Step into the world of natural colour. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore handmade inks created from local plants, nuts, and berries. Experiment with colour shifts and enjoy time to play, create, and unwind. No experience needed - just curiosity!
During the workshop, we will begin with a short introduction to the journey and process, including how the inks are made and the differences between inks and dyes. Participants are then invited to play! Experimenting with the inks, learning simple techniques, and observing how pH levels can dramatically alter colour. Each session is unique and responsive, shaped by the questions and interests that arise within the group. The workshops are designed to spark curiosity, rekindle creative interests, and open new pathways for connection: both to the natural world and to ourselves.
Dufferin Foraged Inks harvests and creates handmade inks using foraged biological materials: plants, nuts, and berries, sourced from Dufferin County. With backgrounds in wellness and education, they work to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover creativity through natural materials.
They produce small-batch inks, ornaments, and hand-painted cards, and offer immersive workshops where participants are guided to explore colour, mark-making, and creative expression using colour derived directly from the land. Foraging naturally intersects with traditional health practices, food, art, and ancestral ways of living in closer harmony with the land and its seasonal offerings.
Materials List: natural inks, brushes, water glasses, rages, pallets, watercolour paper
Materials are Included
Discover the playful world of printmaking through stencilling and stamping in this hands-on workshop! Participants will explore printmaking techniques while designing and printing their own one-of-a-kind tote bag to take home.
Using layered stencils, stamps, texture, pattern, and bold shapes, you’ll experiment with composition, repetition, colour, and mark-making while learning approachable principles and elements of design. Whether you prefer clean graphic imagery, whimsical patterns, nature-inspired motifs or abstract experimentation - this workshop encourages creativity, curiosity, and personal expression.
Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this welcoming workshop is all about exploring ideas, trying new techniques, and embracing the unexpected possibilities of print. Participants will leave with new skills, fresh inspiration, and a custom tote bag that is uniquely their own. No experience necessary — just bring your imagination and a willingness to play (and maybe don’t wear your favourite outfit that day!)
Materials List: tote-bags, textile paint, stamps, stencil paper, scissors, cutting knives, stencil brushes, sponges, cardboard.
Materials are Included
Slow down, stitch by stitch, and discover the beauty of hand-quilting in this welcoming two-hour workshop exploring Fat-Stitch quilting and Sashiko embroidery. Using fabric scraps, simple stitching techniques, and layers of texture and pattern, participants will create a one-of-a-kind potholder that is both practical and unique.
Inspired by the long traditions of quilting, patchwork, and the Japanese mending & embroidery practice known as Sashiko, this workshop invites participants to explore how humble materials can be transformed through thoughtful making. Learn foundational hand-stitching techniques, experiment with pattern and composition, and embrace the meditative rhythm of hand sewing.
Beginners are absolutely welcome — no previous sewing or quilting experience is needed. Bring along your favourite fabric scraps to incorporate into your piece, or choose from the provided materials. All tools and supplies are included.
Whether you’re interested in textiles, sustainable making, slow craft practices, or simply spending a creative afternoon stitching alongside others, this workshop offers a fun, relaxed, and inspiring introduction to the world of hand-quilting and Sashiko.
Materials List: sewing needles, batting, fabric scraps, thread, and embroidery floss.
Materials are included
Gather, cut, layer, and reimagine in this playful two-hour collage workshop where old magazines, paper scraps, and found materials are transformed into one-of-a-kind greeting cards and handmade envelopes. Using upcycled materials and the art of collage, participants will explore how existing images can be cut apart, rearranged, and given entirely new stories — turning the familiar into something whimsical, unexpected, and unique.
Whether you create dreamy landscapes, quirky characters, surreal combinations, or heartfelt designs, this workshop is all about experimentation, creativity, and embracing playful chaos.
Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this relaxed and welcoming workshop offers a chance to slow down, make with your hands, and connect with others in a creative environment. Leave with a collection of unique handmade cards ready to gift, send, or treasure — thoughtful alternatives to store-bought greetings that carry a little more personality, care, and imagination. All materials are provided, though participants are welcome to bring magazines and paper scraps to personalize their creations even further.
Materials are included
Step into the space between reflection and possibility in this cozy, hands-on two-hour workshop designed to help you welcome the new year with intention, creativity, and inspiration. Held in the days between Christmas and New Year’s, this workshop offers a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself before the pace of January begins.
Using collage, magazines, paper, scissors, glue, words, textures, and imagery, you’ll create a personal vision board that captures your hopes, goals, curiosities, and dreams for 2027. Whether your focus is growth, adventure, creativity, rest, connection, or simply embracing more joy, this workshop invites you to explore what you want to carry forward into the year ahead.
No artistic experience is needed—just a willingness to play, reflect, and imagine. Come solo for some restorative creative time, or gather with friends and share in the uplifting energy of making alongside others. Expect a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere filled with conversation, inspiration, and the gentle magic that collage can uncover.
Materials are included
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