Winter Workshops Series 2026

Presented in Collaboration with FutureBound  

In English with Zaccary Dyck
IN PERSON -  District 3 Innovation Hub, 1250 Guy, Room FB-600
Wednesday, February 4th, 1pm – 3pm

Do you have entrepreneurship on your mind? Come learn about entrepreneurial mindsets and approaches that can help you implement an entrepreneurship frame of mind to your work life, school life and every day. Join us to discover what a problem-oriented approach is, how it saves you time, and how it will help you to build confidence in the projects and products that you develop.

This workshop is for you whether you’re just curious about entrepreneurship, or you already have an idea that you’re looking to launch into the world – come learn with us in the innovative space of District 3!

How to Register

This workshop is open to undergraduate students of Concordia University and recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Presented in Collaboration with FutureBound  

In English with Johanne Pelletier
IN PERSON - Henry F. Hall Building,1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Room H-771
Thursday, February 19th - 12pm - 1:30pm

What makes a good story? How can you use storytelling to have an impact on your communications?  Storytelling is a skill you can practice and bring to networking events, job interviews or time spent sharing personal stories among friends.

In this workshop you will learn what makes a good story, how to tell more compelling stories, and get tips that can help move ideas and anecdotes into stories that influence and inspire. You will have the opportunity to practice in a supportive, safe and fun atmosphere and receive immediate feedback. Family events, public speaking opportunities, job interviews, presentations – all are opportunities to use stories to convey ideas.  What is your story?

How to Register

This workshop is open to undergraduate students of Concordia University and recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Presented in Collaboration with FutureBound  

In English with Chris Enns
ONLINE - Thursday, March 19th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

As you plan for the next 5-10 years, your financial goals may grow. In this workshop, we’ll explore essential financial tools, including credit options (credit cards, lines of credit, mortgages), incorporation, investment accounts (RRSP, TFSA), and insurance (life, disability, critical illness). We'll talk about the basics of how they work and when you might want to use them with a specific focus on those of you who plan on being self-employed.  

How to Register

This workshop is open to undergraduate students of Concordia University and recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Presented in Collaboration with FutureBound 

In English with Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
IN PERSON - Henry F. Hall Building,1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Room H-769
Tuesday, March 24th - 12pm - 2pm

In today’s oversaturated media landscape, it takes a lot to stand out in a sea of content. Do you want to share your story, explain a school project in a way people actually care about, or get others excited about your business idea or creative work? Strong writing and storytelling skills are essential to cutting through the noise.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn practical writing techniques to capture and hold a reader’s attention. We’ll cover how to write a compelling hook, make a strong and coherent argument, use vivid and varied language and keep your audience in mind at every step. You’ll put pen to paper right away and work with others to strengthen your writing in a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere. 

Clear, engaging and authentic writing is a transferable skill you can use across your academic, professional and personal life—from social media posts and cover letters to personal websites and blogs.

How to Register

This workshop is open to undergraduate students of Concordia University and recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Presented in Collaboration with the Creative Arts Therapies Department
In English with Lucy Lu
ONLINE - Wednesday, March 18th - 12:00pm - 1:15pm

When we turn towards each other as racialized people(s) to encounter joy, trust, and belonging, we generate an energy to resist discrimination and respond to isolation, division, and despair. This presentation will share the process of allyship and anti-racism work by coming alongside communities through arts-based care practices.

The presentation will reflect on what culturally safe and trauma informed community care practice looks like with diverse Muslim communities through art therapy and participatory interactive theatre practice, such as playback theatre. Community care offers a framework as a response to collectively experienced trauma by racialized individuals that considers the individual and collective needs as a whole. 

Participants will be invited to reflect on their role in their communities and ways they can support in allyship through the arts.  Through interactive playback theatre practice and art reflection, we will create a space for discussion about the challenges and joys of working within our own communities and with allied communities. 

Lucy Lu is a Chinese-Vietnamese Canadian Art Therapist, counselling therapist, and artist. Through her different practices of Red Threads Art Therapy and Third Space Playback Theatre Edmonton, she works with diverse cultural communities supporting healing, dialogue and countering discrimination through fostering a sense of belonging through the arts. 

How to Register

This workshop is open to students and recent alumni of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Due to limited capacity, priority access will be given to students and alumni of the Creative Arts Therapies program. To register, please email your name, program/department and year of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.

In English with Andras Csaszar
IN PERSON – EV 2.776 (Dean’s Office)
Friday, March 27th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of safely packaging artworks for transportation. Participants will learn about handling techniques, what materials to use, and how to build safe packaging for various types of 2D and 3D artwork. Come learn from an expert and minimize the risks of damaging your artworks!

With a background in visual arts, Andras Csaszar has extensive experience in art handling. While working for galleries, museums, collectors, institutions and art shipping companies, his abilities expanded to include tasks such as packing and unpacking artwork, installing exhibitions and individual works, transporting delicate pieces, and ensuring the safety and security of valuable artworks.

How to Register
This workshop is open to recent alumni of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. To register, please email your name, program/department and year of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.

Presented in Collaboration with the Creative Arts Therapies Department
In English with Daniel Kruger
ONLINE - Tuesday, March 31rst - 12:00pm - 1:15pm

This workshop will explore what research and clinicians tell us about the connections between music and emotions, and how that knowledge might be useful in your everyday life. Special attention will be paid to theories and methods for involving music in emotional regulation. The presenter will share case examples from his work in child/adolescent psychiatry, and will invite participants to learn musical methods they can use in their own lives to manage, regulate, and connect with their emotions.

Daniel Kruger (MTA, MA) is an improviser, guitarist, composer, and music therapist living in Tio’tia:ke/Montréal, Québec. His clinical work takes place in the child/adolescent psychiatry department at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, where he accompanies children and adolescents as they strive to achieve their mental health goals. Daniel is also an active performer and composer in the creative/improvised music scene in Montréal.

How to Register

This workshop is open to students and recent alumni of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Due to limited capacity, priority access will be given to students and alumni of the Creative Arts Therapies program. To register, please email your name, program/department and year of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.

In English with Joé Côté-Rancourt and Hannah Ferguson
IN PERSON -  EV Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.776 (Dean’s Office Conference Room)
Thursday, April 2nd, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

This workshop is for emerging artists who are curious about weaving sustainability into their art, curatorial practices and exhibition-making practices. The FOFA Gallery's Sustainability team will share an overview of different approaches to eco-friendly exhibition signage, drawing from a shared collaboration with the FOFA Gallery’s Exploring Sustainability Across the Arts Signage Toolkit and their Sustainable Signage Menu. 

The session will include short presentations and plenty of time to try out different materials and methods hands-on. It’s a chance to test, play, and think together about how small design choices can shape more sustainable practices in the arts.

How to Register
This workshop is open to recent alumni of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. To register, please email your name, program/department and year of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.

In English with Hugo Dufour from Céline Bureau
IN PERSON -  EV Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.776 (Dean’s Office Conference Room)
Tuesday, April 7th - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

It's not talked about enough, but to succeed as an artist, you need to be able to talk about your art. Whether you're responding to calls for proposals, applying for residencies, applying to university, or seeking grants, you always need to put what you do in writing. This workshop/discussion aims to provide tips for truly communicating the essence of your art without resorting to clichés.

Céline Bureau is a residency for emerging artists in Montreal. In addition to its artistic programming, it offers services to help artists launch their careers. This workshop will be led by Hugo Dufour, co-founder of Céline Bureau, a former artist and curator who has been working to support artists for over nine years.

How to Register
This workshop is open to recent alumni of Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. To register, please email your name, program/department and year of graduation to artvolt@concordia.ca.