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Sculptural Pottery

Explore contemporary hand-building techniques to create functional and small sculptural objects.

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Ceramics 101 for people working in other mediums

An introduction to ceramics and technique for creatives looking for new forms of expression.

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A female artist creating a ceramic cup in a studio.

Storytelling in Clay: 8-Week Sculpture Workshop

Explore the art of hand-building ceramics and uncover the power of narrative in sculpture.

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Red weaved craft

Round Weaving Workshop (12” Hoop)

Learn how to warp and weave on a round metal hoop in this beginner workshop.

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Round Weaving Workshop (27” Hoop)

Make your own large round weaving to create your own beautiful fibre artwork.

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Felt book with a collection of craft materials

Felt Appliqué Needle Books

Students will learn basic hand sewing, appliqué and embellishment to create their own needle book.

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Tote Bag Embroidery by Khadija Aziz

3D Embroidery Tote Bag

Learn embroidery techniques to create raised and textural designs on your own handcrafted tote bag.

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Advanced Lighting Development for Craft & Design

Learn advanced lighting techniques with our talented Designer-in-Residence to develop your piece.

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Artist-in-Residence Kate Tessier holding design materials while posing for the camera

One-on-One Craft & Design and Technical Support

Get essential one-on-one design and technical support from our talented Senior Designer-in-Residence.

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Intro to Kami-ito – Paper Thread Making

Learn the traditional Japanese craft of Kami-ito (paper thread) making.

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Intro to Weaving – Make Your Own Coaster

Learn how to create simple patterns and weave on the tapestry loom in this beginner workshop.

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Free Motion Machine Embroidery by Khadija Aziz

Free Motion Machine Embroidery

Learn quilting techniques and free-motion embroidery on your sewing machine to create samplers.

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A spherical glass light with blue detail

Make Your Own: Handblown Glass Lamp

Make your own handmade lamp led by our talented Glass Artist and Designer in Residence.

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A ceramic light with cut-outs

Make Your Own: Handbuilt Ceramic Lamp

Make a handmade lamp of your own using clay, led by our talented Ceramic Artist and Designer in Residence.

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Simple Hand Sewing – Make Your Own Sachet

Create your own fragrant sachets in this beginner workshop teaching you essential sewing skills.

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Two fabric pieces with a blue and red screen printing portrait of a woman

Screen Printing Afternoon

Create dynamic prints based on your own design, photography or text to print on a tote bag.

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Make Your Own: Simple Pendant

Make your own unique silver pendant in this beginner jewellery workshop.

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Wheel Throwing for All Levels

Focus on the fundamentals of wheel throwing to refine techniques and tackle intricate projects.

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Bright red weaved craft

Round Weaving Workshop (27” hoop)

Make your own large round weaving to create your own beautiful fibre artwork.

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Break by the Lake

Spend March Break on the waterfront with dance battles, culture, food and thought-provoking conversation.

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Rock Harder

Rock Harder: Break by the Lake returns for a full day of high-energy breaking battles by the water.

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A crowd watching breakdancers

Rock Harder: The Breaking Draft

Spotlighting Canada’s leaders and next generation breakers in one electrifying showcase.

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Rock Harder: Breaking Workshops

Dynamic, high-energy sessions focused on foundational techniques and signature moves.

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Kids’ Night Out: Candy Chemistry

Get ready for a Saturday night of science-filled fun just for kids at Harbourfront Centre!

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