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The Sir William Campbell Foundation preserves and promotes the heritage of Campbell House Museum, fostering appreciation for Toronto's history through educational programs, exhibitions, and community engagement in a historic setting.

Join artist Laurie Poirier for a fun introductory bracelet-making workshop. Come and enjoy an afternoon out, bring your friends, and finish with an amazing bracelet! This Chainmaille weave is extremely versatile, and while it looks complicated, it is easily mastered! &nbsp;All materials and tools are provided. Getting here:Campbell House Museum is located at the intersection of Queen Street West and University Avenue.Public transport: We are immediately next to Osgoode Subway Station, and on the route of the 501 streetcar.Train: We are a 15 minute walk, or two subway stops, from Toronto&rsquo;s Union Station.Car: Parking on-site is available only for those with accessibility needs, and must be arranged in advance via email to info@campbellhousemuseum.ca or phone to 416-597-0227. Accessibility:Access to the workshop room is down a flight of stairs with approximately 15 steps, no step-free access is available. If you have any other access needs, please contact the museum at info@campbelhousemuseum.ca or 416-597-0227 and we will do our best to accommodate you.&nbsp;

Chainmaille Bracelet Workshop

Discover the art of papercutting in this hands-on workshop from <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/papercaravan_mariana" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Mariana Ar&aacute;mburu</a>! Explore techniques for adding texture to paper, cutting intricate designs, and assembling layered compositions to create unique and beautiful artwork. Create your own unique design, or follow a pattern to create a hummingbird!&nbsp;All materials provided. The minimum age is 15. Getting here:Campbell House Museum is located at the intersection of Queen Street West and University Avenue.Public transport: We are immediately next to Osgoode Subway Station, and on the route of the 501 streetcar.Train: We are a 15 minute walk, or two subway stops, from Toronto&rsquo;s Union Station.Car: Parking on-site is available only for those with accessibility needs, and must be arranged in advance via email to info@campbellhousemuseum.ca or phone to 416-597-0227. Accessibility:Access to the workshop room is down a flight of stairs with approximately 15 steps, no step-free access is available. If you have any other access needs, please contact the museum at info@campbelhousemuseum.ca or 416-597-0227 and we will do our best to accommodate you. Refund Policy:All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable past September 31, 2026.

Papercutting Workshop

&nbsp;This beginner-friendly embroidery workshop&nbsp;introduces participants to foundational embroidery techniques in a relaxed, accessible setting. You&rsquo;ll learn simple stitching methods to design and create your own embroidered patch from start to finish. By the end of the session, you&rsquo;ll have a finished patch to take home and attach to clothing, bags, or other personal items. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed &ndash; just an interest in slowing down, making by hand, and exploring textile-based storytelling. Getting here:Campbell House Museum is located at the intersection of Queen Street West and University Avenue.Public transport: We are immediately next to Osgoode Subway Station, and on the route of the 501 streetcar.Train: We are a 15 minute walk, or two subway stops, from Toronto&rsquo;s Union Station.Car: Parking on-site is available only for those with accessibility needs, and must be arranged in advance via email to info@campbellhousemuseum.ca or phone to 416-597-0227. Accessibility:Access to the workshop room is down a flight of stairs with approximately 15 steps, no step-free access is available. If you have any other access needs, please contact the museum at info@campbelhousemuseum.ca or 416-597-0227 and we will do our best to accommodate you. Refund Policy:All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable past July 3, 2026.

Embroidery Patch Workshop

Spend a cozy autumn afternoon exploring the art of wool painting with fibre artist Cathy Disbrow. In this hands-on workshop, you&rsquo;ll create your own 4&rdquo; x 6&rdquo; pastoral landscape featuring a flock of sweet sheep grazing beneath rolling hills.&nbsp;Choose your atmosphere:&nbsp;Sunny Pasture: Bright blue skies, warm sunshine, and lush green meadows.&nbsp;Starry Night: A dramatic, swirling cosmic sky dotted with stars and a glowing crescent moon.&nbsp;You&rsquo;ll discover how to blend, layer, and texture loose wool fibers with barbed felting needles to build depth, shadows, and fine details. Cathy guides you step-by-step from background to foreground, ensuring everyone, from total beginners to seasoned crafters, leaves with a finished, frameable mini-masterpiece ready for holiday gifting or home display.&nbsp;Wool, 2 needles, and a wool felt sheet with project drawing are included in the cost. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during class and can be purchased separately. Age restriction: the minimum age for this workshop is 13. Getting here:Campbell House Museum is located at the intersection of Queen Street West and University Avenue.Public transport: We are immediately next to Osgoode Subway Station, and on the route of the 501 streetcar.Train: We are a 15 minute walk, or two subway stops, from Toronto&rsquo;s Union Station.Car: Parking on-site is available only for those with accessibility needs, and must be arranged in advance via email to info@campbellhousemuseum.ca or phone to 416-597-0227.&nbsp;Accessibility:Access to the workshop room is down a flight of stairs with approximately 15 steps, no step-free access is available. If you have any other access needs, please contact the museum at info@campbelhousemuseum.ca or 416-597-0227 and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Needlefelt Painting Workshop

Create your own soft-cover handmade book with the art of cross-structure binding.&nbsp;Experiment with a beautiful binding style that lets you leave the thread exposed, making the stitching part of the book&rsquo;s design. All materials provided. The minimum age is 15. Getting here:Campbell House Museum is located at the intersection of Queen Street West and University Avenue.Public transport: We are immediately next to Osgoode Subway Station, and on the route of the 501 streetcar.Train: We are a 15 minute walk, or two subway stops, from Toronto&rsquo;s Union Station.Car: Parking on-site is available only for those with accessibility needs, and must be arranged in advance via email to info@campbellhousemuseum.ca or phone to 416-597-0227.&nbsp;Accessibility:Access to the workshop room is down a flight of stairs with approximately 15 steps, no step-free access is available. If you have any other access needs, please contact the museum at info@campbelhousemuseum.ca or 416-597-0227 and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Bookbinding Workshop

When Beethoven arrived in Vienna, he took the city by storm with his fiery virtuosity andexpressive depth. In this all-Beethoven program marking 200 years since the composer&rsquo;s death, fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz brings the young composer-pianist back to life on the instrument Beethoven actually knew, played, and composed for &mdash; the Viennese fortepiano. From his sparkling wit to brooding intensity, you will hear a rare glimpse into Beethoven&rsquo;s sound world to experience his brilliance a new. Daniel Adam Maltz is a Vienna-based fortepianist specializing in Viennese Classicism &mdash;especially the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. He is &ldquo;considered the foremost performer in the world of the fortepiano&rdquo;&nbsp;(Aspen Daily News) and is praised for &ldquo;putting [Beethoven&rsquo;s] tenderness, longing and frustration into the very notes&rdquo;&nbsp;(Orlando Sentinel). Daniel tours in more than 50 cities per year as a recitalist, concerto soloist, director, Lied accompanist, and clinician. His current 90+ city tour commemorates the Beethoven 2027 anniversary.&nbsp; All-Beethoven ProgramL&auml;ndlerischer Tanz (discovered in 2020)Seven L&auml;ndler, WoO 11Seven Bagatelles, Op. 33Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 &#39;Moonlight&#39; &ndash; Intermission &ndash; Andante favori, WoO 57Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3

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