About this event
LearningSaturday, November 28, 2026 | 1-4 PM
FREE
This workshop has been developed exclusively for Immigrant, Refugee, and Newcomer participants, with thanks to Toronto Arts Council Funding via their Newcomer and Refugee Arts Engagement program.
In this workshop participants will learn how a felting needle can be used to repeatedly compress loose fibres, allowing them to build raised surfaces, shapes, lines, textures, and three dimensional forms. The workshop will explore how small additions can change the character of a textile, much like memories accumulate and alter our understanding of a place over time.
The workshop will culminate with a round table discussion of the work and how they have connected with the practice. Participation in discussion is optional and personal disclosure is never required. Immigration and home can be deeply personal subjects. Participants are invited to share only what they are comfortable sharing, while the material itself can hold meaning without needing to be explained.