Weekends at YZD – Textile Workshops with Kat Singer
On September 22, October 20, November 10, and December 1, from 1pm to 3pm join North York Arts and Weekends at YZD with textile artist Kat Singer for creative monthly workshops including needle felting, tree sculpting, and pompom making!
To register for these workshops, there is a fee of $5, which will be donated to North York Harvest Food Bank. If this fee is a barrier, send us an email at info@northyorkarts.org for a promo code that allows free access any of the four workshops.
We’re thrilled to join the exciting activities of Weekends at YZD, happening every Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM with free events, programs, and pop-ups at the YZD Plaza. Dive into YZD’s community spirit and enjoy complimentary mini-golf, interactive playscapes, lawn games and more!
Sunday October 20 |1pm to 3pm | Halloween Pompom Making
Join our Halloween Pompom Making Workshop and craft spooky, fuzzy decorations!
Learn to create vibrant pompom ghosts, pumpkins, and bats using easy techniques. Perfect for all ages, this fun and festive event will leave you with unique, handmade Halloween decor to brighten up your celebrations. Supplies provided.
All materials are provided, this event takes place indoors – rain or shine. The workshop is open to participants of all age, younger participants are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult to help them out.
Registrations for the workshops allow priority access to those who book in advance with drop-ins welcome based on availability.
Sunday November 10 |1pm to 3pm | Tree Sculptures
All materials are provided, this event takes place indoors – rain or shine. The workshop is open to participants of all age, younger participants are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult to help them out.
Registrations for the workshops allow priority access to those who book in advance with drop-ins welcome based on availability.
Sunday December 1 |1pm to 3pm | Winter Pompom Making
All materials are provided, this event takes place indoors – rain or shine. The workshop is open to participants of all age, younger participants are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult to help them out.
Registrations for the workshops allow priority access to those who book in advance with drop-ins welcome based on availability.
Sunday September 22 |1pm to 3pm | Felted Fall Leaves
Join our Felted Fall Leaves Workshop and craft vibrant, autumn-inspired decorations!
Learn the art of wet felting to create stunning, colorful fall leaves perfect for seasonal decor. Suitable for all skill levels, this hands-on event provides all materials needed to make unique, handmade accents for your autumn displays.
All materials are provided, this event takes place indoors – rain or shine. The workshop is open to participants of all age, younger participants are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult to help them out.
Registrations for the workshops allow priority access to those who book in advance with drop-ins welcome based on availability.
Meet the artist: Kat Singer
Kat Singer (they/them) is a multimedia artist and educator living and working in Toronto. They are passionate about social justice and equity, maker culture, and sustainability. They are a textile enthusiast with a passion for felting. For Kat, the softness of the material, the repetitive motion of the needle, and the gentle rhythmic sound this activity produces combine to induce a relaxed, mindful state.
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North York Arts (NYA) collaborates with artists, arts organizations, and partners to develop, strengthen, and promote cultural programming and initiatives for North York communities
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5040 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON, M2N 6R8
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
