Happy New Year! If trying something new, tapping into your creative side, or honing an artistic skill is on your list of 2025 resolutions, we have you covered. The city always has plenty to offer, whether you’re looking for visual art lessons, spaces to create independently, or specialty experiences like chocolate painting or zine-making. Read on for 10 of our top picks for creative workshops and classes in Toronto happening this winter.
Illustration Basics: A Creative Journey
Interested in illustration but not sure where to start? These beginner-friendly classes from Orkid Gallery will walk you through the foundational techniques you need to start sketching like a pro! Learn the basics or refine your existing skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. Choose from a 4-session, 8-session, or 12-session program. More info.
Art Hive at MOCA
If you’re looking for a place to explore a range of art materials, try out new techniques, and create independently for free, MOCA’s Art Hive is worth a visit. This drop-in art programme runs bi-weekly on Monday evenings, allowing visitors to create in community, guided by art therapy students. All materials are provided. As a bonus, attendees can visit the first floor of the museum at no cost. More info.
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Textiles, Ceramics, Glass & Jewellery at Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre’s winter courses are taught by experts to give you the tools for hands-on expression in a variety of mediums. With both multi-day and one-day workshops, pick up a new skill like glass blowing or 3D embroidery, learn to make your own earrings and rings, or immerse yourself in beginner or intermediate-level ceramic-making. More info.
Art & Floral Design Workshops
Combine your love of nature with a new creative skill this season. From botanical embroidery to paper quilling to linocut printmaking, Toronto Botanical Garden offers a range of unique art workshops to help you create beautiful, plant-inspired art. Or if you love arranging your own bouquets, hone your skills at their floral design classes! More info.
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The Art of Storytelling
Unleash your inner storyteller this winter! Learn the fundamentals of telling a great story at these workshops led by Storytelling Toronto. Build your confidence, deepen your skills, and receive supportive feedback from professional storytellers. Learn skills to apply to the stories you want to tell, and achieve a deeper connection to your stories. More info.
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Chocolate Painting
Who says art can’t be edible? This winter, indulge in self-expression and delicious fun with the art of chocolate painting. QUEST XO Chocolate Labs offers a variety of events and workshops to help you explore this confectionary art, from meditative self-love workshops, to open studio time to couples paint nights. This sounds like a win for your creativity AND your taste buds. More info.
Arts, Crafts, Dance & More at Learn4Life
Learn4Life has incredibly diverse offerings for adult general interest classes, including many arts, craft, dance, design, and film courses hosted year-round. With both virtual and in-person sessions across the city, there are so many unique and accessible options. Some standouts for Winter 2025 include jewellery making, weaving, calligraphy, pyrography, silkscreen printmaking, and tons of painting, pottery, and drawing offerings. More info.
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Improv, Writing & More at The Second City
The Second City is the place to be to improve at improv, with a variety of offerings across skill levels, and courses catering to actors, youth, and people with anxiety. You’ll also find a ton of classes to help you build related comedy and performance skills—from public speaking to comedic writing, acting, and more. More info.
The Green Line Zine Workshops
Curious about the world of zines? Chat, craft, cut and paste your heart out at this monthly workshop. Learn all about the art of zine-making, the history, purpose, and culture of zines, and of course, create your very own zine! All materials will be provided. More info.
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Painting, Pottery & More at Create Art Studio
For a large variety of weekly painting, pottery, drawing and sewing classes and one-time workshops, check out Create Art Studio. Their classes are taught by expert artist educators, who can help nurture your creativity at any skill level. Some offerings for Winter 2025 include queer pottery, meditative art journaling, comics and cartoon design, botanical watercolour and more. More info.
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