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Join us Presence in Poetry with Hamza Zuber this winter season! Registration is NOW OPEN and closes on February 1st, 2026.

Date and time: Tuesdays, 6-8 PM (EST) from February 3-March 10, 2026
Location: Weston Common 34 John St, Toronto, ON M9N 1J3

Presence in Poetry is a six-week poetry and performance course that supports participants in developing both their writing practice and their confidence in sharing work aloud. The course focuses on building presence—on the page, in the body, and on stage—while creating a supportive space for creative exploration. 

Participants will engage in guided writing exercises, group discussion, spoken word practice, and performance-based learning. The course welcomes writers and performers of all experience levels and encourages participants to explore personal voice, strengthen their craft, and develop the skills needed to perform original work. The program concludes with a final showcase, offering participants a space to share their poems and reflect on their creative journey.

Questions? Contact Angela Arroyo at angela@urbanartstoronto.org.

Join us for Fatoush Hassan’s course Paint to Progress this winter season! Registration is NOW OPEN and closes on February 1st, 2026.

Date and time: Wednesdays, 6-8 PM (EST) from February 4-March 11, 2026
Location:  Weston Common 34 John St, Toronto, ON M9N 1J3

In Paint in Progress, attendees will be guided through six sessions of painting, each with a different prompt to invoke sentimental memories and create intentional pieces. Through painting, they will also learn to navigate perfectionism with the encouragement to make mistakes and find new ways to create through trial and error. By the end of every session there will be an opportunity to share what they’ve painted and the story behind it. Each session they will continue to strengthen their painting skills, leading up to a final piece.

Questions? Contact Angela Arroyo at angela@urbanartstoronto.org.