Artists in Practice: Training in Community Arts Facilitation (@ LSA)
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W, M8V 1C4, Ontario, M8V 1C4, Canada
This six-week program is designed to support emerging artists, arts & culture workers and any artful individuals who are residents of Etobicoke and interested in arts facilitation at the intersection of creativity and community building.

Join us for weekly interactive and discussion-based workshops facilitated by LSA Staff, as well as insights from guest artist-facilitators, on a range of topics, from understanding community arts to designing programs within an anti-oppressive framework, to re-Indigenizing community arts. This hands-on program will culminate in participants developing and facilitating a demo arts program for peers.

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

If you require more information, please contact Steffi Ng, Programs Coordinator at ProgramsCoordinator@LakeshoreArts.ca.

Song Circle @ LSA
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-03 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.

Sewing & Fibre Arts (@ LSA)
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W, M8V 1C4, Ontario, M8V 1C4, Canada
Explore sewing and fibre arts with artist Jennifer Choo Chee, with projects suitable for all ages and abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to complete a 30-minute sewing project or explore various fibre crafts using sewing machines or hand sewing techniques. Follow along to learn a new project each week, such as scrunchies and bandanas, drop-in anytime during the workshop to follow along!

All supplies for sewing projects will be supplied, feel free join and bring your own sewing projects and materials!

Questions about Sewing and Fibre Arts? Contact Programs Manager, Revital Weiss, at communityprograms@lakeshorearts.ca.

Write by the Water - Poetry & Prose Showcase
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W, M8V 1C4, Ontario, M8V 1C4, Canada
Join us for a Poetry & Prose Showcase from our Write by the Water program participants, on April 2nd!

The program has been led by professional writer, language enthusiast and arts-educator Jedidiah Mugarura.

Featuring performances from:Andrea GutierrezAnjalee Nadarajan Anu MakindeRachel BarduhnJen Katchunga Chelsea Nyomi

BONUS: Copies of the printed collection, featuring works from this year’s participants, will be available!

Questions? Email our Programs Coordinator, Steffi Ng, at ProgramsCoordinator@LakeshoreArts.ca

Crimson & Craft: Seniors Art Connect - Exhibition Reception
2026-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W, M8V 1C4, Ontario, M8V 1C4, Canada
Join us at the opening reception of our upcoming exhibition, featuring the completed works from our Crimson & Craft: Seniors Art Connect program! This event will include a special recognition of provincial arts funding.

This community-driven Lakeshore Arts program for residents of Griggs Manor, was developed by and for senior community members and facilitated by artist facilitator Ewa Henry-Dawson. The participants of this 8-week program have explored various art forms, while developing meaningful connections with their neighbours.

If you’re unable to join the opening reception, stop by and view the final works during our regular drop-in hours! This exhibition will be on display at our Community Project Space until April 25th!

Drop-In: Tuesday & Thursdays, 11AM-3PM or Saturdays, 1-3:30PM

REGISTERED - Q Summit Poetry Intensive (Online)
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Q Summit is a 5-month poetry intensive that provides a creative development space for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 19 to 29. In this dedicated space, participants will free-write with prompts, share their works, and receive feedback all while exploring a wide range of queered realms within poetry.

Workshops are led by poets Melly Davidson and Martin Gomes who ensure a safer space for self expression, learning, professional development, and friendship-building.

Registration for this program is now closed.

REGISTERED - Some Bodies, Some Buddies (@ Arts Etobicoke)
2026-03-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Arts Etobicoke, 4893a Dundas St W, etobicoke, Ontario, M9A 1B2, Canada
Registration is open from January 30th to February 13th!

“Some Bodies, Some Buddies” is a constellation of art-based workshops of holistic well-being that wander through the landscapes of the mental, emotional, physical, and relational bodies. Each session becomes a small journey into identity, resilience, embodied care, and empowerment — an invitation to listen to the stories the body holds. Through creation, reflection, and shared imagination, participants explore the threads and meanings that shape their inner worlds and discover how these processes echo through their everyday lives.

Open to adults and seniors. 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 full for this program. Please note there is a limit to the number of participants. Only selected participants will be contacted with a confirmation email.

Questions? Contact Revital Weiss at CommunityPrograms@LakeshoreArts.ca

REGISTERED - Spontaneous Stitching (@ Online)
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Registration is open from January 30th to February 13th!

This workshop series introduces the essential tools and techniques of hand embroidery, including line drawing, 3D florals, and fabric collage. We’ll begin with spontaneous stitching: stitching without a plan to learn our first stitches by exploring mark-making with thread. From there, we’ll play with colours, materials, and textures. Perfect for both beginners and experienced embroiderers, this series offers a chance to slow down, learn new skills, and be part of a community. Workshop participants can apply the techniques learned in this workshop to future embroidery projects, such as hoop art and fashion upcycling.

Open to Ages 14+. 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 full for this program. Please note there is a limit to the number of participants. Only selected participants will be contacted with a confirmation email.

If you require more information or help with this registration, please contact Steffi Ng at ProgramsCoordinator@LakeshoreArts.ca
