Art Integration (@TCH Islington)
2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Islington TCH, 2063 Islington Avenue, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9P 3R9, Canada
Join Carmen Ocampo for the new series of our Art + Wellbeing program, presented by Workman Arts, Lakeshore Arts, and Toronto Community Housing.

Over the course of 6 workshops, participants will design and build their own miniature zen garden using clay, wood, paint, and even real plants. Each session invites participants into a guided process of creation and reflection that explores themes such as identity, resilience, gratitude, and empowerment.

Priority is given to folks with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction issues. No experience is required for this course. All materials are provided.

Registration is required for this program. Please note there is a limit to the number of participants. Only selected participants will be contacted with a confirmation email.

To register, email Carmen at matiz.project@gmail.com

Questions? Contact Revital Weiss at CommunityPrograms@LakeshoreArts.ca

Song Circle @ LSA
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W, M8V 1C4, Ontario, M8V 1C4, Canada
Experience the magic of singing with others! Join members of Toronto Community Singing for a family-friendly weekly song circle at Lakeshore Arts. All voices are welcome, to sing in community, no previous experience required. The songs are heart centered, fun and taught in the oral tradition of call and response. Come sing with us, you’ll love it!

Questions about Song Circle? Contact Programs Coordinator, Steffi Ng, at programscoordinator@lakeshorearts.ca.

Stitch & Hang: Embroidered Wall Art (@ LAMP)
2026-05-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 | LAMP CHC – Among Friends, 1-2788 Lake Shore Blvd W, etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 1H5, Canada
Join Khadija Aziz for her new course Stitch & Hang: Embroidered Wall Art, presented by Workman Arts, Lakeshore Arts, and LAMP CHC.

This beginner-friendly course introduces students to essential hand embroidery tools and techniques, including line drawing, 3D flowers, and fabric collage. We’ll begin with spontaneous stitching (stitching without a plan) to explore mark-making, colour, and texture. The series wraps up with a special project: you’ll create your very own quilted wall art piece to be displayed at LAMP!

Perfect for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike, this series is an opportunity to slow down, learn new skills, and be among friends.

Priority is given to folks with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction issues. No experience is required for this course. All materials are provided.

Registration is now closed for ths program. Please note there is a limit to the number of participants. Only selected participants will be contacted with a confirmation email.

Questions? Contact Steffi Ng at programscoordinator@lakeshorearts.ca

Paper & Cardboard Arts (@ LSA)
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-23 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W, M8V 1C4, Ontario, M8V 1C4, Canada
Explore Paper & Cardboard Arts at Lakeshore Arts!

Starting on May 2nd, artist facilitator Dani Galaviz will be facilitating a FREE weekly Paper & Cardboard Arts drop-in program for all skill levels on Saturday afternoons.

Participants will have the opportunity to complete smaller individual projects to make and take home in the first three workshops (May 2nd, 9th, and 16th). The final four workshops (May 23rd, 30th, and June 6th and 13th) will focus on larger community projects to be featured in our first-ever annual Mimico Arts Jam festival for the whole community!

All supplies for sewing projects will be supplied, no experience necessary!

Wheels on Parade! (@ Crossroads Theatre)
2026-05-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Crossroads Theatre, 34 John St, Unit B, York, Ontario, M9N 0B2, Canada
Pushmakers is excited to collaborate with Lakeshore Arts for Wheels on Parade, supporting wheelchair users in creating functional living art out of their wheelchairs! Join us in participating in a pageant at the upcoming Mimico Arts Jam on June 20th!

All participants will receive honorariaBoth manual and power wheelchair users are welcomeWorkshop location is wheelchair accessible, with accessible washrooms and PSW on siteIndoor workshops are mask mandatory, outdoor presentation is mask optional

Learn More & Register: https://lsa2422.short.gy/WoP26

Questions? Email Shay at Pushmakers@gmail.com

Meet the Muralist - Curtia Wright
2026-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | 2372 Lake Shore Blvd W, 2372 Lake Shore Blvd W, etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 1B6, Canada
We’re so excited to announce the upcoming mural at 2372 Lake Shore Blvd. W. by local muralist Curtia Wright. See the painting in progress and meet the muralist on June 9th!

About the Mural:

The piece will centre around the idea of planting seeds into our community to assist others in these uncertain times. This artwork will speak to the importance of supporting one another and “planting seeds” to usher in growth for the community. Whether that be patronizing a new business, donating to a local shelter/crowd funding, participating in nature clean-up initiatives or assisting a neighbour in need.

Mimico Arts Jam
2026-06-20 14:00 - 18:00 | Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 1C5, Canada
Join Lakeshore Arts at the first annual Mimico Arts Jam festival!

We’ll be at Mimico Square on June 20th, with FREE all-ages art activities, led by artists! See stage performances, and stay for our Arts Jam Pageant!

We are grateful for the support of the Community Celebration Support Fund for this event.

WA Satellite 2026: Art Integration
2026-07-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | LAMP CHC – Among Friends, 1-2788 Lake Shore Blvd W, etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 1H5, Canada
Date and time: Fridays, July 3rd to 31st, 2026Time: 2 hour sessions, 1 PM to 3 PMRegistration is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Art Integration is a 5-week workshop series designed to support holistic well-being by integrating the mental, emotional, physical, and relationship dimensions of the human experience.

Each session invites participants into a guided process of creation and reflection that explores themes such as growth, resilience, gratitude and empowerment. Using visual and performative art practices, participants will discover how inner processes show up in their everyday lives creations.

Questions? Contact Steffi Ng at programscoordinator@lakeshorearts.ca.

Future Frequencies 2026
2026-07-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Raucous Caucus Collective Studio @ Kensington Market, 219 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON
Future Frequencies is a creative writing & radio broadcasting program for youth ages 14-18. The program runs in two parts. In the first, participants will be mentored by writer Jingshu Yao to hone their craft and put together creative writing pieces. The second half of the program will focus on radio production, under the guidance of Met Radio staff. Participants will work in-studio at Toronto Metropolitan University to record and edit their pieces, which will air on Met Radio!

Locations

Raucous Caucus Collective Studio @ Kensington Market

Met Radio @ TMU

Location schedule will be sent out upon registration confirmation.

Program Bonus: $150 honorarium for completing the program + meal served at every workshop.

Registration: Registration for this program is now closed.

Questions about Future Frequencies? Contact Program Manager, Revital Weiss, at CommunityPrograms@lakeshore.ca

Summer Crafternoons
2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Mimico Square in Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke, ON
It’s officially summer, and we’re celebrating with outdoor arts activities all summer long! Come join us in Mimico Square for afternoons of arts-based play, starting July 14.

Location: Mimico Square in Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

Rain or shine! In the event of bad weather join us inside at Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

FREE, all-ages activities! Drop in, no registration required.

Please note that caregivers must accompany children under 7, children 8-12 can be dropped off with caregiver consent.

Note: activities are subject to change on programming day

New activities every week!

July 14 & 16: Shadow tracing & Crayon rubbing and Sun-catchers

July 21 & 23: Cyanotype & Sketchbook binding

July 28 & 30: Collaborative Story Telling & Blackout Poetry

August 4 & 6: 1-page Zines & Temporary Stamps (Aug 4) and Cyanotype (Aug 6)

August 11 & 13: Picture Frames and Polaroid Photography

August 18 & 20: Mind Map & Tiny Museum – bring your art from previous weeks if you would like it to be included in the gallery!

Questions? Email CommunityPrograms@LakeShoreArts.ca

Summer Crafternoons
2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Mimico Square in Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke, ON
It’s officially summer, and we’re celebrating with outdoor arts activities all summer long! Come join us in Mimico Square for afternoons of arts-based play, starting July 14.

Location: Mimico Square in Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

Rain or shine! In the event of bad weather join us inside at Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

FREE, all-ages activities! Drop in, no registration required.

Please note that caregivers must accompany children under 7, children 8-12 can be dropped off with caregiver consent.

Note: activities are subject to change on programming day

New activities every week!

July 14 & 16: Shadow tracing, Crayon rubbing & Sun-catchers

July 21 & 23: Cyanotype & Sketchbook binding

July 28 & 30: Collaborative Story Telling & Blackout Poetry

August 4 & 6: 1-page Zines & Temporary Stamps (Aug 4) and Cyanotype (Aug 6)

August 11 & 13: Picture Frames and Polaroid Photography

August 18 & 20: Mind Map & Tiny Museum – bring your art from previous weeks if you would like it to be included in the gallery!

Questions? Email CommunityPrograms@LakeShoreArts.ca
