Abundant Gifts of Nature

Let’s create with introduced species.

Learn how to make pens out of Garlic Mustard, Buckthorn ink, twist cord, and sketch, as we discover the gifts of these abundant plants. This is a great opportunity for beginners who always wanted to learn sketching techniques with handmade inks, as well as people who want to build on their existing skills and use plants in their artmaking practices. This workshop is recommended for ages 8+.

Artist Bio: Alex Iorgu is an Etobicoke land-based artist. She has been learning from nature how to create, grow and let go. In her current art practice, she is developing Grounded Sculptures, a series of site-specific ephemeral installations using natural materials and found clay. Exhibiting themes of transformation and endurance, the sculptures will deconstruct, eventually disappearing. Alex’s belief in the power of making and creating is often executed in the context of community, where she has received multiple grants to support projects across many diverse neighbourhoods. She involves the community in slow artmaking experiences, inspiring participants to form connections with the land where they live, before they are invited to explore materials and co-create.

Pets are not permitted at this program. Service animals are always welcome.

Please note this program is intended for individuals and families. Organized groups should book through the website.

All ages are welcome, but those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

This education program is proudly supported by TD Bank Group.

North Toronto Group of Artists Fall Tour & Sale

A walking tour of 25 local artists across 20 locations in the North Toronto neighbourhood around Yonge & Lawrence. All works will be available for sale and attendance is free.

Echo Choir Invite – Fall Season Start

Join our welcoming singing community at the historic Holy Trinity Church, Toronto.

Echo is an inclusive, non-audition group of harmonizing women of all singing abilities, with sliding a fee policy.

Gibraltar Point Fall Social

Join us to celebrate Gibraltar Point’s 25th anniversary as an arts centre! This Fall Social open house will feature an arts market, hallway exhibitions, open studios, film screenings and more!

Cabbagetown Art and Craft Show 2025

The Cabbagetown Art and Craft show has drawn thousands to Riverdale Park west since 1988. It takes place the weekend after Labour day and allows 160 juried artists and craftspeople to sell locally.

September 5-7, 2025:
Friday 1-6pm
Saturday 10-6pm
Sunday 10-5pm

“Narratives & Journeys” – a solo retrospective exhibition of work by Andrew Sookrah

The Arts and Letters Club invites you to drop by for the public art opening of Narratives & Journeys, a retrospective exhibition of work by Andrew Sookrah.

See more on Sookrah’s art at www.sookrah.ca.

2025 Toronto Book Awards – Preview Finalists at the Arts & Letters Club

The Arts & Letters Club, with the City of Toronto, welcomes the shortlisted authors of the 2025 Toronto Book Awards. Meet the finalists at this unique public event.

Tickets: $37.61 

Music Toronto – Ehnes Quartet

One of today’s top ensembles, the Ehnes Quartet’s decades-long collaboration and exceptional artistry promises a stellar evening.

Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E., Toronto
416-366-7723
$65-$60

Community Movie Night: Wings of Desire

Join us for an enchanting evening of cinema with Wings of Desire, a poetic masterpiece set against the backdrop of pre-unification Berlin.

  • Q&A discussion
  • Snacks & refreshments available for purchase
  • Free admission/pay-what-you-can donation

Centuries of Souls II

A concert alternating movements from the Missa Gaudeamus of Tomás Luis de Victoria, organ music of Maurice Duruflé, and more personal devotional songs from different parts of the world.