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Koto Fall Introductory Class
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre · Toronto, ON
Dates vary, check full schedule
Workshop InformationThis workshop consists of 8 classes each being 1.5 hours in length.Class LevelsIntroductory10am - 11:30am*New participants welcome*New participants with Koto experience, please contact harukom@jccc.on.caPlease Note:Age requirement: 15+Some parts of this class might be taught in Japanese. Although basic Japanese understanding is recommended, materials will be provided in English.If you have any…
From $275.95 CAD
Koto Fall Beginner Class 1
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre · Toronto, ON
Dates vary, check full schedule
Workshop InformationThis workshop consists of 8 classes each being 1.5 hours in length.Class LevelBeginner Class 1: 12:30pm to 2pmClass 2: 2:30pm to 4pm*Returning participants who took introductory class only*New participants with Koto experience, please contact harukom@jccc.on.caPlease Note:Age requirement: 15+This class is taught mostly in Japanese. As such basic Japanese language understanding is highly…
From $275.95 CAD
Koto Fall Beginner Class 2
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre · Toronto, ON
Dates vary, check full schedule
Workshop InformationThis workshop consists of 8 classes each being 1.5 hours in length.Class LevelBeginner Class 1: 12:30pm to 2pmClass 2: 2:30pm to 4pm*Returning participants who took introductory class only*New participants with Koto experience, please contact harukom@jccc.on.caPlease Note:Age requirement: 15+Some parts of this class might be taught in Japanese. Although basic Japanese understanding is…
From $275.95 CAD
Youth Voices Creative Workshop Series
East Scarborough Storefront · Toronto, ON
6:00 p.m. · 2 upcoming dates
Join a free arts-based program where youth can explore different forms of creative expression while developing original work for a community showcase. Through weekly workshops, participants will experiment with a range of artistic disciplines, build creative skills, and collaborate with peers and facilitators in a supportive environment. Through the program, youth will explore and express their experiences,…
Free
Curator Talk: Paul Roth on Richard Avedon Immortal
The Image Centre · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
Join Image Centre Director (and exhibition curator) Paul Roth for a special talk focused on Richard Avedon’s influential series Jacob Israel Avedon, which chronicled his father’s final years through nine extraordinary portraits. These photographs, first displayed at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 1974, were hailed by many as Avedon’s masterpiece, while others saw them as exploitative and cruel. Roth will discuss…
Free
Taylor Memorial Library Talk: Our Urban Forest
Taylor Memorial Library · Toronto, ON
2:00 p.m.
Toronto has one of the largest urban forests in the world. Join the City of Toronto for an in-library presentation on this amazing natural habitat that reaches all corners of Toronto. We’ll discuss what makes the urban forest so special and share tools to help you explore and understand it better. Bring questions and curiosities, and leave with greater confidence and a deeper understanding of your City and the…
Free
Indigenous Beading Workshop: Poppy
Bata Shoe Museum · Toronto, ON
11:00 a.m.
In honour of Remembrance Day and National Indigenous Veterans Day, join Natalie Ortiz for a meaningful afternoon of beading, reflection, and remembrance. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a beautiful beaded poppy while learning about the significance of poppies as symbols of remembrance and the important contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans. Guided step-by-step by Natalie, guests…
From $65.00 CAD
Wagashi Making: Enjoy Daifuku with Atelier Wa
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre · Toronto, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Part of the Aki no Tabi event at the JCCC! More on Aki no Tabi Let's make homemade daifuku mochi from scratch! This hands-on workshop begins with a short introduction to the history of mochi and daifuku, before guiding you through making your own sweet mochi dough. While the dough steams, you'll prepare the sweet bean paste filling, then learn to wrap and shape your own daifuku. We'll finish by enjoying our freshly…
From $71.30 CAD
Wagashi Making: Enjoy Daifuku with Atelier Wa
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre · Toronto, ON
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Part of the Aki no Tabi event at the JCCC! More on Aki no Tabi Let's make homemade daifuku mochi from scratch! This hands-on workshop begins with a short introduction to the history of mochi and daifuku, before guiding you through making your own sweet mochi dough. While the dough steams, you'll prepare the sweet bean paste filling, then learn to wrap and shape your own daifuku. We'll finish by enjoying our freshly…
From $71.30 CAD
Agincourt Library Invasive Plants Talk
Agincourt Library · Toronto, ON
2:00 p.m.
Join City of Toronto staff for a presentation on invasive plants commonly found around homes in Toronto. Learn how to identify these species, understand their impact and effectively manage them. You’ll also get tips on supporting local biodiversity through enhancing native habitats. Perfect for gardeners, homeowners and anyone interested in urban ecology. All are welcome. No registration necessary.
Free
Locke Library Talk
Locke Library · Toronto, ON
2:00 p.m.
Toronto has one of the largest urban forests in the world. Join the City of Toronto for an in-library presentation on this amazing natural habitat that reaches all corners of Toronto. We’ll discuss what makes the urban forest so special and share tools to help you explore and understand it better. Bring questions and curiosities, and leave with greater confidence and a deeper understanding of your City and the…
Free
Flemingdon Park Library Talk: Our Urban Forest
Flemingdon Park Library · Toronto, ON
11:00 a.m.
Toronto has one of the largest urban forests in the world. Join the City of Toronto for an in-library presentation on this amazing natural habitat that reaches all corners of Toronto. We’ll talk about what makes the urban forest so special, and share tools to explore and understand it better. Bring questions and curiosities, and leave with emboldened confidence and understanding of your City and the natural world…
Free
Linocut Workshop: André Perugia Themed Tote Bag
Bata Shoe Museum · Toronto, ON
6:30 p.m.
Inspired by our current exhibition, André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled, step into the bold and imaginative world of André Perugia. In this hands-on linocut workshop inspired by the visionary footwear designer’s sculptural and avant-garde creations. Participants will learn the fundamentals of linocut carving and printmaking while designing a one-of-a-kind tote bag influenced by Perugia’s iconic shapes, surreal…
From $50.00 CAD
Curator’s Talk: Time, Labour and the Value of Beads
Bata Shoe Museum · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
Beads may be small and intricate, but their histories reveal powerful stories of identity, value, and status. In celebration of Brilliant: The Art of Beaded Footwear Around the World, join Director and Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack for an informative and illuminating exploration of beadwork traditions from around the world and their role as markers of wealth, prestige, and cultural meaning. From royal…
From $25.00 CAD
Curator’s Talk: André Perugia
Bata Shoe Museum · Toronto, ON
6:00 p.m.
Step behind the scenes of the new exhibit André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled for a curator talk with Nishi Bassi. Nishi will speak on all parts of the exhibit, from sourcing rare loans to the curatorial decisions that shaped the many intricate design and storytelling elements. Discover how Perugia’s innovative designs revolutionized footwear through bold experimentation, architectural form and technical…
From $25.00 CAD
Michael Smoak - The Purpose Progression: Understanding Your "Why"
The Opera House · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Net Capacity: For more information visit[modo-live](https://modo-live.com)
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