Art Groups Toronto

Art and Craft Social #10 with Midtown Arts and Crafts Club

Hello everyone! Join us for our next meetup! Bring along any art or craft you’re currently working on, drawing, painting, knitting, writing, or anything else, and enjoy a relaxed, creative hangout together. Date: Nov 15th Time: 2 pm Place: Eglinton Food Hall *2300 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4* \*\*Note: If you RSVP 'yes' but aren't able to make it, please try to change it to "no". This will allow people on the waitlist to join in! \*\*\* A message to those on the waitlist: please feel free to come as well! Meetup only allows me to create events with a max of 10 attendees.

Fashion Implied/Lingerie/Fine Art w/ Tanya Tati from Kiev

Fashion Implied/Lingerie/Fine Art w/ Daria

Fashion Implied/Lingerie/Fine Art w/ Tanya Tati from Kiev

Fashion Implied/Lingerie/Fine Art w/ Daria

Somewhere Between Blooms & Bones – Netha Tharmalingam Exhibit Launch

From sweet and whimsical to dark, intense, and thought-provoking, Netha Tharmalingam’s artwork explores a striking range of emotions, perspectives, and uncomfortable truths. There’s beauty here…but no room for complacency. Join us at The Lab for the launch of her exhibition and an afternoon of conversation, creativity, and compassion. Meet Netha, a passionate animal rights activist and metalhead with an artistic voice all her own! Original artwork, prints, and more will be available for purchase. Exhibition runs through January 2027 Free admission Plant-based refreshments available for purchase Art that promises to charm, challenge, and confront. \*Starting a pit is optional

Art Hub of The Great Lakes Closing Reception

Explore Twist Gallery for an initimate closing reception celebrating the artists, their work, and the stories woven throughout the Art Hub of The Greak Lakes exhibit. This final gathering offers an opportunity to experience the collection one last time, connect with the artists and fellow art lovers, as well as reflect on the colours, textures, and emotions that have brought the exhibition to life. Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-hub-of-the-great-lakes-show-closing-reception-tickets-2001400639188?aff=oddtdtcreator

Make Art & New Friends! �

🎨 Art, Chat & Connect! Paper Mache Workshop & English Language Exchange Hi everyone! 🤎 I’m Sara, the founder of Papio Handmade Art Studio in Toronto. I’ve been teaching art for many years, and I really love what I do! I moved to Canada three years ago and started my own art studio here. Most of my students speak Farsi, my first language, and I love teaching them! But now, I’d also love to meet more people from different backgrounds and become more connected with the Canadian community. That’s why I decided to start this little art meetup! 🎨☕ What are we going to do? We’ll get together, learn some paper mache techniques, make something fun by hand, chat in English, and hopefully make some new friends! You don’t need any art experience. I’ll guide you step by step. What to expect * 🎨 A fun, hands-on paper mache workshop * ☕ Casual English conversation while creating * 🤝 Meeting new people and making friends * 💬 Sharing stories, cultures, and ideas * 🤎 A small, friendly group in a creative studio My English isn’t perfect either, so please don’t worry about yours! All English levels are welcome. All tools and materials are provided. You don’t need to bring anything! 🌎 Language This workshop will be held entirely in English because I’d love to practice speaking English and connect with people from different backgrounds. I also offer separate Farsi-language art classes for my Persian-speaking students. A Little About Papio At Papio, I design and create handmade furniture, sculptures, lamps, and home decor using paper mache. Every piece is my own design, made by hand without molds. I’m excited to share my creative world with you! 📸 Find Me Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papio_handmade/ Website: https://papiohandmade.com Come alone or bring a friend! Let’s make art, practice English, and have a good time together! 🎨🤎 Sara — Papio Handmade

Indoor Draw & Sketch Hangout

Hi everyone! We're doing an afternoon sketching hangout at the MaRS Discovery building food court. Pull up with some snacks or a drink and get to know local artists of Toronto. **First time meeting us and still not sure about the vibe?** Check out photos from **[past in-person events of 2025](https://www.meetup.com/artsrecto/photos/36185293/)** ***Please bring your art supplies***. Digital tablet, dry mediums, watercolour set, really anything that doesn't smell and is non toxic and easy to clean up. Please be considerate and leave the space as clean as it was before. ***Please Remember.*** This is a group to make art while making friends NOT a singles mixer so please be respectful of others. If you have any concerns don't hesitate to message me or bring this to my attention. How to get there? Take the TTC to Queens Park subway station on line 1. **Where to meet exactly?** MaRs food court below ground level. Enter MaRS Building through Collage and Spadina entrance past the seated statues and through the doors. (This is the only entrance to get into the building on the weekends without a fob) We meet by the food court tables at the far end, opposite to the escalators. If you have trouble finding the location or get lost feel free to message me through the Meetup app. Looking forward to meeting you all : =============== **Support This Group 🥰?** We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at[ https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoront](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.)o This helps cover meetup and miscellaneous expenses with hosting events! For more inquiries, please PM me for more info Thank you all so much

November ART Crawl (#2): Tour 3 top private galleries/spaces ($10 per person)

We will continue with our monthly **Art Crawls**! ***Please read everything over first.*** \*\*\*November Art Crawl #2 = Saturday November 21rst (1:30pm-3:30pm) 18 people/members this time. STARTING in the Yonge/Dundas area. **$10 per person.** **\*\*\*Sent via e-transfer when you signup/rsvp.** **I'm not able to HOLD space for you.** ***--We will visit 3 different*** (downtown/west end/east end) galleries each month **(with short walks between each one)** Each month will be different galleries and/or artist-run centres. \*\*We'll meet the Gallery owners/artists/directors-- who will lead us in tours and conversation at each stop. NO weather cancellations---**we will carry on!** NO cancellations/no refunds or any re-scheduling if you cannot make it. \-\-\-Check your calendars and PLAN ahead if you can join us\-\-and please be on time\. We're not able to wait for you\. Sorry Are you interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting** **the exceptional local commercial galleries we have in Toronto? With other MEETUP members.** Saturday November 21 ***(1pm-3pm)*** Once I have 18 **confirmations** from Meetup members (you)--I will email you the start location of our November #2 ART Crawl!! **Our first stop**. Yonge/Dundas area (we then head EAST) If interested, please email me $10. Include your first name only, and email address for a reply. **I will then confirm you.** And will firm up our itinerary with you next week. See you on Saturday November 21rst--if you're confirmed--watch for an email directly from me!! ***We are doing this again in November--as many exceptional current exhibitions. And*** ongoing all Winter---as we find some interesting spaces and exhibitions. Each month will be posted separately. You can email me directly here: torontoisculture@gmail.com Greg Thank you.

Korean Martial Arts (Regular Classes) - FREE

**Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!** Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area. Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others. **About this form of martial arts:** Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. **How to join:** Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest. **Q: Is this completely FREE?** A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE **Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?** A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques **Q: Are there grading and belt progression?** A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready! **Current Martial Artists Belt Status:** 1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt 1x Yellow Belt (former red belt) 1x Yellow Stripe Belt 134x White Belts **Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:** * White Belt * Yellow Stripe Belt * Yellow Belt * Orange Stripe Belt * Orange Belt * Green Stripe Belt * Green Belt * Blue Stripe Belt * Blue Belt * Red Stripe Belt * Red Belt * Black Stripe Belt * Black Belt **Curriculum of Techniques** **White Belt to Yellow Stripe:** **Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)** 1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle 2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple 3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus 4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery 5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib 6\. Spear Hand to Trachea **Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)** 1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist 2\. When pulled with bucking back fist 3\. When pushed with bucking back fist 4\. Downward break away with elbow strike 5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike 6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike **Take Downs (performed both sides)** 1\. Pivot throw Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab) 1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees 3\. One inch bow 4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow 5\. Side elbow lock 6\. Elbow lock controlled **Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)** 1\. Escape to Mount 2\. Escape to Guard 3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll 4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard 5\. Escape when head is locked 6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount **Kicks (both sides)** 1\. Side kick **To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:** http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#

Art & Archives: Government of Ontario Art Collection + Archives Tour ($10)

**PLEASE read everything** over FIRST. Note--**the start time at 1pm**. Every few months, we're able to add a daytime/weekday important cultural destination. *$10 per person when you RSVP on Meetup.* This ART Crawl is on a *FRIDAY afternoon*--at **York University.** This will be a very special and unique opportunity for us! We'll visit/have tours at three locations: Ontario Archives/Ontario Provincial Art Collection and The Goldfarb Gallery--which is--York University public art gallery. This is where the *Province of Ontario Art Collection* is held--at the **Ontario Archives.** https://www.archives.gov.on.ca/art-collection/ https://thegoldfarbgallery.ca/ We'll have a private tour with the both Curator's (behind the scenes) (We've recently toured the City of Toronto Archives and the Government of Canada Archives) **$10 per person.** Emailed to me directly in advance--**when you RSVP on Meetup** **Sent by E-transfer here:** torontoisculture@gmail.com ***To confirm:*** We are visiting/touring TWO locations at York University. 1. Ontario Archives ( & **Province of Ontario Art Collection**) 2. **Goldfarb Gallery** (this is York University's public gallery (opened recently)) Both locations are a 5-10 mins WALK from York University TTC station. Directions and more details-- [https://www.archives.gov.on.ca/hours-and-location/](https://www.archives.gov.on.ca/hours-and-location/) (As this is a government office--they are open M/F from 9am-5pm only) No refunds/credit or cancellations. The TOUR is firmly booked. PlAN ahead--how will you get there? Transit? Drive? From St. George TTC--you'll arrive at the destination in about 30 minutes.