The Creative Corner
If you want to tap into your own creativity join us every Monday from 6-7pm at 240 Wellesley St. E for Night Stitch and have your handiwork featured here!
Creative Corner
Discover Your Passion at The Corner
Are you looking for a fun way to learn new skills, connect with others, and unleash your creativity? Look no further than the exciting workshops offered at the Corner at 240 From cozy gatherings to hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone. Join us as we dive into the world of art, crafts, technology, and more. …
Young Residents’ Perspectives on St. James Town Community Corner
The St. James Town Community Corner (The Corner) is an innovative center developed for the benefit of the community. The Corner is located at 200 and 240 Wellesley Street in East Toronto and offers services to seniors, immigrants, and kids. The Corner offers programs all year long in collaboration with governmental and non-profit organizations. Through available …
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Jewelry workshop turns paper waste to paper beads
Looking for an innovation outlet to let your individual style shine through that also strives to be environmentally friendly? Now is the time to get out in the early evening, meet new people and learn something new at your neighbourhood Jewelry Workshop at The Corner. Be impressed with the recycling, repairs, shared learning and fun …
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Make T-shirt Yarn
INTRODUCTION Any cotton jersey knit can be turned into a woven, knitting or crochet project. You can use old T-shirts, odd socks, or any other garment made from stretchy fabrics. TIPS One large men’s T-shirt cut to 1″2.5 cm will yield around 50 feet/15 meter of yarn, roughly equivalent to a skein of store-bought T-shirt …
Earth Day Creative Corner
Earth Day is held on Saturday this year, April 22. The official theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. This time we wanted to showcase how we can invest in our planet and our surroundings. Over the past year, we held many workshops at The Corner @ 240 that emphasize reusing existing materials to create something …
How The Corner Helped Me Shaped my Life
Since its inception, St. James Town Community Corner has exceeded expectations. The Corner continues to provide assistance to community residents, including seniors, newcomers to Canada, and their young children, with programs in health and wellness, education and crafts. This spotlight features service user David Cheater, who shared how The Corner changed his life. I am …
Q & A with artist Farirai Dhumbura
Written by: Rowan Flood *Edited for length and clarity* Farirai Dhumbura is an artist who lives in Scarborough, Ont. A dream or a painting is what first pushed her into creating. From there, the inspiration has kept coming, and so has the art. From how she feels to what she sees and experiences around her, …
Valentine’s Day simple crafts
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show your significant other that you care about them. It can be done in a sustainable way as well as with some creativity. We wanted to show you one way to do it. To make a simple token of love you will need some red colored flyers, a …
National Cookie Day: Who took the cookie from the cookie jar?
Come on, no one is to be blamed here, because it is that time of the year. Get ready to refill your cookie jars, no matter what. It’s National Cookie Day on December 4th! It’s all about giving and sharing thanks to the Dutch for bringing koekie – meaning ‘little cake’, to North America and making …
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