Past Community Projects
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Woven Community Tapestry
At a local long-term care home, we designed and built an 8-foot by 6-foot loom with accessibility at its core—ensuring residents with a wide range of physical abilities could comfortably participate. The loom became more than just a structure; it became a gathering point. Residents, staff, and visitors were all invited to take part in the weaving process, using strips of recycled t-shirts to contribute their own piece to a shared creation.
Over time, the tapestry grew—layer by layer, story by story. Some participants returned regularly, watching the piece evolve with each visit, while others added a single strip and moved on, still becoming part of something larger than themselves. The act of weaving created moments of conversation, reflection, and quiet connection—bridging generations, roles, and experiences within the space.
The final tapestry, now being installed in the facility’s great hall, stands as more than artwork. It holds the presence of everyone who touched it—a living record of participation, creativity, and community. It reflects what happens when people are invited into a process, not just to observe, but to contribute and belong.
Patchwork Community Blanket
ver the past two summers, we’ve been part of a local community market, creating an open, hands-on space where people of all ages could contribute to a shared patchwork blanket. At our booth, simple materials—fabric, thread, and a bit of guidance—became an invitation: slow down, make something, and be part of something larger.
Each person added their own square, choosing colours, textures, and patterns that reflected their creativity in that moment. Some carefully designed their piece, while others embraced spontaneity.
Week by week, the blanket grew. What began as a collection of separate squares gradually transformed into a unified piece—layered with stories, memories, and shared experience. People returned to find their square, to show others, or simply to see how the piece had evolved.
The finished blanket is more than a collection of fabric—it’s a living reflection of the community itself. Built one square at a time, it captures the beauty of many individuals contributing to a shared creation, where connection and creativity are woven together through participation.
Painted Community Mural
In another project, we created a large-scale paint-by-number artwork measuring 12 feet by 9 feet across three canvases. The image was designed digitally and projected onto the surface, creating a simple, accessible structure that allowed anyone to participate—no artistic experience needed.
We brought the installation to a university, where students were invited to paint it together. What emerged was more than an activity—it became a shared experience. Students dropped in between classes, gathered with friends, or joined out of curiosity, each contributing a small part to the larger piece. The format offered enough guidance to feel approachable, while still allowing for creativity and personal expression.
As the painting came together, so did a sense of collective ownership. Participants could see their contribution within the whole, and over time, the segmented design transformed into a unified image. The finished piece is now permanently displayed in the recreation centre—a lasting reflection of what was created together.
Like the weaving and patchwork projects, the value wasn’t just in the final artwork, but in the process of creating it. These experiences shape how we approach community work: designing projects that are accessible, inviting, and built for participation.