Andbothwith a Gift: A Ceramic Workshop

This workshop offers an opportunity to explore ceramic hand-building and surface design techniques inspired by the artist Pamila Matharu. Through this creative process, we will explore how art fosters connections and creates shared moments. Participants will craft two shells: one to keep and one to gift. This workshop examines the artist’s relationship with mentorship and encourages self-reflection on personal relationships.

Suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, this workshop aims to deepen appreciation for Pamila’s art while enabling participants to create meaningful pieces. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Participants should be ready to immerse themselves in the artistic process and produce personalized artworks that celebrate the power of connection and community.

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This Program is part of andbothwith_lively adjacencies + proximal intimacies a series of Public Programs taking place in and around Pamila Matharu’s installation tere naal | with you:

In the spirit of community-engaged place-making and liberatory practices that centre relational healing, artists and thinkers are invited to invoke, inspire and conjure solidarity-building through conversations, activations, and workshops. Pamila offers this series as an śaradhān̄jalī (homage) to her mentor, artist Winsom Winsom, honouring their on-going relationship with each other as artists and teachers.

Image credit: Andbothwith: A Ceramic Workshop, October 5, 2024. Facilitated by: Misbah Ahmed. Program held at 32 Lisgar Street as part of Toronto Biennial of Art 2024. Photography: Roxanne Fernandes.