As part of Weekends at YZD. Discover North Toronto’s New Community Hub: Explore, Play, and Connect at the YZD Experience Centre & Plaza
About this Event

Toronto Comic Arts Festival (Illustrations)

This workshop guides participants through tips and tricks for developing compelling and creative narratives through illustrations.

Explore a series of exercises and prompts that will help you experiment with different storytelling structures and forms. Bring your own supplies or else use provided paper, pens and pencils.

Weekends at YZD

Starting September 22, join us every Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM for free events, programs, and pop-ups at the YZD Plaza. Dive into YZD’s community spirit and enjoy complimentary mini-golf, interactive playscapes, lawn games and more!
Plus - Step into the newly unveiled Experience Centre, a revitalized airport hangar turned vibrant community hub. Addressing the need for vibrant and accessible community spaces, the YZD Experience Centre is a glimpse into the future of YZD—The Experience Centre is open to the public during Weekends at YZD, complete with complimentary coffee and light refreshments.
No tickets or sign-ups are required for plaza or experience centre access; show up on your preferred date and experience YZD! Looking to book a class? Read more below.

Engage and Give Back

Sign up for just $5 for a range of exciting programs—including yoga classes, hands-on art workshops, and dance sessions—all with proceeds supporting the North York Harvest Food Bank.

We’ve teamed up with Dance Together Festival, Hercinia Arts, Local Yoga Instructor Dianna Jerry, Ecru Collective, North York Arts, and the Toronto Comic Arts Festival to offer something for everyone, regardless of age or interest. With sessions changing weekly and spots limited, make sure to book in advance or drop by to see if there's space available.

Come play, explore, and connect at Weekends at YZD.