Family First: Carry Your Story: Custom Canvas Tote Art Workshop

Design and personalize reusable canvas tote bags in a hands-on workshop celebrating
creativity, self-expression, and everyday art.
About this Event

In this Canvas Tote Design workshop, participants will explore visual storytelling by creating their own custom-designed canvas bags using fabric markers, acrylic paint, stamps, and stencils. The workshop focuses on personal expression through imagery,symbols, patterns, and color rather than traditional writing or collage formats.Participants will begin by brainstorming ideas inspired by their daily lives, interests, and personal style, such as favorite places, objects they carry, hobbies, or abstract representations of identity.Guided prompts will help participants translate ideas into simple visual designs, including activities like sketching icon-based “personal logos,”creating repeating pattern motifs, and experimenting with color combinations that reflect mood or meaning. Once designs are planned, participants will transfer their artwork onto canvas tote bags, learning basic techniques for painting on fabric and layering visual elements for impact. The workshop will conclude with a sharing session where participants can present their finished tote bags and reflect on their design choices. The result is a functional, wearable piece of art that expresses individuality in a practical and accessible way. No prior art experience is necessary, and all activities are designed to be beginner-friendly and adaptable for different age groups.

For directions and parking, click here.