We will cover multiple beginner techniques to create your own silk pieces. This workshop is a space for students to experiment with this Japanese textile technique and come away with several different designs to go forward with.