Join Katherine McKittrick for a curatorial talk on A Smile Split by the Stars, which centres nourbeSe philip’s moving poem “Meditations on the Declension of Beauty by the Girl with the Flying Cheek-bones“, exploring themes of Black girlhood, Black femininity, and revolutionary aesthetics that challenge colonial narratives and re-code the promises of modernity. The talk will be followed by a conversation moderated by Muna Dahir, with a Q&A to follow.

All Ages | Free Admission

Get into the festive spirit with Artist-in-Residence Callia Silverton in this hands-on holiday workshop! Participants will explore creative techniques using watercolour and acrylic paints to design and craft up to 5 unique holiday cards to take home.

Callia’s workshops are playful, inspiring, and perfect for all skill levels — you’ll leave with beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards to share with friends and family this holiday season.

Beginner Friendly | Ages 13+ | $25.57

Join Kingston Artist Events for the 9th annual Kingston Holiday Market! With over 50 local vendors to shop each weekend you can enjoy the best in local shopping. New vendors join us each weekend creating a reason to come back and shop with us all three weekends! As always free admission.

Open for three weekends: Nov 29 – Nov 30; Dec 6 – 7; Dec 13 – 14.

Open each weekend 10AM – 4PM with new local vendors each weekend! 50 vendors + to shop each weekend.

Come meet the incredible artists of the Creativity Studios! Connect with local creative who are an integral part of Tett Centre, support their work, hear their stories, buy something unique and experience the space transformed just for the holiday season. 

✨ Discover fibre arts and one-of-a-kind handmade treasures! ✨

Searching for unique gifts or meaningful pieces for your home? Visit the Kingston Handloom Weavers & Spinners Studio Sale and explore beautifully handcrafted works made right here in our working studio. From handwoven tea towels and cozy blankets to luxurious scarves, hats, mitts, cards, and small fibre goods—each piece is thoughtfully crafted, many using natural and locally sourced fibres.

Join Kingston Artist Events for the 9th annual Kingston Holiday Market! With over 50 local vendors to shop each weekend you can enjoy the best in local shopping. New vendors join us each weekend creating a reason to come back and shop with us all three weekends! As always free admission.

Open for three weekends: Nov 29 – Nov 30; Dec 6 – 7; Dec 13 – 14.

Open each weekend 10AM – 4PM with new local vendors each weekend! 50 vendors + to shop each weekend.