SCARBOROUGH ARTS

Learn with Khadija Aziz in her Intro to South Asian Embroidery class!

This beginner-friendly course will explore five traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions. Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Sozni, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history, including who made the embroidery, when it was made, and why.

To understand the technical skills required for each embroidery style, participants will first recreate traditional motifs associated with that technique.

Then, participants will be invited and guided to create their own motifs, hand-drawn imagery, geometric patterns, or abstract compositions. They will transfer them onto fabric to create their own contemporary interpretation of South Asian embroidery styles.

Date and time: Tuesdays from 2-4PM (EDT), Apr 21-May 26, 2026

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Intro to Beading

Join Anishinaabeg artist Kay Nadjiwon for eight weekly 2-hour workshop sessions where you’ll learn some introductory beadwork skills, including brick, peyote, and flat stitch. Together, we’ll practice these techniques and work on creating our own pair of fringe earrings, a beaded wrist lanyard, and a small pin.

Date and time: Tuesdays from 1-3PM (EDT), Apr 21-May 26, 2026

Location: In-person at East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1E 2R6

Registration closes Monday, April 20th at 11:59PM (EDT).