Four New COMMUNITY+Connects Programs This Fall
Scarborough Arts is excited to introduce FOUR new FREE COMMUNITY+Connects Programs this Fall 2026. Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.
Intro to Beading with Kay Nadjiwon
Join us for a return of Kay Nadjiwon's workshop "Intro to Beading” this fall season for six weekly 2-hour workshop sessions where you'll learn some introductory beadwork skills, including brick, peyote, and flat stitch. Together, we'll practice these techniques and work on creating our own pair of fringe earrings, a beaded wrist lanyard, and a small pin.
Date and time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM every Thursday from September 3rd - October 8th
Location: West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Activity Room 1 (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 3E7)
South Asian Embroidery with Khadija Aziz
Join us for another edition of Khadija Aziz’s course “South Asian Embroidery” this fall season.
This beginner-friendly course will explore four traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions. Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history.
To understand the technical skills required for each embroidery style, participants will first recreate traditional motifs associated with that technique. Then, participants will be invited and guided to create their own motifs, hand-drawn imagery, geometric patterns, or abstract compositions. They will transfer them onto fabric to create their own contemporary interpretation of South Asian embroidery styles.
Date and time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM every Saturday from September 5th - October 10th
Location: West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Youth Lounge (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 3E7)
Jewelry 101 with Laurie Poirier
Join us this Fall for FREE jewelry-making workshops! Join artist Jewelry Maker Laurie Poirier to create 6 of your own jewelry creations.
Working with Laurie over a 6 week program you will learn some of the fundamentals of handmade jewelry. This six-week workshop will teach you many techniques for making jewellery. All supplies and tools are included in this series.
Date and time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM every Saturday from September 5th - October 10th
Location: West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Youth Lounge (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 3E7)
Urban Sketching with Wandy Cheng
Join us this Fall for FREE sketching workshops led by Wandy Cheng
Over the course of 6 weeks, participants will learn different sketching techniques to capture the wonderful natural & concrete world around us!
Each week will focus on a specific area and fine-tune participants observation skills. The participants will learn about composition, cropping angles, different ways to urban sketch (line work vs. washes etc) so ultimately they can develop their eye and techniques to feel confident in sketching in public spaces.
Date and time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM every Wednesday from September 2nd - October 7th
Location: West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Activity Room 1 (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 3E7)
All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop.
If you require any assistance with filling out the form or have any other accessibility needs, please contact faith@scarborougharts.com.
Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!
