Learn how to design, carve, and print on fabric in this 3-hour Community Weekend workshop at MOCA.
Led by artist Sarah Aranha, explore positive and negative space as you carve your own block out of soft linoleum. Take inspiration from the textile works of Justin Ming Yong to experiment with placement and pattern by printing your design onto fabric.
In the spirit of using what we have, and giving existing items a new life, we invite you to bring a cotton item to print on – things like a canvas tote bag, denim or jeans, a cotton shirt, or even a tea towel, napkin, or pillowcase all work well. Second-hand fabric and donated items will also be available to print during the workshop.
All other carving and printing materials will be provided. If you don’t have an item that you would like to print on, tote bags will be available for purchase.
Registration is required for this program.
About the Artist
Sarah Aranha is an artist and maker who works with watercolour, gouache and textiles. Her work explores the still life genre, and draws from the patterns, interactions and routines of the everyday. A skilled arts facilitator, Sarah has taught block printing, still life drawing, meditative stitching and more with community groups and organizations such as The Bentway, FoodShare, East End Arts, Youth Rising Above, and Northern Contemporary Gallery. Sarah holds an MA in Adult Education and Community Development from the University of Toronto and a BFA Hons (Visual Arts) from York University. She lives and works in Toronto.
About Noble Space
Noble Space is a creative space for art and craft workshops, events, and parties.
Their mission is to inspire a love of creativity, support working artists, and build a community that values the arts. They collaborate with a diverse group of artists to offer hands-on learning experiences in various creative disciplines – including embroidery, illustration, screen printing, sewing, block printing, and yarn dyeing. Noble Space fosters a welcoming environment for all to explore new skills and cultivate their artistic practice.
Community Weekend Schedule
Friday
5-9 pm: Free First Friday Night
Saturday
12 pm and 2 pm: Drop-in Tour
1-4 pm: Artist-led Workshop*
*There is a fee of $70 per person. General Admission to the museum is included. MOCA Members at the Individual level and above are eligible for workshop discounts.
Sunday
10 am–5 pm: Free Museum Admission
10 am–3 pm: TD Community Sunday Workshop
