Need a space to focus, create, and connect?

JAYU’s Studio is open for artists looking for a free, welcoming environment to work alongside like-minded creatives. Whether you're brainstorming, designing, or collaborating, our coworking space is here to support your artistic journey. Drop in and make it your creative home!

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts helping us create accessible spaces for young artists.

Looking to refresh your portfolio or LinkedIn profile? Sign up for a free headshot session with iAM Photography Mentor Tishan Baldeo on April 27.

💇🏽‍♀️ Arrive camera-ready with your hair and/or makeup done as you'd like
🎞️ Participants will receive two edited headshots for their use

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Need a space to focus, create, and connect?

JAYU’s Studio is open for artists looking for a free, welcoming environment to work alongside like-minded creatives. Whether you're brainstorming, designing, or collaborating, our coworking space is here to support your artistic journey. Drop in and make it your creative home!

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts helping us create accessible spaces for young artists.

This 8-week program offers young artists a space to experiment with photography and explore an array of techniques led by @_joyadeola

What You’ll Learn:
📷 How to navigate a DSLR camera & control exposure
🎨 Framing & composition techniques (rule of thirds, leading lines)
📝 Hands-on experience with creative prompts to bring your ideas to life
📖 How to capture photos that tell meaningful stories

No camera? No worries! We’ll provide one for you. Plus, food is covered at every session.

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Thank you Daniels Corporation for being a proud supporter of JAYU’s iAM Program and helping us provide young artists in the Brampton and Peel Region with the tools and space they need to create and grow 🌱

Need a space to focus, create, and connect?

JAYU’s Studio is open for artists looking for a free, welcoming environment to work alongside like-minded creatives. Whether you're brainstorming, designing, or collaborating, our coworking space is here to support your artistic journey. Drop in and make it your creative home!

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts helping us create accessible spaces for young artists.

Need a space to focus, create, and connect?

JAYU’s Studio is open for artists looking for a free, welcoming environment to work alongside like-minded creatives. Whether you're brainstorming, designing, or collaborating, our coworking space is here to support your artistic journey. Drop in and make it your creative home!

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts helping us create accessible spaces for young artists.

Tita Nina's Community Care presents: Mending Relations - the art of embroidery and a dialogue on repairing relationships with our mamas.

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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burnt out as an artist? Join us for a workshop designed to help you reset, reflect, and map out possible futures.

Through collage and journaling led by @pamelaloud we'll explore our ingrained attitudes toward abundance and identify the environments that help us thrive. We'll use personal reflection prompts on lived experiences to help you gain clarity and reframe your practice in a non-judgmental, supportive space with all materials provided.

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Looking for a lighthearted and creative way to connect with nature and your community? Join Junior Mentor Jessie for Mosaic to the Earth: Pottery Workshop! Through storytelling and reflection, we’ll share our favorite outdoor memories and explore what nature means to us. Then, we’ll bring those inspirations to life through pottery, shaping pieces that reflect our personal connections to the earth. The night will be filled with creativity, laughter, food, and community—come celebrate art, nature, and storytelling with us!

Join Junior Mentor Rachel for String Your Story, a hands-on workshop where art, design, and mental wellness come together. Through guided reflection and creative exploration, you'll craft a beaded jewelry piece that represents your unique characteristics, values, and aspirations. This session is about more than just jewelry-making—it's an opportunity to connect with yourself, express your story, and wear a reminder of the energy you radiate.

Join Junior Mentor Laya for The Art of Becoming: Embracing the Creative Process, a relaxed and open-ended crafting session designed for self-expression and creative freedom. Whether you're drawn to painting, collaging, poetry, or any other artistic medium, this workshop invites you to create in a way that feels natural to you.

Through grounding exercises and reflective prompts, we’ll explore how to move through discomfort with compassion and curiosity—letting go of self-judgment and embracing play. This is your space to experiment, express, and reconnect with your creativity on your own terms.

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Join Junior Mentor Rachel for The Creative Athlete, a mixed-media storytelling workshop designed for multi-passionate creatives. Through writing, painting, and collaging, we’ll explore the art of storytelling as a tool for self-expression and mental maintenance. This session is all about embracing creative chaos—finding balance, release, and connection through artistic exploration. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this is your space to create freely and tell your story in your own way.

Join Junior Mentor Laya for The Art of Becoming: Embracing the Creative Process, a relaxed and open-ended crafting session designed for self-expression and creative freedom. Whether you're drawn to painting, collaging, poetry, or any other artistic medium, this workshop invites you to create in a way that feels natural to you.

Through grounding exercises and reflective prompts, we’ll explore how to move through discomfort with compassion and curiosity—letting go of self-judgment and embracing play. This is your space to experiment, express, and reconnect with your creativity on your own terms.

A transformative workshop with Junior Mentor Akilah where participants will explore ways to overcome creative blocks, build sustainable routines, and reclaim your artistic identity. Akilah will also share her personal journey of creative loss and how she rediscovered and refined her artistry.

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Are you an artist or entrepreneur preparing to file your taxes in Canada?

In this session hosted by Shantae of Cobella Financial we'll cover an introduction to tax including deadlines, correspondence, and filing. We'll discuss self-employment income along with reporting and expense tracking for artists and freelancers, HST + EI implications, and artist grants before moving into a Q&A session.

Come with your questions and ready to feel confident about filing your taxes in 2025

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