Nature-themed arts & crafts

How can we nurture our relationship with nature despite cold weather, urban landscapes, and busy schedules? The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity to build and enhance meaningful connections with nature, yourself, and others through creative exploration.

Join us for a relaxing, hands-on art workshop where creativity meets sustainability. Participants will create their own canvas artwork using paint and colorful recycled plastic pieces, with at least one part of the design made from plastic.Paint your version of paradise, nature, or anything your imagination brings to life. We will share fun prompts and art ideas to inspire you, but there are no rules. Just create freely. You will leave with your finished artwork to take home and display or decorate your space 🎨🌿

What to expect:

During the event, you will be guided by arts & crafts and sustainability facilitators @Reimagining Plastic to create a simple multimedia art project. Some prompts and guidance will be provided, and we encourage everyone to “look within” to explore our imaginative capacity to connect with nature. This activity will be suitable for beginners (there is no need to have artistic experience): we will be making art for enjoyment and creative exploration!

How to find the group:
Please arrive at the Centre for Social Innovation Spadina Atrium (main floor) approximately 10 to 15 minutes before the class begins to check in and get settled.

How to sign up:
This will be a small group event, please RSVP. If you can no longer make it, please edit your RSVP so your spot can be released to another participant.

What to wear or bring:
To wear: Comfortable clothes for arts and crafts (note: paint may leave permanent residue, so please cover up / wear clothes you are not concerned about).
To bring: Anything you need to feel comfortable (e.g., reusable water bottle, a small snack). Arts and crafts supplies will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own but this is not required.

About the facilitators:

“Look around, look within” is an event series in Toronto for young adults (18-35) with a focus on nature appreciation, creativity, and mindfulness. Join us to collectively enhance wellbeing and strengthen connection with nature, community, and yourself. Stay tuned for more events including mindfulness, creativity, sustainability, and discussions.

@Reimagining Plastic is a youth-led environmental education and community action initiative based in Ontario, Canada, advancing sustainability through creativity, circular solutions, and plastic waste reduction. Through hands-on upcycling workshops, climate skill-building programming, youth mentorship, and collaborations with local community partners, the initiative empowers communities to rethink waste and take meaningful action. Reimagining Plastic also amplifies youth voices through conferences, outreach, and media engagement, inspiring progress toward a more resilient, low-waste future.

Eligibility and disclaimers:
Please note:

• This event is intended for young adults, approximately 18–35.
• This event has particular themes and goals e.g., reflecting on the relationship between humans and the environment. No experience with these topics is necessary, as long as you are interested in/open to exploring them!
• The activity will not be particularly long or strenuous, but please be aware of your ability to participate (at your own risk).
• By attending, you agree that harassment and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated in this group. According to the Canadian Human Rights Act these are prohibited grounds of discrimination include but are not limited to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, etc. No unwelcome contact of any kind will be tolerated.
  https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/individuals/human-rights/about-discrimination

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