One & Two-Day Workshops
Spring / Summer 2012

Bookmaking: Travel Journals

Create a beautiful travel journal. Add a gusseted pocket for keepsakes such as ticket stubs and photographs, and keep it all under wraps with an elastic closure. At the end of the day, you’ll have your very own custom-made book – and the skills to create more.

1 Day: $180
Materials included

Saturday
May 12
10am – 4pm
Instructor: Don Taylor (bio)

Digital Strategy Intensive

From creating a solid brand persona to time management, content creation, and program implementation, this one-day intensive is the answer for those seeking to create a solid digital strategy that works for both the people involved and the brand. Best suited to marketing professionals or enthusiasts.

1 Day: $60
Materials included

Saturday
April 21
10am – 1pm
Instructor: Amanda Lynne Ballard (bio)

Everyday Sewing Basics

The frustration and expense of lost buttons, un-hemmed pants, and ripped seams ends here! Learn basic hand and machine sewing skills necessary to increase the life of your wardrobe. After this one-day workshop, you’ll think twice before your next trip to the tailor!

1 Day: $40
Most materials included

Saturday
April 21
10am – 1pm
Instructor: : Marianne Jetté

Glass Tile Pendants

A great accessory for any woman with fashion sense! Create beautiful pendants using glass tiles, Japanese paper, and collage. Learn how to string your pendants on a necklace or bracelet, finishing with crimps and fasteners. Leave with your own unique jewellery and the skills to continue creating.

1 Day: $60
Materials included

Saturday
May 12
10am – 2pm
Instructor: TBC

Intro to Spinning: Drop Spindle

Create your own usable yarns for knitting, crochet, or other craft projects. Use a commercial drop spindle and create your own drop spindle to continue with at home. Learn the basic preparation of fibres for spinning, the proper use of the drop spindle, spinning technique, and hand plying.

1 Day: $100
Materials included

Saturday
April 21
10am – 4pm
Instructor: Tara Lee Towers

Intuitive Art

Learn to follow your instincts and silence your personal critic as you draw or paint to music. Play with different mediums, from pastel to paper, as you move into the limitless world of collage. Make a mess, uncover something new, and leave with a small series of original artwork!

1 Day: $60
Materials included

Saturday
April 21
10am – 3pm
Instructor: Meg Skyvington (bio)

Paper & Petals

Discover how decorative papers can turn potted plants and packages of bulbs into gorgeous gifts and seasonal centrepieces. Using daffodils, tulips and other spring blooms, you’ll learn how to “wrap” flowers and dress up vessels for gift-giving, party favours, or just to decorate your own home.

1 Day: $40
Materials included

Saturday
May 12
10am – 12pm
Instructor: Corinna vanGerwen

Social Media for the Internet Generation

This one-day workshop takes a look at social media for today’s teenagers, the most plugged in and web savvy generation yet. Covering social mobile, social gaming, and integrated marketing, you’ll leave with a greater awareness of how the internet can work for you.

1 Day: $60

Saturday
May 12
1pm – 4pm
Instructor: Amanda Lynne Ballard (bio)

Spring Wreaths

Use delicate Japanese watermark tissue to create a fluffy wreath, with "floating" accents of silkscreened chiyogami paper. Hung on your door, in a window or above your mantel, this handcrafted wreath – made by you – is a beautiful way to decorate for the spring season!

1 Day: $90
Materials included

Saturday
April 21
10am – 4pm
Instructor: Corinna vanGerwen

Walking Our Walk:
Art on the Island

Explore what it means to walk in your footsteps while learning about the Toronto Islands environment and artist community. You’ll explore and reflect on your experiences on the Island and create a unique and personal piece of art – a sand casting of your very own footprint.

1 Day: $75
Materials included
Transportation not included

Saturday
May 12
10am – 4pm
Instructor: Talia Erlich

Family Programming

This Spring, we're also offering these one-day Family Workshops:

Walk on the Wild Side: Urban Wildlife and Birdhouses

How Gardens Grow: Flower Pots and Wind Chimes

One & Two-Day Workshops Spring / Summer 2012

One & Two-Day Workshops
Spring / Summer 2012