View Joan’s videos on using different art mediums to go on a journey of self-discovery for the next 5 weeks!
These tutorials are funded by Ontario Arts Council.
New Youtube Art Tutorials By Artist Joan Jothi Saldanha!
Art and Self Care Workshops
Art Ignite is offering 8 workshops art and self-care workshops from May 2nd to June 20th. These will happen online every Saturday from 10:30 – 1. To register, email Tasneem@artignite.ca.
Session 1 – Paint your favourite quote
Session 2 – Tattoos
Session 3 – Enhancing Creativity through Meditation
Session 4 – What is love?
Session 5 – A Letter for your Creative Self
Session 6 – You’re the hero
Session 7 – What’s in your future?
Session 8 – What’s inside you?
These workshops will culminate with an exhibition. Location and date TBD.
This is a Cultural Hotspot project in partnership with the City of Toronto.
Youth Ignite – Fall/Winter 2019
No registration required
Drop-in hours every Thursday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Flemingdon Health Centre, 10 Gateway Blvd. Small program room, 2nd floor
This is an inclusive space for youth between 14 and 19 years old with mentorship from professional artists. Join us for art workshops to learn more about watercolour, oil, and acrylic painting techniques, or just come during open studio days to work on your own artwork. Materials provided and no experience necessary. Come to create, experiment, and exchange ideas!
For questions email: cecilia@artignite.ca
October 17 – Acrylic Painting Workshop with Maggie Broada
November 7 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
November 14 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
November 21 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
November 28 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
December 6 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
December 13 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
In partnership with Flemingdon Health Centre, Art Reach, Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council
Seniors Ignite – Fall/Winter 2019
No registration required
Drop-in hours every Friday from 10:30am to 1:00pm
Flemingdon Park Library’s Auditorium, 2nd floor, 29 St Dennis Drive
This is an inclusive space with mentorship from a professional artist for anyone wanting to create, experiment or exchange ideas. Painting and drawing supplies are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
For questions email: cecilia@artignite.ca
October 18 – TBD with Jessie Lee
November 8 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
November 15 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
November 22 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
November 29 – Watercolour Painting Workshops with Tasneem Dairywala
In partnership with Toronto Arts Council and Flemingdon Park Library
Youth Ignite – Winter 2020
No registration required
Drop-in hours every Thursday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Flemingdon Health Centre, 10 Gateway Blvd. Small program room, 2nd floor
This is an inclusive space for youth between 11 to 19 years old with mentorship from professional artists. Join us for art workshops to learn more about watercolour, oil, and acrylic painting techniques, or just come during open studio days to work on your own artwork. Materials provided and no experience necessary. Come to create, experiment, and exchange ideas!
For questions email: charlotte@artignite.ca
January 9 – Flower Crafts Workshop with Shehrbano Akhtar
January 16 – TBD with Joan Saldanha
January 23 – Oil Painting Workshop with Tasneem Dairywala
January 30 – Oil Painting Workshop with Tasneem Dairywala
February 6 – Glass Painting Workshop with Tasneem Dairywala
February 13 – Glass Painting Workshop with Tasneem Dairywala
February 20 – CANCELLED – Glass Painting Workshop with Tasneem Dairywala
February 27- CANCELLED – Glass Painting Workshop with Tasneem Dairywala
March 5 – TBD
March 12 – Embroidery Workshop with Cecilia Garcia
March 19 – TBD
March 26 – TBD with Orfelina
April 2 – Clay Art Workshop with Aitak Sorahitalab
In partnership with Flemingdon Health Centre, Art Reach, Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council
More Winter Workshops!
This winter, we’re offering you two new art and mindfulness workshops!
Art Through Colour Reverie
with Akshata Naik
March 2, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Time for Me
with Joan Saldanha
March 2, 1 pm to 3 pm
To register, email Tasneem@ artignite.ca before Friday, February 22. Space is limited.
Flemingdon Health Centre, 10 Gateway Blvd
In partnership with Art Starts and Flemingdon Health Centre
To find out more, click here.
Open Studio Exhibition!
Art Ignite’s Open Studio program was started by our ED, founder, artist, and Flemingdon Park resident Tasneem Dairywala. Her vision was to create an inclusive space in Flemingdon Park with mentorship from professional artists for anyone wanting to create, experiment or exchange ideas. Through a partnership with the Flemingdon Park Library the program has been offered over the last years every Friday as a free program. In 2018 the program was generously funded by the Toronto Arts Council, and our participants had the opportunity to learn and engage with 7 guest artists.
This winter we will be showcasing works from all of our Open Studio workshops that have happened in the past year. Join us for light snacks and drinks as we celebrate Art Ignite’s Open Studio Exhibition and the wonderful art created by the Flemingdon Park artists! Please share with your family and friends.
Saturday, January 26
1pm to 4 pm
Flemingdon Park Library’s Auditorium (2nd floor), 29 St Dennis Drive
In partnership with Toronto Arts Council, and Flemingdon Park Library
Winter Workshops
Art Ignite has more art workshops this winter as part of our Open Studio program! Join Tasneem Dairywala and our guest artists for our new workshops. All levels are welcome, especially beginners! All materials are provided!
No registration required! If you have any questions or to find out more, email cecilia@artignite.ca.
December 7, 2018
Affirmation Keychains
with Joan Saldanha
December 14, 2018
Comic Book Art & Storytelling
with Milumbe Haimbe
January 11, 2019
Art & Mindfulness
with Tasneem Dairywala
February 1 – 22, 2019
Glass Painting Mandalas
with Tasneem Dairywala
Flemingdon Park Library, 29 St Dennis Drive
In partnership with Toronto Arts Council and Flemingdon Park Library
Repainting Perceptions pop-up exhibit
We are really excited to partner with North York Arts and No Strings Theatre to present a pop-up exhibition during the Walk Together Children event on Oct 14th at 3pm at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, presenting the artworks from our Repainting Perceptions workshops.
More information: http://www.northyorkarts.org/
Walk Together Children: Musicians, dancers, and other artists from Toronto’s African, Jewish and Shia Ismaili Muslim diasporas unite in a joyful sharing of their cultural traditions.
Repainting Perceptions was a photo and painting workshop where residents from the Flemingdon and Thorncliffe Park communities had the space to share their stories, challenge religious and cultural stereotyping, and break through social isolation.
Funded by Inspirit Foundation.
Fall Workshops
Art Ignite has some exciting and fun workshops in September and October as part of our Open Studio program! Join Tasneem Dairywala and our guest artists for our fall workshops. All levels are welcome, especially beginners! All materials are provided!
No registration required! If you have any questions or to find out more, email cecilia@artignite.ca.
September 7
Learning Charcoal
with Akshata Naik
September 28 & October 5
Colour Theory with Watercolours
with Tasneem Dairywala
October 26
Drawing Communication
with Huzaifa F.E.M
November 2 & 9
Oil Painting 101
with Tasneem Dairywala
November 16
Henna for Beginners
with Farheen and Amreen Kadwa
November 23
Exploring Interiors
with Matt Apedaile
November 30
Blending with Gouache
with Tasneem Dairywala
Fridays
10:30 am to 1 pm
Flemingdon Park Library, 29 St Dennis Drive
In partnership with Toronto Arts Council and Flemingdon Park Library
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