Wash ‘n Care: Community workshop with artist Meera Sethi

Wash ‘n Care: Community workshop with artist Meera Sethi

Join exhibiting artist Meera Sethi for a free workshop exploring her three-part, research-based project, Unskilled.

Date and time

Saturday, October 5 · 1:30 - 4pm EDT

Location

Varley Art Gallery of Markham

216 Main Street Unionville Markham, ON L3R 2H1 Canada

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

Join exhibiting artist Meera Sethi for a free workshop exploring her three-part, research-based project, Unskilled. This project examines the life cycle of clothing—from cotton seed to closet—and challenges the fast fashion industry by presenting garment care as a slow, participatory process. 

The workshop will also feature a participatory demonstration of Sethi’s Wash ‘n Care labels, which offer insights into garment care beyond just washing, drying, and ironing. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of environmental responsibility, workers' rights, and emotional connections to clothing. Each attendee will receive a Wash ‘n Care label and instructional card designed by Sethi. Please bring one item of clothing or fabric for discussion during the workshop. 

Organized by

The Varley Art Gallery of Markham is a vital cultural hub for artists and diverse communities. A municipal gallery, we create critical conversations about Canadian art and society. We inspire local and national audiences to engage with art through outstanding exhibitions and rich public and educational programs relevant to the communities we serve. We support artists from York region and seek to broaden access to the arts for diverse artists and cultural groups. We also share and celebrate the life and work of F.H. Varley, a founding member of the Group of Seven.

 

The Varley Art Gallery is situated on the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.