Arts Etobicoke: Intersections – Knitting Workshop with Maria Teresa Peña

Artist Maria Teresa Peña, featured in Arts Etobicoke’s Intersections: Threads of Tradition and Identity – Gender and Sexual Identity exhibition, hosted a hands-on knitting workshop at the Cloverdale Common. Participants were invited to take part in a collective action: knitting “granny squares” that joined together into a single communal piece. they reclaimed time for themselves while learning new techniques, sharing ideas, and inspiring one another. Collective knitting is a transformative act—it fosters friendship, builds lasting bonds, and creates a deep sense of belonging. 

Arts Etobicoke is a not-for-profit charitable organization that focuses on improving people’s lives through the arts. They believe in providing equitable access to the arts regardless of economic or social status. Arts Etobicoke is a place where everyone can freely express their art and culture through our programs, exhibitions, workshops, events, classes, and professional development.