Art Insight
A partnership with Workman Arts and Lakeshore Arts

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?
RAINE LAURENT-EUGÈNE
Membership & Hospital Programs Manager
416-583-4339, ext. 9
Raine_LaurentEugene@workmanarts.com

OPPORTUNITIES

Paint Your Own “Mini-Mural” Mailbox

Join us for Julia Prajza’s course ‘Paint Your Own “Mini-Mural” Mailbox.’ 

Registration is NOW OPEN and closes on October 25th.

In this program, participants can prepare a design and paint their very own mailbox! Why not transform an otherwise drab structure into an expression of art you will see everyday? Participants will learn unique transfer methods, colour theory, and how to paint on a three dimensional surface in order to create a beautiful “mini-mural”.

“Through this unique art activity, I hope to inspire participants to see the potential in animating the spaces and communities we live in and visit everyday. All it takes is an idea and a little bit of paint.” – Julia Prajza

*Every participant will receive a standard size, wall-mounted steel mailbox. All materials are provided.

Dates: Wednesdays, November 1st – December 6th, 2023

Times: 6-8PM

Location: Onsite at Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Etobicoke, ON.

Questions? Contact Nadijah Robinson at programs@lakeshorearts.ca.

Beginner Sewing

Join us for Jen Cho’s course ‘Beginner Sewing.’ 

Registration begins October 17th and closes on October 31st.

Beginner Sewing will teach you the fundamentals of sewing with a sewing machine. In this course you will be making a lined tote bag with a handle. This sewing project is designed to improve your level of confidence with the sewing machine and all of the sewing tools.

No experience is required for this course – All materials are provided.

Dates: November 14th – December 5th, 2023

Times: Tuesdays, 6 – 8PM

Location: Onsite at Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Etobicoke, ON.

Questions? Contact Revital Weiss at communityprograms@lakeshorearts.ca.