Place(makers) is a community based, public art project led by artists Whyishnave Suthagar and Samar Hejazi. This project is a series of four online workshops that will guide senior participants through the process of creating their individual textile artworks in a virtual sewing circle format. These works will be installed and illuminated by blacklight for public display in the Regent Park area from December 2020 to February 2021. No textile experience is necessary. Simple embroidery techniques will be taught, perfect for all skill levels.

The workshop component of this project will be hosted virtually through Zoom. Participants will need to have access to a computer.

Workshop #1: Intro to Project - December 1, 2020

Workshop #2: Facilitated Design Workshop - December 3, 2020

Workshop #3: Virtual Sewing Circle - December 8, 2020

Workshop #4: Show & Tell - December 10, 2020

This workshop series is meant for those who self identify as senior (55+) with a strong connection to the Regent Park community.

Time commitment:

Each workshop will be approximately 1.5 hours in length and will build upon the knowledge obtained from the previous workshop. Attendees are required to attend all 4 workshops to participate in this project.

Materials:

Materials kits will be provided for this project. The kits will include:

• Black fabric
• White thread
• Transfer paper
• A sewing needle

Be part of a public art project in your community! For more information, please contact Janet Hinkle, STEPS Program Coordinator at janet@stepsinitiaitve.com or call 416.366.6565.

Accessibility information coming soon.

This project has been made possible [in part] by the Government of Canada.

Ce projet a été rendu possible [en partie] grâce au gouvernement du Canada.