Make the most of this June 6 PA Day with a hands-on quilting workshop at MOCA, where you can dive into the rich history of quilting through shapes, patterns by designing your own paper quilt. Families with school-aged children are welcome to drop by to view our current exhibitions and learn about how blankets can be works of art.
Learn how quilts use small shapes to create a large work of textile art by using pre-cut shapes to create a unique patterned creation. Finally, add details like stitching and surface texture with markers and crayons to make your design look like fabric!
This activity is inspired by Blur, a new site-specific project by textile artist Justin Ming Yong. Taught how to quilt by his mother, his handmade quilts have transformed MOCA’s elevators and North End Gallery into immersive art spaces.
We invite children grades K–8, supervised by an adult, to drop by and join the fun!
This activity is free with admission. Book ahead, or acquire your ticket at the door.
Upcoming PA Days at MOCA
Event | Friday, June 6, 2025
FAQ
At MOCA, drop-in programmes—like PA Days or our TD Community Sundays—are open-ended art-making activities that offer short, engaging experiences for younger participants. You can expect to drop in for a short time before or after a tour of the museum to try out colouring, crafts, and art games.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. This programme is designed for the whole family to enjoy!
At this time we are only offering select dates from the TDSB Elementary PA Day calendar, however, all elementary-aged children are welcome to attend.
You do not need to be enrolled in a TDSB school to participate if your child also has the day off from school.
This programme is designed to enrich your family’s visit to MOCA while school isn’t in session. We will have kid-friendly activities and tours that are designed to be suitable and enjoyable for ages 4 through 12. Older or younger children are also welcome to participate. No child shall be left unattended by their parent or guardian.
MOCA does not currently have a dedicated lunch space and does not have water fountains available, so please make sure to plan accordingly. In general, food and drink are not permitted in the Museum, however, a sealed water bottle may be used on the Ground Floor. Weather permitting, we have an outdoor space that can be used for lunches and snacks.
If you would like to purchase food following your visit, MOCA’s cafe partner Forno Cultura is located on the Ground Floor and offers light fare such as sandwiches, sweets, coffee, and a range of beverages. For more information visit their website here.
