OPPORTUNITIES

“Bring in Spring Mixed Media Series” is an online course happening with Lakeshore Arts and Workman Arts. UPDATED: Registration will be open from February 25th to March 21st, at which point accepted registrants will be contacted.

Please note there is a limit to the number of participants. Only selected participants will be contacted with a confirmation email.

If you require more information or help with this registration, please contact Revital Weiss, Program Manager at CommunityPrograms@LakeshoreArts.ca.

Course Dates:

Tuesdays, April 1st to April 22nd

  • April 1
  • April 8
  • April 15
  • April 22

Course Time: 4 PM to 5:30 PM

Location: In-person at Lakeshore Arts (2422 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Etobicoke)

Who is this course for: Priority is given to Black folks, and folks with lived experience with mental illness and/or addiction.

Instructor Name: Apanaki Temitayo

Apanaki Temitayo is a disabled artist and advocate who explores themes of identity, mental wellness, and the African diaspora. Through mixed-media textile collage, using African fabrics, Apanaki creates intimate portraits and cultural narratives that engage viewers in a dialogue about heritage, resilience, and personal healing. Their artistic practice is informed by their lived experiences with depression, CPTSD, and the complexities of cultural reconnection. Apanaki’s work has been showcased in multiple exhibitions and their art practice is intertwined with their commitment to community well-being and the empowerment of marginalized voices through artistic expression.

Class Description:

This workshop series explores mixed-media techniques using vibrant African textiles, patterned art paper, and other versatile materials. Participants will engage in various hands-on projects, such as canvas art, tote bag customization, and wooden box decoration, incorporating materials like alcohol ink, and fabric paints to create unique, personalized designs.

This class is suitable for all skill levels. All materials will be provided to participants for free. 

Questions? Contact Revital Weiss at CommunityPrograms@LakeshoreArts.ca

Thanks to a $1 million investment over four years from the Slaight Family Foundation, Workman Arts is expanding its art training programs throughout the GTA by partnering with Scarborough Arts, Urban Arts, North York Arts, East End Arts, Arts Etobicoke and Lakeshore Arts. The expanded program tackles the prevalence of social isolation in individuals with mental health issues and the lack of opportunities to build lasting social connections through meaningful engagement outside of the mainstream mental health system. Workman Arts’ art training programs are unique in the mental health sector because they do not treat the art class as secondary to the mental health benefits. High-quality art classes across all disciplines are facilitated by instructors with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction issues.

Art Insight – A partnership with Workman Arts and Lakeshore Arts  is specifically looking to add programming in South Etobicoke. This includes the area between Etobicoke Creek to the West, and the Humber River to the East, The Queensway to the North, and the lakeshore to the south.

Have questions?
AMADEO VENTURA
Executive Artistic Director
416-583-4339, ext. 1
amadeo_ventura@workmanarts.com