Status: Current

Applying her extensive knowledge of natural dye processes and weaving, Maria’s work brings beautiful high-quality textiles made into functional pieces that can be admired during daily use.

With a background in creative writing, Gabbi brings into her diverse textile practice a strong introspection and sensitivity while exploring ideas of longing and the unknown.

Lea’s textile practice explores the concept of lived and inherited memory through material and technical explorations; embracing the shifting nature of memory.

Inspired by the history of craft and how fabrication processes have evolved, Mehriniso’s practice explores the important connections between each step of the process and how it impacts the results.

Using traditional metalsmithing techniques like chasing and repoussé, Kylie’s work explores the intimate connections of human experience through metal.

Influenced by both pop culture and venetian style glassblowing; Yanick’s practice combines technical precision with modern themes of pop culture to make work with a distinct style and presence.

Combining glassblowing with natural occurring, locally sourced materials, Chiara’s body of work inspires conversation about life, climate and consumerism.

Influenced by a diverse background in mixed media and performance; Coley examines the boundaries of material exploration and a process driven practice informed by concepts of play and identity.

Combining the functionality of ceramics with imagery of spaces and times past, Chloe’s work reflects on memory and its ability to impact everyday objects and how they are used.

With their practice focused on play, exploration and nature, Maja’s work brings with it humour which helps examine the concepts of otherness and queerness in society.

With a focus on textile art, Liam MacAloney’s residency explores the relationship that craft has with human lived experiences.

Eleni Papkov’s work explores concepts of self through rhythm, gesture, tension and space.

Within her work, Caelan Nowicki continues to further her practice by combining her two preferred mediums – glass and textiles – through pattern, texture and colour.

Rayce Min explores a variety of metal-forming techniques utilizing the characteristics of metal: rigid yet flexible enough to create.

Keenan O’Toole’s practice explores form, colour and scale through traditional ceramic building methods.

Working primarily with natural dyeing, shibori, and silkscreen, Omar Zayed develops hybridized approaches to both womenswear and textile-based art.

Laura Papworth’s work takes particular inspiration from the playful forms and colours seen in Toronto’s urban environment.

Nilou Ghaemi’s experimental processes are a driving force within her practice, pushing clay beyond its expected boundaries.

Marina Van Raay explores the cultural experiences that have shaped her life, focusing on themes of nostalgia, identity and memory.

Tracey-Mae’s body of work addreses the opioid crisis in Canada with a focus on how we approach grief and the stigma around mental health.

A love for playfulness, patterns, collaboration and spontaneous art-making processes fuels Khadija Aziz’s creativity.

primarily non-representational, Viyan Petekkaya’s work carries modernist influences and constructs a visual narrative that invites introspection and contemplation.

Working with leather, Christian Maidankine explores aspects which we, quite literally, carry with us in our everyday lives.

Charlie Larouche-Potvin sees the making of Venetian cups as a way to engage in conversation with glass.