Collage Workshop with Laura Kay Keeling

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Join self-taught Hamilton based visual artist Laura Kay Keeling (she/her/they) for a welcoming, hands-on collage workshop. Known for her process-driven practice that blends analog photography, video, collage, and installation, Keeling invites participants of all creative levels to explore the art of collage to create a small collage.

Attendees are encouraged to bring personal photographs or images, but Keeling will provide a selection of sourced visuals from field guides and nature books—featuring native plants, butterflies, leaves, and more—as well as human-made textures. Drawing from her Untitled Portals series, she’ll offer pre-cut elements and full pages of imagery to make the experience accessible. Participants can also create their own collage pieces by drawing or colouring on paper and cutting out shapes and patterns.

Keeling’s passion for community engagement shines through her decade-long mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters and her teaching experience at CAMH, Lakeshore Arts, YouthCAN Program, and Kids Up Front. Her workshops celebrate creativity, accessibility, and connection—making this event a perfect opportunity to explore visual storytelling in a supportive space.

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Town of Oakville

The Town of Oakville is located on Treaty 14 and 22 lands, the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Oakville is home to many different First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Since the 1800s, it has become one of the most coveted areas to live and work in Ontario, with 225,000 residents calling Oakville home. The town offers all the advantages of a well-serviced urban centre with first-rate facilities and amenities while maintaining its small-town feel.