ArtMEETS 23: Geometric Embroidery!

ArtMEETS: Geometric Embroidery!
Facilitator: Leila Fatemi
Saturday August 5th, 2023 | 1-4pm
St. Matthew’s Clubhouse | 450 Broadview Avenue
Cost: PWYC, $10-$50 | Register on Eventbrite

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Explore the world of Islamic Geometry!

This workshop offers participants an immersive introduction to the practical art, history, and philosophy of sacred and Islamic geometry. By exploring the universal principles that govern growth and structure in the natural world, participants will gain a deeper understanding of this mystical and spiritual art form that is celebrated in many cultures. Using embroidery thread, paper, and patterns, participants will be guided through the creation of geometric art on paper, surrendering to the meditative application of weaving. Geometry has been used in art and design throughout history and is recognized as a tool for meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth. The micro and macro of our
natural world are made up of geometric shapes, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all things and our relationship to the whole.  Blank paper will be provided, but participants are also encouraged to bring in photos, paintings, or other paper works should they want to experiment with the process further!

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

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Leila Fatemi is an emerging artist, curator and community arts worker based in Tkaronto/Toronto. Her work stems from her daily experiences as a visible minority and her perspective as a practicing Muslim woman artist. Fatemi aims to provide platforms and contribute alternative narratives to conversations of ethnic representation with a focus on the experience of Muslim women & women from the MENA region as well as to create a better understanding and appreciation for Islamic culture and traditions.

Through her multi-media approach, she challenges the inherently colonial narratives used in Western traditions of misrepresentation of the East. Fatemi holds an honours BFA from Toronto Metropolitan University in Image Arts with a minor in Curatorial Studies. Her work has been exhibited in Canada and internationally and has been featured in online and print media including Flash Forward and Fashion Magazine. She was the first-place recipient of the Clyde & Co. Art Award for excellence in visual art and a finalist for the Toronto Art’s Foundation Emerging Artist Award in 2020.

COST

Each ArtMEETS workshop will cost $10-$50 per person to attend (on a sliding scale of Pay What You Can). Payment is to be made online at the time of registration, which will be done via Eventbrite. Payments through Eventbrite can be made with any major credit card, or through PayPal. If you are unable to pay online, we also accept cash or cheque, which is to be paid before the day of your workshop. If you need to pay with cash or cheque, or you would like assistance through the payment process, please contact East End Arts at info@eastendarts.ca.

If you are not able to attend an ArtMEETS workshop that you’ve registered for, specifically if you are feeling unwell, please let us know as soon as possible and we will be happy to issue you a refund, or offer you a spot at an upcoming ArtMEETS workshop, if and where possible. You may also feel free to transfer your ticket to a friend! If you’re transferring your spot to another person, be sure to email them your ticket or hand it to them personally, and let East End Arts know in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: If you require financial assistance, please contact EEA’s Operations Coordinator Tyler, at tyler@eastendarts.ca. Nobody will be denied participation due to lack of funds, but please note that there will be high demand to participate in this program, so if you require financial assistance, please reach out early!

REGISTER FOR GEOMETRIC EMBROIDERY HERE

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

PLEASE READ! We encourage everyone to take public transit when and where possible, however, as of June 18, 2023 there will be no 504 King or 505 Dundas service on Broadview Avenue between Broadview Station and Gerrard Street East due to construction (they are renewing the streetcar tracks along this route). Unfortunately this construction will likely impact your travel time to our Clubhouse, so in addition to leaving earlier and allowing more time to commute, here is what we recommend:

    • You can still commute via the TTC subway to Broadview TTC Station, and you may choose to walk south down from Broadview to our Clubhouse, (it’s about a 15 minute walk). You may also uber or bike down as well;
    • You can get off at Castlefrank TTC Station and take the 506C streetcar south, which will drop you off at Gerrard St. East/Broadview Ave. (and then it’s a quick 3-minute walk up to our Clubhouse) (*please note that Castlefrank is NOT an accessible station);
    • You can get off at the College TTC Station on Line 1, and take the 506 College streetcar eastbound, which will drop you off at Gerrard St. East/Broadview Ave. (and then it’s a quick 3-minute walk up to our Clubhouse);
    • If you choose to drive, please note that there will be no on-street parking between Danforth Avenue and Gerrard Street East, and there is no public parking at St. Matthew’s Clubhouse. You may choose to park on one of the surrounding residential streets. There is also paid parking lots at Bridgepoint Hospital (down the street from us);
    • There are bike rings out front of our building to accommodate your bike if you choose to cycle to the Clubhouse;
    • Explore more TTC routes and ways that you can facilitate an easier journey to our Clubhouse by visiting HERE.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Participant & staff safety are of utmost importance to East End Arts and will be a priority during the program! Please note the following:

  • If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you please postpone your visit to our Clubhouse, and let us know about your absence as soon as you’re able.
  • Masks are not mandatory inside our Clubhouse, however we continue to operate a mask-friendly space, and we welcome all visitors, employees and volunteers to wear them.
  • We continue to ask all of our participants and visitors to practice social distancing, when and where possible.
  • Enhanced cleaning routines remain in place in our Clubhouse.
  • Hand sanitizer and disposable masks will be available on site for anyone who needs them.
  • We have a fully accessible, gender-neutral bathroom on site.

WHAT TO BRING

Outside of a positive attitude and a readiness to get creative and have fun, you may also want to bring a water bottle (we will have tap water available as an alternative), a face mask if you need one (we will also have some on site if you need a disposable one), and your smart device so you can share images and tag us during your experience (we will reshare!)

Have additional questions? Email us at info@eastendarts.ca!

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