Cathedral Neighbourhood Texture Hunt
- sacredcirclehealing
- Apr 3
- 3 min read
Workshops + Community Art Show
This May, you’re invited to experience the Cathedral neighbourhood through touch, pattern, and creativity.
The Cathedral Neighbourhood Texture Hunt is a free, all-ages community art project that blends exploration and art-making. Hosted by Sacred Circle Healing Arts Studio + The Artesian in series of hands-on workshops, participants will create small texture prints using simple materials, contributing to a collective exhibition during the Cathedral Village Arts Festival.
Whether you’re an artist, community member, curious wanderer, or simply looking for something different to do, this is an opportunity to slow down and notice the details we usually overlook.
What is texture hunting?
Texture hunting is the process of noticing and collecting surface patterns from the world around you.
Using materials like an ink pad, Play-Doh, and paper, participants gently press into surfaces such as sidewalks, walls, tree bark, or everyday objects to capture their textures as prints.
The process is non-invasive, meaning nothing is removed, altered, or damaged.
It’s part art-making, part observation practice, and often it changes how you see your surroundings.
How it works
Participants are invited to attend one of two free workshops
During the workshop:
You’ll explore the neighbourhood and hunt for different textures
You’ll create multiple texture imprints
From your collection, you’ll select one 4x6 piece to submit to the community art show
Each participant may submit one piece, and you choose which of your created works will be included in the exhibition.
All selected works will be displayed as part of a group exhibition at The Artesian, alongside a list of contributing artists and short explanation of the process behind the work.
Workshop Details
Free to attend + Registration required
Choose 1 of the 2 workshops offered to participate
Workshop Dates:
Sunday, May 10 at 1:00 PM
The Artesian (2627 13th Ave)
OR
Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00 PM
Sacred Circle Healing Arts Studio (3026 13th Ave)
Open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult).
All materials are provided.
Accessibility:
The Artesian is wheelchair accessible (elevator access available)
Sacred Circle Healing Arts Studio is not wheelchair accessible (approximately 15 stairs required to enter)
Exhibition
Participant works will be on display at The Artesian during the Cathedral Village Arts Festival (May 18–23).
This exhibition becomes a collective snapshot of the neighbourhood built from many small, tactile encounters with place.
Texture Hunting Guidelines
Much of the workshop will include independent exploration out & about in the Cathedral Neighbourhood. As such, there are important guidelines to adhere to:
Be respectful of space
Do not enter private property without permission
Stick to public areas like sidewalks, parks, and accessible surfaces
Leave no trace
Do not remove, damage, or alter surfaces
Texture hunting is about impression, not extraction
Safety first
Be aware of your surroundings (traffic, uneven ground, weather conditions)
Avoid unsafe or unstable surfaces
Do not touch or imprint anything that is unsafe to touch with your hands
Supervise children closely (supervision is not provided by the workshop)
Be mindful of others
Avoid blocking walkways or creating disruptions
Be respectful if working near homes or businesses
Stay curious
Look for patterns in both natural and urban environments
There’s no “right” texture—small, subtle details are often the most interesting
Why participate?
This project is a chance to slow down and notice your surroundings in a different way.
As you move through the neighbourhood, you start to pick up on small details like textures, patterns, surfaces that you might normally pass by without a second thought.
Each print adds to a larger collection that reflects the Cathedral neighbourhood through many different perspectives. Your perspective is an important part of the bigger picture :) please join us by registering below.
Click the REGISTER HERE button below to register
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