Budgeting Workshops Toronto

Learn To Carve: Labour Day Workshop

Join us on Monday, September 7, from 2:00-5:00 to learn how to hand carve your very own wooden bear or Calcifer from Howl's Moving Castle! No experience is needed and all materials are provided. Bring a friend to get a 20$ discount off your tickets! Register through this link: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/learn-to-carve-workshop-labour-day](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/learn-to-carve-workshop-labour-day)

IMPROV and ACTING IN THE PARK! (with Dinner Party after)

**Hello everyone,** Please join us for our a great afternoon with **IMPROV and ACTING in the PARK!** It's a blast! (and no experience required; just a willingness to have fun, not take ourselves too seriously and laugh a lot! \*Joined by my other groups too; so we can anticipate a great afternoon Event details below: Sincerely Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) meetup.com/soulcity Event Details: **IMPROV and ACTING in the PARK! (Meet at Yonge & Lawrence Corner)** (Dinner Party after) This is a well organized event filled with Improv, skits, sketch comedy and of course lots of hilarious scenes. -A fun afternoon for all Improv enthusiasts and newbies of Improv! \*No experience required; just an open mind and a desire to meet some wonderful people, laugh and have fun! \*Bring a Blanket or a Lawn Chair if you like :) (optional) **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (Cash only) (HST is included) or e transfer to steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Friendly Reminders:** **Location and Meeting Spot:** \*We will meet outside the **Toronto Locke Library (3083 Yonge Street)** then walk 1 minute south to the Lawrence Park. (South East Corner of Yonge and Lawrence) **(Right beside Subway line, and plenty of Free Street Parking along Lawrence)** **-Arrive at 3:00 PM, we will head down to park together around 3:30** -If arriving late you will see us down at the park- but do your best to come on time :) (The park is one block south of Lawrence, on East side of Yonge) \-\-\-

LIGHT & INK w/ HIEN

Dinner at Bar Butcher | Gastropub

BEAUTY & FASHION w/ ANNA

2026 CBC Massey Lecture: Housing Inc.

{ SOLD-OUT } Since 1965, [CBC IDEAS](http://cbc.ca/ideas) has broadcast the Massey Lectures, exploring the ideas that make us who we are. We attend the Massey Lecture every year. **Housing is not a luxury. It is a requirement for human existence.** In the 2026 CBC Massey Lectures, **Leilani Farha**, *global director of The Shift and former UN special rapporteur on the Right to Housing*, reckons with a crisis engineered by governments and perfected by financial firms. In her first Massey Lecture, “Home,” she explores how our homes shape our sense of dignity, identity, and security. Because home is so fundamental to our lives, she argues, our housing system is inextricably linked to the question of who lives, who dies, and who counts. **Ticket link here: ($26-$50) Any seat on any level is a great seat!** https://www.rcmusic.com/concert/the-2026-cbc-massey-lectures-housing-inc-456801 https://ihrp.law.utoronto.ca/ihrp-alumni-spotlight-leilani-farha https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/how-to-get-tickets-to-leilani-farhas-cbc-massey-lectures-9.7256001

Fall Family Art Workshop - Halloween

Improv Class for New Friends

Don't be disappointed if you don't see a bunch of people attending. I advertise this on multiple platforms and the class usually sells out. \*\*If you don't use Paypal, email me at ralph@socap.ca and we'll figure it out. You can pay be etransfer or with a credit card/cash at the venue.\*\* Improv comedy uses several techniques to create laughter. These include, creating an atmosphere free of judgement, saying 'yes', active listening, being positive, putting your focus on others, and the importance of play and laughter. Not coincidentally, these are the same things that happen to us naturally when we are bonding with another person. In this class, we'll explore these techniques not with the goal of being funny, but with the goal of being people that other people want to be around. The teacher, Ralph MacLeod, is a co-founder of two independent improv clubs in Toronto - Bad Dog Theatre and Social Capital Theatre. He's been teaching improv for over 30 years. He also teaches these same techniques to several organizations including UofT, Google, Kraft, Shopify and many, many more. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have! FAQs and Good To Know.... After every event, a group from this class sit down and have a drink together so be prepared to stay if you want! Of course, you don't HAVE to. You also don't have to be single or bring a friend. The vibe of this class is much more 'making new friends' than a 'singles' mixer'. We usually run to 8:15 so pay for extra parking!

Community Wim Hof practice

It's better when we're together. Come and experience the power of the WHM with a wonderful group of people. We breathe, we go into the cold and we teach our bodies to heat up properly. We develop resilience and the mindset to use these powerful healing tools over and over again, all year round. This gathering is fully guided by Wim Hof instructor Steve Beattie. If you are new to this, come on down, enjoy the support and practice in a safe way with us. If you already have a WHM practice this meetup is a great way to take it to the next level, and make lots of new friends. There will be a fire, snacks and drinks shared by other attendees. We have been doing this 6 for years! **What to bring?** * Yoga mat * Weather-appropriate clothing (better to dress too warm!) * Bathing suite, towel * Water shoes (optional) In extreme weather being prepared is very important. Especially if it's your first time, please read up on how to come prepared [here.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/wim-hof-method-meetup/) Learn more about our Wim Hof meetups, workshops, breath classes, wilderness trips, medicine work and special events at **[Breathing in Nature](https://breathinginnature.com/)**. Join the "**[Wim Hof Toronto](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714218015474146/)**" group on Facebook to see all of our local events. This is a free event made possible by our Gift Economy. You can learn more about the Gift Economy [here](https://breathinginnature.com/gift-economy/).

Light & Ink w/ Hien

FREE (Normally $15): The National Franchise Show Toronto — Sept 19–20

## FREE ADMISSION — normally $15! Use promo code OWNABIZ26 when registering. Free-ticket quantities are limited, so register early. The National Franchise Show brings together more than 190 established franchises and new business opportunities across a wide range of industries and investment levels. Meet representatives face-to-face, explore full- and part-time opportunities, ask questions in a no-pressure setting, and attend free seminars about franchise ownership, financing, legal considerations, government assistance programs, and more. DATES & HOURS Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM LOCATION The International Centre — Hall 5 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON GET FREE TICKETS https://admin.unityeventsolutions.com/tix-pub/?eid=FRANCHISETORF2026&cid=4ee2e7e2-686b-4d32-b1be-57d99a547bd5 Enter promotion code: OWNABIZ26 EVENT DETAILS https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/toronto-fall-visitor Please note: This is a third-party event organized by The National Franchise Show / National Event Management. A Meetup RSVP does not replace ticket registration; use the ticket link above and apply the promo code.

(SOLD OUT SESSION) Art and Form intermediate lighting workshop w Ciara

## Details \#\# LINK to purchase tickets for event\- [https://www.wtpg.ngo/event-details/wtpg-signature-series-art-and-form-intermediate-level-lighting-with-ciara](https://www.wtpg.ngo/event-details/wtpg-signature-series-art-and-form-intermediate-level-lighting-with-ciara) \#\# About the event \# Light\, Art & Form — Intermediate Art Nude Photography Workshop \!\[img\]\(\) \#\# About the Event **10:00 AM – 12:00 PM** We are excited to present **Light, Art & Form**, an intermediate-level studio photography workshop exploring the creative possibilities of **art nude photography, light and form**, featuring the talented model **Ciara Antoski**. This hands-on workshop is designed for photographers who want to develop their understanding of studio lighting while creating dramatic, artistic and carefully composed images for their portfolios. Working in a small, intimate group, we'll explore several professional lighting setups and discuss how the **position, direction, quality and shape of light** can transform the appearance of the human form. \!\[img\]\(\) \#\# Workshop Details Are you passionate about art nude photography? Do you want to better understand how professional photographers create dramatic and beautiful lighting? This workshop is focused on **learning through doing**. Phil Sutherland will guide participants through each setup, explaining the lighting choices, modifiers, angles and techniques used to create the desired look. Participants will have opportunities to photograph each setup while receiving guidance and feedback throughout the session. \!\[img\]\(\) \#\#\# Framing & Composition During the workshop, we'll explore several approaches to photographing the figure, including: * **2/3-body compositions** * **Floor-level compositions featuring lingerie** * **Full-body compositions** * Exploring how framing, negative space and perspective affect the final image * Using light and shadow to emphasize form and create mood \#\# Workshop Team **Instructor:** Phil Sutherland **Model:** Ciara Antoski **Assistant:** Volunteer to be announced Ciara brings considerable experience and professionalism to the workshop, and we're thrilled to have her working with us for this session. \#\#\# Small Group — Maximum 6 Photographers To provide a better learning and shooting experience, we are limiting this workshop to **a maximum of six participants**. Keeping the group small allows for more individual attention, more opportunities to ask questions and meaningful shooting time with each lighting setup. \#\# About West Toronto Photography Group As an **Indigenous-run, not-for-profit arts organization**, West Toronto Photography Group is committed to supporting photographers, sharing knowledge and making arts programming accessible to the community. Our workshops are designed to create a welcoming and professional environment where photographers can learn, experiment, meet other artists and—most importantly—have fun making photographs. \#\# Workshop Information **Maximum Participants:** 6 **Workshop Fee:** CAD $125 + HST and applicable vendor fee \#\# What Should I Bring? Please bring: * DSLR, mirrorless or medium-format camera * Your preferred lenses * Fully charged batteries * Freshly formatted memory card(s) * A general-purpose lens * Pen and paper if you'd like to take notes **Tripods and camera supports are not required** for this workshop. \#\#\# Wireless Triggers We provide wireless triggers for most mainstream camera systems. If you're unsure whether your camera is compatible, please contact us before the workshop and we'll be happy to confirm. \#\# Model Release A **West Toronto Photography Group model release** will be provided to each participant. The release covers **non-commercial use and photography created for educational and training purposes**. The model will sign the releases, and printed copies will be provided to participating photographers. \#\# Cancellation & Transfer Policy If we, as organizers, need to postpone or cancel the workshop, refunds will be issued within **72 hours**. We understand that sometimes circumstances prevent participants from attending. If you can no longer attend, please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to help you **resell your workshop spot to another member of the group**. If we are able to resell your spot, you will be reimbursed for the ticket price. If the spot cannot be resold, you may transfer your registration to another person to attend in your place; unfortunately, **no refund will be available if the spot remains unsold**. \#\# Join Us Come explore the relationship between **light, shadow and the human form** in this focused intermediate photography workshop. Whether you're looking to strengthen your studio lighting skills, expand your portfolio or explore new approaches to art nude photography, **Light, Art & Form** offers an opportunity to learn, experiment and create in a supportive professional environment. We look forward to welcoming you to the studio!