IMPORTANT: Please note that the Visual Arts Centre will be closed on May 18 for National Patriots Day. Registration for Summer 2026 starts May 20th at 9 am, via Google form.

Thread Lab: Textiles Unbound

Course info

About the course

This course introduces participants to a range of textile transformation and experimental embellishment techniques. Through demonstrations, guided prompts, and play, students will explore unconventional mark making methods using both traditional and non-traditional fibrous materials. Techniques include heat setting organza, needle felting, appliqué, soft relief work, wire embedding, beading, embellishment, embroidery and more. By the end of the course, students will have created a collection of textile-based expressive samplers and small fibre based assemblages. No prerequisite.

* Universally accessible studio.