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Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning

LXCL:Our mission is to make space for arts exploration, artistic development and creative incubation in Kingston. We do this through operating a welcoming community hub that brings together spaces, people, ideas, and tools that support creativity and learning experiences.

Curious about giving worn clothing a new life through visible mending? Join Tett Artist-in-Residence Lee Jones for a hands-on workshop exploring the connections between textiles, weaving, and computing. Participants will learn how to read and translate weaving patterns into decorative woven patches that can be used to repair and personalize clothing and other textiles. Lee will introduce the historical relationship between weaving and computing and demonstrate how digital weaving tools can be used to design your own visible mending patterns. No previous experience with weaving, mending, or digital tools is required. Beginners are welcome! Workshop DetailsDate: Tuesday, September 29 Time: 6:30&ndash;8:30 PM Location: CS Common Area, room 214 Age: 16+ Registration:&nbsp;$7 + HST

Visible Mending with Pixels

Learn more about the Tett Artist Residency and how it can support your practice. This information session will walk you through the residency purpose, application process, and what it&rsquo;s like to create work within our historic waterfront arts hub. <ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🗓️ Wednesday, September 16</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🕡 6:30PM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">📍Malting Tower (Room 309)</li></ul> Bring your questions about studio use, community engagement, accessibility, and collaboration with fellow artists. This session is open to artists at all stages who are interested in applying.

Information Session - Tett Artist Residency 2027

Electronics in your clothes might sound like science fiction, but e-textiles offer a fun and accessible way to explore electricity, circuits, and sensors through familiar craft techniques. Join Tett Artist-in-Residence Lee Jones for an introductory workshop exploring the basics of soft circuits &mdash; electronic circuits made using flexible, textile-based materials. Participants will learn how to sew with conductive thread, build a simple circuit, and experiment with different sewing techniques through an e-textile stitch sampler. You&rsquo;ll then use what you&rsquo;ve learned to create your own light-up bookmark to take home. No previous experience with electronics or sewing is required. Beginners are warmly welcome! Workshop DetailsDate: Tuesday, September 15 Time: 6:30 &ndash; 8:30PM Location: CS Common Area, room 214 Age: 18+ Registration:&nbsp;$11.50 + HST About the ArtistDr. Lee Jones is a digital media and fibre artist who creates interactive textiles. Her practice brings together craft, technology, and community-based making, with a focus on developing DIY tools and approaches that allow people to create interactive soft technologies for their own needs. Lee regularly leads e-textile workshops in galleries and makerspaces and creates interactive, participatory artworks that invite audiences to explore technology through hands-on making.Learn more: LeeJones.ca Instagram: @byleejones 📸 Photo Credit: Niki Boytchuk Hale

Introduction to E-Textiles

Discover. Create. Connect. Designed for adults (18+), this immersive creative retreat invites you to explore new artistic mediums, build practical skills, and connect with fellow makers in an inspiring, small-group setting. Throughout the day, you&#39;ll move through artist studios across the Tett Centre, learning directly from experienced tenant artists and instructors. With only 12 participants, this retreat offers an intimate, hands-on experience focused on creativity, experimentation, and community. ✨ What&#39;s Included<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Three hands-on art workshops</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Expert instruction from Tett tenant artists</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All art materials and supplies</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Boxed lunch (optional)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Light refreshments</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tett swag</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Small group setting (maximum 12 participants; waitlist available)&nbsp;</li></ul><h3 fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🎨&nbsp;Workshop Lineup</h3>10AM &ndash; 12PM🎃 Needle-Felted Pumpkins &amp; Gourds Create charming seasonal pumpkins and gourds using needle-felting techniques while learning the fundamentals of sculpting with wool.Instructor: Hollie Currie (Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners) 12:45 &ndash; 2:45PM🌿 Gel Plate PrintingCreate vibrant, one-of-a-kind prints through the playful process of gel plate printing. Using colour, texture, found materials, and botanical elements such as leaves and plants, participants will experiment with a variety of techniques while developing a collection of unique prints to take home.Instructor: Jabra Mitwasi (Former Creativity Studio Artist) 3 &ndash; 5PM🏺 Introduction to Clay Discover the fundamentals of working with clay through a hands-on introductory workshop. Participants will create their own ceramic piece while learning basic hand-building techniques. Glazing and kiln firing are included.Instructor: Linda Fraser (Kingston Potters&#39; Guild)<h3 fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">ℹ️ Registration Details</h3>Tickets @ $190 + $24.70 HST = $214.70 total per person Optional Catered Lunch Add-OnStarting at approximately $250&ndash;$260 (tax included)Enjoy a boxed lunch delivered to you by Tett Staff from Juniper Caf&eacute; during the retreat lunch break.Option 1: Retreat Only &mdash; $214.70 (tax included)Option 2: Retreat + Boxed Lunch &mdash; $254.70Option 3: Retreat + Boxed Lunch (Gluten Free) &mdash; $259.70<h3 fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Refund Policy</h3><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">Full Refund<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">: Cancel by&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">August 13, 2026<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">50% Refund<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">: Cancel between&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">August 14 &ndash; August 28, 2026<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">No Refund<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">: After&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">August 28, 2026<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">. <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">Need to send a friend instead? No problem! You can transfer your spot to someone else if you let us know at least&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">7 days before the retreat<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">If the retreat is canceled by the Tett Centre, all tickets will be fully refunded.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; color:#000000; background-color:transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">Questions? Contact us at: arts@tettcentre.org

Tett Adult Arts Retreat: Fall Edition

Join Creativity Studio Artist and arts educator Leisa Rich for a reflective workshop exploring the experiences and influences that shape your creative practice. Through guided exercises and group discussion, participants will create an &quot;artistic genealogy&quot; &ndash; a visual map of their creative journey that explores the personal, cultural, and lived experiences informing their work. This workshop invites artists of all disciplines to uncover new connections, deepen self-awareness, and discover new possibilities for future creative exploration. Please bring your own lunch. AboutLeisa Rich holds MFA, BFA and B.Ed. Art degrees, is featured in museums, galleries, publications, and published a children&#39;s book and series of How-To art books. She has been teaching for 52 years. Her work is in these select permanent collections: Delta Airlines, Travel + Leisure/Wyndham Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Allred Hotel Group, The Boston Group, Pro-Demnity Insurance, Emory Healthcare, Dallas Museum of Art, and private homes, and more. She is a recipient of distinguished fellowships/awards. Rich moved back to Canada in 2020 after decades abroad exhibiting and teaching.See her work at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.monaleisa.com/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.monaleisa.com</a>

Artistic Genealogy Workshop with Creativity Studio Artist Leisa Rich

Join yoga instructor Stephani Dimopoulos for a gentle, accessible yoga experience that invites participants to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find calm through mindful movement and breath. Held in the Malting Tower overlooking Kingston&#39;s waterfront, this guided practice draws inspiration from the lake and the natural rhythms of the surrounding landscape. Participants are invited to let the water, fresh air, and peaceful setting gently influence how they breathe, move, and settle into the space. Designed for all experience levels, this welcoming session offers an opportunity to reduce stress, create physical and mental space, and leave feeling more grounded, refreshed, and at ease. Whether you&#39;re new to yoga or have an established practice, this workshop encourages curiosity, mindfulness, and connection &mdash; with yourself, others, and the natural environment. Please bring your own yoga mat.&nbsp; Beginner Friendly | Ages 16+ | By Donation/PWYC* About the FacilitatorStephani Dimopoulos (she/her) is a visual artist, educator, and certified 500-hour yoga teacher with more than 35 years of experience fostering creativity, wellness, and personal growth. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Stephani also holds graduate degrees in Art Education from Boston University and Educational Administration from SUNY Albany. Throughout her career in public education and private studio instruction, she has taught thousands of students of all ages while cultivating spaces for creative exploration and self-discovery. Stephani&#39;s practice integrates yoga, visual arts, Ayurveda, and intuitive creative processes. Certified in Yin Yoga and Envision Yoga, she believes in the transformative power of creativity and mindful movement, guiding participants toward greater self-awareness, balance, and authentic expression through accessible and welcoming experiences. ___ *Donations support the Tett Centre&#39;s affordable and accessible arts programming.

Stillness & Seeing: Yoga by the Water

Join Tett Artist-in-Residence Jarena Lee for a studio exhibition and artist talk sharing work developed during her residency at the Tett Centre. Drop in to explore her ongoing practice in textiles and mixed media in an informal studio setting, and stay for an artist talk where Jarena will discuss her process, inspirations, and residency experience, followed by a Q&amp;A. This is a chance to engage directly with the artist and experience behind-the-scenes studio practice. Event DetailsDate: Friday, June 26Studio Exhibition: Open from 4:00 PM onward (free drop-in)Artist Talk: 7:00 PM &ndash; 8:00 PM (capacity: 15 participants)&nbsp;Location: CS Common Area &amp; Studio B (Suite 214)Age: 16+ Registration &amp; Cost: Donation / Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) The studio exhibition is free and open to the public on a drop-in basis.Registration for the artist talk is encouraged to help us manage capacity within the space.

Studio Exhibition & Artist Talk with Tett Artist-in-Residence Jarena Lee

Join Collage Club (@collageclub.jpg on Instagram) in the Tett Gallery for a collaborative, hands-on mural-making experience. Participants are invited to explore a wide range of provided collage materials and contribute freely to a shared artwork that celebrates creativity, connection, and community. Together, we will build a large-scale collage mural that reflects the diverse voices and expressions of participants. The finished work will be featured in the annual Tett Tuesday exhibition, highlighting Collage Club&rsquo;s ongoing collaboration with the Tett Centre and the creative community that has grown over the past year. Event Details:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Date: Sunday, June 7</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Time: 2:00 PM &ndash; 5:00 PM</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Location: Tett Gallery (Room 109)</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Capacity: 30 participants max</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Age: 18+</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Cost: Donation / Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC)</li></ul>

Collage Club: Crafting to Create Community

Join Tett Artist-in-Residence Jarena Lee for a playful, hands-on workshop exploring portrait-making through textiles and fabric. In this session, participants will create their own unique textile portraits using a mix of materials, including scrap fabrics brought from home and materials provided in the workshop. Participants are also invited to take part in a fabric swap &ndash; exchanging textures, colours, and materials with others to bring new stories and layers into their work. This is a fun, collaborative workshop that encourages experimentation, resourcefulness, and personal expression through fabric and textile-based making. Workshop Details:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Date: Thursday, May 28</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Time: 6:30 &ndash; 8:30PM</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Location: CS Common Area</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Age: 16+</li></ul> Registration &amp; Cost: Donation / Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) What to Bring:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">A personal photo to use as inspiration for your portrait design</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Optional: scrap fabrics or materials you&rsquo;d like to incorporate or swap</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Optional: sewing needles, thread, and fabric scissors (you are welcome to bring your own tools)</li></ul>

Textile Portraits with Tett Artist-in-Residence Jarena Lee

Discover. Create. Connect. Join us for the Tett Centre&rsquo;s first-ever Adult Arts Retreat &mdash; a two-day immersive creative experience designed for adults (18+) who want to explore new mediums, build skills, and connect with fellow artists in an inspiring, small-group setting. Across two full days, you&rsquo;ll move through studio spaces throughout the Tett, guided by experienced tenant artists and instructors. With only 12 participants, this retreat offers an intimate, hands-on experience filled with experimentation, skill-building, and playful creativity. ✨ What&rsquo;s Included<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Six hands-on art workshops</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Expert instruction from Tett tenant artists</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">All art materials &amp; supplies</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Light refreshments</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Tett swag</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Guided tour of the Tett Centre</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Small group setting (max 12 participants + waitlist available)</li></ul> 🎨 Workshop Lineup Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM💍 Silver Wire RingCreate a handcrafted sterling silver ring &mdash; rosette-style or set with a gemstone.Instructor: Beverley McLaughlin (Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club) 12:30 PM &ndash; 2:30 PM🖌 Acrylic on Vintage CanvasPaint a contemporary artwork on vintage paper canvas, ready to hang at home.Instructor: Sumera Khan (Creativity Studio Artist) 2:45 PM &ndash; 4:45 PM🏺 Clay FoundationsGet your hands in clay and explore the fundamentals &mdash; glaze and firing included. Instructor: Linda Fraser (Kingston Potters&rsquo; Guild) Sunday, May 17, 2026 10:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM&nbsp;🧵 Modern Mini WeavingCreate a small woven textile piece &mdash; perfect for wall display or home d&eacute;cor.Instructor: Em Harmsen (Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners) 12:30 PM &ndash; 2:30 PM✨ Copper &amp; Pearl JewelryDesign and assemble elegant handcrafted copper and pearl earrings.Instructor: Lilian Lloyd (Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club) 2:45 PM &ndash; 4:45 PM🌸 Watercolour KeepsakesPaint delicate watercolour designs on personalized items &mdash; perfect for gifting or display.Instructor: Pengyuan Wang (Creativity Studio Artist) Tickets: $375.00 + $48.75 HST = $423.75 total per person.&nbsp; Refund &amp; Cancellation Policy:We&rsquo;re excited to have you join us! Here&rsquo;s our simple refund policy:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Full Refund: Cancel by April 16, 2026.</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">50% Refund: Cancel between April 17 &ndash; May 1, 2026.</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">No Refund: After May 1, 2026.</li></ul> Need to send a friend instead? No problem! You can transfer your spot to someone else if you let us know at least 7 days before the retreat. If the retreat is canceled by the Tett Centre, all tickets will be fully refunded. Questions? Contact us at: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:arts@tettcentre.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">arts@tettcentre.org</a> Waitlist:Our workshops are limited to 12 participants. If registration is full, please fill out this form to join the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://forms.gle/yw684on6wLpr2UtK8" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">waitlist</a>. You&rsquo;ll be contacted if a spot becomes available.

Tett Adult Arts Retreat

The Art Death Caf&eacute; invites artists who are interested in or working with themes of death, grief, and mourning to come together and share ideas. This session provides a safe, open space to discuss a wide range of death-focused curiosities and to explore how these concepts can inform your art practice. This session&rsquo;s topic: Non-Human Animals: Death, Loss, and Grief Join us for conversations about art that intersects with death and non-human animals &mdash; from pet loss to environmental animal grief, and everything in between. Participants are encouraged to bring any current projects they feel comfortable sharing. Snacks will be provided. Beginner Friendly | Ages 18+ | By Donation/PWYC📍 Creativity Studios Common Area, Room 214

Art Death Café with Jean Jamieson-Hanes

At the Tett Centre, we make space for art &ndash; and with your support, our space becomes a catalyst for community transformation. Every contribution strengthens the programs and initiatives that change lives every day. Step inside our historic waterfront building on any given day, and you&rsquo;ll see how the space we create, together with supporters like you, ripples outward into the community:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Youth in our Creative Futures program&nbsp;develop confidence that follows them into classrooms, workplaces, and future careers.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Professional artists in our Creativity Studios&nbsp;collaborate with emerging creatives doing their residencies, sparking ideas and innovations that reach far beyond our walls.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A newcomer participating in the Tett Tuesday Exhibition finds a passion for curation &ndash; building friendships, belonging, and meaningful creative connections.</li></ul>Every gift directly supports creativity and connection through free community programs and events, arts education, and accessible spaces. Every contribution &ndash; no matter the size &ndash; makes a real impact.&nbsp; About Tett Centre for Creativity &amp; Learning is a charitable arts organization, operating the beautiful J.K. Tett heritage building on Lake Ontario&#39;s waterfront in Kingston, Ontario. The J.K. Tett Centre is home to nine arts organizations, eight artist studios, and a variety of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.tettcentre.org/rentals" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">rental spaces</a>, including the Malting Tower, Rehearsal Hall, Tett Gallery and Activity Room. It is also home to the fully licensed Juniper Caf&eacute;, with a waterfront patio and stunning views of Lake Ontario. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.tettcentre.org/about/tett-tennants" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Find out about our tenant organizations and Juniper Caf&eacute; here.</a> Together with our resident arts organizations, Tett Centre is part of an arts hub that also includes the Queen&rsquo;s University world class performing arts facility, the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Tett Centre offers many opportunities to immerse yourself in Canadian arts: classes, workshops, exhibitions, open house events. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.tettcentre.org/events" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Find information about upcoming events here.</a>&nbsp;Tett Centre contributes to a vibrant arts community in Kingston by fostering collaboration among the tenant groups and with Queen&#39;s University, the Kingston community and beyond. Our fully accessible J.K. Tett building is used by and home to artists of all disciplines and levels of expertise.

At the Tett Centre, we make space for art – and with your support, our space becomes a catalyst for community transformation. Every contribution strengthens the programs and initiatives that change lives every day.Step inside our historic waterfront building on any given day, and you’ll see how the space we create, together with supporters like you, ripples outward into the community:Youth in our Creative Futures program develop confidence that follows them into classrooms, workplaces, and future careers.Professional artists in our Creativity Studios collaborate with emerging creatives doing their residencies, sparking ideas and innovations that reach far beyond our walls.A newcomer participating in the Tett Tuesday Exhibition finds a passion for curation – building friendships, belonging, and meaningful creative connections.Every gift directly supports creativity and connection through free community programs and events, arts education, and accessible spaces. Every contribution – no matter the size – makes a real impact. AboutTett Centre for Creativity & Learning is a charitable arts organization, operating the beautiful J.K. Tett heritage building on Lake Ontario's waterfront in Kingston, Ontario. The J.K. Tett Centre is home to nine arts organizations, eight artist studios, and a variety of rental spaces, including the Malting Tower, Rehearsal Hall, Tett Gallery and Activity Room. It is also home to the fully licensed Juniper Café, with a waterfront patio and stunning views of Lake Ontario. Find out about our tenant organizations and Juniper Café here.Together with our resident arts organizations, Tett Centre is part of an arts hub that also includes the Queen’s University world class performing arts facility, the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Tett Centre offers many opportunities to immerse yourself in Canadian arts: classes, workshops, exhibitions, open house events. Find information about upcoming events here. Tett Centre contributes to a vibrant arts community in Kingston by fostering collaboration among the tenant groups and with Queen's University, the Kingston community and beyond. Our fully accessible J.K. Tett building is used by and home to artists of all disciplines and levels of expertise.

Grab an art/craft project and join us for an open studio session! Expand your social circle, network with other artists, share tips + more. All mediums + skill levels welcome | Ages 18+ | Free*Next session: Tuesday, May 12 in Rehearsal Hall About Tett TuesdaysLooking to expand your creative circle? Join us for Tett Tuesdays! On the second Tuesday of the month, the Tett and community artists get together for an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection. This free community program helps participants to build confidence in the arts and promotes wellness through creativity. Tett Tuesdays provide a platform for peer-to-peer mentorship, where artists can share skills and resources, ask questions both big and small, and develop collaborations. Grab an art or craft project and join us at the Tett! Share what you&#39;ve been working on, seek and offer advice, and participate in a variety of art-focused group discussions. All mediums and skill levels are welcome, barring open flames. If you have any questions, please contact Jung-Ah Kim at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:arts@tettcentre.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">arts@tettcentre.org</a>.&nbsp; *Although a free drop-in program, Tett Tuesday is fuelled by donations from the community &mdash; please donate online via this registration portal or add a contribution to the donation box in person. Tett Tuesday &times; Ro Grant&rsquo;s Collage Club! ✂Collage Club is bringing the fun to Tett Tuesdays for a special Collage Club pop-up! Expect more space, more friends, and lots of paper cutting. Bring your creative energy (and any collage materials you love to use) &mdash; or just show up and dive into the piles of paper, pattern, and texture we&rsquo;ll have on hand. 2026 ScheduleTett Tuesday runs from 6:30PM &ndash; 8:30PM on the second Tuesday of the month. Dates and locations for 2026 are as follows:January 13:&nbsp;Rehearsal HallFebruary 10:&nbsp;Rehearsal HallMarch 10:&nbsp;Rehearsal HallApril 14:&nbsp;Rehearsal HallMay 12:&nbsp;Rehearsal HallJune 9 - June 15:&nbsp;Tett Tuesday ExhibitionJuly - August:&nbsp;Summer BreakSeptember 8:&nbsp;Rehearsal HallOctober 13:&nbsp;Rehearsal HallNovember 10:&nbsp;Rehearsal HallDecember 8:&nbsp;Rehearsal Hall Join the Tett Tuesday Facebook Group!Visit <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FPjXdxL5E/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a> to join the Tett Tuesday Facebook group. The group is set to private, but all are welcome! The Tett Tuesday Facebook group maintains a line of communication between participants and the Tett, allowing us to share information about the program, and enabling participants to share photos and updates about their artwork. Join our community today!

Tett Tuesday – Open Studio

Tett Centre for Creativity &amp; Learning is thrilled to present Tett After Dark: Enchanted Forest, our 2026 fundraising event celebrating creativity, community, and the transformative power of the arts. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, step into a magical after-hours world as the Tett Centre transforms into an immersive enchanted forest filled with unexpected discoveries. Spend the evening exploring the building through interactive experiences, artistic activations, food and drinks, music, dancing, and plenty of surprises around every corner. Attire: Creative costumes matching the evening&#39;s theme are highly encouraged! Whether you&#39;re a fairy, forest guardian, mushroom sprite, renaissance adventurer, woodland creature, witch, or something entirely your own, we invite you to embrace the spirit of the evening. Every ticket purchased supports the Tett Centre&#39;s accessible arts programming, artist residencies, exhibitions, workshops, and community-building initiatives throughout the year. We can&#39;t wait to welcome you after dark. 🌲✨ Please note: Tett After Dark is an ages 19+ event. Disclaimer:&nbsp;By purchasing tickets, you agree that you are aware that the taking of photographs and/or videos may be a part of the event and you hereby grant permission to Tett Centre for Creativity &amp; Learning and its representatives to photograph you, and otherwise capture your image. If you do not wish to be photographed, you are aware that it is your responsibility to communicate this to the event&rsquo;s photographers. Otherwise, you grant Tett Centre for Creativity &amp; Learning and its representatives the right to reproduce, use, exhibit, display, broadcast, and distribute these images to promote or publicize the Tett Centre for Creativity &amp; Learning and its activities in perpetuity.

Tett After Dark

Kids Creativity Club is a Saturday morning drop-in art program that invites young artists to explore, experiment, and play with art in our historic lakeside space. Through hands-on projects with local creators, kids can enjoy a variety of hands-on, creative arts activities with local artists and volunteers. Sessions are designed to be welcoming and accessible for all experience levels. The program generally caters to children aged 10 and under. There is no fee for this program, but donations are encouraged to support our charitable arts organization in providing art supplies and instructors for Kids Creativity Club and other community programs. Please note: Due to the drop-in nature of the program, registration/donating does not reserve you a seat. Depending on capacity, there may be a waiting time.

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