Program Description
Students will learn how textile arts can bring communities together and encourage collaboration. Students will be presented with historical and contemporary artworks that advocate for social change. Students will create a two-dimensional textile work that brings awareness to a social justice issue within their community.
Program Objectives
By the end of the Textile Arts – Community Activism program, students will:
- Explore historical and contemporary artworks that have encouraged collaboration, social change and awareness.
- Experiment with recycled fabrics and collage techniques.
- Produce a two-dimensional textile work that brings awareness to a social justice issue within their community.
Support Material
To enhance your pre- and post-visit learning, please download the package for this program.
Booking Details
Grades 4–6 (Half-Day)
Regular rates apply
Curriculum Connections
Program Categories
Onsite Program, Visual Arts & Contemporary Craft
Please note: Registration is still open for our Waterfront Explorations programs, where students will engage with and discover our vibrant waterfront community. These programs are taught in our outdoor tents.
Our regular School Visits programs are fully booked from April to June. Complete the registration form to be added to the wait-list. Please add your date options in the Wait-list Availability field(s). You will only be contacted if/when a spot becomes available.