Saturday, November 7 from 7:30—9:30 p.m. at 1152 College Street
Do you love receiving something in the mail other than fast-food coupons and real-estate listings? So do your friends! Be the pal that writes first by joining the Hot Pizza Letter-Writing Club. We’ll start with a round of introductions, then we’ll spend about two hours in good company writing cards and letters; trading stickers, washi, ink, and paper; and enjoying good music. We’ll offer some supplies. You can bring some of your own. And if you need it, we’ll run your letters to the post office on Monday. Led by HP cofounder and fountain-pen enthusiast Brian Sholis.

Saturday, November 14, 7:30–9:30 p.m. at 1152 College St.
Practice your drawing skills while meeting cool people AND amassing a unique collection of portraits of YOU! Every skill level is welcome and no experience is required. Speed is key, meaning there is no time for perfectionism, over-analysis, or being too precious. We practice drawing each other, together, and while doing so have great conversations and deepen our collective understanding of our uniqueness. No drawing experience required! You’ll see: this will be deeply freeing and joyful! THIS IS PURE, UNADULTERATED FUN: YOU DON’T NEED TO KNOW HOW TO DRAW, SERIOUSLY.

Saturday, November 21 from 7:30—9:30 p.m. at 1152 College Street
Join us in this very fun workshop, where we’ll use watercolours and mixed media (think coloured pencils, oil pastels, and collage) to capture our beloved furry friends, those with us or those who live in our memories. Bring a photo (printed or on your phone) and we’ll teach you to translate the image into a gorgeous artwork for you to take home. Taught by she-with-a-cult-following Sarah Aranha.

Saturday, December 5 from 7:30–9:30 p.m. at 1152 College Street
Join the amazing Sarah Aranha for a cozy, festive evening of watercolour and mixed-media card making. We’ll paint, play, nibble on treats, and create a beautiful batch of handmade holiday cards—perfect for sending to loved ones or keeping as tiny seasonal artworks. No experience required! All materials provided (though if you have photos or any other materials you’d like to incorporate into your cards, feel free to bring them). At 1152 College Street.

Sunday, December 6 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at 1152 College Street
Join our very popular knitting class and learn how to knit a double-sided, two-colour coaster. No experience required! Taught by our resident knitting expert Sandra Moretti. Bring your own knitting needles and cotton yarn* (so that you can take them with you after class to keep working!). You’ll leave with lifelong skills and skeins and skeins of confidence—and maybe even a holiday gift for a loved one. At 1152 College Street location.

*If you’re new to knitting: the best needles for beginners are straight, bamboo needles in sizes 5 mm–7mm. For yarn, a cotton yarn is best for this project (brands like Loops & Threads, for example, make a decent cotton yarn).