Free Community Fibre and Textile Programs

Date: Workshops from June, 2024 to February, 2025
Location: At the Centre
Free of Charge

Presented by three of Neilson Park Creative Centre’s Resident Groups and funded by the Canada New Horizons for Seniors Grant 2024-2025. 

We welcome seniors and the community to participate in a series of workshops centred around handweaving, quilting, rug hooking and more!

These workshops will be offered to participants at no cost, with each workshop focusing on a fine craft medium.

All workshop will be held at Neilson Park Creative Centre: 56 Neilson Drive, Toronto, ON M9C 1V7

Please view the schedule below and register accordingly.

For queries, please email [email protected] or call 416-622-5294.

Winter Programs

DateTimeInstructorProgramRegistration LinkDescription
Saturday, Jan 11, 20259:00 AM – 12:00 PMElizabeth Betsch and EQG TeamTextile Art Experimentation (Ages 13+, youth 12 and under must be accompanied with an adult)W25ANHEQGDiscover the joy of working with colourful fabrics, threads, and embellishments. Using simple designs and stitches, the team will help you create an avant-garde pendant, boho bracelet, or Valentine decoration. Or bring your best ideas, and the team will help you stitch them into being! Our focus will be on fun, not perfection. All materials and equipment are supplied.
Wednesday, Jan 22, 20256:30 PM – 9:30 PMGloria Williams and EHS TeamWet Felting – Felt Along With Us! (Ages 18+)W25ANHEHS6
Full, Waiting List Only		Make a coaster or trivet with wool using wet felting techniques. Enhance your creation with silk and shiny threads! All materials and equipment are supplied.
Tuesday, Jan 28, 20255:00 PM – 9:00 PMCarole Adams and Jennifer CurranFamily Punch (Ages 18+ with a bit of experience)W25ANHERThis workshop is designed for someone wanting to start their first piece in Punch Needle. All materials and equipment are supplied.
Feb 8, 2025 / Feb 9, 2025 (1 Saturday & 1 Sunday Session)10:00 AM – 4:30 PMCindy O’MalleyLearn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom (Ages 18+)W25ANHEHS7
Full, Waiting List Only		Learn to weave using a simple rigid heddle loom. Start with how to warp (put yarn onto the loom), how to roll the warp onto the beam, and then weave using a stick shuttle. Choose from a variety of yarns in class and make a lovely scarf. Class will break for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. We have a fridge and microwave in the kitchen, feel free to bring a lunch. All materials and equipment including looms and tools will be supplied for your use in class.