Toronto Aga Khan Museum Hosts Gelli Plate Monoprinting Workshop for Islamic Heritage Month
Visitors in Toronto can take part in the Colour Impressions: Exploring Gelli Plate Monoprinting Workshop at the Aga Khan Museum this October as part of Islamic Heritage Month 2026.
The one-hour workshop draws inspiration from the museum collections, focusing on Islamic art elements such as geometry, proportion, rhythm, ornament, and geometric and floral motifs. Participants use gel plate monoprinting to learn layering, masking, and texture transfer techniques to create original prints.

Workshop Schedule and Details
Dates: Sunday, October 4, Sunday, October 18, and Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 3 pm on each scheduled date
Price: $20 regular
Age Requirement: 12 and above
Duration: 1 hour

Tickets cover all required materials. Both children and caregivers need tickets to attend, and children 12 and under must be supervised by a caregiver. Tickets for all performances are non-refundable.
Museum Closures

Travellers planning a visit should note upcoming schedule changes at the Aga Khan Museum:
Closed on Friday, September 25, 2026, for the annual Lapis Ball.
Closing early on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 4:30 pm for a private event.
Visitors seeking accessibility accommodations can contact the museum by email at info@agakhanmuseum.org or by calling 416.646.4677 and pressing 0.

