Textiles

Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Intro to Sewing

Get into the basics — with sewing skills such as seams, buttons, zippers and reading patterns—with the careful guidance of an experienced sewist. Participants build skills over the progression of a single project. This class is more comprehensive than our Beginner classes, those new to sewing are welcome. Sewing machines are available onsite. Students interested […]

Date:October 6th, 2026  -  November 10th, 2026

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$185.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Intro to Crochet

Connect the knots! Learn how to properly use a crochet hook, master a variety of stitches, determine what hook size and yarn to use for specific projects, plus how to read and follow a pattern. Students will create a variety of projects. Materials provided.

Date:October 15th, 2026  -  November 26th, 2026

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$185.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Beginner Sewing: Lounge Pants

Read a commercial pattern and learn to use a sewing machine while making lounge pants (soft flannel, elastic waisted pants, with side seam pockets), all in a weekend workshop with the helpful guidance of an experienced sewist. Sewing machines are available onsite. Students interested in learning their own machine are encouraged to bring it in. […]

Date:October 17th, 2026  -  October 18th, 2026

Time:12:30 pm

Fee:$125.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Create-a-Date: Needle Felting – Section 2

Transform loose, colourful wool into solid, sculptural forms with the art of needle felting! Learn how to use special barbed needles to agitate wool fibres, causing them to interlock and mat together, creating a small soft sculpture. Materials provided. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary! Each participant must register individually to secure their spot.

Date:October 24th, 2026  -  October 24th, 2026

Time:6:00 pm

Fee:$40.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Getting Weird With It: Textile Art

Dive into the world of abstract textile art! Discover vintage hand stitches for beauty and structure, learn various dye techniques to transform thrifted materials, and push the boundaries of traditional textiles by creating experimental three-dimensional artworks. Explore fabric dyeing, hand sewing, soft sculpture, needle felting and embroidery in this dynamic class. Materials provided. Beginners welcome, […]

Date:November 9th, 2026  -  December 14th, 2026

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$185.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Studio Time

Come make art in the Casa studios! Dedicate time to your projects, meet fellow artists, be inspired by your peers and receive guidance from our studio tech. Each session will demo a new art technique for you to learn. FREE for Studio Access Pass holders, or discounted daily drop-in rate of $5 + GST. We’ll […]

Date:November 14th, 2026  -  November 14th, 2026

Time:10:00 am

Fee:$5.00

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Casa Program Guide

The Casa Program Guide is produced three times a year; Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall. Inside the guide find listings for the upcoming class and workshop schedule, upcoming exhibitions at The Gallery, information about artists in residence and seasonal events in the building. Program guides are free. Pick-up guides at Casa or at facilities throughout the city.