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Creative Threads: An Art Collective for Newcomer Women

FCJ Refugee Centre - Migrant Women’s Counter Human Trafficking Alliance invites you to a series of hands-on art workshops designed for newcomer migrant women and gender-diverse people.

Join for a series of hands-on art workshops designed for newcomer migrant women and gender-diverse people every Thursday afternoon in November.

You’ll explore traditional and contemporary craft techniques, in a creative space for learning, relaxing, and connectong.

Activities

  • Yo-Yo Quilting: Dive into this classic North American quilting technique, perfect for adding texture and character to pillows and covers.
  • Fabric Painting: Experiment with fabric paints to create unique designs on cloth, enhancing your artistic skills while personalizing your creations.
  • DIY Fabric Projects: Learn to make scrunchies and other simple, fun accessories from fabric, sparking creativity in sustainable fashion.
  • Eggshell Mosaic Art: Create intricate mosaic designs using recycled eggshells, an eco-friendly art form that brings delicate beauty to your work.
  • Mixed Media Techniques: Discover diverse painting methods and mixed-media applications, allowing freedom to explore your artistic expression.

Each workshop welcomes beginners, and materials are provided. Come explore, create, and connect in a supportive, vibrant environment!

Facilitators:

  • Carolina Gajardo is a skilled visual artist and dedicated community educator.
  • Loly Rico is the founder of the FCJ Refugee Centre and a trained physiotherapist.

When: Thursdays in November, at 2pm (starting on November 7)
Where: FCJ Refugee Centre (208 Oakwood Ave., Toronto)
Languages: English and Spanish

For more information and registration: Please send an email to chiarar@fcjrefugeecentre.org

Détails de l'événement

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Type En ligne
Lieu
FCJ Refugee Centre, 208 Oakwood Ave., Toronto, ON, M6E 2V4
Lecture 2 min.