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Art & Design Workshops in Toronto

Discover art and design workshops happening in Toronto. Updated regularly with the latest hands-on classes and creative events for designers, artists, and curious beginners.

From linocut printmaking and screen printing to lettering, life drawing, and Figma prototyping, find your next workshop hosted by local studios and collectives across the city.

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Collage Night

Collage Night

Issues Magazine Shop

Join Alanna Chelmick at Issues Magazine Shop for an evening of collage-making. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

Italian Long Stitch Binding

Italian Long Stitch Binding

Big River Bindery

The long stitch book was commonly used by accountants and record keepers in 16th century Italy. Learn how to construct a modern variation with eight signatures, and rows of sewing on the spine that are both structural and decorative.

Drum Leaf Binding Workshop

Drum Leaf Binding Workshop

Big River Bindery

This binding uses adhesive to connect the pages rather than sewing. Invented by book artist Timothy Ely, the binding opens flat, making it ideal for artist books, sketchbooks, journals, and prints.

Collage Night

Collage Night

Issues Magazine Shop

Join Alanna Chelmick at Issues Magazine Shop for an evening of collage-making. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

Cuerda Seca Tiles X Bellwoods Brewery

Cuerda Seca Tiles X Bellwoods Brewery

n this 2-hour workshop with Dana Dallal from Parkdale Pottery, you will learn the centuries-old art of Cuerda Seca tile painting! Using 4" tiles and traditional wax-resist techniques, you’ll sketch your own design and fill it with vibrant glazes to create a one-of-a-kind piece.

Making Book Cloth

Making Book Cloth

Big River Bindery

When the commercial options for book cloth aren’t right for your project, you can make your own. In this one-night class, we will explore the options for making your own lined book cloth for your bookbinding projects.

Kashikari-Inspired Tile Glazing Workshop

Kashikari-Inspired Tile Glazing Workshop

Join sukoon space, ceramic artist Misbah Ahmed and Tigerbaby Coffee and Clay for an afternoon of tile glazing inspired by Kashikari patterns.

Needlefelted Ornaments X Bellwoods Brewery

Needlefelted Ornaments X Bellwoods Brewery

In this 2-hour workshop with artist Erin MacKeen, you will learn about needle felting, stitching, and other creative embellishments to design your own unique ornament. You’ll learn how to work with wool roving, and some simple embroidery stitches that are useful for adding lines, dimension, and artistic expression.

Life Drawing in Toronto: The Conté Club

Life Drawing in Toronto: The Conté Club

Toronto Art Club

Looking for life drawing in Toronto? Join our self-led figure drawing sessions at 401 Richmond. All skill levels welcome. Come join Erik Mohr (Creative Director) for a relaxed evening filled with mark-making. Sessions are welcome to all levels, and attendees should provide their own materials.

Climate Book & Article Club: Speculative Design

Climate Book & Article Club: Speculative Design

Climate Designers Toronto

Join Climate Designers Toronto & Uplift Collective for our monthly book club meet featuring the topic of Speculative Design, where we reflect on the role of climate fiction and how it inspires climate action in design.

Clam Shell Box Workshop

Clam Shell Box Workshop

Big River Bindery

Looking for a way to protect your special books, store photographs or prints? The Clamshell Box is a perfect way to both protect and present your important items and books. Boxes can be made in any dimension and for any format.

Introduction to the Book Arts

Introduction to the Book Arts

Big River Bindery

Join us for Introduction to the Book Arts. We will learn about the tools and materials you’ll need and make some books. In one night, we’ll touch on different styles of book construction, and you’ll go home with a stack of handmade books.

Knightcap Chess Club

Knightcap Chess Club

AGO x Knightcap

Artmaking meets chess! How? We’ll show you! Join Toronto’s Knightcap Chess while we create hand-drawn and decorated chess boards. This event is appropriate for beginners right through to advanced players—you’ll still be challenged to try something new!

Holiday Cards

Holiday Cards

Hot Pizza Studio

Join the amazing Sarah Aranha for a cozy, festive evening of watercolour and mixed-media card making. We’ll paint, play, nibble on treats, and create a beautiful batch of handmade holiday cards—perfect for sending to loved ones or keeping as tiny seasonal artworks. No experience required!

Toronto Linocut Printing Workshop | Hands-On Printmaking Workshop

Toronto Linocut Printing Workshop | Hands-On Printmaking Workshop

This beginner-friendly printmaking workshop will walk you through the process of carving your own stamp block and hand printing. Join the Toronto Art Club by PH1 Studios for a unique printmaking workshop in Toronto where art, history, and craftsmanship come together.

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