Latin America as a region is a colonial construct created by Europeans to refer to some of their colonies in what the Guna people referred to as Abya Yala (what…
Category: Education
Community Makers with Access Alliance
Having agency towards our stories, making art from our memories – Destinie Adélakun
Community Makers with Triangle Program
Cats Being Cats, Mel, 2022 We have had the pleasure of working with the faculty and students of the TDSB Triangle Program through Community Makers over the years. In 2019,…
Community Makers
Encouraging creative expression and skill-building for individuals from at-risk and underserved communities
Community Makers with the Afghan Women’s Organization Mississauga
In July 2023, we had the pleasure of working with the Afghan Women’s Organization (AWO) again. We had previously partnered with the AWO to produce the film Weaving Journeys featured…
One-Week Artist Retreat on Howe Island
This is a unique opportunity for one emerging or mid-career textile artist to make space for their practice, explore new artistic directions in a natural environment, and have the opportunity for guidance by textile artist and educator, Leisa…
BIPOC Artists and Makers in Residence at the Learning Hub
We are inviting all BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) artists and makers working with recycled or upcycled materials to apply for this unique opportunity to come work and play…
Marie Aiken-Barnes
1926 (Alix, Alberta) – 2019 (Aurora, Ontario) Thank you to Marie Aiken-Barnes and Gordon Barnes for their generous support of the Museum.
Life Cycle of a Textile School Program
The Textile Museum of Canada developed the Life Cycle of a Textile Program for Grade 6-12 students
Our Textile Reuse Program!
Shop sustainable, affordable, and community-minded by purchasing your making supplies from our Textile Reuse Program!