Luminato Festival’s Dandy in a Day: Textile Sewing Workshop

Date and Time
Thu, Jun 12, 2025 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Location
Brampton Arts Organization
8 Nelson Street West #Unit 301
Brampton, ON L6X 4J2
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Join us for a hands-on sewing workshop that blends fashion, history, and creativity!

Inspired by the flamboyant self-expression and African resistance roots of Ziza Patrick’s “Dandyism” dance piece, this session will teach you the essential skills and techniques needed to sew and embellish accessories like ties and scarves. In addition to needle and thread, you’ll learn about using other tools like glue guns to create unique garments.

Ziza Patrick’s piece in the Luminato Festival, “Dandyism”, celebrates the style of Congolese Sapeurs. These exquisitely well-dressed men and women, often in defiance of their circumstances, turn out in sharp suits, hats and canes, creating a riot of colour. Ziza offers in this infectiously energetic quartet show a dance of personality, identity, pride and playfulness, with high-stepping footwork, gentlemanly gestures, and a lot of fun and funk.

Facilitated by local textile artists from Brampton’s Quilters Guild, you’ll learn to design and craft stunning pieces that reflect the spirit of Dandyism. Collaborate with others to create garments to wear during Luminato Festival’s presentation of Dandyism on June 14 at Brampton Farmers’ Market.

Whether you’re a sewing novice or have experience, this workshop will ignite your creativity and connect you to a powerful, vibrant cultural tradition. All materials and tools will be provided for free.

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Accessibility: If you are a Brampton resident who needs assistance or support to participate, such as an ASL interpreter, please get in touch with us at info@bramptonartsorg.ca as soon as possible (minimum of five days in advance) so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets to Brampton residents free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up a ticket for yourself and others attending with you, please email info@bramptonartsorg.ca prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.