Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op

Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op Located in Toronto, CTS is a co-operative studio space for fibre and mixed-media artists with a text Members have access to the studio on a full time basis.

The Contemporary Textile Studio Co-operative was developed in 2006 by a group of textile artists and craftspersons in Toronto to provide access to affordable and properly equipped studio space. Through our studio, members and associates work, teach, learn, interact and innovate with other designers and artists, and the community. Our studio home is a prime 1100 square foot space at 401 Richmond Street West, situated in Toronto's cultural hub and surrounded by other artist-run centres. A small group of members direct and manage the co-operative. Other emerging and professional artists and craftspersons participate in our extended studio community through ongoing workshops and classes, textile talks, special events, and our "virtual studio" - textilestudio.ca.

Experimental Surfaces: Machine Embroidery & Water Soluble Stabilizer with Amanda McCavour is coming up on October 16, 17...
10/01/2026

Experimental Surfaces: Machine Embroidery & Water Soluble Stabilizer with Amanda McCavour is coming up on October 16, 17 & 18.

Explore the construction of dynamic, textured surfaces using machine embroidery and water-soluble stabilizers. You’ll learn to translate natural forms into expressive stitched compositions, simplifying complex shapes into designs that balance fragility with structural resilience.

Please not that you will be required to bring your own sewing machine to this workshop.

Amanda McCavour

Join Laura Henneberry to learn how to use traditional Korean Bojagi techniques to make your own cloth to wrap, cover, an...
09/10/2026

Join Laura Henneberry to learn how to use traditional Korean Bojagi techniques to make your own cloth to wrap, cover, and store clothes or objects. Coming up on Saturday September 8 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Laura Henneberry Quilts & Design

Join us on Thursday June 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for An Evening with Judy Frater, specialist and author of Artisans by De...
06/16/2026

Join us on Thursday June 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for An Evening with Judy Frater, specialist and author of Artisans by Design: An Odyssey of Education for Textile Artisans in India.

The evening includes a talk about Judy’s journey developing the first contemporary design school for artisans in India, sharing fifteen years of innovation for artisans engaging with design.

The event will also include a trunk show of textiles designed and created by artisans featured in the book, and available for close observation and purchase.

This evening offers a rare opportunity for understanding personal connections to craftspeople, and provides insights into cultural heritage, craft, and the creativity of traditional artisans.

This is event is free but registration is required.

Judy Frater

06/14/2026

We love you Gather in the County. Thanks for an amazing event, it was such a blast to be part of it ✨

gather Diana Fox-Revett Erin MacKeen

Join Anand Jagannathan on June 27 for Fabric to Form - Mindful Fabric Vessel Making. Immerse yourself in the meditative ...
06/09/2026

Join Anand Jagannathan on June 27 for Fabric to Form - Mindful Fabric Vessel Making. Immerse yourself in the meditative process of creating a fabric vessel through slow, mindful stitching. Guided by a deep respect for existing materials and the understanding that nothing should go to waste, you’ll explore how simple stitches and focused attention can transform fabric fragments into objects of beauty and meaning.

👉Did you know you can apply for multiple Craft Awards on one application!? We encourage makers to apply for all the Craf...
05/29/2026

👉Did you know you can apply for multiple Craft Awards on one application!? We encourage makers to apply for all the Craft Awards they qualify for!

Applications to the 2026 Craft Awards program have to be submitted by June 1, 2026 at 11:59pm!

https://craftontario.com/blogs/participate/craft-awards

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Artwork in Images by 2025 Craft Award Recipient, Paulina Wiszowata, working through the Leisa Rich Fibre Arts Residency Award at the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op
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Join Timothy Manalo on May 2 for Dyeing Philippine Textiles and dive into the world of natural dyeing using food waste a...
04/16/2026

Join Timothy Manalo on May 2 for Dyeing Philippine Textiles and dive into the world of natural dyeing using food waste and spices commonly found in home-cooked Filipino dishes.

Learn how to make your own dye vats, extract color from the food materials, and use mordanting processes to achieve vibrant and lasting colours. The workshop will also include resist dyeing techniques and eco-printing on blank garments and fabric samples.

Join Erin MacKeen on 3 Sundays from April 12 - 26 for Screen Printing Fundamentals. You’ll learn various techniques for ...
04/02/2026

Join Erin MacKeen on 3 Sundays from April 12 - 26 for Screen Printing Fundamentals. You’ll learn various techniques for designing screens and approaches to printing on textiles. You’ll have lots of time to practice printing and use your screens to work on a project of your choosing.

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Learn to repair and reinforce worn spots in your jeans using Japanese Sashiko thread and denim scraps to extend the life...
04/02/2026

Learn to repair and reinforce worn spots in your jeans using Japanese Sashiko thread and denim scraps to extend the life of your favourite garments. Denim Mending with Carolanne Graham is coming up on Saturday April 11.

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401 Richmond Street West, Studio 109
Toronto, ON
M5V3A8

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