New Winter 2025 Weekend Workshops at OCAD U School of Continuing Studies

Register Today and Get 15% Off! Early Bird Pricing for Workshops until December 20, 2024. Join Studio Weekend Workshops at OCAD U this Winter.
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Sharp Centre at OCAD U

The School of Continuing Studies is now offering one-day winter workshops – unique hands-on experiences in inspiring studios.

Visit Toronto and enjoy one of the world’s most diverse and exciting cities. Experience OCAD U’s tabletop building (Sharp Centre), explore the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) right next door, walk to Kensington Market, and ice skate in Nathan Phillips Square. Travel to Toronto and get creative in art and design, join us for a workshop this winter. Register today!

Give the gift of learning this holiday season, purchase a SCS Gift Certificate for a loved one (details below).

Photography Lighting Workshop
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 10am – 4:30pm

This one-day studio workshop focuses on the use of light in portrait photography, exploring the power and importance of light in image making. It includes hands-on shooting demos with a model and exercises on how to employ different lighting techniques and sources. Students will learn to set up and use professional studio lighting equipment and explore how light and shadows work together. Participants will be able to share their work with peers and get feedback in group discussions. Theoretical foundations will be explored to understand the use of light not just as a tool, but also as a creative language rich in meaning, rhetoric, and poetry. Required Equipment: DSLR Camera and Camera Lens.

“Light is always there in photography, but it never shines in the same way.”
– Instructor, Marina Black

Sustainable Sewing: Mending Workshop
Sunday, February 9, 2025 | 10am – 4:30pm

This one-day studio workshop explores the fundamental skills in textile repair and repurposing. Discussions will be held on the broader context of sustainability in clothing and other textiles from the perspectives of creators and consumers. Students are introduced to contemporary and historical textile repair techniques, including machine and hand-darning, needle felting, patching, and Sachiko. An emphasis is placed on visible mending techniques and developing a personal aesthetic. Through discussions and studio work, participants will collaboratively develop a manifesto that outlines their principles, goals and practices for greater sustainability in fashion and textiles. Students are responsible for bringing some of their own supplies.

“Learning how to repair clothing extends the lifespan of your garments. Repairs can be functional, but also creative when incorporated into the design. Visible repairs draw attention to themselves, allowing a garment to change and develop as it is worn out.”
– Instructor, Aisha Ali

Gift Certificates
This holiday season, give the gift of learning! Surprise your loved ones with a course or let them choose one. SCS Gift Certificates can be purchased for a workshop or course in any denomination. They can be used at any time and don’t expire. To purchase or redeem your gift certificate please email continuingstudies@ocadu.ca

Winter Courses Now Open
Customize your studies with courses, micro-credentials, and certificates that explore new areas of self-expression. Online courses allow you to learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world while being supported by industry-leading instructors and fellow peers. Enjoy the benefits of small classes and dedicated feedback. From Social Enterprise 101 to Intro to Web Development or Collecting Contemporary Art (in-person), there is something for everyone.

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