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Arts Production

Young artists engage in production residencies and mentorships to create original new works in multiple artistic mediums, to build skills, exhibit, showcase, and sell.

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Live Jam

Open format music jam session where you will have an opportunity to play in a group with different instruments. All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, April 23-June 4, 1-4pm. Sign up for one or all sessions here!

Introduction to Audio Production

Get hands-on experience with music production, including rhythm theory, instrument recording, and sampling. Wednesdays, April 24-June 5, 1-4pm. Apply for the series by March 31! Apply here! 

Audio Recording

Record your original music or use the DJ equipment. For musicians with well-developed projects. Thursdays, April 25-June 6. Apply by March 31! Apply here.

Screenprinting 101

Develop fundamental skills in screen printing, from design and image preparation to stretching and printing. Tuesdays, April 23-May 7, 1-4pm. Apply for the series by March 31! Sign up here! 

Printmaking and Social Movements

Discover radical printmaking, from its origins to now. Create solo or group projects on the issues that matter to you. Tuesdays, May 14-June 4, 1-4pm. Apply for the series by March 31! Sign up here! 

Pride Performance Bootcamp

Dance training, choreographic skills and mentorship for artists developing Pride performances. Come to one or all sessions. Tuesdays, April 23-June 4, 2:30-4pm. Sign up for one or all sessions here!! 

Altering Form: Beginner’s Wheel Throwing

Hone skills in wheel throwing, including creating vessels and embracing imperfections. Finish with 1-3 wheel thrown vessels. Wednesdays, April 24-May 15, 1-4pm. Apply for the series by March 31! Apply here. 

Abstracting Shape: Handbuilding

Make traditional pottery forms and abstract them – combining forms, building texture, and removing material. Wednesdays, May 22-June 5, 1-4pm. Apply for the series by March 31! Apply here! 

The Art of Facilitation

Learn how to lead workshops, fostering a comfortable space for artists to nurture their creativity, and connect with facilitation gigs! Thursdays, April 25-June 6, 1-4pm. Apply for the series by March 31! Apply here!

SKETCH COMMUNITY UPDATE (as of August 30, 2024)

For over 27 years, SKETCH Working Arts has been committed to fostering a safe and inspiring space where young people can explore their creativity, develop their skills, and find their voice.

We Need Your Help to Reset SKETCH for the Future

SKETCH is at a critical juncture. We are facing significant financial challenges that have led us to make difficult but necessary decisions, including reducing our operations and staff.

We are now partnering with community artists who will be in the space soon to open the doors to the SKETCH community! Stay tuned to our social media for announcements on upcoming sessions and further updates. Be sure to follow us @sketchtoronto.

Your Support is Vital

$500,000 to stabilize SKETCH and reset the organization so that we can be even more intentional about providing opportunities to those who need them most. Your donation will directly support our restructuring efforts, enabling SKETCH to fairly compensate terminated staff, pay artist fees for fall programs, and cover operating expenses, ensuring we can keep our doors open.

Visit our website at www.sketch.ca/donate/ to make a one-time or recurring donation. Gifts of $100, $50 or even $20 can make a real difference and will receive a tax receipt.

Together, we can reset SKETCH Working Arts for a future where we continue to empower young people through the arts, with a renewed commitment to sustainability and impact.

Thank you for your unwavering support.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors
SKETCH Working Arts

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