First Winter Stories: Creative Storytelling Workshop

The Bentway works to ignite the urban imagination, using the city as site, subject, and canvas. Anchored under Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway and guiding its complex future, The Bentway is a growing public space, and much more. It is a new type of civic organization: an independent charity and a not-for-profit, powered by vital partnerships with the City of Toronto, residents, supporters, artists, creatives, city-builders, and dreamers. The Bentway is a catalyst rooted in experimentation, demonstration, and regeneration; leading a creative movement to re-imagine the opportunities of urban spaces.Since Phase 1 of The Bentway – under the Gardiner from Strachan Ave to Fort York Blvd – opened in 2018, it has proven to be a vital public space, backyard park, cultural platform, connector for the western Waterfront corridor and a demonstration of what is possible. In partnership with the City of Toronto, The Bentway is creating a network of public spaces, developing a cohesive vision for wayfinding and reconnecting the waterfront to the downtown core.Visit thebentway.ca and follow @thebentway on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for details about upcoming programming and projects.www.thebentway.ca

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Come together & share stories of your first winter experience at The Bentway Studio (55 Fort York Blvd).

The Bentway Studio

L﻿ocation: The Bentway Studio (55 Fort York Blvd)The Bentway and <a href="https://dia.space/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Department of Imaginary Affairs</a> invite the newcomer community to share stories of their own &quot;First Winter&quot; experience through a variety of art-based storytelling methods such as collage, drawing, writing, or embroidery. As a newcomer, this workshop is for you. Take advantage of this creative opportunity to reflect on your first winter experience. What did you expect? What were your realities? Share what you wish you had known before, and imagine a future winter for yourself designed with care. Stories are best shared in your own words, and language. We aim to provide storytelling prompts in as many languages as possible. What to Expect:<ul><li>An interactive workshop, with an emphasis on storytelling and creative activities.</li><li>This workshop will happen indoors, and workshop materials will be provided.</li><li>A series of prompts, or an invitation to bring an item with you to the workshop, may be emailed to you prior to the event.</li><li>Light refreshments will be offered to workshop participants. </li><li>The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing is physically accessible.</li></ul>The Bentway is committed to supporting the full participation of all attendees. Please contact hello@thebentway.ca with any questions or access needs prior to the event.While all of the programming at The Bentway is open to the public and free to intend, this event is intended for individuals who self-identify as a newcomer. Earlier in the evening, we are offering a free newcomer skating lesson at The Bentway Skate Trail and we encourage you to make the most of your experience by attending both. You can register for the free newcomer skating lesson <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/472646768207" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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