Facilitator: Alison Garwood-Jones

This visual arts workshop series is part of Jamii’s May Cycle and reflects the 2026 theme, It Feels Right. Led by Alison Garwood-Jones, the workshops offer a welcoming space to draw, reflect, and create without pressure, focusing on intuition, identity, personal history, and hope.

Participants explore a range of approaches including gesture drawing, mixed media, comics, and collage. Each session builds on the previous one, encouraging experimentation, trust in instinct, and curiosity over outcomes. The series supports participants in working at their own pace while staying connected to the group.

All materials are provided by Jamii, removing barriers and allowing participants to focus fully on the creative process.

These workshops are open to participants of all experience levels. No prior art experience is required. Curiosity and openness are enough.

Workshops are free for participants. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Support free community arts

Jamii’s workshops are offered free so that cost is never a barrier to participation. If you’re able, you can help pay it forward by donating through Jamii’s website. Your support helps keep community arts accessible and welcoming for everyone.

Jamii’s May Cycle is sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts, Toronto Arts Council, TD Ready Commitment, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming.