Creative Workshops

This year ART WALK introduces workshops hosted by professional musicians, performers and visual artists from the area.

The Workshops begin September 22 and run until October 2. Check below for details.

To register for a workshop send us an email:
workshops@mystclair.com



The Nia Dance Technique
Get Fit the Body's Way! Nia is a workout combining movements, concepts & philosophies from Yoga, Martial Arts and Dance. It¹s the unified beat of body, mind and spirit.
Instructors: Mai Duong, Marla Gold, Lainie Magidsohn.
1443 Bathurst, south of St. Clair.
Mon. Sept.26, 5:30 - 6:30 pm;
Thurs. Sept.22,29, 7:00 - 8:15 pm;
Fri. Sept.23, 30, 9:15 - 10:15 am;
Fee: $12 per class, 50% off if you bring a friend.

Registration required.
workshops@mystclair.com



Creat-ed: Art Classes for Kids, Teens and Adults
A unique combination of multi-disciplinary experiences in art-making informed by the instructor's own artistic practices. Classes are fun, motivating and educational.
Instructor: Bernadette Peets.
St. Matthew's United Church.
729 SCW, Rm 26.
Tues. Sept. 27, 10-11:30 am (pre-school);
Tues. Sept. 27, 4:15 - 5:45 pm (school-age kids);
Thurs. Sept. 29, 7-10pm (adults).
Fee: $12. (Includes materials).

Registration required.
workshops@mystclair.com



Intro to Scat Singing
Get to know your voice through breathing techniques, discovering range limitations & improvising scat singing.
Instructor: Honey Novick.
St. Matthew's United Church.
729 SCW, Oakwood Rm.
Sat. Oct.1, 1 - 2 pm.
Fee: $10.

Registration required.
workshops@mystclair.com



Learn to Play Klezmer Music
Bring instruments. Learn songs and authentic stylistic interpretation. 2 & 1/2 sessions culminate in a short performance, open to the public during the Art Walk.

Instructor: Jonno Lightstone, clarinetist and leader of the Klezmer band "Hu Tsa Tsa" and "The Yiddish Swingtet."
St. Matthew's United Church.
729 SCW. Mon- Parlour Rm, Wed- Oakwood Rm.
Mon. Sept. 26, Wed. Sept. 28, 7 - 9pm.
Performance Sat. Oct. 1, 2 - 3pm.
Fee: $45

Registration required.
workshops@mystclair.com



Knitomatic: Learn to Knit
Learn to knit in a relaxed and creative environment. Learn basic stitches & how to apply them in your knitting projects. Beginner/experienced knitters welcome.
Instructor: Haley Waxberg.
Knitomatic.
1378 Bathurst St., south of St.Clair
Daily from 1 - 4pm starting Tues. Sept 27 thru to Sun. Oct. 2
(closed Mondays).
Fee: $10 plus materials (under $20) Drop-in.



Landscapes on Silk
Both beginner & experienced painters will create small landscapes, learn free- hand machine embroidery techniques. Demos and practice.
Instructor: Penny Milton.
St. Matthew's United Church.
729 SCW, Rm 26.
Mon. Sept. 26, 1-4 pm.
Fee: $20 (workshop and materials).

Registration required.
workshops@mystclair.com



End Poverty Now
Make a bracelet in support of the "End Poverty Now" campaign and add your name to the website. Making a bracelet may involve beading techniques or simply tying a string around your wrist. Bracelets also available for sale.

Instructor: Roscoe Handford.
St. Matthew's United Church.
729 SCW, Parlour Rm.
Sat. Oct. 1, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Fee: $2 (simple), $10 (beaded). Drop in.



Jigsaw Mosaics
Learn the art of mosaics: how to prepare and cut glass & ceramic tiles, river washed stones, pebbles, apply the them to bases & how to finish with grout.

Instructor: Alicia Falabella.
Jigsaw Mosaics Studio & Gallery.
582 SCW.
Wed. Sept.28;
Fri. Sept. 30, 10:30 am- 1 pm.
Fee: $30/ sq. ft. of tileable area (includes tools & materials).

Registration required.
workshops@mystclair.com



Fabric Fun
Experiment with fabric paints to create swatches of textured, multi-layered fabric. Embellish your finished pieces.

Instructor: Mical Pearlman.
St. Matthew's United Church.
729 St Clair W, Rm 26.
Sat. Oct. 1 & Sun Oct. 2, 9 am - noon.
Fee: $60 for 2 days.

Registration required.
workshops@mystclair.com



Writing From the Inside Out
We begin with words. Words collect in the blood and bone and can transform our lives. We can string words together to make a world. Through in-class writing exercises Sandra shares some of the techniques she uses to play with words to discover the stories inside her.

Instructor: Sandra Campbell.
St. Matthew's United Church.
729 St Clair W, Oakwood Rm
Wed. Sept. 28, 9:30 -11:30 am;
Sat. Oct. 1, 10 - noon;
Sun. Oct. 2, 10 - noon.
Fee: $25/session.

Registration required.
workshops@mystclair.com