New COMMUNITY+Connects Programs This Spring

We’re excited to introduce two new COMMUNITY+Connects Programs in partnership with the Workman Arts Satellite Partnership this Spring 2026.

Instructor Khadija Aziz is back with Intro to South Asian Embroidery!

Dates: Tuesdays, April 21st to May 26th, 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2 hour sessions, 2-4PM
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Virtual via Zoom

This beginner-friendly course will explore five traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions.

Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Sozni, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history, including who made the embroidery, when it was made, and why.

Join Anishinaabeg artist Kay Nadjiwon for six weekly 2-hour workshop sessions where you'll learn some introductory beadwork skills, including brick, peyote, and flat stitch.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Tuesdays, April 21st to May 26th, 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2 hour sessions, 2-4PM
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1E 2R6

Together, we'll practice these techniques and work on creating our own pair of fringe earrings, a beaded wrist lanyard, and a small pin.