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Lots of Light: Sculpting Spaces

Lots of Light: Sculpting Spaces Artist Workshops at Scarborough Museum

Join the Queer Tamil Collective's Tkaronto-based artists and learn to carve, cast and weave new ways of being during this time of unraveling. Dive into new creative techniques and learn how the arts can be used to build spaces that foster a sense of community, anchored in safety and creativity for marginalized queer and trans voices. Participants will be encouraged to imagine and create works reflecting on memory, identity, and queer liberation.

Saturday, December 9th: Lino-Cut Workshop with Dhiviya Prabaharan
In this workshop, participants will be led by multi-disciplinary textile artist Dhiviya Prabaharan as they learn common carving and printing techniques using lino-cut, ink and fabric.

Sunday, December 10th: Air-Dry Clay Workshop with Zaida
Ceramics artist Zaida will be guiding participants through methods of sculpting and molding using air-dry clay.

Thursday, December 28th: Crochet Beanie Workshop with Vishnu Premadas
Participants will have the opportunity to learn simple crocheting techniques and leave with their own beanie in this interactive workshop led by crochet and textile artist Vishnu Premadas.

All workshops are beginner-friendly with materials and light refreshments provided.

Tickets guarantee a reserved space and use of site-provided materials. Additional slots may become available - if tickets are not visible / sold out, please contact shm@toronto.ca or call 416 388 8807 on the day of the workshop to determine availability.