Textiles

Children: Textiles

Ages 6-9 / Children

Session 3: Funky Fashion Forward (ages 6 – 9) PM

Get funky with fabric in this camp which explores dyeing, felting, stencilling, and image transfers – the possibilities are endless when creating wearable art. Create unique pieces that will take your summer wardrobe from drab to fab! Materials provided. Lunches and breaks will be supervised. Please pack snacks, lunch, and a reusable water bottle as there […]

Date:July 20th, 2026  -  July 24th, 2026

Time:1:00 pm

Fee:$175.00

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Children: Textiles

Ages 9-12 / Children

Session 1: Art Tie-Dye For! (ages 9 – 12) AM

Take your tie-dye skills to the next level with this fabric-centered camp. Learn the age-old methods of shibori dyeing, find your favourite fold, and incorporate stitching and quilting. Take home your creations to wear the rest of the summer! Materials provided. Lunches and breaks will be supervised. Please pack snacks, lunch, and a reusable water bottle as […]

Date:July 6th, 2026  -  July 10th, 2026

Time:9:00 am

Fee:$175.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Beginner Sewing: Little Black Dress

Make your own little black dress – a simple dress (in any colour you like!) that fits you properly and is made with fabric you have selected. Learn how to read a pattern and fit it to your individual figure, sew a lining, and understand pressing and finishing techniques to give your garment a professional […]

Date:April 18th, 2026  -  April 19th, 2026

Time:12:30 pm

Fee:$125.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

AP – Whispering on Silk: Scarf Painting

Paint a silk scarf that is entirely your own—a piece you can wear, give as a meaningful gift for Mother’s Day, or simply keep for yourself. Using Gongbi (工笔), the refined method of Chinese court painting, you will learn to guide the brush with patience: beginning with clear lines, slowly outlining forms, then building colour […]

Date:March 10th, 2026  -  March 31st, 2026

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$240.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

AiR – Sheer Sculpture: Working with Fabric to Create 3D Forms

For this workshop, participants will be guided to create a sheer soft sculpture by Casa's Artist in Residence Tyler Alexander. Learn how to pattern and hand sew a flower from organza, with a focus on creating moiré by layering fabric. Come to understand how to work with this deceptive yet beautiful medium, as the extremely […]

Date:April 12th, 2026  -  April 12th, 2026

Time:1:00 pm

Fee:$30.00

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Youth: Textiles

Ages 12-17 / Youth

Youth Clothing Club (ages 12 – 17)

Make your wardrobe your own with the skills you’ll learn during this fun course! Learn how to embroider patches, print onto fabric with screen and block printing methods, visibly mend your favourite items from your closet, and make alterations to thrifted finds so they fit you exactly how you like.  Participants will learn basic sewing […]

Date:March 6th, 2026  -  May 1st, 2026

Time:6:00 pm

Fee:$160.00

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Turquoise blue guide of the Casa Winter Program Guide with a winter landscape and two penguins.

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.