INspirations Studio Fundraiser - June 20 from 6-9pm

On thursday June 20, please join us in celebrating 25 years of Inspirations Studio: Toronto's beloved and transformative ceramics program for women who have been impacted by poverty, mental health and/or addiction. The event, hosted by OCAD University, will include a Silent auction of contemporary ceramic sculpture by artists Shary Boyle, Lisa Cresky, Marc Egan, Heather Goodchild, Lindsay Montgomery and Julie Moon. 

A collaboration between Inspirations Studio members of the Studio and OCADU students. Inspirations Studio members have made ceramic pieces and the student will create paintings in response. The results to be revealed at the event. There will also be a paint your own ceramics area; pottery wheel demos: a few speeches celebrating the history of the program; raffles; projections; and of course, Music, food, drink and good company.

100% of all proceeds go directly to the Studio's operating costs.

More about Inspirations Studio:
Since 1994 hundreds of Women have walked through the doors of Inspirations Studio to learn how to make pottery in a safe, supportive and transformational work environment. The members of the Inspirations Studio have been impacted by poverty, trauma, homelessness, mental and physical health and/or addictions.

The studio’s core mission is to facilitate improvements in members’ lives through the making and selling of pottery. Through creative, therapeutic and skill building work, women gain a sense of self-confidence, dignity and stability, a connection with community and a new way to engage with the world as makers.

Inspirations Studio is supported by the trustee and mentorship program of St. Stephen’s Community House. The Studio and Store is located at 2480 Dundas st West in Toronto.
www.inspirationsstudio.org

Save Inspirations Studio!

Inspirations studio is a unique hybrid social enterprise/self-employment program for women who have been impacted by poverty, trauma, homelessness, mental and physical health or addiction issues. Through the making and selling of their pottery, members gain stability, a sense of community, supplemental income, a creative practice and a new way to see themselves.

We are heartbroken to share that Inspirations Studio is facing imminent closure.  For 23 years, the ceramics-based program has supported hundreds of low-income women who have been impacted by poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma, and mental health issues. Please consider supporting Inspirations Studio on their CandaHelps fundraising page: 

The fundraising campaign will raise funds for rent and studio supplies so the members can continue to access a creative space, generate income and maintain a sense of meaning and purpose. Inspirations Studio is a one-of-a-kind program and has provided scores of women with a lifeline for 23 years. It would be a tragedy to let it come to an end in such a short time.  Thank you for your support and for spreading the word!

Inspirations Pottery Studio Sale! Dec 2-4

Inspirations Studio is a project of Sistering, an organization that provides practical and emotional support to vulnerable women.  The Studio is a social enterprise which gives women a chance to gain supplemental income, ceramics training, and life skills.

You are invited to the Inspirations Studio Sale!
Let your gifts give twice this holiday season!

Friday December 2: 12-6pm
Saturday December 3: 12-5pm
Sunday December 4: 12-4pm

Inspirations Studio is in the Junction Triangle at 2480 Dundas Street West, Suite 101

inspirationsstudio.org