POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2026 Facilitated by Olivia Dreisinger Alt text, a written description of an image or visual material, is an essential part of web accessibility. Alt text is one way to create access to visual content for people who are blind, low vision, or have certain cognitive disabilities.  In this workshop, led by Olivia Dreisinger, we will practice writing alt text in an arts setting. The workshop will start with a 30-minute presentation. Olivia will first talk abo

Saturday October 25th 1-4pm Free Facilitated by: Zane Pate Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/designing-with-commercial-printing-in-mind-tickets-1766430714819?aff=oddtdtcreator Are you curious about how to set up your design files to get the best result when printing your digital artwork? This workshop will provide vital information for any artist that is creating work to be digitally printed. The goal is to demystify print industry terminology, practices and provide a

Saturday October 4th 1-5pm Free Facilitated by: Steve deBruyn Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-propose-writing-effective-art-proposals-tickets-1695853516519?aff=oddtdtcreator Curious about how to get exhibitions, residencies or gigs as an artist? Let’s Propose! is a skill-building workshop is focussed on professional best practices and will hopefully provide aspiring and emerging artists with the means to formulate an effective answer to that question. By the e

Saturday September 27th 1 - 4pm Free Facilitated by Mackenzie Browning Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1661320025919?aff=oddtdtcreator Paper Rain: Exploring Digital Cutting for Installation Art is a hands-on workshop that introduces participants to digital cutting technology (Cricut and Cameo) as a creative tool for interdisciplinary and installation-based art. Using a low barrier, process-driven approach, the workshop guides participants through contour drawing, scann

Saturday September 13th 1-4pm Free Facilitated by: Ola Idris and Ayat Salih Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1661258371509?aff=oddtdtcreator The Fikra House Research Creation Workshop is an immersive learning experience where emerging artists will explore possible ways to the never-ending challenge of how to start an art project. Our answer is through research skills, introspection, and each other. This 3-hour session will employ a circular learning pedagogy to offer in

Saturday August 2nd Time: 1-4 pm Free Facilitated by Alex Raja Ven Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sensing-sound-performance-technology-time-based-practices-tickets-1528007033169?aff=oddtdtcreator This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of performance and technology within the realm of contemporary sound art. Participants will gain hands-on experience with field recorders and microphones, learning how to use sound as a medium for artistic expression. They will exam

Saturday July 26 1-4pm Free Facilitated by: Chrissy Poitras and Kyle Topping Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pricing-your-work-tick...

Saturday July 12th 1-4pm Free Facilitated by: Ruth Skinner Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artwork-documentation-where-does-your-im...

Saturday June 28th 1-4pm Free Facilitated by: Imogen Clendinning Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1396941181679?aff=oddtdtcreator As...

Saturday June 7th 1-3pm Online via Zoom Free Facilitated by: Pam Lau Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-arts-facilitation-ti...

Saturday May 31st. 1-4pm. free. Facilitated by: Will Maclean a.k.a Blueboy Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/out-of-the-blue-how-to-s...

Photo Credit: Paul Litherland⁠ Saturday May 17th. 12 - 4:00pm. free. Facilitated by Roberto Santaguida Register:...

Saturday May 10th. 1-4pm. Free. Facilitated by Tobias Ewé. Register: https://Understanding-Tropy.eventbrite.ca Join us for our first in a...